🎵 Symbolic meaning The hammer blows in the symphony represent the “blows of fate” that strike down the hero of the work. Mahler originally included three hammer blows but later removed the third, fearing it might tempt fate. Interestingly, after this decision, Mahler experienced three personal tragedies: the death of his daughter, his resignation from the Vienna Opera, and a diagnosis of heart disease. | The Dreams of Je"

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