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Mendelssohn: Greatest Hits

Facts

StudioSony
Release DateJune 13, 1995
UPC Code074646459522
 

Tracks

  1. Symphony No. 4 In A Major, Op. 90 'Italian': I. Allegro vivace
  2. A Midsummer Night's Dream, Op. 61 (Excerpts): Scherzo
  3. Wedding march
  4. Violin Concerto In E Minor, Op. 64: III. Allegretto non troppo - Allegro molto vivace
  5. Spring Song, Op. 62, No 6
  6. IV. Symphony No. 4 In A Major, Op. 90 'Italian': Saltarello. Presto
  7. Athalie, Op. 74: War March Of The Priests
  8. Songs Without Words, Op. 67, No. 4: Spinning Song
  9. Symphony No. 3 In A Minor, Op. 56 'Scottish': II. Vivace no troppo
  10. On Wings Of Song, Op. 34, No. 2
  11. Octet In E - Flat Major, Op. 20: III. Scherzo. Allegro leggierissimo
  12. Octet In E - Flat Major, Op. 20: IV. Presto
  13. Six Children's Pieces, Op. 72: I. Allegro non troppo
  14. Six Children's Pieces, Op. 72: II. Andante sostenuto
  15. Six Children's Pieces, Op. 72: III. Allegretto
  16. Six Children's Pieces, Op 72: IV. Andante con moto
  17. Six Children's Pieced, Op. 72: V. Allegro assai
  18. Six Children's Pieces, Op. 72: VI. Vivace
  19. Symphony No. 5 In D Major, Op. 107 'Reformation': IV. chorale 'Ein feste burg ist unser Gott!'

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User Reviews

Average user review: 5.0 (1 reviews)

rating: 5 QuoteA terrific compilationQuote
The idea of a greatest hits album for a classical composer is nearly an absurdity,but the selections for this package are almost perfect.The signature magic sound of Ormandy and his great Philly Orchestra open with Symphony 4 movement 1.Ormandy and crew reappear later with the war march from Athalie-a true crowd pleaser.Not to be missed is the On wings of song piece sung by Elly Ameling in all her pristine glory.The song is simply beautiful beyond words.Movements 3&4 of the Incomparable Octet for strings are included. At the tender age of 16 Mendelssohn may have reached his peak with this work.The 6 Children's pieces are delightful,if insubstantial.The 4th movement of the 5th Symphony is a force of nature,perhaps the highlight of the disc.The only quibble is the inclusion of the hackneyed Wedding March instead of the achingly gorgeous Nocturne from A Midsummer Night's Dream.Even for the Mendelssohn fan there are performances here you'll want to add to your collection.At such a low cost you cannot go wrong. June 8, 2002

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