Ronald Brautigam, Amsterdam Sinfonietta, Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra, Andrew Litton - Mendelssohn: The Complete Symphonies,String Symphonies and Concertos (2012)
- Title: Mendelssohn: The Complete Symphonies,String Symphonies and Concertos
- Year Of Release: 2012
- Label: BIS
- Genre: Classical
- Quality: flac lossless
- Total Time: 11:59:51
- Total Size: 2.9 gb
- WebSite: Album Preview
Tracklist
CD1
01. Ruy Blas Overture, Op. 95, MWV P15
02. Symphony No. 1 in C Minor, Op. 11, MWV N 13: I. Allegro di molto
03. Symphony No. 1 in C Minor, Op. 11, MWV N 13: II. Andante
04. Symphony No. 1 in C Minor, Op. 11, MWV N 13: III. Menuetto: Allegro molto
05. Symphony No. 1 in C Minor, Op. 11, MWV N 13: IV. Allegro con fuoco
06. Symphony No. 4 in A Major, Op. 90, MWV N 16 "Italian": I. Allegro vivace
07. Symphony No. 4 in A Major, Op. 90, MWV N 16 "Italian": II. Andante con moto
08. Symphony No. 4 in A Major, Op. 90, MWV N 16 "Italian": III. Con moto moderato
09. Symphony No. 4 in A Major, Op. 90, MWV N 16 "Italian": IV. Saltarello: Presto
CD2
01. Symphony No. 2 in B-Flat Major, Op. 52, MWV A18, "Lobgesang" (Hymn of Praise): I. Sinfonia: Maestoso con moto-Allegro -
02. Symphony No. 2 in B-Flat Major, Op. 52, MWV A18, "Lobgesang" (Hymn of Praise): I. Allegretto un poco agitato -
03. Symphony No. 2 in B-Flat Major, Op. 52, MWV A18, "Lobgesang" (Hymn of Praise): I. Adagio religioso
04. Symphony No. 2 in B-Flat Major, Op. 52, MWV A18, "Lobgesang" (Hymn of Praise): II. Alles was Odem hat (Chorus) -
05. Symphony No. 2 in B-Flat Major, Op. 52, MWV A18, "Lobgesang" (Hymn of Praise): III. Recitative: Saget es, die ihr erlost seid (Tenor) -
06. Symphony No. 2 in B-Flat Major, Op. 52, MWV A18, "Lobgesang" (Hymn of Praise): IV. Sagt es, die ihr erloset seid (Chorus)
07. Symphony No. 2 in B-Flat Major, Op. 52, MWV A18, "Lobgesang" (Hymn of Praise): V. Ich harrete des Herrn (2 Sopranos, Chorus)
08. Symphony No. 2 in B-Flat Major, Op. 52, MWV A18, "Lobgesang" (Hymn of Praise): VI. Stricke des Todes hatten uns umfangen (Tenor) -
09. Symphony No. 2 in B-Flat Major, Op. 52, MWV A18, "Lobgesang" (Hymn of Praise): VI. Die Nacht ist vergangen (Soprano)-VII. Die Nacht ist vergangen (Chorus)
10. Symphony No. 2 in B-Flat Major, Op. 52, MWV A18, "Lobgesang" (Hymn of Praise): VIII. Chorale: Nun danket alle Gott (Chorus)
11. Symphony No. 2 in B-Flat Major, Op. 52, MWV A18, "Lobgesang" (Hymn of Praise): IX. Drum sing' ich mit meinem Liede (Soprano, Tenor)
12. Symphony No. 2 in B-Flat Major, Op. 52, MWV A18, "Lobgesang" (Hymn of Praise): X. Ihr Volker, bringet her dem Herrn (Chorus)
13. Applaus: Applause
CD3
01. Symphony No. 3 in A Minor, Op. 56, MWV N 18 "Scottish": I. Andante con moto-Allegro un poco agitato-Assai animato
02. Symphony No. 3 in A Minor, Op. 56, MWV N 18 "Scottish": II. Vivace non troppo
03. Symphony No. 3 in A Minor, Op. 56, MWV N 18 "Scottish": III. Adagio
04. Symphony No. 3 in A Minor, Op. 56, MWV N 18 "Scottish": IV. Allegro maestoso assai-Allegro maestoso assai
05. Symphony No. 5 in D Major, Op. 107, MWV N 15 "Reformation": I. Andante-Allegro con fuoco
06. Symphony No. 5 in D Major, Op. 107, MWV N 15 "Reformation": II. Allegro vivace
07. Symphony No. 5 in D Major, Op. 107, MWV N 15 "Reformation": III. Andante
08. Symphony No. 5 in D Major, Op. 107, MWV N 15 "Reformation": IV. Andante con moto-Allegro vivace
CD4
01. Sinfonia No. 1 in C Major, MWV N1: I. Allegro
02. Sinfonia No. 1 in C Major, MWV N1: II. Andante
