Zemlinsky Die Seejungfrau

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Marc Albrecht and the Netherlands Philharmonic Orchestra present Zemlinsky's lush symphonic poem Die Seejungfrau.
Zemlinsky was a child of late 19th century Vienna, who for decades was overshadowed by colleagues such as Gustav Mahler - the man who married Alma, the woman Zemlinsky also loved - and Arnold Schoenberg - the man who would later become his brother-in-law.
Recently, Zemlinsky is finally gaining the recognition he deserves. The same goes for his symphonic poem Die Seejungfrau, based on Andersen's story of the little mermaid.
Zemlinsky withdrew the score after its premiere in 1905; the three movements were brought together for the first time in the 1980s thanks to scholars, after which the piece was able to begin its second life.
Die Seejungfrau seems inspired by Zemlinsky's unrequited love for Alma, donning late 19th century cinematic music with evocations of the sea like Debussy.
This new recording marks Marc Albrecht's latest PENTATONE album as conductor of the Netherlands Philharmonic Orchestra.
This is their sixth collective PENTATONE recording, which highlights their mastery of the German romantic repertoire.