Alexander von Zemlinsky (1871-1942) was an Austrian composer and conductor whose career was essentially in opera. He had composed a total of eight operas, in addition to songs, chamber music and four symphonies. The last of these, the Lyric Symphony

Alexander Zemlinsky Die Seejungfrau (The Mermaid) (1902-3) He only stood 157 centimeters, and his asymmetrical face featured bulging eyes, a large pointy nose and a receding chin. She towered at a statuesque 172 centimeters, with large hazel eyes, finely chiseled

Borodin: Symphonies Nos. 1, 2 and 3 Borodin: Symphony No. 1 in E flat major (Andante) “The Slovak performances are alive and vigorous” (Gramophone)

Symphony No.1 in E flat Major (Andante) Stephen Gunzenhauser, conductor Slovak Radio Symphony Orchestra From Borodin: Symphonies Nos. 1, 2 and 3 (1990) Released by Naxos Borodin: Symphony No. 1 in E flat major (Andante) “The Slovak performances are alive

Aix-en-Provence 12th August 2011 It would be difficult not to mention Jacques Loussier when we think of cross-disciplinary music. For over half a century, the classically trained pianist has become the icon of a particular genre of music bridging classical

Some of the best choral discs, in my mind, have come from British choirs exploring repertoire outside of the English choral tradition. So many of the staples of the cathedral, church and college chapel diet have been recorded so many

Paul Juon: Dancing Rhythms – Music for piano 4 hands Paul Juon: Quasi valse lente (op.24-2) “Tanzrhythmen” by Russian composer Paul Juan was written at the turn of the 20th century while he was living in Berlin.A rare recording of

Quasi valse lente (op.24-2) Agnès Dubois-Chauvet Igor Kraèvsky From Paul Juon: Dancing Rhythms – Music for piano 4 hands (2011) Released by MinstreL Paul Juon: Quasi valse lente (op.24-2) “Tanzrhythmen” by Russian composer Paul Juan was written at the turn