A lyrical and warm interpretation of Mendelssohn's orchestral work

A lyrical and warm interpretation of Mendelssohn's orchestral work

Mendelssohn: Symphonies openings (CD)

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Claudio Abbado for Deutsche Grammophon realized in the mid-1980s.

Compared with the reading previously etched with the same orchestra for Decca London (1968), the Italian is magnified in his polyphonic clarity without yielding to the temptation of a superficial latinity.
The design of the Scottish appears to have significantly evolved towards allusive evocation of Highland scenery, resulted in a moderate choice of tempi in the Andante and Adagio, subtly atmospheric.

Celebrating the invention of printing by Gutenberg, the ceremonious "Lobgesang" is erected here with a serene majesty, supported by the ample contribution of the English choirs, singing one of the most moving "ich harrete des Herrn" which is has heard. This offers an alternative to the majestic versions Riccardo Chailly (Philips) and Christoph Dohnanyi (Decca).
The austere "Reformation" manifesto here a warm lyricism. The final construction unfolds flexibility without resorting to harsh rhetoric to better develop uninhibited growth towards the light.

At the risk of generalizing, we gladly say that interpretations of Milanese maestro leave these pages vibrate under the influence of a romantic sensibility tempered by a bright classicism, which confirms the seven listening Openings filling program of these four CDs. "The Beautiful Melusine" is in a virtuoso transparency. "Ruy Blas" and "The Hebrides" weave fine instrumental textures.

If you need a full headed by a single leader, the present set itself as a priority attractive choice -the excellent recordings of his captured by microphones DG posting a decisive advantage.
For a more markedly contrapuntal approach also see that the first integral engraved Kurt Masur in Leipzig (Ariola / Eurodisc), demonstrating exceptional rhythmic outfit and do not forget to emphasize the influence of the old masters that inspired Mendelssohn.
Note that the label Brilliant recently reissued the exemplary witness of Wolfgang Sawallisch with the New Philharmonia, which I think is the top of the discography for its expressive density and formal balance virtues.

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