Immerse yourself in the rich musical tapestry of Felix Mendelssohn's symphonic works with this comprehensive collection, "Mendelssohn: Symphonies." Released on March 15, 2024, by Alpha Classics, this album spans over three hours and fifty minutes, offering a deep dive into the composer's symphonic repertoire. The album features Mendelssohn's complete symphonies, including the iconic "Scottish" Symphony No. 3 and the "Italian" Symphony No. 4, as well as his choral masterpiece "Lobgesang" (Symphony No. 2) and the dramatic "Reformation" Symphony No. 5. Additionally, the album includes selections from his incidental music for "A Midsummer Night's Dream," showcasing Mendelssohn's versatility and genius. This collection is a treasure trove for classical music enthusiasts, providing a comprehensive overview of Mendelssohn's symphonic achievements and his unique contributions to the choral and orchestral genres.
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Tracks
Symphony No. 1, Op. 11: I. Allegro di moltoFelix Mendelssohn, Tonhalle-Orchester Zürich, Paavo Järvi
Symphony No. 1, Op. 11: II. AndanteFelix Mendelssohn, Tonhalle-Orchester Zürich, Paavo Järvi
Symphony No. 1, Op. 11: III. Menuetto: Allegro molto - TrioFelix Mendelssohn, Tonhalle-Orchester Zürich, Paavo Järvi
Symphony No. 1, Op. 11: IV. Allegro con fuocoFelix Mendelssohn, Tonhalle-Orchester Zürich, Paavo Järvi
Symphony No. 5, Op. 107, "Reformation": I. Andante - Allegro con fuocoFelix Mendelssohn, Tonhalle-Orchester Zürich, Paavo Järvi
Symphony No. 5, Op. 107, "Reformation": II. Allegro vivaceFelix Mendelssohn, Tonhalle-Orchester Zürich, Paavo Järvi
Symphony No. 5, Op. 107, "Reformation": III. AndanteFelix Mendelssohn, Tonhalle-Orchester Zürich, Paavo Järvi
Symphony No. 5, Op. 107, "Reformation": IV. Andante con motoFelix Mendelssohn, Tonhalle-Orchester Zürich, Paavo Järvi
Symphony No. 2, Op. 52, "Lobgesang": I. Sinfonia: I. Maestoso con motoFelix Mendelssohn, Tonhalle-Orchester Zürich, Paavo Järvi
Symphony No. 2, Op. 52, "Lobgesang": I. Sinfonia: II. Allegretto un poco agitatoFelix Mendelssohn, Tonhalle-Orchester Zürich, Paavo Järvi
Symphony No. 2, Op. 52, "Lobgesang": I. Sinfonia: III. Adagio religiosoFelix Mendelssohn, Tonhalle-Orchester Zürich, Paavo Järvi
Symphony No. 2, Op. 52, "Lobgesang": II. Chor: Alles, was Odem hat, lobe den Herrn / Sopran solo: Lobe den Herrn, meine SeeleFelix Mendelssohn, Tonhalle-Orchester Zürich, Paavo Järvi, Zürcher Sing-Akademie, Florian Helgath, Chen Reiss
Symphony No. 2, Op. 52, "Lobgesang": III. Recitativo, Tenor solo: Saget es, die ihr erlöst seidFelix Mendelssohn, Tonhalle-Orchester Zürich, Paavo Järvi, Patrick Grahl
Symphony No. 2, Op. 52, "Lobgesang": IV. Chor: Saget es, die ihr erlöset seidFelix Mendelssohn, Tonhalle-Orchester Zürich, Paavo Järvi, Zürcher Sing-Akademie, Florian Helgath
Symphony No. 2, Op. 52, "Lobgesang": V. Sopran I und II solo: Ich harrete des Herrn / Chor: Wohl dem, der seine Hoffnung setzt auf den HerrnFelix Mendelssohn, Tonhalle-Orchester Zürich, Paavo Järvi, Chen Reiss, Marie Henriette Reinhold, Patrick Grahl, Zürcher Sing-Akademie, Florian Helgath
