Zemlinsky – Lyric Symphony

Alexander von Zemlinsky [1871 – 1942]
Lyric Symphony
In seven movements after poems by Rabindranath Tagore for soprano, baritone and orchestra, op. 18
Ich bin friedlos, ich bin durstig nach fernen Dingen (“I am restless. I am athirst for far-away things”)
O Mutter, der junge Prinz (“O mother, the young Prince”)
Du bist die Abendwolke (“You are the evening cloud”)
Sprich zu mir Geliebter (“Speak to me, my love”)
Befrei mich von den Banden deiner Süße, Lieb (“Release me from the bonds of your sweetness, Love”)
Vollende denn das letzte Lied (“Then finish the last song”)
Friede, mein Herz (“Peace, my heart”)

Deutsche Oper Berlin

Conductor: Sir Donald Runnicles