The book explores the life and works of Austrian composer and conductor Zemlinsky, highlighting his lush musical style and the challenges he faced during the political upheaval of the 1930s. After fleeing to the U.S. in 1938, he continued to create music that, while sharing the expressive qualities of contemporaries like Schoenberg and Berg, remained tonal. The focus includes two intriguing movements from 1927, published after his death, complementing his existing string quartets and showcasing his unique contribution to music.
