Donald Satz wrote:

>David Stewart wrote concerning Zemlinsky:
>
>>So what should be my first CD - tell me the label as well - I am
>>feeling lazy.  Also budget or less would be nice.
>
>Lazy and frugal; not a combination that fits well.  But, you are in luck.
>Arte Nova has released Zemlinsky's Lyric Symphony.  I have no idea if it's
>a worthy version.  Perhaps David will exhibit a little energy by purchasing
>the disc and telling us of his opinion.

It's quite good, but a relatively extreme viewpoint: on the aggressive,
bright side, but this is as legitimate interpretation as any.  Very
exciting.  Most recordings are more romantic and slower.

Roger Hecht