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Here’s a little romance for your Valentine’s Day. Gustav Mahler wrote this piece, what would eventually become the 4th movement of his 5th symphony, as a marriage proposal to his wife-to-be, Alma. She accepted, which is no surprise, because… well listen to it.

Mp3: Gustav Mahler - Adagietto from Symphony no. 5 (piano version)

And listen to the orchestral version here.