Symphony no. 4 & 5

Album by Felix Mendelssohn & Netherlands Symphony Orchestra & Jan Willem de Vriend

Symphonies Nos. 4 and 5 are orchestral works by Felix Mendelssohn, composed in 1833–1834 (No. 4) and 1830 with revisions in 1832 (No. 5). No. 4 is marked by bright, Italianate orchestration, rhythmic vitality and lyrical themes reflecting Mendelssohn's travel-inspired style, while No. 5 features more solemn, chorale-inflected writing drawing on Protestant liturgical traditions and signalling a turn towards more overtly religious and historical reference in his symphonic output.

Symphony no. 4 & 5 by Mendelssohn - album cover

First released: 10th February 2015

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1.
Symphony no. 4 in A Major, op. 90 'Italian'- I. Allegro vivace
11:01
2.
Symphony no. 4 in A Major, op. 90 'Italian'- II. Andante con moto
6:35
3.
Symphony no. 4 in A Major, op. 90 'Italian'- III. Con moto moderato
6:16
4.
Symphony no. 4 in A Major, op. 90 'Italian'- IV. Saltarello - Presto
5:38
5.
Symphony no. 5 in D Major, op. 107 'Reformation' - I. Andante - Allegro con fuoco
11:03
6.
Symphony no. 5 in D Major, op. 107 'Reformation' - II. Allegro vivace
5:03
7.
Symphony no. 5 in D Major, op. 107 'Reformation' - III. Andante
3:23
8.
Symphony no. 5 in D Major, op. 107 'Reformation' - IV. Andante con moto - Allegro maestoso
7:31