Gustav Mahler aged almost 51.
138. 1911. New York. The last official portraits of Mahler in America. In January he led a performance of his own music, Symphony No. 4, for the last time. Then, on 21-02-1911, he conducted his final concert, which featured Italian music. With his health rapidly failing, he was forced to cancel the remaining 10 concerts in the season.
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139. 1911. New York.
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140. 1911. New York.
141. 1911. S.S. Amerika. 1911 Eastbound 08-04-1911 until 16-04-1911 S.S. Amerika. Gustav and Alma Mahler (1879-1964) with seamen and fellow passengers.
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142. 1911. Mahler on board ship on April 8 making his final crossing from New York to Europe. These are the last known photographs of Mahler, who was critically ill.
Gustav Mahler died on 18-05-1911 at 23:07 in Vienna. He is only 50 years old.
Continuation: Gustav Mahler’s funeral.