Immerse yourself in the captivating world of Felix Mendelssohn with his renowned Piano Concertos No. 1 and No. 2, beautifully presented in this 2006 release by Musikproduktion Dabringhaus und Grimm. This album offers a rich and diverse collection of Mendelssohn's masterpieces, spanning a little over an hour of exquisite chamber and classical piano music.
The album opens with the dramatic and fiery first movement of Mendelssohn's Piano Concerto No. 1 in G Minor, Op. 25, followed by the serene and introspective Andante and the lively Presto. The second concerto, in D Minor, Op. 40, follows a similar pattern, with its passionate Allegro appassionato, the deeply moving Adagio, and the playful Finale.
In addition to the concertos, the album features a selection of Mendelssohn's "Songs without Words" (Sechs Lieder ohne Worte), showcasing his lyrical and expressive piano writing. These pieces, including the famous "Venetianisches Gondellied" and "Frühlingslied," offer a delightful contrast to the larger-scale concertos.
This album is a testament to Mendelssohn's musical genius and his enduring influence on the classical music canon. Whether you're a longtime admirer of Mendelssohn's work or a newcomer to his compositions, this album is sure to captivate and inspire.
2006 Musikproduktion Dabringhaus und Grimm2006 Musikproduktion Dabringhaus und Grimm
Tracks
Concerto for Piano and Orchestra No. 1 in G Minor, Op. 25: I. Molto Allegro con fuocoFelix Mendelssohn, Elisabeth Leonskaja, Camerata Salzburg, Ilan Volkov
Concerto for Piano and Orchestra No. 1 in G Minor, Op. 25: II. AndanteFelix Mendelssohn, Elisabeth Leonskaja, Camerata Salzburg, Ilan Volkov
Concerto for Piano and Orchestra No. 1 in G Minor, Op. 25: III. PrestoFelix Mendelssohn, Elisabeth Leonskaja, Camerata Salzburg, Ilan Volkov
Concerto for Piano and Orchestra No. 2 in D Minor, Op. 40: I. Allegro appassionatoFelix Mendelssohn, Elisabeth Leonskaja, Camerata Salzburg, Ilan Volkov
Concerto for Piano and Orchestra No. 2 in D Minor, Op. 40: II. Adagio. Molto sostenutoFelix Mendelssohn, Elisabeth Leonskaja, Camerata Salzburg, Ilan Volkov
Concerto for Piano and Orchestra No. 2 in D Minor, Op. 40: III. Finale. Presto scherzandoFelix Mendelssohn, Elisabeth Leonskaja, Camerata Salzburg, Ilan Volkov
Sechs Lieder ohne Worte, Op. 67: No. 6, Wiegenlied in E MajorFelix Mendelssohn, Elisabeth Leonskaja
Sechs Lieder ohne Worte, Op. 62: No. 3, Trauermarsch in E MinorFelix Mendelssohn, Elisabeth Leonskaja
Sechs Lieder ohne Worte, Op. 19: No. 1, Andante con moto in E MajorFelix Mendelssohn, Elisabeth Leonskaja
Sechs Lieder ohne Worte, Op. 53: No. 5, VolksliedFelix Mendelssohn, Elisabeth Leonskaja
Sechs Lieder ohne Worte, Op. 62: No. 5, Venetianisches GondelliedFelix Mendelssohn, Elisabeth Leonskaja
Sechs Lieder ohne Worte, Op. 102: No. 6, Andante in C MajorFelix Mendelssohn, Elisabeth Leonskaja
Sechs Lieder ohne Worte, Op. 19: No. 6, Venetianisches Gondellied in G MinorFelix Mendelssohn, Elisabeth Leonskaja
Sechs Lieder ohne Worte, Op. 30: No. 6, Venetianisches GondelliedFelix Mendelssohn, Elisabeth Leonskaja
Sechs Lieder ohne Worte, Op. 62: No. 6, Frühlingslied in A MajorFelix Mendelssohn, Elisabeth Leonskaja
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