Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy: Symphonien Nr.3 & 4 auf CD

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Jiri Belohlavek, longtime principal conductor of the Prague Philharmonia and also principal conductor of the BBC London Symphony Orchestra, has produced a new recording of Mendelssohn's famous "Scottish" and "Italian" symphonies. Both symphonies are from Mendelssohn's peak creative years, the "Italian" dating from 1833 and the "Scottish" from 1842. Both were also inspired by the lands and landmarks of their respective titles, and by Mendelssohn's travel experiences there. The Scottish Symphony reflects the unique melancholy of the Scottish highlands, and the Italian, on the other hand, is one of Mendelssohn's merriest, as he himself wrote. This recording is marked by Belohlavek's long years of detailed work with this versatile ensemble of energetic musicians. Mendelssohn's symphonies are part of the philharmonic's core repertoire, and Belohlavek's artistic experience has transformed them into extraordinary musical treats.

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Mendelssohn's Scottish and Italian symphonies in brilliant performances.

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Stereoplay 01/07: "Man hört eine Makellosigkeit und Vitalität, die keinen unbewusst artikulierten Moment zulässt und grundsätzlich die Regionen des Gewöhnlichen transzendiert.​ Freude, Innigkeit, strahlende Kraft, süße Melancholie, veredelte Sehnsucht, schwerelose Disziplin, perfekte vertikale Balance, feinste Abstimmung der Tempoverhältnisse - wer sich auf das Abenteuer dieser Musik einlässt, Bekanntes und Vertrautes hinter sich lässt, wird hier alle Finessen und Herrlichkeiten wahrnehmen, sich an diesen Aufnahmen nicht satthören können.​"