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Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy - The London Symphony Orchestra, Claudio Abbado
5 Symphonies, 7 Overtures
Album DE 2000 on Deutsche Grammophon label
Classical (Romantic)
Recorded: London St. John's, Smith Square 2/1984 (opp.56, 107), 10/1984 (opp.11, 21, 32, 90, Scherzo); Walyhamstow Town Hall, 2/1985 (opp.26, 52); Abbey Road Studios, 11/1986 (op.24); Tooting, All Saints' Church, 11/1986 (opp. 27, 95, 101). (p) 1985/1988 Deutsche Grammophon GmbH, Hamburg. (p) 1974/1975/1976/1977/1978 Polydor International GmbH, Hamburg. 28 page booklet in English, German and French. Box contains discs housed in individual cardboard wallets. Made in the E.U.
Musicians
 | Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy p, 1809-1847 DE album by |
 | The London Symphony Orchestra , orchestra, album by |
 | Claudio Abbado hps, 1933-2014 IT conductor, album by |
 | London Symphony Chorus , choir |
 | Alain Jomy , *1941 liner notes, translation |
 | Jacques Fournier , liner notes, translation |
 | Michael Talbot , *1943 GB liner notes, translation |
 | Elizabeth Connell voc, 1946-2012 ZA soprano vocals |
 | Karita Mattila voc, sss, *1960 FI soprano vocals |
 | Hans Peter Blochwitz voc, *1949 DE tenor vocals |
Producers
| Nikolaus Boddin art direction |
| John Alley chorus master |
| Anthony Burton liner notes |
| Jean-Alexandre Ménétrier liner notes |
| Volker Scherliess liner notes |
| Michael MacGregor photography by, cover |
Album Tracks
| No | Title | Artist | Composer | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Symphony No. 1 In C Minor, Op. 11 | Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy - The London Symphony Orchestra, Claudio Abbado | 32:18 | |
| 2 | 1. Allegro Molto | Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy - The London Symphony Orchestra, Claudio Abbado | 10:39 | |
| 3 | 2. Andante | Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy - The London Symphony Orchestra, Claudio Abbado | 6:40 | |
| 4 | 3. Menuetto. Allegro Molto | Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy - The London Symphony Orchestra, Claudio Abbado | 6:45 | |
| 5 | 4. Allegro Con Fuoco | Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy - The London Symphony Orchestra, Claudio Abbado | 8:14 | |
| 6 | Scherzo In G Minor From The Octet Op. 20 | Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy - The London Symphony Orchestra, Claudio Abbado | 3:58 | |
| 7 | Sempre Pianissimo E Leggerio | Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy - The London Symphony Orchestra, Claudio Abbado | ||
| 8 | Overture To Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night's Dream", Op. 21 | Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy - The London Symphony Orchestra, Claudio Abbado | 12:03 | |
| 9 | Allegro Di Molto | Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy - The London Symphony Orchestra, Claudio Abbado | ||
| 10 | Overture "The Hebrides"("Fingal's Cave"), Op. 26 | Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy - The London Symphony Orchestra, Claudio Abbado | 10:24 | |
| 11 | Allegro Moderato — Animato In Tempo | Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy - The London Symphony Orchestra, Claudio Abbado | ||
| 12 | Calm Sea And Prosperous Voyage, Op.27 | Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy - The London Symphony Orchestra, Claudio Abbado | 13:08 | |
| 13 | Meeresstille. Adagio. Glückliche Fahrt, Molto Allegro E Vivace | Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy - The London Symphony Orchestra, Claudio Abbado | ||
| 14 | Symphony No. 2 In B Flat Major, Op. 52 ("Hymn Of Praise") | Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy - The London Symphony Orchestra, Claudio Abbado | ||
| 15 | 1. Sinfonia Maestoso Con Moto — Allegro — Maestoso Con Moto Come I | Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy - The London Symphony Orchestra, Claudio Abbado | 13:48 | |
| 16 | Allegretto Un Poco Agitato | Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy - The London Symphony Orchestra, Claudio Abbado | 7:00 | |
| 17 | Adagio Religioso | Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy - The London Symphony Orchestra, Claudio Abbado | 8:08 | |
| 18 | 2. Allegro Moderato Maestoso — Allegro Di Molto | Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy - The London Symphony Orchestra, Claudio Abbado | 5:30 | |
| 19 | Molto Più Moderato Ma Con Fuoco | Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy - The London Symphony Orchestra, Claudio Abbado | 2:42 | |
| 20 | 3. Recitativo | Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy - The London Symphony Orchestra, Claudio Abbado | 0:52 | |
