Zemlinsky

The Little Mermaid and Alexander von Zemlinsky: A Story Beyond the Fairy Tale

Many people know The Little Mermaid through modern adaptations. But Hans Christian Andersen (1805–1875) told a much more bittersweet story. Published in 1837, it is a tale of longing, sacrifice, and loss.More than a century later, Austrian composer Alexander von Zemlinsky (1871–1942) found inspiration in the story’s emotional depth and...