Symphony No. 2, Op. 52, "Lobgesang": VI. Tenor solo: Stricke des Todes hatten uns umfangenFelix Mendelssohn, Tonhalle-Orchester Zürich, Paavo Järvi, Chen Reiss, Patrick Grahl
Symphony No. 2, Op. 52, "Lobgesang": VII. Chor: Die Nacht ist vergangenFelix Mendelssohn, Tonhalle-Orchester Zürich, Paavo Järvi, Zürcher Sing-Akademie, Florian Helgath
Symphony No. 2, Op. 52, "Lobgesang": VIII. Choral: Nun danket alle GottFelix Mendelssohn, Tonhalle-Orchester Zürich, Paavo Järvi, Zürcher Sing-Akademie, Florian Helgath
Symphony No. 2, Op. 52, "Lobgesang": IX. Sopran solo, Tenor solo: Drum singe ich mit meinem LiedeFelix Mendelssohn, Tonhalle-Orchester Zürich, Paavo Järvi, Chen Reiss, Patrick Grahl
Symphony No. 2, Op. 52, "Lobgesang": X. Schlusschor: Ihr Völker! Bringet her dem HerrnFelix Mendelssohn, Tonhalle-Orchester Zürich, Paavo Järvi, Zürcher Sing-Akademie, Florian Helgath
Symphony No. 3, Op. 56, "Scottish": I. Andante con moto - Allegro un poco agitatoFelix Mendelssohn, Tonhalle-Orchester Zürich, Paavo Järvi
Symphony No. 3, Op. 56, "Scottish": II. Vivace non troppoFelix Mendelssohn, Tonhalle-Orchester Zürich, Paavo Järvi
Symphony No. 3, Op. 56, "Scottish": III. AdagioFelix Mendelssohn, Tonhalle-Orchester Zürich, Paavo Järvi
Symphony No. 3, Op. 56, "Scottish": IV. Allegro vivacissimo - Allegro maestoso assaiFelix Mendelssohn, Tonhalle-Orchester Zürich, Paavo Järvi
Symphony No. 4, Op. 90, "Italian": I. Allegro vivaceFelix Mendelssohn, Tonhalle-Orchester Zürich, Paavo Järvi
Symphony No. 4, Op. 90, "Italian": II. Andante con motoFelix Mendelssohn, Tonhalle-Orchester Zürich, Paavo Järvi
Symphony No. 4, Op. 90, "Italian": III. Con moto moderatoFelix Mendelssohn, Tonhalle-Orchester Zürich, Paavo Järvi
Symphony No. 4, Op. 90, "Italian": IV. Saltarello. PrestoFelix Mendelssohn, Tonhalle-Orchester Zürich, Paavo Järvi
A Midsummer Night's Dream, Op. 61: OvertureFelix Mendelssohn, Tonhalle-Orchester Zürich, Paavo Järvi
A Midsummer Night's Dream, Op. 61: No. 1, Scherzo. Allegro vivaceFelix Mendelssohn, Tonhalle-Orchester Zürich, Paavo Järvi
A Midsummer Night's Dream, Op. 61: No. 3, Lied mit Chor. Allegro ma non troppoFelix Mendelssohn, Tonhalle-Orchester Zürich, Paavo Järvi, Katharina Konradi, Sophia Burgos, Damen der Zürcher Sing-Akademie, Andreas Felber
A Midsummer Night's Dream, Op. 61: No. 5, Intermezzo. Allegro appassionatoFelix Mendelssohn, Tonhalle-Orchester Zürich, Paavo Järvi
A Midsummer Night's Dream, Op. 61: No. 7, Notturno. Andante tranquilloFelix Mendelssohn, Tonhalle-Orchester Zürich, Paavo Järvi
A Midsummer Night's Dream, Op. 61: No. 9, Hochzeitsmarsch. Allegro vivaceFelix Mendelssohn, Tonhalle-Orchester Zürich, Paavo Järvi
A Midsummer Night's Dream, Op. 61: No. 11, "Ein Tanz von Rübeln". Allegro di moltoFelix Mendelssohn, Tonhalle-Orchester Zürich, Paavo Järvi, Katharina Konradi, Sophia Burgos
A Midsummer Night's Dream, Op. 61: FinaleFelix Mendelssohn, Tonhalle-Orchester Zürich, Paavo Järvi
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