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In Bach, the vital cells of music are united as the world is in God.

Gustav Mahler

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Gustav Mahler
Age: 50 †
Born: 1860
Born: July 7
Died: 1911
Died: May 18
Classical Composer
Composer
Conductor
Musician
Mahler
Music
World
Bach
Vital
Cells
United

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