Notes and Editorial Reviews
"Claudio Abbado's earliest Mendelssohn symphony recordings, made long before his international celebrity and prestigious music directorships, reveal a young conductor of considerable talent. His way with Mendelssohn was sensitive and ingratiating, paying special attention to the composer's unique orchestral palette. The Italian symphony receives a breezy, lighthearted reading, while the Scottish has Abbado emphasizing the work's darker hues. Both of these readings have the edge over his remakes in terms of character and freshness."
-- Victor Carr Jr, ClassicsToday.com
"Claudio Abbado's earliest Mendelssohn symphony recordings, made long before his international celebrity and prestigious music directorships, reveal a young conductor of considerable talent. His way with Mendelssohn was sensitive and ingratiating, paying special attention to the composer's unique orchestral palette. The Italian symphony receives a breezy, lighthearted reading, while the Scottish has Abbado emphasizing the work's darker hues. Both of these readings have the edge over his remakes in terms of character and freshness."
-- Victor Carr Jr, ClassicsToday.com
Read less
Works on This Recording
1.
Symphony no 3 in A minor, Op. 56 "Scottish" by Felix Mendelssohn
Conductor:
Claudio Abbado
Orchestra/Ensemble:
London Symphony Orchestra
Period: Romantic
Written: 1842; Germany
Date of Recording: 1967
2.
Symphony no 4 in A major, Op. 90 "Italian" by Felix Mendelssohn
Conductor:
Claudio Abbado
Orchestra/Ensemble:
London Symphony Orchestra
Period: Romantic
Written: 1833; Germany
Date of Recording: 1967
Customer Reviews
Be the first to review this title
Review This Title
