Symphonies nos. 1 and 5 "Reformation"

Album by Felix Mendelssohn & RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra & Reinhard Seifried

Symphonies Nos. 1 and 5 "Reformation" are orchestral works by Felix Mendelssohn, composed in 1824 and 1830 respectively. No. 1 exhibits youthful energy, classical forms and clear orchestration typical of early Romantic symphonies, while No. 5, subtitled "Reformation", draws on chorale-inspired material and a mix of solemn and triumphant textures that reflect its commemorative character and its place in Mendelssohn's symphonic development.

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  1. 1.
    Symphony no. 1 in C minor, op. 11: I. Allegro di molto
    10:25
  2. 2.
    Symphony no. 1 in C minor, op. 11: II. Andante
    6:18
  3. 3.
    Symphony no. 1 in C minor, op. 11: III. Menuetto: Allegro molto
    6:55
  4. 4.
    Symphony no. 1 in C minor, op. 11: IV. Allegro con fuoco
    8:52
  5. 5.
    Symphony no. 5 in D major, op. 107 "Reformation": I. Andante - Allegro con fuoco
    12:46
  6. 6.
    Symphony no. 5 in D major, op. 107 "Reformation": II. Allegro vivace
    6:56
  7. 7.
    Symphony no. 5 in D major, op. 107 "Reformation": III. Andante
    4:52
  8. 8.
    Symphony no. 5 in D major, op. 107 "Reformation": IV. Andante (Choral: Ein feste Burg ist unser Gott) - Allegro vivace
    8:48

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