Immerse yourself in the hauntingly beautiful world of Alexander von Zemlinsky with this captivating album, released on April 3, 2020, under the label CapriccioNR. This collection showcases Zemlinsky's mastery of dark cabaret, blending orchestral grandeur with intimate vocal performances. The album opens with the Sinfonietta, Op. 23, a three-movement work that bursts with energy and lyricism, performed by the Vienna Radio Symphony Orchestra under the baton of Susanna Mälkki. Following this, the Six Songs after Poems by Maeterlinck, Op. 13, offer a poignant exploration of love, loss, and longing, with Petra Lang's evocative vocals bringing Zemlinsky's settings of Maeterlinck's poetry to life. The album concludes with excerpts from the opera Der König Kandaules, Op. 26, including the dramatic Prelude to Act III and the haunting aria "Mein Ring," providing a glimpse into Zemlinsky's operatic prowess. With a total runtime of 49 minutes, this album is a testament to Zemlinsky's enduring musical legacy and a treat for both new and seasoned listeners of classical music.
Tracks
Sinfonietta, Op. 23: I. Sehr lebhaftAlexander von Zemlinsky, Vienna Radio Symphony Orchestra, Susanna Mälkki
Sinfonietta, Op. 23: II. Ballade. Sehr gemessenAlexander von Zemlinsky, Vienna Radio Symphony Orchestra, Susanna Mälkki
Sinfonietta, Op. 23: III. Rondo. Sehr lebhaftAlexander von Zemlinsky, Vienna Radio Symphony Orchestra, Susanna Mälkki
6 Songs after Poems by Maeterlinck, Op. 13, Book 1 (Version for Voice & Orchestra): No. 1, Die drei SchwesternAlexander von Zemlinsky, Petra Lang, Vienna Radio Symphony Orchestra, Susanna Mälkki
6 Songs after Poems by Maeterlinck, Op. 13, Book 1 (Version for Voice & Orchestra): No. 2, Die Mädchen mit den verbundenen AugenAlexander von Zemlinsky, Petra Lang, Vienna Radio Symphony Orchestra, Susanna Mälkki
6 Songs after Poems by Maeterlinck, Op. 13, Book 1 (Version for Voice & Orchestra): No. 3, Lied der JungfrauAlexander von Zemlinsky, Petra Lang, Vienna Radio Symphony Orchestra, Susanna Mälkki
6 Songs after Poems by Maeterlinck, Op. 13, Book 1 (Version for Voice & Orchestra): No. 4, Als ihr Geliebter schiedAlexander von Zemlinsky, Petra Lang, Vienna Radio Symphony Orchestra, Susanna Mälkki
6 Songs after Poems by Maeterlinck, Op. 13, Book 2 (Version for Voice & Orchestra): No. 5, Und kehrt er einst heimAlexander von Zemlinsky, Petra Lang, Vienna Radio Symphony Orchestra, Susanna Mälkki
6 Songs after Poems by Maeterlinck, Op. 13, Book 2 (Version for Voice & Orchestra): No. 6, Sie kam zum Schloß gegangenAlexander von Zemlinsky, Petra Lang, Vienna Radio Symphony Orchestra, Susanna Mälkki
Der König Kandaules, Op. 26 (Excerpts): Prelude to Act IIIAlexander von Zemlinsky, Vienna Radio Symphony Orchestra, Gerd Albrecht
Der König Kandaules, Op. 26 (Excerpts): Mein RingAlexander von Zemlinsky, Siegfried Lorenz, Vienna Radio Symphony Orchestra, Gerd Albrecht
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