Liebst du um Schönheit

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Soprano 1, Soprano 2, Soprano 3, Alto 1, Alto 2, Alto 3, Tenor 1, Tenor 2, Tenor 3, Bass 1, Bass 2, Bass 3 — Liebst du um Schönheitwas meant specifically for Alma Mahler. It is almost a justification of their relationship ‘in spite of’ the age gap, the problem of which Mahler was well aware of. It is probably not a coincidence that Mahler did not orchestrate the song – in other words did not ‘intend it for the public’ (Alma even protested – in vain – against Puttmann’s orchestral version).