Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy: Symphonies 4 & 5

On this CD:

1. Symphony No. 4 in A major ("Italian"), Op. 90
Composed by Felix Mendelssohn
Performed by London Symphony Orchestra
Conducted by Claudio Abbado

2. Symphony No. 5 in D major/D minor ("Reformation"), Op. 107
Composed by Felix Mendelssohn
Performed by London Symphony Orchestra
Conducted by Claudio Abbado

Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy: Symphonies 4 & 5, Music, Felix Mendelssohn, Claudio Abbado, London Symphony Orchestra, Classical, Classical Music, Romantic Symphony, Symphonic
Mendelssohn-Bartholdy: Symphonies; Overtures; Concertos
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  • Triumphant return of Flor's Mendelssohn
 Mendelssohn-Bartholdy: Symphonies; Overtures; Concertos

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Release Date: 2005-05-31

Tracks:

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Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars Triumphant return of Flor's Mendelssohn.......2005-06-01

At last Claus Peter Flor's Mendelssohn symphonies, overtures and piano concertos (with Edelmann) have returned. On the basis of these recordings (all previously issued) Flor, who is probably in his early 50s now, is still one of the better Mendelssohn conductors out there.

In particular, his Symphonies Nos. 2 and 5 have been hailed by critics on this side of the Atlantic for their beauty, proportion and Mendelssohnian sensibility. His other symphonies are also good and his collected overtures have been revered on both sides of the Atlantic by critics from Gramophone (which gave the overtures a rosette) to American Record Guide (which continued to promote his works even after they were out of print).

Flor's regualr partner in these performances, the Bamberg Symphony Orchestra, is a European band of the second rank. While not being confused with the more well-known orchestras in Vienna, Berlin or London, they perform universally well in these CDs in recordings that sound better than ever.

This is a very good collection of Mendelssohn's symphonic music and piano concertos that will rank with the best recorded boxes including Abbado and Karajn. In musical terms is far exceeds the collections led by Masur, Ashkenazy and the newer Naxos cycle of mixed quality.

Collectors that have never heard Flor conduct (or have never heard of him) can rest assured that this is a worthy alternative collection in this music. If this grouping and this price are attractive, go for it.

Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy: Symphonies 4 & 5
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    		Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy: Symphonies 4 & 5

    Manufacturer: Polygram Records
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    ASIN: B000001G74
    Release Date: 1990-10-25

    Tracks:

    1. Sym Nr.4 in A, op.90 'Italian': 1. Allegro vivace
    2. Sym Nr.4 in A, op.90 'Italian': 2. Andante con molto
    3. Sym Nr.4 in A, op.90 'Italian': 3. Con moto moderato
    4. Sym Nr.4 in A, op.90 'Italian': 4. Saltarello. Presto
    5. Sym no.5 in D, op.107 'Reformation': 1. Andante-Allegro con fuoco
    6. Sym no.5 in D, op.107 'Reformation': 2. Allegro vivace
    7. Sym no.5 in D, op.107 'Reformation': 3. Andante
    8. Sym no.5 in D, op.107 'Reformation': 4. Choral Ein' feste Burg ist unser Gott-Andante con moto...
    Mendelssohn: Symphonies Nos. 3 'scottish' & 4 'italian', 'hebrides' Overture
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      		Mendelssohn: Symphonies Nos. 3 'scottish' & 4 'italian', 'hebrides' Overture
      Haitink , and London Philharmonic Orchestra
      Manufacturer: Eloquence/Universal
      ProductGroup: Music
      Binding: Audio CD

      GeneralGeneral | Classical | Styles | Music
      ASIN: B00004Z1AB
      Release Date: 2005-07-08

      Tracks:

      1. The Hebrides - Overture, Op.26: Fingal's Cave
      2. Symphony No.3 In A Minor, Op.56 'Scottish'
      3. Symphony No.4 In A Major, Op.90 'Italian'
      Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy: Complete Symphonies (Box Set)
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        		Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy: Complete Symphonies (Box Set)

        Manufacturer: Arts Music
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        ASIN: B00005B82C
        Release Date: 2003-10-28
        Mendelssohn: Symphony No. 4. "Italian" a Midsummer Nights Dream
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          		Mendelssohn: Symphony No. 4. "Italian" a Midsummer Nights Dream

          Manufacturer: Lydian
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          Binding: Audio CD

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          ASIN: B000MU715A

          Product Description

          1. Symphony No. 4 in A Major, Op. 90 "Italian" 2. A Midsummer Night's Dream, Op. 61
          Mendelssohn: Symphonies Nos.3 & 4
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            		Mendelssohn: Symphonies Nos.3 & 4

            Manufacturer: EMI
            ProductGroup: Music
            Binding: Audio CD
            ASIN: B000MQJ33W

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            1-4.symphony no.3 in a minor op.56,"scottish" 5-8.symphony no.4 in a op.90 "italian"
            Mendelssohn: Symphonies Nos. 3 & 4 [Germany]
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              		Mendelssohn: Symphonies Nos. 3 & 4 [Germany]
              Sanderling , and Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
              Manufacturer: Allegria
              ProductGroup: Music
              Binding: Audio CD

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              ASIN: B0000C9V47
              Release Date: 2006-04-18
              Mendelssohn: Symphonies Nos. 3.&.4
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                		Mendelssohn: Symphonies Nos. 3.&.4
                Claudio Abbado , and London Symphony Orchestra
                Manufacturer: Eloquence
                ProductGroup: Music
                Binding: Audio CD

                GeneralGeneral | Classical | Styles | Music
                ASIN: B00004UPW5
                Release Date: 1999-03-22
                Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy: Symphonies No. 3 "Scottish" & No. 4 "Italian"
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                  		Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy: Symphonies No. 3 "Scottish" & No. 4 "Italian"
                  Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy , Kurt Masur , and Gewandhausorchester Leipzig
                  Manufacturer: Elektra / Wea
                  ProductGroup: Music
                  Binding: Audio CD
                  ASIN: B00008F0IL
                  Release Date: 1989-05-15
                  Mendelssohn: Symphonies Nos. 3 & 4, Midsummer Nights Dream, Violin Concerto, Etc [Germany]
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                    		Mendelssohn: Symphonies Nos. 3 & 4, Midsummer Nights Dream, Violin Concerto, Etc [Germany]

                    Manufacturer: Quadromania
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                    Binding: Audio CD

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                    ASIN: B00023GOJ6
                    Release Date: 2006-05-03

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                    1. Symphony No.3 In A Minor, Op.56 'Scottish'
                    2. Symphony No.4 In A Major, Op.90 'Italian'
                    3. A Midsummer Night's Dream, Op.61 - Incidental Music
                    4. Violin Concerto In E Minor, Op.64
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                    7. Rondo Brillante For Piano & Orchestra In E Flat Major, Op.29
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