Composing hut of Gustav Mahler (Wörthersee)

The composing hut of Gustav Mahler (German: Gustav Mahler-Komponierhäuschen) is a small museum and memorial in Maiernigg, near Maria Wörth in Carinthia, Austria. It is dedicated to the classical composer Gustav Mahler (1860–1911). He retreated into this hut from 1900 to 1907 to compose music. Since 7 July 1986, a permanent exhibition has been established here. There is also a composing hut at the Attersee, Upper Austria, and one next to the Gustav Mahler Stube in South Tyrol, Italy. Collection In a display cabinet, visitors can view articles that remind of the composer, including photographs, original sheet music, postcards, letters and his death certificate. A bronze bust is placed in the room. Since the renewal of 2016, art expressions have also been allowed near the hut. History Mahler came to Maiernigg in 1900 and had this composing hut built by Friedrich Theuer from 1900 to 1901. He retreated to this hut in order to compose music. At the time, he was director and conductor of the court opera of Vienna (later the Vienna State Opera). The hut was of practical use for Mahler, because there was no time left for him to compose when he was in Vienna. He called the hut Study auf dem