03. Sinfonia No. 1 in C Major, MWV N1: III. Allegro
04. Sinfonia No. 6 in E-Flat Major, MWV N6: I. Allegro
05. Sinfonia No. 6 in E-Flat Major, MWV N6: II. Menuetto
06. Sinfonia No. 6 in E-Flat Major, MWV N6: III. Prestissimo
07. String Symphony No. 7 in D Minor, MWV N 7: I. Allegro
08. String Symphony No. 7 in D Minor, MWV N 7: II. Andante
09. String Symphony No. 7 in D Minor, MWV N 7: III. Menuetto
10. String Symphony No. 7 in D Minor, MWV N 7: IV. Allegro molto
11. Sinfonia No. 12 in G Minor, MWV N12, "Fuga": I. Fuga: Grave-Allegro
12. Sinfonia No. 12 in G Minor, MWV N12, "Fuga": II. Andante
13. Sinfonia No. 12 in G Minor, MWV N12, "Fuga": III. Allegro molto
CD5
01. String Symphony No. 2 in D Major, MWV N 2: I. Allegro
02. String Symphony No. 2 in D Major, MWV N 2: II. Andante
03. String Symphony No. 2 in D Major, MWV N 2: III. Allegro
04. Sinfonia No. 3 in E Minor, MWV N3: I. Allegro di molto
05. Sinfonia No. 3 in E Minor, MWV N3: II. Andante
06. Sinfonia No. 3 in E Minor, MWV N3: III. Allegro
07. Sinfonia No. 9 in C Major, MWV N9: I. Grave-Allegro
08. Sinfonia No. 9 in C Major, MWV N9: II. Andante
09. Sinfonia No. 9 in C Major, MWV N9: III. Scherzo
10. Sinfonia No. 9 in C Major, MWV N9: IV. Allegro vivace
11. Sinfonia No. 10 in B Minor, MWV N10: Adagio-AllegroSinfonia No. 10 in B Minor, MWV N10
CD6
01. Sinfonia No. 4 in C Minor, MWV N4: I. Grave-Allegro
02. Sinfonia No. 4 in C Minor, MWV N4: II. Andante
03. Sinfonia No. 4 in C Minor, MWV N4: III. Allegro vivace
04. Sinfonia No. 5 in B-Flat Major, MWV N5: I. Allegro vivace
05. Sinfonia No. 5 in B-Flat Major, MWV N5: II. Andante
06. Sinfonia No. 5 in B-Flat Major, MWV N5: III. Presto
07. Symphonic Movement in C Minor, MWV N14: Sinfonia No. 13 in C Minor, Op. 11, MWV N13
08. Sinfonia No. 8 in D Major, MWV N8 (version for orchestra): I. Adagio-Allegro
09. Sinfonia No. 8 in D Major, MWV N8 (version for orchestra): II. Adagio
10. Sinfonia No. 8 in D Major, MWV N8 (version for orchestra): III. Menuetto: Allegro molto
11. Sinfonia No. 8 in D Major, MWV N8 (version for orchestra): IV. Allegro molto
CD7
01. Sinfonia No. 8 in D Major, MWV N8 (version for strings): I. Adagio e grave-Allegro
02. Sinfonia No. 8 in D Major, MWV N8 (version for strings): II. Adagio
03. Sinfonia No. 8 in D Major, MWV N8 (version for strings): III. Menuetto: Allegro molto-Trio: Presto
04. Sinfonia No. 8 in D Major, MWV N8 (version for strings): IV. Allegro molto
05. Sinfonia No. 11 in F Major, MWV N11: I. Adagio-Allegro molto
06. Sinfonia No. 11 in F Major, MWV N11: II. Scherzo: Commodo (Schweizerlied)
07. Sinfonia No. 11 in F Major, MWV N11: III. Adagio
08. Sinfonia No. 11 in F Major, MWV N11: IV. Menuetto: Allegro moderato
09. Sinfonia No. 11 in F Major, MWV N11: V. Allegro molto
CD8
01. Violin Concerto in D Minor, MWV 03 (2nd version): I. Allegro molto
02. Violin Concerto in D Minor, MWV 03 (2nd version): II. Andante
03. Violin Concerto in D Minor, MWV 03 (2nd version): III. Allegro
04. Octet in E-Flat Major, Op. 20, MWV R 20: III Scherzo (version for orchestra)
05. Violin Concerto in E Minor, Op. 64, MWV O14 (original version): I. Allegro molto appassionato
06. Violin Concerto in E Minor, Op. 64, MWV O14 (original version): II. Andante
07. Violin Concerto in E Minor, Op. 64, MWV O14 (original version): III. Allegretto non troppo-Allegro molto vivance
CD9
01. Piano Concerto in A Minor, MWV O2: I. Allegro
02. Piano Concerto in A Minor, MWV O2: II. Adagio
