Mahler's Muse

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The turbulent and passionate relationship between Gustav Mahler and his wife, Alma.

When Mahler receives a letter - mistakenly addressed to him - it brings his marriage to Alma, his muse, to a crisis point. Written by John Banville.

Alma Mahler was one of the most remarkable women of the 20th century, one whose magnetic aura touched an entire generation of creative artists. John Banville's drama explores how her marriage to the great Austrian composer reaches a crisis, the "hammer blow" of Mahler discovering his wife's affair. 

Accompanist, Keith McAlister
Writer, John Banville
Producer, Gemma McMullan

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