A Symphony in all but name, Zemlinsky' lavishly scored 'symphonic fantasy' Die large-scale work beside the Lyric Symphony. Based on Hans Christian Andersen' fairy tale of the mermaid who sacrifices hers.
2 II. Ballade: Sehr Gemessen [Poco Adagio], Doch Nicht Schleppend -
3 III. Sehr Lebhaft
4 I. Sehr Massig Bewegt
5 II. Sehr Bewegt, Rauschend
6 III. Sehr Gedehnt, Mit Schmerzvollem Ausdruck
A Symphony in all but name, Zemlinsky' lavishly scored 'symphonic fantasy' Die large-scale work beside the Lyric Symphony. Based on Hans Christian Andersen' fairy tale of the mermaid who sacrifices hers.