Immerse yourself in the timeless elegance of Felix Mendelssohn's orchestral and choral masterpieces with this captivating album. Released on January 1, 1999, under the Decca Music Group Ltd. label, this collection showcases Mendelssohn's extraordinary compositional prowess, spanning symphonies and choral works that have left an indelible mark on classical music.
The album opens with Mendelssohn's Symphony No. 1 in C Minor, Op. 11, a youthful yet profound work that reveals the composer's early genius. The symphony's four movements, from the energetic "Allegro di molto" to the fiery "Allegro con fuoco," demonstrate Mendelssohn's ability to blend dramatic intensity with lyrical beauty.
Following the symphony, the album presents "Der Erste Walpurgisnacht, Op. 60," a cantata that blends Mendelssohn's distinctive musical language with the poetic narrative of Goethe's text. The overture and subsequent movements, such as "Es lacht der Mai!" and "Könnt ihr so verwegen handeln?," offer a rich tapestry of vocal and orchestral colors.
The album concludes with Mendelssohn's Symphony No. 2 in B Flat, Op. 52, subtitled "Hymn of Praise." This monumental work is a celebration of faith and redemption, featuring a chorus and soloists in a grand, uplifting finale. The symphony's ten movements, including the serene "Adagio religioso" and the triumphant "Nun danket alle Gott," showcase Mendelssohn's ability to convey deep spiritual and emotional resonance.
With a total duration of 2 hours and 7 minutes, this album is a comprehensive exploration of Mendelssohn's symphonic and choral repertoire. Whether you are a seasoned classical music enthusiast or a newcomer to Mendelssohn's works, this collection offers a rich and rewarding listening experience.
Tracks
Symphony No. 1 in C Minor, Op. 11, MWV N 13: 1. Allegro di moltoFelix Mendelssohn, Wiener Philharmoniker, Christoph von Dohnányi
Symphony No. 1 in C Minor, Op. 11, MWV N 13: 2. AndanteFelix Mendelssohn, Wiener Philharmoniker, Christoph von Dohnányi
Symphony No. 1 in C Minor, Op. 11, MWV N 13: 3. Menuetto. Allegro moltoFelix Mendelssohn, Wiener Philharmoniker, Christoph von Dohnányi
Symphony No. 1 in C Minor, Op. 11, MWV N 13: 4. Allegro con fuocoFelix Mendelssohn, Wiener Philharmoniker, Christoph von Dohnányi
Der Erste Walpurgisnacht, Op. 60: OvertureFelix Mendelssohn, Wiener Philharmoniker, Christoph von Dohnányi
Der Erste Walpurgisnacht, Op. 60: I. Es lacht der Mai!Felix Mendelssohn, Horst Laubenthal, Wiener Singverein, Wiener Philharmoniker, Christoph von Dohnányi
Der Erste Walpurgisnacht, Op. 60: II. Könnt ihr so verwegen handeln?Felix Mendelssohn, Margarita Lilowa, Wiener Singverein, Wiener Philharmoniker, Christoph von Dohnányi
Der Erste Walpurgisnacht, Op. 60: III. Wer Opfer heut' zu bringen scheutFelix Mendelssohn, Tom Krause, Wiener Singverein, Wiener Philharmoniker, Christoph von Dohnányi
Der Erste Walpurgisnacht, Op. 60: IV. Verteilt euch hierFelix Mendelssohn, Wiener Singverein, Wiener Philharmoniker, Christoph von Dohnányi
Der Erste Walpurgisnacht, Op. 60: V. Diese dumpfen Pfaffenchristen - VI. Kommt mit ZackenFelix Mendelssohn, Tom Krause, Alfred Sramek, Wiener Singverein, Wiener Philharmoniker, Christoph von Dohnányi
Der Erste Walpurgisnacht, Op. 60: VII. So weit gebracht - VIII. Hailf, ach hilf mir...Felix Mendelssohn, Tom Krause, Horst Laubenthal, Wiener Singverein, Wiener Philharmoniker, Christoph von Dohnányi
Symphony No. 2 In B Flat, Op. 52, MWV A 18 - "Hymn Of Praise": 1. Sinfonia: AllegroFelix Mendelssohn, Wiener Philharmoniker, Christoph von Dohnányi
Symphony No. 2 In B Flat, Op. 52, MWV A 18 - "Hymn Of Praise": 1. Sinfonia: Allegretto un poco agitatoFelix Mendelssohn, Wiener Philharmoniker, Christoph von Dohnányi
Symphony No. 2 In B Flat, Op. 52, MWV A 18 - "Hymn Of Praise": 1. Sinfonia: Adagio religiosoFelix Mendelssohn, Wiener Philharmoniker, Christoph von Dohnányi
Symphony No. 2 In B Flat, Op. 52, MWV A 18 - "Hymn Of Praise": 2. "Alles was Odem hat, lobe den Herrn" - "Lobe den Herrn, meine Seele"Felix Mendelssohn, Sona Ghazarian, Wiener Staatsopernchor, Wiener Philharmoniker, Christoph von Dohnányi
Symphony No. 2 In B Flat, Op. 52, MWV A 18 - "Hymn Of Praise": 3. "Saget es, die ihr erlöst seid" - "Er zählet unsre Tränen"Felix Mendelssohn, Werner Krenn, Wiener Philharmoniker, Christoph von Dohnányi
Symphony No. 2 In B Flat, Op. 52, MWV A 18 - "Hymn Of Praise": 4. "Sagt es, die ihr erlöset seid"Felix Mendelssohn, Wiener Staatsopernchor, Wiener Philharmoniker, Christoph von Dohnányi
Symphony No. 2 In B Flat, Op. 52, MWV A 18 - "Hymn Of Praise": 5. "Ich harrete des Herrn"Felix Mendelssohn, Sona Ghazarian, Edita Gruberova, Wiener Staatsopernchor, Wiener Philharmoniker, Christoph von Dohnányi
Symphony No. 2 In B Flat, Op. 52, MWV A 18 - "Hymn Of Praise": 6. "Stricke des Todes hatten uns umfangen"Felix Mendelssohn, Werner Krenn, Sona Ghazarian, Wiener Philharmoniker, Christoph von Dohnányi
Symphony No. 2 In B Flat, Op. 52, MWV A 18 - "Hymn Of Praise": 7. "Die Nacht ist vergangen"Felix Mendelssohn, Wiener Staatsopernchor, Wiener Philharmoniker, Christoph von Dohnányi
Symphony No. 2 In B Flat, Op. 52, MWV A 18 - "Hymn Of Praise": 8. "Nun danket alle Gott" - "Lob, Ehr' und Preis sei Gott"Felix Mendelssohn, Wiener Staatsopernchor, Wiener Philharmoniker, Christoph von Dohnányi
Symphony No. 2 In B Flat, Op. 52, MWV A 18 - "Hymn Of Praise": 9. "Drum sing ich mit meinem Liede ewig"Felix Mendelssohn, Sona Ghazarian, Werner Krenn, Wiener Philharmoniker, Christoph von Dohnányi
Symphony No. 2 In B Flat, Op. 52, MWV A 18 - "Hymn Of Praise": 10. "Ihr Völker, bringet her dem Herrn Ehre und Macht"Felix Mendelssohn, Wiener Staatsopernchor, Wiener Philharmoniker, Christoph von Dohnányi
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