03. Piano Concerto in A Minor, MWV O2: III. Finale: Allegro ma non troppo
04. Piano Concerto No. 1 in G Minor, Op. 25, MWV O 7: I. Molto allegro con fuoco
05. Piano Concerto No. 1 in G Minor, Op. 25, MWV O 7: II. Andante
06. Piano Concerto No. 1 in G Minor, Op. 25, MWV O 7: III. Presto
07. Piano Concerto No. 2 in D Minor, Op. 40, MWV O 11: I. Allegro appassionato
08. Piano Concerto No. 2 in D Minor, Op. 40, MWV O 11: II. Adagio-Molto sostenuto
09. Piano Concerto No. 2 in D Minor, Op. 40, MWV O 11: III. Finale: Presto scherzando
CD10
01. Double Concerto for Violin and Piano in D Minor, MWV O4: I. Allegro
02. Double Concerto for Violin and Piano in D Minor, MWV O4: II. Adagio
03. Double Concerto for Violin and Piano in D Minor, MWV O4: III. Allegro molto
04. Capriccio brillant, Op. 22
05. Rondo brillant in E-Flat Major, Op. 29, MWV O10
06. Serenade und Allegro giocoso, Op. 43, MWV O12
CD11
01. Concerto for 2 Pianos in E Major, MWV O5: I. Allegro vivance
02. Concerto for 2 Pianos in E Major, MWV O5: II. Adagio non troppo
03. Concerto for 2 Pianos in E Major, MWV O5: III. Allegro
04. Concerto for 2 Pianos in A-Flat Major, MWV O6: I. Allegro vivance
05. Concerto for 2 Pianos in A-Flat Major, MWV O6: II. Andante
06. Concerto for 2 Pianos in A-Flat Major, MWV O6: III. Allegro vivace
Gathered here, the three discs with Felix Mendelssohn’s symphonies recorded in 2007 and 2008 by Andrew Litton and his Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra were warmly received by the reviewers when they were first released. While each instalment, according to the BBC Music Magazine, demonstrated ‘the same wide dynamic range, eloquent phrasing and attention to detail, always with an ear for its contribution to the bigger picture’, performances of individual symphonies were hailed as ‘an exhilarating, thoroughly enjoyable Italian, superbly played and recorded’ (No. 4, Gramophone), ‘finally a Scottish that I have been able to listen to repeatedly with sheer delight’ (No. 3, klassik-heute.de), ‘suitably glowing, with an ideal balance between orchestral sound and chorus’ (No. 2 Lobgesang, Financial Times), and as bringing out ‘all of the rugged Beethovenian character in the Reformation symphony’ (No. 5, MusicWeb International). But this box set also gives the background to the symphonies for full orchestra, through the inclusion of the composer’s 12 string symphonies (and an incomplete 13th), written by a boy not yet fifteen. While forming a striking proof of Mendelssohn’s enormous, and enormously precocious talent, these works also allow us to discover the influences absorbed by the young man, who only one year later would compose his Symphony No. 1. The recordings, with the Amsterdam Sinfonietta conducted by Lev Markiz, were described in Fanfare as ‘absolutely lovely’ with ‘an exuberance that seems as fresh as that of the youthful composer himself’. And as if all this wasn’t enough, a further four discs offer all of the eight concertos that Mendelssohn composed. These include the youthful works with string orchestra accompaniment (concertos for violin, for piano, for violin and piano, and for two pianos), as well as the mature works for violin and for piano and full orchestra, performed here by Isabelle van Keulen ‘with a soft tone like the finest-spun silk - plus strength to match, when required’ (Gramophone), and Ronald Brautigam, in what has been described as ‘one of the great piano recordings’ (In Tune).
