Dive into the timeless elegance of Felix Mendelssohn with "The Essential Mendelssohn," a meticulously curated collection of his most celebrated works. Released on October 16, 2025, under the prestigious Naxos Special Projects label, this album spans a rich tapestry of chamber music, classical piano, and choral masterpieces, offering a comprehensive journey through Mendelssohn's musical genius.
The album features a diverse array of compositions, from the lively "Scherzo" and the serene "Lieder ohne Worte" (Song without Words) to the majestic "Wedding March" and the dramatic "A Midsummer Night's Dream Overture." Each piece is a testament to Mendelssohn's ability to blend technical brilliance with profound emotional depth, making this collection a treasure trove for both seasoned classical enthusiasts and newcomers alike.
With a total duration of 2 hours and 34 minutes, "The Essential Mendelssohn" provides an immersive experience, showcasing Mendelssohn's versatility and innovation. The remastered tracks, such as "Scherzo, IV. Saltarello. Presto" and "The Hebrides Overture, Op. 26," offer a fresh perspective on these timeless classics, ensuring that every note resonates with clarity and precision.
Whether you're drawn to the intricate beauty of Mendelssohn's piano works or the grandeur of his orchestral compositions, this album is a must-listen for anyone seeking to explore the essence of one of classical music's most influential figures.
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Tracks
ScherzoFelix Mendelssohn, Jenny Wollerman, Pepe Becker, Tom Mison, Adrian Grove, Emily Raymond, Anne-Marie Piazza, Gunnar Cauthery, Peter Kenny, David Timson, Varsity Voices, Nota Bene Choir, New Zealand Symphony Orchestra, James Judd
No. 4 in A Major, MWV U 73Felix Mendelssohn, Michael Endres
III. AllegroFelix Mendelssohn, Tianwa Wang, Sinfonia Finlandia Jyvaskyla, Patrick Gallois
Pt. II: Siehe, der Huter Israels (Chorus)Felix Mendelssohn, Luise Muller, Ruth Ziesak, Claudia Mahnke, Christoph Genz, Ralf Lukas, MDR Rundfunkchor, MDR Leipzig Radio Symphony Orchestra, Jun Markl
II. AndanteFelix Mendelssohn, Northern Chamber Orchestra, Nicholas Ward
II. Scherzo. Assai leggiero vivaceFelix Mendelssohn, New Zealand String Quartet
No. 1 in E MajorFelix Mendelssohn, Bernd Glemser
II. Vivace non troppoFelix Mendelssohn, Slovak Philharmonic Orchestra, Oliver von Dohnanyi
II. AndanteFelix Mendelssohn, Lars Vogt, Orchestre de chambre de Paris
No. 2, Andante sostenuto, MWV U170Felix Mendelssohn, Benjamin Frith
Wedding MarchFelix Mendelssohn, Jenny Wollerman, Pepe Becker, Tom Mison, Adrian Grove, Emily Raymond, Anne-Marie Piazza, Gunnar Cauthery, Peter Kenny, David Timson, Varsity Voices, Nota Bene Choir, New Zealand Symphony Orchestra, James Judd
III. Allegro agitatoFelix Mendelssohn, Tianwa Wang, Romain Descharmes
Lieder ohne Worte (Song without Words) No. 6 in G Minor, Op. 19, No. 6, "Venezianisches Gondellied" [Venetian Gondola Song]Felix Mendelssohn, Péter Nagy
III. Scherzo. Allegro leggierissimoFelix Mendelssohn, Kodály Quartet, Auer String Quartet
II. Allegro vivaceFelix Mendelssohn, Tonkünstler-Orchester, Andrés Orozco-Estrada
I. Allegro assai vivaceFelix Mendelssohn, Daniel Müller-Schott, Jonathan Gilad
Lied ohne Worte No. 30 in A Major, Op. 62, No. 6, "Fruhlingslied" [arr. For violin and piano]Felix Mendelssohn, Axel Strauss, Cord Garben
Etude in F MinorFelix Mendelssohn, Benjamin Frith
A Midsummer Night's Dream Overture, Op. 21, MWV P3Felix Mendelssohn, Slovak Philharmonic Orchestra, Anthony Bramall
II. AdagioFelix Mendelssohn, Andra Darzins, Wolfgang Wagner, Bartholdy Piano Quartet
No. 7 in E-Flat Major, Op. 30, No. 1, MWV U103Felix Mendelssohn, Péter Nagy
II. AndanteFelix Mendelssohn, Northern Chamber Orchestra, Nicholas Ward
II. Adagio - Molto sostenutoFelix Mendelssohn, Benjamin Frith, Slovak State Philharmonic Orchestra, Robert Stankovsky
Prelude No. 6Felix Mendelssohn, Benjamin Frith
I. Allegro vivaceFelix Mendelssohn, Slovak Philharmonic Orchestra, Anthony Bramall
AndanteFelix Mendelssohn, Maria Kliegel, Kristin Merscher
Scherzo a capriccio in F-Sharp MinorFelix Mendelssohn, Benjamin Frith
I. Allegro vivace assaiFelix Mendelssohn, New Zealand String Quartet
The Hebrides Overture, Op. 26, MWV P 7 "Fingal's Cave" - Remastered 2024Felix Mendelssohn, Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, Sergiu Comissiona
Adagio in D Major, MWV U 15Felix Mendelssohn, Sergio Monteiro
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