Zemlinsky's First Symphony is rooted in the rich Viennese classical tradition, featuring a grandiose first movement, a lively scherzo, and a lyrical final movement.
Album & Artwork
The album's cover image is 'The Opernring, Ringstrasse, Vienna' (1890) by Franz Alt, an Austrian painter.
Compositional Technique
Zemlinsky's Second Symphony combines traces of Wagner and Mahler with Zemlinsky's own musical character to create a strong sense of romantic grandeur.
Composer Biography
Alexander von Zemlinsky, the composer, was born in Vienna and taught Alma Mahler, whose husband gave him practical encouragement, and Arnold Schoenberg, who became his brother-in-law.
Recording & Production
Symphony No. 1 was recorded in December 1989 at the Concert Hall of the Slovak Radio, Bratislava, with Martin Sauer as producer and engineer.
Critical Reception
Zemlinsky's Second Symphony was immediately well received by the public.
Recording & Production
Symphony No. 2 was recorded in November 1985 at the Concert Hall of the Slovak Philharmonic Orchestra, with Martin Burlas as producer.
