This album was recorded in December 2015 at Teldex Studio Berlin.
Composition History
Mendelssohn's First Symphony, originally titled "Sinfonia Nr. XIII", was likely first performed for his sister Fanny's birthday in November 1824.
Compositional Technique
In his First Symphony, Mendelssohn referenced classical models like Mozart's movement structures, Beethoven's Fifth Symphony, and Haydn's elaborate harmony.
Performer Biography
The Kammerakademie Potsdam, founded in 2001, was awarded the ECHO Klassik as "Ensemble/Orchestra of the Year 2015."
Composer Biography
Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy and his older sister Fanny were encouraged from a young age to compose their own music.
Composition History
Mendelssohn's Fourth Symphony, known as the "Italian," was inspired by his educational trip to Italy in 1830 and completed for the London Philharmonic Society.
Performer Biography
Antonello Manacorda, the conductor on this album, was a founding member and concertmaster of the Mahler Chamber Orchestra for eight years.
