'Scottish' and 'Italian' Symphonies

Album by Felix Mendelssohn & Scottish Chamber Orchestra & Jaime Laredo

The 'Scottish' and 'Italian' Symphonies are symphonic works by German composer Felix Mendelssohn, completed in 1842 and 1833 respectively. They contrast national inspiration and classical clarity: the 'Scottish' is characterised by brooding, atmospheric themes derived from Mendelssohn's impressions of Scotland and reflects a later, more expansive phase of his orchestral writing, while the 'Italian' is brighter and more rhythmic, reflecting his earlier responses to Italy and consolidating his approach to symphonic form.

'Scottish' and 'Italian' Symphonies by Mendelssohn - album cover

First released: 1987

Symphony Classical

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1.
Symphony No. 3 in A minor, Op. 56 "Scottish": I. Andante con moto - Allegro un poco agitato
13:24
2.
Symphony No. 3 in A minor, Op. 56 "Scottish": II. Vivace non troppo
4:26
3.
Symphony No. 3 in A minor, Op. 56 "Scottish": III. Adagio
8:08
4.
Symphony No. 3 in A minor, Op. 56 "Scottish": IV. Allegro vivacissimo - Allegro maestoso assai
10:26
5.
Symphony No. 4 in A major, Op. 90 "Italian": I. Allegro vivace
11:17
6.
Symphony No. 4 in A major, Op. 90 "Italian": II. Andante con moto
6:46
7.
Symphony No. 4 in A major, Op. 90 "Italian": III. Con moto moderato
6:21
8.
Symphony No. 4 in A major, Op. 90 "Italian": IV. Saltarello: Presto
5:54