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Gustav Mahler was an Austro-Bohemian composer and conductor who bridged the gap between 19th-century Austro-German tradition and the modernism of the early 20th century. His symphonies and orchestral songs, renowned…

…style. His compositions began to exhibit a distinctive blend of clarity and modernism, with elements of baroque, neoclassicism, and even jazz. Despite his innovative approach to composition, Ravel faced resistance…

…during the mid-20th century. Later Life and Legacy Despite his successes, Barber faced significant challenges in his later life. With the rise of modernism and changing artistic trends, Barber’s neo-romantic…

…von Hofmannsthal in 1909 brought about Elektra. This opera marked a significant shift toward modernism in Strauss’s music, with a highly dissonant and dramatic score. In 1911, Strauss composed Der…