Symphonie no. 5 "Reformation" / Hebriden-Ouvertüre

Album by Felix Mendelssohn & התזמורת הפילהרמונית הישראלית & Leonard Bernstein

This release pairs two orchestral works by Felix Mendelssohn, composed in 1830. Both pieces exemplify Mendelssohn's early Romantic orchestral style: one employs chorale-like textures and liturgical references within a symphonic framework, and the other uses vivid orchestral colour and evocative motifs to suggest coastal scenery, together illustrating his blending of classical forms with Romantic programme and atmosphere that marks an important phase in his compositional development.

First released: 23rd September 2015

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1.
Ouvertüre "Die Hebriden", op. 26 ("Die Fingalshöhle") - Allegro moderato
9:58
2.
Symphony no. 5 in D major, op. 107 "Reformation": I. Andante - Allegro con fuoco
11:38
3.
Symphony no. 5 in D major, op. 107 "Reformation": II. Allegro vivace
6:26
4.
Symphony no. 5 in D major, op. 107 "Reformation": III. Andante
3:48
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Symphony no. 5 in D major, op. 107 "Reformation": IV. Choral "Ein' Feste Burg ist unser Gott!" (Andante con moto - Allegro vivace - Allegro maestoso - Più animato poco a poco)
9:03