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Mendelssohn: 5 Symphonies, 7 Overtures [Box set]

Felix Mendelssohn , Claudio Abbado , London Symphony Orchestra , Elizabeth Connell , Karita Mattila , Hans Peter Blochwitz Audio CD
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listen  1. Mendelssohn: Symphony No.1 In C Minor, Op.11 - 1. Allegro di moltoLondon Symphony Orchestra10:39$0.99  Buy MP3 
listen  2. Mendelssohn: Symphony No.1 In C Minor, Op.11 - 2. AndanteLondon Symphony Orchestra 6:40$0.99  Buy MP3 
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listen  4. Mendelssohn: Symphony No.1 in C minor, Op.11 - 4. Allegro con fuocoLondon Symphony Orchestra 8:14$0.99  Buy MP3 
listen  5. Mendelssohn: Octet In E Flat, Op.20 - Arr. For Orchestra By The Composer - 3. ScherzoLondon Symphony Orchestra 3:58$0.99  Buy MP3 
listen  6. Mendelssohn: Overture "A Midsummer Night's Dream", Op.21 - Overture (Allegro di molto)London Symphony Orchestra12:03$0.99  Buy MP3 
listen  7. Mendelssohn: The Hebrides, Op.26 (Fingal's Cave) - Allegro moderatoLondon Symphony Orchestra10:24$0.99  Buy MP3 
listen  8. Mendelssohn: Meeresstille und glückliche Fahrt, Op.27London Symphony Orchestra13:08$0.99  Buy MP3 


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listen  1. Mendelssohn: Symphony No.2 In B Flat, Op.52 - "Hymn Of Praise" - 1. Sinfonia: Maestoso con motoLondon Symphony Orchestra13:48$0.99  Buy MP3 
listen  2. Mendelssohn: Symphony No.2 In B Flat, Op.52 - "Hymn Of Praise" - 1. Sinfonia: Allegretto un poco agitatoLondon Symphony Orchestra 7:00$0.99  Buy MP3 
listen  3. Mendelssohn: Symphony No.2 In B Flat, Op.52 - "Hymn Of Praise" - 1. Sinfonia: Adagio religiosoLondon Symphony Orchestra 8:09$0.99  Buy MP3 
listen  4. Mendelssohn: Symphony No.2 In B Flat, Op.52 - "Hymn Of Praise" - 2. "Alles was Odem hat, lobe den Herrn" - "Lobe den Herrn, meine Seele"London Symphony Orchestra 5:30$0.99  Buy MP3 
listen  5. Mendelssohn: Symphony No.2 In B Flat, Op.52 - "Hymn Of Praise" - Molto più moderato ma con fuoco:"Lobe den Herrn,... meine.London Symphony Orchestra 2:42$0.99  Buy MP3 
listen  6. Mendelssohn: Symphony No.2 In B Flat, Op.52 - "Hymn Of Praise" - 3. "Saget es, die ihr erlöst seid"London Symphony Orchestra0:51$0.99  Buy MP3 
listen  7. Mendelssohn: Symphony No.2 In B Flat, Op.52 - "Hymn Of Praise" - 3. "Er zählet unsre Tränen"London Symphony Orchestra 2:20$0.99  Buy MP3 
listen  8. Mendelssohn: Symphony No.2 In B Flat, Op.52 - "Hymn Of Praise" - 4. "Sagt es, die ihr erlöset seid"London Symphony Orchestra 2:08$0.99  Buy MP3 
listen  9. Mendelssohn: Symphony No.2 In B Flat, Op.52 - "Hymn Of Praise" - 5. "Ich harrete des Herrn"London Symphony Orchestra 6:46$0.99  Buy MP3 
listen10. Mendelssohn: Symphony No.2 In B Flat, Op.52 - "Hymn Of Praise" - 6. "Stricke des Todes hatten uns umfangen"London Symphony Orchestra 4:14$0.99  Buy MP3 
listen11. Mendelssohn: Symphony No.2 In B Flat, Op.52 - "Hymn Of Praise" - 7. "Die Nacht ist vergangen"London Symphony Orchestra 4:58$0.99  Buy MP3 
listen12. Mendelssohn: Symphony No.2 In B Flat, Op.52 - "Hymn Of Praise" - 8. "Nun danket alle Gott" - "Lob, Ehr' und Preis sei Gott"London Symphony Orchestra 4:13$0.99  Buy MP3 
listen13. Mendelssohn: Symphony No.2 In B Flat, Op.52 - "Hymn Of Praise" - 9. "Drum sing ich mit meinem Liede ewig"London Symphony Orchestra 5:12$0.99  Buy MP3 
listen14. Mendelssohn: Symphony No.2 In B Flat, Op.52 - "Hymn Of Praise" - 10. "Ihr Völker, bringet her dem Herrn Ehre und Macht"London Symphony Orchestra 6:32$0.99  Buy MP3 