CD1
01. Ruy Blas Overture, Op. 95, MWV P15
02. Symphony No. 1 in C Minor, Op. 11, MWV N 13: I. Allegro di molto
03. Symphony No. 1 in C Minor, Op. 11, MWV N 13: II. Andante
04. Symphony No. 1 in C Minor, Op. 11, MWV N 13: III. Menuetto: Allegro molto
05. Symphony No. 1 in C Minor, Op. 11, MWV N 13: IV. Allegro con fuoco
06. Symphony No. 4 in A Major, Op. 90, MWV N 16 "Italian": I. Allegro vivace
07. Symphony No. 4 in A Major, Op. 90, MWV N 16 "Italian": II. Andante con moto
08. Symphony No. 4 in A Major, Op. 90, MWV N 16 "Italian": III. Con moto moderato
09. Symphony No. 4 in A Major, Op. 90, MWV N 16 "Italian": IV. Saltarello: Presto
CD2
01. Symphony No. 2 in B-Flat Major, Op. 52, MWV A18, "Lobgesang" (Hymn of Praise): I. Sinfonia: Maestoso con moto-Allegro -
02. Symphony No. 2 in B-Flat Major, Op. 52, MWV A18, "Lobgesang" (Hymn of Praise): I. Allegretto un poco agitato -
03. Symphony No. 2 in B-Flat Major, Op. 52, MWV A18, "Lobgesang" (Hymn of Praise): I. Adagio religioso
04. Symphony No. 2 in B-Flat Major, Op. 52, MWV A18, "Lobgesang" (Hymn of Praise): II. Alles was Odem hat (Chorus) -
05. Symphony No. 2 in B-Flat Major, Op. 52, MWV A18, "Lobgesang" (Hymn of Praise): III. Recitative: Saget es, die ihr erlost seid (Tenor) -
06. Symphony No. 2 in B-Flat Major, Op. 52, MWV A18, "Lobgesang" (Hymn of Praise): IV. Sagt es, die ihr erloset seid (Chorus)
07. Symphony No. 2 in B-Flat Major, Op. 52, MWV A18, "Lobgesang" (Hymn of Praise): V. Ich harrete des Herrn (2 Sopranos, Chorus)
08. Symphony No. 2 in B-Flat Major, Op. 52, MWV A18, "Lobgesang" (Hymn of Praise): VI. Stricke des Todes hatten uns umfangen (Tenor) -
09. Symphony No. 2 in B-Flat Major, Op. 52, MWV A18, "Lobgesang" (Hymn of Praise): VI. Die Nacht ist vergangen (Soprano)-VII. Die Nacht ist vergangen (Chorus)
10. Symphony No. 2 in B-Flat Major, Op. 52, MWV A18, "Lobgesang" (Hymn of Praise): VIII. Chorale: Nun danket alle Gott (Chorus)
11. Symphony No. 2 in B-Flat Major, Op. 52, MWV A18, "Lobgesang" (Hymn of Praise): IX. Drum sing' ich mit meinem Liede (Soprano, Tenor)
12. Symphony No. 2 in B-Flat Major, Op. 52, MWV A18, "Lobgesang" (Hymn of Praise): X. Ihr Volker, bringet her dem Herrn (Chorus)
13. Applaus: Applause
CD3
01. Symphony No. 3 in A Minor, Op. 56, MWV N 18 "Scottish": I. Andante con moto-Allegro un poco agitato-Assai animato
02. Symphony No. 3 in A Minor, Op. 56, MWV N 18 "Scottish": II. Vivace non troppo
03. Symphony No. 3 in A Minor, Op. 56, MWV N 18 "Scottish": III. Adagio
04. Symphony No. 3 in A Minor, Op. 56, MWV N 18 "Scottish": IV. Allegro maestoso assai-Allegro maestoso assai
05. Symphony No. 5 in D Major, Op. 107, MWV N 15 "Reformation": I. Andante-Allegro con fuoco
06. Symphony No. 5 in D Major, Op. 107, MWV N 15 "Reformation": II. Allegro vivace
07. Symphony No. 5 in D Major, Op. 107, MWV N 15 "Reformation": III. Andante
08. Symphony No. 5 in D Major, Op. 107, MWV N 15 "Reformation": IV. Andante con moto-Allegro vivace
CD4
01. Sinfonia No. 1 in C Major, MWV N1: I. Allegro
02. Sinfonia No. 1 in C Major, MWV N1: II. Andante
03. Sinfonia No. 1 in C Major, MWV N1: III. Allegro
04. Sinfonia No. 6 in E-Flat Major, MWV N6: I. Allegro
05. Sinfonia No. 6 in E-Flat Major, MWV N6: II. Menuetto
06. Sinfonia No. 6 in E-Flat Major, MWV N6: III. Prestissimo
07. String Symphony No. 7 in D Minor, MWV N 7: I. Allegro
