The Mahler Adagietto and the Muse - Love, Art, and Self-Reflection

Are you fascinated by the drama of history's greatest creative relationships? Do you struggle to balanceyourpersonal passion with the needs ofyourpartner?

Join us for an immersiveandinteractive workshop that dives deep into the complex, often tragic,andundeniably passionate marriage of composer Gustav Mahlerandthe brilliant, thwarted artist Alma Schindler Mahler.

The Mahlers’ story is a powerful reflection on sacrifice, ambition, ego,andthe cost of love. Gustav demanded Alma abandon her compositions to support his career—a decision that shaped the rest of their livesandmusic.

In this 90 minute experience, we will:

Listen & Learn: Explore Mahler's famous "love letter" alongside Alma’s powerful Lieder (songs).

Deconstruct the Drama: Analyze the infamous pre-nuptial contract, the mid-marriage crisis that sent Mahler to consult Sigmund Freud,andthe eventual search for Alma’s own artistic voice.

Get Interactive: This is not a passive event! You will participate in three guided, intimate reflection sessionswhere you'll draw a random question from a pool of 50 prompts, encouraging you to reflect on themes like:

• What part of your identity have you sacrificed for love?
• Do you distinguish between a healthy compromise and a self-sacrifice that costs too much?
• Where is yourvoice currently being stifled?

• Music lovers and classical music enthusiasts.
• Couples interested in discussing balance, support,andpartnership.
• Artists, writers, or creatives struggling to balance work and relationship.
• Anyone seeking a profound, guided self-reflection through the lens of history's most fascinating couple.

Know what’s Happening Next — before everyone else does.

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Host or Publisher Brooklyn Piano Foundation