Mendelssohn Symphonies Nos. 3 & 4 - Claudio Abbado London Symphony Orchestra

Felix Mendelssohn: Symphonies Nos. 3 & 4 (CBH186)

Discover Mendelssohn's magnificent symphonies with the world-renowned London Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Maestro Claudio Abbado. Recorded at London's Kingsway Hall, these symphonies sound sublime, thanks in part to producer John Mordler and sound engineer Kenneth Wilkinson. Your music collection will surely be enriched by these masterpieces.

• 1. Andante con moto. Allegro (12'28)

• 2. Not too lively (04'08)

• 3. Adagio (09'59)

• 4. Allegro vivacissimo (09'11)

Symphonies No. 4 in A Major Op. 90 "Italian"

• 5. Allegro vivace (10'28)

• 6. Andante con moto (06'57)

• 7. With moderate motion (06'37)

• 8. Saltarello. Presto (05'44)

London Symphony Orchestra

Conductor: Claudio Abbado

Recording: Kingsway Hall, London, 5-8 February 1968

Producer: John Mordler

Sound Engineer: Kenneth Wilkinson