Discordant Melody
Alexander Zemlinsky, His Songs, and the Second Viennese School
- 328 pages
- English
- PDF
- Available on iOS & Android
About this book
Esteemed by many of his most distinguished contemporaries, including Arnold Schoenberg, Alexander Zemlinsky (1871-1942) was a protĂŠgĂŠ of Brahms and Mahler. Despite this, he was overshadowed by the composers of the second Viennese school, and for many years after his death was remembered merely as the brother-in-law of Schoenberg. But with centenary celebrations of Zemlinsky's birth, scholars began a careful examination of his works and realized they had discovered a forgotten master. Zemlinsky's wonderful melodic gift was manifested in operas, choral works, chamber music, and symphonic pieces, but was realized most fully in his more than one hundred songs. In this important new studyâthe first such work in EnglishâLorraine Gorrell focuses on these songs, revealing the ways in which they represented a bridge between the 19th-century romantic lied and the 20th-century avant-garde. Of interest to scholars studying both the German art song and the development of the second Viennese school, Gorrell's work uses Zemlinsky's songs as a lens through which to examine an important, highly influential musical figure.
Frequently asked questions
- Essential is ideal for learners and professionals who enjoy exploring a wide range of subjects. Access the Essential Library with 800,000+ trusted titles and best-sellers across business, personal growth, and the humanities. Includes unlimited reading time and Standard Read Aloud voice.
- Complete: Perfect for advanced learners and researchers needing full, unrestricted access. Unlock 1.4M+ books across hundreds of subjects, including academic and specialized titles. The Complete Plan also includes advanced features like Premium Read Aloud and Research Assistant.
Please note we cannot support devices running on iOS 13 and Android 7 or earlier. Learn more about using the app.
Information
Table of contents
- Contents
- Acknowledgments
- Introduction
- 1. Fin de siècle Vienna
- 2. Getting Started
- 3. The Real World
- 4. Prague
- 5. Berlin
- 6. "The Gates of Hell Had Opened"
- 7. Flight
- 8. Zemlinsky, Arnold Schoenberg, and Schoenberg's Circle
- 9. Zemlinsky and the Eternal Feminine, Alma Schindler
- 10. Poetry and Song: Zemlinsky and the Second Viennese School
- 11. Introduction to the Songs
- 12. Apprenticeship: Early Unpublished Songs
- 13. A Notorious Brahmin: Op. 2, Op. 5, Op. 6
- 14. A New Path: Op. 7, Op. 8, Op. 10, Unpublished Songs
- 15. Maturity: Op. 13, Unpublished Songs of 1916
- 16. Symphonic Songs
- 17. Abendlieder: Op. 22, Two Songs, Op. 27, the American Songs
- Notes
- Bibliography
- Unpublished Songs and Fragments in the Library of Congress Collection
- Works for Voice and Chamber Ensemble or Orchestra
- Song Index: Titles and First Lines
- Subject Index