String Symphonies Nos. 1, 3, 4, & 9

Album by Felix Mendelssohn & Heidelberger Sinfoniker & Thomas Fey

String Symphonies Nos. 1, 3, 4 and 9 is a collection of early string symphonies by Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy, composed between 1821 and 1823. Scored for small string ensemble, the works employ clear Classical forms, transparent textures and energetic, lyrical writing that foreshadow Mendelssohn's later Romantic style and illustrate his development from child prodigy to a fully formed composer.

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  1. 1.
    String Symphony no. 1 in C major: I. Allegro
    4:37
  2. 2.
    String Symphony no. 1 in C major: II. Andante
    4:16
  3. 3.
    String Symphony no. 1 in C major: III. Allegro
    2:42
  4. 4.
    String Symphony no. 2 in D major: I. Allegro
    3:55
  5. 5.
    String Symphony no. 2 in D major: II. Andante
    4:51
  6. 6.
    String Symphony no. 2 in D major: III. Allegro vivace
    2:00
  7. 7.
    String Symphony no. 3 in E minor: I. Allegro di molto
    3:40
  8. 8.
    String Symphony no. 3 in E minor: II. Andante
    3:12
  9. 9.
    String Symphony no. 3 in E minor: III. Allegro
    2:12
  10. 10.
    String Symphony no. 4 in C minor: I. Grave - Allegro
    3:32
  11. 11.
    String Symphony no. 4 in C minor: II. Andante
    3:51
  12. 12.
    String Symphony no. 4 in C minor: III. Allegro vivace
    2:21
  13. 13.
    String Symphony no. 9 in C major: I. Grave - Allegro
    11:03
  14. 14.
    String Symphony no. 9 in C major: II. Andante
    7:34
  15. 15.
    String Symphony no. 9 in C major: III. Scherzo - Trio (La Suisse)
    3:11
  16. 16.
    String Symphony no. 9 in C major: IV. Allegro vivace
    8:52

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