08. String Symphony No. 7 in D Minor, MWV N 7: II. Andante
09. String Symphony No. 7 in D Minor, MWV N 7: III. Menuetto
10. String Symphony No. 7 in D Minor, MWV N 7: IV. Allegro molto
11. Sinfonia No. 12 in G Minor, MWV N12, "Fuga": I. Fuga: Grave-Allegro
12. Sinfonia No. 12 in G Minor, MWV N12, "Fuga": II. Andante
13. Sinfonia No. 12 in G Minor, MWV N12, "Fuga": III. Allegro molto
CD5
01. String Symphony No. 2 in D Major, MWV N 2: I. Allegro
02. String Symphony No. 2 in D Major, MWV N 2: II. Andante
03. String Symphony No. 2 in D Major, MWV N 2: III. Allegro
04. Sinfonia No. 3 in E Minor, MWV N3: I. Allegro di molto
05. Sinfonia No. 3 in E Minor, MWV N3: II. Andante
06. Sinfonia No. 3 in E Minor, MWV N3: III. Allegro
07. Sinfonia No. 9 in C Major, MWV N9: I. Grave-Allegro
08. Sinfonia No. 9 in C Major, MWV N9: II. Andante
09. Sinfonia No. 9 in C Major, MWV N9: III. Scherzo
10. Sinfonia No. 9 in C Major, MWV N9: IV. Allegro vivace
11. Sinfonia No. 10 in B Minor, MWV N10: Adagio-AllegroSinfonia No. 10 in B Minor, MWV N10
CD6
01. Sinfonia No. 4 in C Minor, MWV N4: I. Grave-Allegro
02. Sinfonia No. 4 in C Minor, MWV N4: II. Andante
03. Sinfonia No. 4 in C Minor, MWV N4: III. Allegro vivace
04. Sinfonia No. 5 in B-Flat Major, MWV N5: I. Allegro vivace
05. Sinfonia No. 5 in B-Flat Major, MWV N5: II. Andante
06. Sinfonia No. 5 in B-Flat Major, MWV N5: III. Presto
07. Symphonic Movement in C Minor, MWV N14: Sinfonia No. 13 in C Minor, Op. 11, MWV N13
08. Sinfonia No. 8 in D Major, MWV N8 (version for orchestra): I. Adagio-Allegro
09. Sinfonia No. 8 in D Major, MWV N8 (version for orchestra): II. Adagio
10. Sinfonia No. 8 in D Major, MWV N8 (version for orchestra): III. Menuetto: Allegro molto
11. Sinfonia No. 8 in D Major, MWV N8 (version for orchestra): IV. Allegro molto
CD7
01. Sinfonia No. 8 in D Major, MWV N8 (version for strings): I. Adagio e grave-Allegro
02. Sinfonia No. 8 in D Major, MWV N8 (version for strings): II. Adagio
03. Sinfonia No. 8 in D Major, MWV N8 (version for strings): III. Menuetto: Allegro molto-Trio: Presto
04. Sinfonia No. 8 in D Major, MWV N8 (version for strings): IV. Allegro molto
05. Sinfonia No. 11 in F Major, MWV N11: I. Adagio-Allegro molto
06. Sinfonia No. 11 in F Major, MWV N11: II. Scherzo: Commodo (Schweizerlied)
07. Sinfonia No. 11 in F Major, MWV N11: III. Adagio
08. Sinfonia No. 11 in F Major, MWV N11: IV. Menuetto: Allegro moderato
09. Sinfonia No. 11 in F Major, MWV N11: V. Allegro molto
CD8
01. Violin Concerto in D Minor, MWV 03 (2nd version): I. Allegro molto
02. Violin Concerto in D Minor, MWV 03 (2nd version): II. Andante
03. Violin Concerto in D Minor, MWV 03 (2nd version): III. Allegro
04. Octet in E-Flat Major, Op. 20, MWV R 20: III Scherzo (version for orchestra)
05. Violin Concerto in E Minor, Op. 64, MWV O14 (original version): I. Allegro molto appassionato
06. Violin Concerto in E Minor, Op. 64, MWV O14 (original version): II. Andante
07. Violin Concerto in E Minor, Op. 64, MWV O14 (original version): III. Allegretto non troppo-Allegro molto vivance
CD9
01. Piano Concerto in A Minor, MWV O2: I. Allegro
02. Piano Concerto in A Minor, MWV O2: II. Adagio
03. Piano Concerto in A Minor, MWV O2: III. Finale: Allegro ma non troppo
04. Piano Concerto No. 1 in G Minor, Op. 25, MWV O 7: I. Molto allegro con fuoco
