Product Description
Wiener Philharmoniker, Christoph von Dohnanyi
On these critically acclaimed recordings the Vienna Philharmonic and von Dohnányi play Mendelssohn's effortlessly melodic orchestral works, as well as the symphonies. Also includes a cantata and overtures.
"'Performances which are fresh and direct" The Penguin Guide To CDs
New booklet essay by Colin Anderson.
Tracklisting
Mendelssohn:
Symphonies Nos. 1-5
Sona Ghazarian (soprano), Edita Gruberova (soprano), Josef Bõch (organ)
Wiener Staatsopernchor
Die erste Walpurgisnacht, Op. 60
Margarita Lilowa (contralto), Horst Laubenthal (tenor), Tom Krause (baritone) & Alfred Sramek (bass)
Wiener Singverein
Hebrides Overture, Op. 26
Calm Sea and Prosperous Voyage, Op. 27
Athalie: War March of the Priests
Overture: Athalia
