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Mendelssohn: Early Works for Piano & Strings
Affetto Records

Mendelssohn: Early Works for Piano & Strings

$18.99

Details

Composer
MENDELSSOHN, FELIX
Artist
Hammer, Rutgers Musica Raritana, Krikman
Format
CD
Label
Affetto Records
Released
Sep 30, 2016
Catalog #
AF1604
UPC
888295453752

About

Since their revival in the latter portion of the twentieth century, these pieces have been performed a number of times. This particular recording, however, stands apart from the rest due to its impeccable attention to the performance practices of Mendelssohn’s time. These works are performed on a replica of an 1815 six-octave Streicher grand piano, which is very close to what was actually used by the young child prodigy. These musicians also follow Mendelssohn’s practice of utilizing the keyboard in the concerto tuttis as well as the solo part. The orchestra plays on gut strings with Tourte-style bows. The Piano Concerto in A minor was written for Mendelssohn’s sister, Fanny in 1822. The Sextet was written two years later, and is the first foreshadowing of the vigorous energy and shimmering textures which would soon mark Mendelssohn’s unique personal style.

Tracklist 7 tracks

  1. 1 I. Allegro 15:47
    Track
    1
    Title
    I. Allegro
    Duration
    15:47
    Composer
    Felix Mendelssohn
    Performer
    Christoph Hammer
    Ensemble
    Musica Raritana
    Conductor
    Andrew Kirkman
  2. 2 II. Adagio 08:04
    Track
    2
    Title
    II. Adagio
    Duration
    08:04
    Composer
    Felix Mendelssohn
    Performer
    Christoph Hammer
    Ensemble
    Musica Raritana
  3. 3 III. Finale: Allegro ma non troppo 10:48
    Track
    3
    Title
    III. Finale: Allegro ma non troppo
    Duration
    10:48
    Composer
    Felix Mendelssohn
    Performer
    Christoph Hammer
    Ensemble
    Musica Raritana
  4. 4 I. Allegro vivace 12:14
    Track
    4
    Title
    I. Allegro vivace
    Duration
    12:14
    Composer
    Felix Mendelssohn
    Performer
    Christoph Hammer
    Ensemble
    members Musica Raritana
    Conductor
    Andrew Kirkman
  5. 5 II. Adagio 04:27
    Track
    5
    Title
    II. Adagio
    Duration
    04:27
    Composer
    Felix Mendelssohn
    Performer
    Christoph Hammer
    Ensemble
    members Musica Raritana
    Conductor
    Andrew Kirkman
  6. 6 III. Menuetto 02:32
    Track
    6
    Title
    III. Menuetto
    Duration
    02:32
    Composer
    Felix Mendelssohn
    Performer
    Christoph Hammer
    Ensemble
    members Musica Raritana
    Conductor
    Andrew Kirkman
  7. 7 IV. Allegro vivace 11:22
    Track
    7
    Title
    IV. Allegro vivace
    Duration
    11:22
    Composer
    Felix Mendelssohn
    Performer
    Christoph Hammer
    Ensemble
    members Musica Raritana
    Conductor
    Andrew Kirkman