Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy, the composer, wrote thirteen string symphonies, five concertos, four operas, and countless other works between the ages of 11 and 15.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Mendelssohn's early string symphonies show the influence of Mozart, J. S. Bach, Handel, Haydn, and C. P. E. Bach, while also containing much of Mendelssohn's own personality.
Performer Biography
Lev Markiz, the conductor, was born in Moscow and began his career as a violinist, becoming leader and soloist of the Moscow Chamber Orchestra from its inception in 1955.
Composer Biography
Mendelssohn was the grandson of philosopher Moses Mendelssohn and the son of wealthy banker Abraham Mendelssohn, whose home hosted frequent Sunday concerts.
Composition History
Mendelssohn later regarded his youthful works with contempt, and it was largely thanks to his sister Fanny that they were preserved in the Prussian State Library.
Performer Biography
The Amsterdam Sinfonietta, the chamber orchestra performing on this album, was founded in 1988 by young musicians passionate about chamber music.
Recording & Production
This Super Audio CD uses an unconventional storage method to achieve over 4 hours of playing time on a single disc by dedicating the entire capacity to stereo content.
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