Symphony no. 4 “Italian” / Symphony no. 5 “Reformation”

Album by Felix Mendelssohn & Nemzeti Filharmonikus Zenekar & Iván Fischer

Symphonies No. 4 "Italian" and No. 5 "Reformation" are orchestral works by Felix Mendelssohn, composed in 1833 and 1830 respectively. The Fourth features bright, Mediterranean-inspired rhythms and lively orchestral colour reflecting Mendelssohn's travel impressions, while the Fifth uses chorale-like material and a more formal, commemorative tone that situates it within his engagement with liturgical and historical themes in his career.

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  1. 1.
    Symphony no. 4 in A major op. 90 “Italian”: I. Allegro vivace
    8:18
  2. 2.
    Symphony no. 4 in A major op. 90 “Italian”: II. Andante con moto
    6:44
  3. 3.
    Symphony no. 4 in A major op. 90 “Italian”: III. Con moto moderato
    7:01
  4. 4.
    Symphony no. 4 in A major op. 90 “Italian”: IV. Saltarello. Presto
    6:13
  5. 5.
    Symphony no. 5 in D major op. 107 “Reformation”: I. Andante – Allegro con fuoco
    11:17
  6. 6.
    Symphony no. 5 in D major op. 107 “Reformation”: II. Allegro vivace
    5:46
  7. 7.
    Symphony no. 5 in D major op. 107 “Reformation”: III. Andante
    3:21
  8. 8.
    Symphony no. 5 in D major op. 107 “Reformation”: IV. Choral “Ein’ feste Burg” Andante con moto – Allegro vivace
    8:05

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