Mendelssohn's Symphony No. 4 'Italiana' was commissioned by the London Philharmonic Society and completed in March 1833.
Notable Performances
The first performance of Mendelssohn's Violin Concerto was on March 13, 1845, at the Gewandhaus in Leipzig, with Ferdinand David as soloist and Niels Gade conducting.
Composition History
Mendelssohn's Violin Concerto in E minor was commissioned by Ferdinand David, the concertmaster of the Gewandhaus Orchestra in Leipzig.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Mendelssohn described his 'Italian' Symphony as the 'jolliest work' he had composed, especially the final movement, and was inspired by his stay in Italy.
Instruments
Christian Joseph Saccon, the violinist on this recording, plays a Marino Capicchioni violin from 1942 that previously belonged to Maestro Salvatore Accardo.
Performer Biography
Christian Joseph Saccon has won numerous national and international violin competitions and was noted by critics as one of the best violinists of his generation.
Composer Biography
Felix Mendelssohn, the composer, was not only an excellent pianist but also a talented violinist and orchestral conductor.
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