05. Piano Concerto No. 1 in G Minor, Op. 25, MWV O 7: II. Andante
06. Piano Concerto No. 1 in G Minor, Op. 25, MWV O 7: III. Presto
07. Piano Concerto No. 2 in D Minor, Op. 40, MWV O 11: I. Allegro appassionato
08. Piano Concerto No. 2 in D Minor, Op. 40, MWV O 11: II. Adagio-Molto sostenuto
09. Piano Concerto No. 2 in D Minor, Op. 40, MWV O 11: III. Finale: Presto scherzando
CD10
01. Double Concerto for Violin and Piano in D Minor, MWV O4: I. Allegro
02. Double Concerto for Violin and Piano in D Minor, MWV O4: II. Adagio
03. Double Concerto for Violin and Piano in D Minor, MWV O4: III. Allegro molto
04. Capriccio brillant, Op. 22
05. Rondo brillant in E-Flat Major, Op. 29, MWV O10
06. Serenade und Allegro giocoso, Op. 43, MWV O12
CD11
01. Concerto for 2 Pianos in E Major, MWV O5: I. Allegro vivance
02. Concerto for 2 Pianos in E Major, MWV O5: II. Adagio non troppo
03. Concerto for 2 Pianos in E Major, MWV O5: III. Allegro
04. Concerto for 2 Pianos in A-Flat Major, MWV O6: I. Allegro vivance
05. Concerto for 2 Pianos in A-Flat Major, MWV O6: II. Andante
06. Concerto for 2 Pianos in A-Flat Major, MWV O6: III. Allegro vivace
Gathered here, the three discs with Felix Mendelssohn’s symphonies recorded in 2007 and 2008 by Andrew Litton and his Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra were warmly received by the reviewers when they were first released. While each instalment, according to the BBC Music Magazine, demonstrated ‘the same wide dynamic range, eloquent phrasing and attention to detail, always with an ear for its contribution to the bigger picture’, performances of individual symphonies were hailed as ‘an exhilarating, thoroughly enjoyable Italian, superbly played and recorded’ (No. 4, Gramophone), ‘finally a Scottish that I have been able to listen to repeatedly with sheer delight’ (No. 3, klassik-heute.de), ‘suitably glowing, with an ideal balance between orchestral sound and chorus’ (No. 2 Lobgesang, Financial Times), and as bringing out ‘all of the rugged Beethovenian character in the Reformation symphony’ (No. 5, MusicWeb International). But this box set also gives the background to the symphonies for full orchestra, through the inclusion of the composer’s 12 string symphonies (and an incomplete 13th), written by a boy not yet fifteen. While forming a striking proof of Mendelssohn’s enormous, and enormously precocious talent, these works also allow us to discover the influences absorbed by the young man, who only one year later would compose his Symphony No. 1. The recordings, with the Amsterdam Sinfonietta conducted by Lev Markiz, were described in Fanfare as ‘absolutely lovely’ with ‘an exuberance that seems as fresh as that of the youthful composer himself’. And as if all this wasn’t enough, a further four discs offer all of the eight concertos that Mendelssohn composed. These include the youthful works with string orchestra accompaniment (concertos for violin, for piano, for violin and piano, and for two pianos), as well as the mature works for violin and for piano and full orchestra, performed here by Isabelle van Keulen ‘with a soft tone like the finest-spun silk - plus strength to match, when required’ (Gramophone), and Ronald Brautigam, in what has been described as ‘one of the great piano recordings’ (In Tune).
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