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listen  1. Mendelssohn: Symphony No.3 In A Minor, Op.56 - "Scottish" - 1. Andante con moto - Allegro un poco agitato - Assai animato - Andante come primaLondon Symphony Orchestra16:55$1.29  Buy MP3 
listen  2. Mendelssohn: Symphony No.3 In A Minor, Op.56 - "Scottish" - 2. Vivace non troppoLondon Symphony Orchestra 4:04$1.29  Buy MP3 
listen  3. Mendelssohn: Symphony No.3 In A Minor, Op.56 - "Scottish" - 3. AdagioLondon Symphony Orchestra11:28$1.29  Buy MP3 
listen  4. Mendelssohn: Symphony No.3 In A Minor, Op.56 - "Scottish" - 4. Allegro vivacissimo - Allegro maestoso assaiLondon Symphony Orchestra 9:56$1.29  Buy MP3 
listen  5. Mendelssohn: Overture "The Fair Melusine", Op.32 - Allegro con motoLondon Symphony Orchestra10:48$0.99  Buy MP3 
listen  6. Mendelssohn: "Trumpet Overture", Op.101 - Allegro vivace - Allegro vivaceLondon Symphony Orchestra 9:10$0.99  Buy MP3 
listen  7. Mendelssohn: Ruy Blas, Op.95 - Overture To Victor Hugo's play - Lento - Allegro moltoLondon Symphony Orchestra 8:21$0.99  Buy MP3 


Disc 4:

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listen  1. Mendelssohn: Symphony No.4 In A, Op.90 - "Italian" - 1. Allegro vivaceLondon Symphony Orchestra10:30$1.29  Buy MP3 
listen  2. Mendelssohn: Symphony No.4 In A, Op.90 - "Italian" - 2. Andante con motoLondon Symphony Orchestra 5:56$1.29  Buy MP3 
listen  3. Mendelssohn: Symphony No.4 In A, Op.90 - "Italian" - 3. Con moto moderatoLondon Symphony Orchestra 6:30$1.29  Buy MP3 
listen  4. Mendelssohn: Symphony No.4 In A, Op.90 - "Italian" - 4. Saltarello (Presto)London Symphony Orchestra 5:24$1.29  Buy MP3 
listen  5. Mendelssohn: Symphony No.5 In D Minor, Op.107 - "Reformation" - 1. Andante - Allegro con fuocoLondon Symphony Orchestra12:13$0.99  Buy MP3 
listen  6. Mendelssohn: Symphony No.5 In D Minor, Op.107 - "Reformation" - 2. Allegro vivaceLondon Symphony Orchestra 5:48$0.99  Buy MP3 
listen  7. Mendelssohn: Symphony No.5 In D Minor, Op.107 - "Reformation" - 3. AndanteLondon Symphony Orchestra 3:45$0.99  Buy MP3 
listen  8. Mendelssohn: Symphony No.5 In D Minor, Op.107 - "Reformation" - 4. Choral "Ein' Feste Burg ist unser Gott!" (Andante con moto - Allegro vivace - Allegro maestoso - Più animato poco a poco)London Symphony Orchestra 9:09$0.99  Buy MP3 
listen  9. Mendelssohn: Overture For Wind Instruments, Op.24 (für Harmoniemusik)London Symphony Orchestra 9:46$0.99  Buy MP3 


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Product Details

  • Performer: Elizabeth Connell, Karita Mattila, Hans Peter Blochwitz
  • Orchestra: London Symphony Orchestra
  • Conductor: Claudio Abbado
  • Composer: Felix Mendelssohn
  • Audio CD (May 14, 2002)
  • SPARS Code: DDD
  • Number of Discs: 4
  • Format: Box set
  • Note on Boxed Sets: During shipping, discs in boxed sets occasionally become dislodged without damage. Please examine and play these discs. If you are not completely satisfied, we'll refund or replace your purchase.
  • Label: Deutsche Grammophon
  • ASIN: B00005ONMP
  • Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (37 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,251 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Editorial Reviews

Claudio Abbado makes a welcome appearance in Collectors Edition at last, with his classic recording of the complete Mendelssohn Symphonies and selected Overtures - now made available at budget price for the first time. This set is regarded as the reference recording of Mendelssohn symphonies by many critics (including Gramophone magazine, for the "Italian" and "Scottish" Symphonies). The four-CD box is further enhanced by the inclusion of four overtures otherwise only available at high price and NOT available in the previous reduced price box set: Calm Sea and Prosperous Voyage, the Ruy Blas Overture, the Trumpet Overture and the Overture for Wind Instruments.