| 21 | Allegro Moderato | Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy - The London Symphony Orchestra, Claudio Abbado | 2:21 | |
| 22 | 4. Chor. A Tempo Moderato | Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy - The London Symphony Orchestra, Claudio Abbado | 2:08 | |
| 23 | 5. Andante | Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy - The London Symphony Orchestra, Claudio Abbado | 6:46 | |
| 24 | 6. Allegro Un Poco Agitato — Allegro Assai Agitato — Tempo I Moderato | Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy - The London Symphony Orchestra, Claudio Abbado | 4:14 | |
| 25 | 7. Allegro Maestoso E Molto Vivace | Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy - The London Symphony Orchestra, Claudio Abbado | 4:58 | |
| 26 | 8. Choral. Andante Con Moto — Un Poco Più Animato | Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy - The London Symphony Orchestra, Claudio Abbado | 4:13 | |
| 27 | 9. Andante Sostenuto Assai | Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy - The London Symphony Orchestra, Claudio Abbado | 5:12 | |
| 28 | 10. Allegro Non Troppo — Più Vivace — Maestos Come I | Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy - The London Symphony Orchestra, Claudio Abbado | 6:32 | |
| 29 | Symphony No. 3 In A Minor, Op. 56 "Scottish" | Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy - The London Symphony Orchestra, Claudio Abbado | 42:22 | |
| 30 | 1. Andante Con Moto — Allegro Un Poco Agitato | Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy - The London Symphony Orchestra, Claudio Abbado | 16:54 | |
| 31 | 2. Vivace Non Troppo | Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy - The London Symphony Orchestra, Claudio Abbado | 4:04 | |
| 32 | 3. Adagio | Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy - The London Symphony Orchestra, Claudio Abbado | 11:28 | |
| 33 | 4. Allegro Vivacissimo — Allegro Maestoso Assai | Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy - The London Symphony Orchestra, Claudio Abbado | 9:56 | |
| 34 | Overture "The Fair Melusina", Op. 32 | Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy - The London Symphony Orchestra, Claudio Abbado | 10:48 | |
| 35 | Allegro Con Moto | Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy - The London Symphony Orchestra, Claudio Abbado | ||
| 36 | "Trumpet Overture", Op. 101 | Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy - The London Symphony Orchestra, Claudio Abbado | 9:10 | |
| 37 | Allegro Vivace | Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy - The London Symphony Orchestra, Claudio Abbado | ||
| 38 | "Ruy Blas", Op. 95 | Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy - The London Symphony Orchestra, Claudio Abbado | 8:21 | |
| 39 | Lento — Allegro Molto | Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy - The London Symphony Orchestra, Claudio Abbado | ||
| 40 | Symphony No. 4 In A Major, Op. 90 "Italian" | Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy - The London Symphony Orchestra, Claudio Abbado | 28:19 | |
| 41 | 1. Allegro Vivace | Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy - The London Symphony Orchestra, Claudio Abbado | 10:30 | |
| 42 | 2. Andante Con Moto | Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy - The London Symphony Orchestra, Claudio Abbado | 5:56 | |
| 43 | 3. Con Moto Moderato | Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy - The London Symphony Orchestra, Claudio Abbado | 6:30 | |
| 44 | 4. Saltarello. Presto | Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy - The London Symphony Orchestra, Claudio Abbado | 5:24 | |
| 45 | Symphony No. 5 In D Major, Op. 107 "Reformation" | Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy - The London Symphony Orchestra, Claudio Abbado | 30:55 | |
| 46 | 1. Andante - Allegro Con Fuoco | Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy - The London Symphony Orchestra, Claudio Abbado | 12:13 | |
| 47 | 2. Allegro Vivace | Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy - The London Symphony Orchestra, Claudio Abbado | 5:48 | |
| 48 | 3. Andante | Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy - The London Symphony Orchestra, Claudio Abbado | 3:46 | |
| 49 | 4. Chorale "Ein' Feste Burg Ist Unser Gott" | Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy - The London Symphony Orchestra, Claudio Abbado | 9:08 | |
| 50 | Overture For Wind Instruments, Op. 24 | Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy - The London Symphony Orchestra, Claudio Abbado | 9:46 | |
| 51 | Andante Con Moto — Allegro Vivace | Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy - The London Symphony Orchestra, Claudio Abbado |
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