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Mendelssohn: Symphony No. 2 / Manze, NDR Philharmonie
PENTATONE

Mendelssohn: Symphony No. 2 / Manze, NDR Philharmonie

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Composer
MENDELSSOHN, FELIX
Artist
Richter, Dierckes, Tritschler, Ndr Radiophilharmonic, Ndr Chor, Wdr Rundfunkchor, Manze
Format
SACD
Label
PENTATONE
Released
Jun 01, 2018
Catalog #
PTC5186639
UPC
827949063961

About

With it's combination of three instrumental movements, followed by a cantata with three soloists and chorus, Mendelssohn's Second Symphony "Lobgesang [Hymn of Praise]" is highly original from a conceptual point of view. The piece is a milestone in the history of the symphonic form, stretching the seams of the symphony genre even further than Beethoven had dared with his "Choral" Ninth. In his Lobgesang, Mendelssohn achieved nothing less than the artistic destruction of the conceptual opposition of vocal and instrumental music. Here they enter into a relationship of constructive, mutual support in the service of music. Moreover, the Biblical lyrics express Mendelssohn's deeply-felt religiosity. This album completes Pentatone's Mendelssohn Symphonies series with the NDR Radiophilharmonie and conductor Andrew Manze. After winning the Jahrespreis der deutschen Schallplattenkritik 2017 for their recording of Symphonies 1 & 3 and the positive reception of Symphonies 4 & 5, expectations are high for this final piece of the puzzle. On this album, the NDR Radiophilharmonie and Andrew Manze join forces with the NDR Chor and WDR Rundfunkchor, as well as with an excellent cast of soloists: sopranos Anna Lucia Richter and Esther Dierkes and tenor Robin Tritschler.

Tracklist 13 tracks

  1. 1 I. Sinfonia: Maestoso con moto - Allegro - Maestoso con moto come I 11:34
    Track
    1
    Title
    I. Sinfonia: Maestoso con moto - Allegro - Maestoso con moto come I
    Duration
    11:34
    Composer
    Felix Mendelssohn
    Ensemble
    NDR Radiophilharmonie
    Conductor
    Andrew Manze
  2. 2 I. Allegretto un poco agitato - 05:56
    Track
    2
    Title
    I. Allegretto un poco agitato -
    Duration
    05:56
    Composer
    Felix Mendelssohn
    Ensemble
    NDR Radiophilharmonie
    Conductor
    Andrew Manze
  3. 3 I. Adagio religioso 07:19
    Track
    3
    Title
    I. Adagio religioso
    Duration
    07:19
    Composer
    Felix Mendelssohn
    Ensemble
    NDR Radiophilharmonie
    Conductor
    Andrew Manze
  4. 4 II. Alles was Odem hat (Chorus) - 04:31
    Track
    4
    Title
    II. Alles was Odem hat (Chorus) -
    Duration
    04:31
    Composer
    Felix Mendelssohn
    Ensemble
    NDR Chor, WDR Rundfunkchor Köln, NDR Radiophilharmonie
    Conductor
    Andrew Manze
  5. 5 II. Lobe den Herrn meine Seele (Soprano, Chorus) 01:55
    Track
    5
    Title
    II. Lobe den Herrn meine Seele (Soprano, Chorus)
    Duration
    01:55
    Composer
    Felix Mendelssohn
    Performer
    Anna Lucia Richter
    Ensemble
    NDR Chor, WDR Rundfunkchor Köln, NDR Radiophilharmonie
    Conductor
    Andrew Manze
  6. 6 III. Recitative: Saget es, die ihr erlöst seid - Er zählet unsre Tränen (Tenor) 02:59
    Track
    6
    Title
    III. Recitative: Saget es, die ihr erlöst seid - Er zählet unsre Tränen (Tenor)
    Duration
    02:59
    Composer
    Felix Mendelssohn
    Performer
    Robin Tritschler
    Ensemble
    NDR Radiophilharmonie
    Conductor
    Andrew Manze
  7. 7 IV. Sagt es, die ihr erlöset seid (Chorus) 01:49
    Track
    7
    Title
    IV. Sagt es, die ihr erlöset seid (Chorus)
    Duration
    01:49
    Composer
    Felix Mendelssohn
    Ensemble
    NDR Chor, WDR Rundfunkchor Köln, NDR Radiophilharmonie
    Conductor
    Andrew Manze
  8. 8 V. Ich harrete des Herrn (2 Sopranos, Chorus) 04:57
    Track
    8
    Title
    V. Ich harrete des Herrn (2 Sopranos, Chorus)
    Duration
    04:57
    Composer
    Felix Mendelssohn
    Performer
    Anna Lucia Richter, Esther Dierkes
    Ensemble
    NDR Chor, WDR Rundfunkchor Köln, NDR Radiophilharmonie
    Conductor
    Andrew Manze
  9. 9 VI. Stricke des Todes hatten uns umfangen (Tenor) - Wir riefen in der Finsternis (Tenor) - Die Nacht ist vergangen (Soprano) 04:02
    Track
    9
    Title
    VI. Stricke des Todes hatten uns umfangen (Tenor) - Wir riefen in der Finsternis (Tenor) - Die Nacht ist vergangen (Soprano)
    Duration
    04:02
    Composer
    Felix Mendelssohn
    Performer
    Anna Lucia Richter, Robin Tritschler
    Ensemble
    NDR Radiophilharmonie
    Conductor
    Andrew Manze
  10. 10 VII. Die Nacht ist vergangen (Chorus) 04:13
    Track
    10
    Title
    VII. Die Nacht ist vergangen (Chorus)
    Duration
    04:13
    Composer
    Felix Mendelssohn
    Ensemble
    NDR Chor, WDR Rundfunkchor Köln, NDR Radiophilharmonie
    Conductor
    Andrew Manze
  11. 11 VIII. Chorale: Nun danket alle Gott - Lob, Ehr' und Preis sei Gott (Chorus) 04:29
    Track
    11
    Title
    VIII. Chorale: Nun danket alle Gott - Lob, Ehr' und Preis sei Gott (Chorus)
    Duration
    04:29
    Composer
    Felix Mendelssohn
    Ensemble
    NDR Chor, WDR Rundfunkchor Köln, NDR Radiophilharmonie
    Conductor
    Andrew Manze
  12. 12 IX. Drum sing' ich mit meinem Liede (Soprano, Tenor) 04:19
    Track
    12
    Title
    IX. Drum sing' ich mit meinem Liede (Soprano, Tenor)
    Duration
    04:19
    Composer
    Felix Mendelssohn
    Performer
    Anna Lucia Richter, Robin Tritschler
    Ensemble
    NDR Radiophilharmonie
    Conductor
    Andrew Manze
  13. 13 X. Ihr Völker! bringet her dem Herrn (Chorus) 05:32
    Track
    13
    Title
    X. Ihr Völker! bringet her dem Herrn (Chorus)
    Duration
    05:32
    Composer
    Felix Mendelssohn
    Ensemble
    NDR Chor, WDR Rundfunkchor Köln, NDR Radiophilharmonie
    Conductor
    Andrew Manze