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Mendelssohn: Symphonies Nos. 1 and 4

7/1/2007, 8 Tracks, 1:03:20

Featuring

  • Anthony Bramall
  • Reinhard Seifried
  • Slovak Philharmonic Orchestra
  • National Symphony Orchestra of Ireland
  • Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy

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Recording & Production

The NAXOS SELECTION edition aims to provide excellent value for money and can form the basis for a comprehensive personal music collection.

Source: Booklet

Album & Artwork

The NAXOS SELECTION edition uses color coding on its cover graphics to help listeners identify their favorite genre of classical music.

Source: Booklet

Composition History

Mendelssohn's 'Italian' Symphony was only published after his death because he remained overly critical of it during his lifetime.

Source: Booklet

Recording & Production

This album is part of the NAXOS SELECTION edition, which features all-digital recordings of classical music milestones.

Source: Booklet

Compositional Technique

Despite the painstaking work involved in its creation, Mendelssohn's 'Italian' Symphony has a light-hearted character with joyous orchestral fireworks.

Source: Booklet

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