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| Composer | Zemlinsky, Alexander von (1871-1942) |
| Period | Early 20th century |
| Work type | Opera / Oratorio |
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“Der König Kandaules,” the Volksoper’s Zemlinsky mystery
A ring of invisibility found in a giant fish. A voyeuristic king. A fisherman’s burning house and unfaithful wife. Alexander Zemlinsky’s Der König Kandaules is an exceptionally strange opera. Based on André Gide’s 1899 play of the same title, it is a heady mix of sex, violence, and remarkably beautiful music.