What is Das Lied von der Erde?
{{italictitle}} '''''Das Lied von der Erde''''' is a [[musical composition|piece of music]] and symphonic [[song cycle]]. It was written by [[Gustav Mahler]] in 1908-1909 as a [[symphony]] with [[sonata form]]. It is a large work of six separate songs for two voices and orchestra. It is based on Hans Bethge's ''The Chinese Flute'', an [[anthology]] of ancient Chinese poetry. It was first performed on November 20, 1911 in [[Munich]]. {{DEFAULTSORT:Lied von der Erde}} [[Category:Compositions by Gustav Mahler]] [[Category:Orchestral works]] [[Category:Vocal music]] {{music-stub}}