Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of Felix Mendelssohn with the captivating 'Blue Hour: Mendelssohn Edition', released on 18 June 2021 by Deutsche Grammophon. This 45-minute album is a masterful collection of Mendelssohn's renowned 'Lieder ohne Worte', or 'Songs without Words', reimagined for clarinet and strings or piano by arranger Ottensamer.
Mendelssohn's original compositions, characterised by their poetic elegance and technical brilliance, are beautifully reinterpreted to showcase the expressive qualities of the clarinet. From the lilting 'Venetian Gondola Song' to the lively 'Tarantelle', each piece is a testament to Mendelssohn's skill as a composer and Ottensamer's ingenuity as an arranger.
With a range of genres, including chamber music, classical, and classical piano, this album offers a rich and varied listening experience. The 'Blue Hour: Mendelssohn Edition' is a must-listen for fans of Mendelssohn and classical music enthusiasts alike, providing a unique opportunity to rediscover the timeless beauty of his 'Lieder ohne Worte'.
Tracks
Lieder ohne Worte I, Op. 19b: VI. Andante sostenuto "Venetian Gondola Song", MWV U78 (Arr. Ottensamer for Clarinet & Strings)Felix Mendelssohn, Andreas Ottensamer, Schumann Quartett, Gunars Upatnieks
Lieder ohne Worte VIII, Op. 102: III. Presto, MWV U195 "Tarantelle" (Arr. Ottensamer for Clarinet & Strings)Felix Mendelssohn, Andreas Ottensamer, Schumann Quartett, Gunars Upatnieks
Lieder ohne Worte VI, Op. 67: II. Allegro leggiero, MWV U145 "Lost Illusions" (Arr. Ottensamer for Clarinet & Piano)Felix Mendelssohn, Andreas Ottensamer, Yuja Wang
Lieder ohne Worte V, Op. 62: VI. Allegretto grazioso, MWV U161 "Spring Song" (Arr. Ottensamer for Clarinet & Strings)Felix Mendelssohn, Andreas Ottensamer, Schumann Quartett, Gunars Upatnieks
Lieder ohne Worte V, Op. 62: VI. Allegretto grazioso, MWV U161 "Spring Song" (Arr. Ottensamer for Clarinet & Piano)Felix Mendelssohn, Andreas Ottensamer, Julien Quentin
Lieder ohne Worte VIII, Op. 102: I. Andante un poco agitato, MWV U162 (Arr. Ottensamer for Clarinet & Piano)Felix Mendelssohn, Andreas Ottensamer, Yuja Wang
Lieder ohne Worte II, Op. 30: IV. Agitato e con fuoco, MWV U98 (Arr. Ottensamer for Clarinet & Piano)Felix Mendelssohn, Andreas Ottensamer, Yuja Wang
Lieder ohne Worte II, Op. 30: IV. Agitato e con fuoco, MWV U98 (Arr. Ottensamer for Clarinet & Strings)Felix Mendelssohn, Andreas Ottensamer, Schumann Quartett, Gunars Upatnieks
Lieder ohne Worte VIII, Op. 102: IV. Andante (Arr. Ottensamer for Clarinet & Strings)Felix Mendelssohn, Andreas Ottensamer, Schumann Quartett, Gunars Upatnieks
Lieder ohne Worte VIII, Op. 102: V. Allegro vivace, MWV U194 "The Joyous Peasant" (Arr. Ottensamer for Clarinet & Strings)Felix Mendelssohn, Andreas Ottensamer, Schumann Quartett, Gunars Upatnieks
Lieder ohne Worte VII, Op. 85: IV. Andante sostenuto, MWV U190 "Elegy" (Arr. Ottensamer for Clarinet & Piano)Felix Mendelssohn, Andreas Ottensamer, Yuja Wang
Lieder ohne Worte VII, Op. 85: II. Allegro agitato (Arr. Ottensamer for Clarinet & Piano)Felix Mendelssohn, Andreas Ottensamer, Julien Quentin
Lieder ohne Worte VII, Op. 85: II. Allegro agitato (Arr. Ottensamer for Clarinet & Strings)Felix Mendelssohn, Andreas Ottensamer, Schumann Quartett, Gunars Upatnieks
Lieder ohne Worte VI, Op. 67: III. Andante tranquillo, MWV U102 (Arr. Ottensamer for Clarinet & Piano)Felix Mendelssohn, Andreas Ottensamer, Yuja Wang
Lieder ohne Worte IV, Op. 53: V. Volkslied. Allegro con fuoco, MWV U153 (Arr. Ottensamer for Clarinet & Strings)Felix Mendelssohn, Andreas Ottensamer, Schumann Quartett, Gunars Upatnieks
Lieder ohne Worte VI, Op. 67: V. Moderato, MWV U184 "The Shepherd's Complaint" (Arr. Ottensamer for Clarinet & Strings)Felix Mendelssohn, Andreas Ottensamer, Schumann Quartett, Gunars Upatnieks
Lieder ohne Worte VI, Op. 67: V. Moderato, MWV U184 "The Shepherd's Complaint" (Arr. Ottensamer for Clarinet & Piano)Felix Mendelssohn, Andreas Ottensamer, Julien Quentin
Lieder ohne Worte VII, Op. 85: VI. Allegretto con moto. MWV U155 (Arr. Ottensamer for Clarinet & Piano)Felix Mendelssohn, Andreas Ottensamer, Yuja Wang
Lieder ohne Worte II, Op. 30: VI. Venetian Gondola Song. Allegretto, MWV U110 (Arr. Ottensamer for Clarinet & Piano)Felix Mendelssohn, Andreas Ottensamer, Yuja Wang
Lieder ohne Worte II, Op. 30: VI. Venetian Gondola Song. Allegretto, MWV U110 (Arr. Ottensamer for Clarinet & Strings)Felix Mendelssohn, Andreas Ottensamer, Schumann Quartett, Gunars Upatnieks
Lieder ohne Worte VI, Op. 67: IV. The Bee's Wedding. Presto, MWV U182 "Spinning Song"Felix Mendelssohn, Andreas Ottensamer, Schumann Quartett, Gunars Upatnieks
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