Mendelssohn (1809-47) The British Connection
Mendelssohn made ten visits to this country, spending the best part of two years here.
This week, some of the works with which he won over his audiences.
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Symphony No 1 in c minor
Scherzo in G minor (from the Octet, reorchestrated by the composer)
LSO/CLAUDIO ABBADO
Fantasies, Op 16: No 1 in A minor; No 2 in E minor LYDIA ARTYMIW (piano)
Overture: A Midsummer Night's Dream
PHILHARMONIA/NEVlLLE MARRINER Records. Producer NIGEL WILKINSON