Reviews
"Gorell is here at her literary finest in detailing Viennese life and personal relationships among composers vital to the development of modern music. Her thoroughly researched and vividly portrayed account of the devastating effect of the Nazi regime on Austrian musical life in general, and on Jewish musicians in particular is powerful....Highly recommended. Music students, scholars, and performers interested in compositional trends; upper-division undergraduates and above." Choice, "Discordant Melody by Lorraine Gorrell is a primer on Zemlinsky, from both the perspective of his songs, and his association with and influence on the composers comprising what has become known as the Second Viennese School....[a] captivating account of Zemlinsky's life and career, his ties to schoenberg and his associates, and his place in music history. It will undoubtedly whet the reader's curiosity to explore the songs of this unsung composer." Journal of Singing, "Gorell is here at her literary finest in detailing Viennese life and personal relationships among composers vital to the development of modern music. Her thoroughly researched and vividly portrayed account of the devastating effect of the Nazi regime on Austrian musical life in general, and on Jewish musicians in particular is powerful....Highly recommended. Music students, scholars, and performers interested in compositional trends; upper-division undergraduates and above."- Choice, "Discordant Melody by Lorraine Gorrell is a primer on Zemlinsky, from both the perspective of his songs, and his association with and influence on the composers comprising what has become known as the Second Viennese School....[a] captivating account of Zemlinsky's life and career, his ties to schoenberg and his associates, and his place in music history. It will undoubtedly whet the reader's curiosity to explore the songs of this unsung composer."- Journal of Singing
