<p>It was on this day in 1901 that the composer Gustav Mahler, just over 40 years old, suffered a severe hemorrhage. On today's "A Classical Day in the Life", we explore the frenetic pace of the day that nearly killed him.</p>

It was on this day in 1901 that the composer Gustav Mahler, just over 40 years old, suffered a severe hemorrhage. On today's "A Classical Day in the Life", we explore the frenetic pace of the day that nearly killed him.

Mahler's Hemorrhage: "A Classical Day in the Life" for February 24

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Critical Karaoke is a monthly (hour-long) radio show about music and the ideas it inspires. We also produce daily (two-minute) music history segments titled "A Day in the Life."

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Mahler's Hemorrhage: "A Classical Day in the Life" for February 24

Mahler's Hemorrhage: "A Classical Day in the Life" for February 24