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106 of 109 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Abbado's Fine Mendelssohn Symphony Cycle July 24, 2002
Format:Audio CD
Deutsche Grammophon has united all of Abbado's Mendelssohn recordings with the London Symphony Orchestra in this inexpensive 4 CD set. Without question, Abbado's Mendelsson symphony cycle, recorded in the mid 1980's, remains among the best. The highlights include splendid performances of the 2nd, 4th and 5th symphonies, with the others almost as fine, with Abbado opting for brisk tempi and emphasizing the scores' broad orchestral textures. A splendid surprise is the inclusion of the orchestrated version of Scherzo in G minor for the Octet (Opus 20), which Mendelssohn regarded as an alternative 3rd movement for his first full-fledged symphony (Symphony No. 1 in C minor, Opus 11.). Other works included in this compilation include all of Mendelssohn's overtures, most notably "The Hebrides" (Opus 26), and the overture to Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night's Dream" (Opus 21). The sound quality is quite superb, though may be a bit dry in comparison to recordings made at the Vienna Philharmonic's concert hall. Avid fans of Abbado and Mendelssohn's music will surely want to acquire this collection.
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71 of 79 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Superb recordings October 25, 2003
Format:Audio CD
At this price, this box-set (4 CD) is a must have for admirers of Mendelssohn and any collectors.
The performances of all works are very good (Especially, Symphony No. 3 and 4).
And there are seven overtures including, not too known "Trumpet-Overture", "Fair Melusina" and beatiful "Calm Sea and Prosperous Voyage".
And there is the best recording of his gorgeous "Symphony No. 2" ("Lobgesang"). Actually, this work be constitued in a cantata or an oratorio form and scored for two soloists, chorus, organ and orchestra.
I think, the best recordings in all CDs' are Symphony No. 3 "Scottish" (dedicated to Quenn Victoria) and No. 4 "Italian". As you know, both of these works tells about impression of his voyages and also, he written famous "The Hebrides" in addition with his "Scottish" Symphony. I like especially 2nd (slow) movement of No. 3 and there is a very good example of counterpoint. And also, from No. 4 (Italian), I like 3rd movement. This is a very elegant minuetto and there is a soli for horns in Trio. And especially this movement tells very good that the landscapes of Italy (ex. woodland scenes narrates by horns in this movement). Still, I admire that, Mendelssohn is a master in to explain the lanscapes on music.
Highly recommended.
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38 of 45 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Collection of Mendelssohn May 5, 2003
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Set captures one of the premier recordings of Mendelssohn's symphonies and overtures, done by London Symphony Orchestra led by Claudio Abbado.
Included is a well interpreted version of the infamous "A Midsummer Night's Dream" which initially catapulted Mendelssohn to fame and continued to be a favorite, with its spellbinding imagery and mood.
Especially delightful in this set is the finale to the Scottish Symphony, with its delightful coda. The Reformation Symphony is well interpreted here also with its vocal fugue type ending.
The Overtures provided are magnificent as well, highlighted by the excellent Overture for Wind Instruments and the infamous "Calm Sea, Prosperous Voyage" which became signatuatory for this composer around literary themes.
Excellent enjoyment of the breadth and depth of this prolific and versatile composer, from sacred to choral to operatic to the symphonic.
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18 of 20 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Great set May 17, 2007
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Format:Audio CD
By my calculations, this is the single best set of Mendelssohn symphonies out there today. Though better versions of the "Reformation," "Scottish," and "Italian" Symphonies exist in other disks, I still like the interpretations offered by Abbado and the LSO.

For the "Reformation", and "Italian" Symphonies, I'd recommend John Eliot Gardiner and the Vienna Philharmonic's DG set.

For the Scottish Symphony I'd go with Karajan's recording with the BPO (that CD also comes with the best "Hebrides Overture" recording available, and a pretty good "Italian Symphony" interpretation, too).

All of the overtures in this set are performed very well, both in technical execution and musical interpretation. The Hebrides (a work far ahead of its time), in particular, is a fine recording. So is "Overture 'A Midsummer Night's Dream'." I really have grown fond of the "Ruy Blas" overture as well.

Another reviewer complained that the interpretations in this set are "too Classical." I think they are correct in saying the set is Classically performed, but I think that works with Mendelssohn, as he was "the Romantic Mozart."

Overall this is a great set, and a good way to become familiar with the music of Felix Mendelssohn, or build your Mendelssohn library.
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11 of 12 people found the following review helpful
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I have owned the original double jewel case in a slipbox version of these recordings from the time of their release, and the original rave review from The Gramophone. They were not an inexpensive purchase for me in my younger years - the original cost of the set was $60 (!). Listening through the set at that time, I had no regrets about my purchase. I am pleased to say that these discs continue to get pulled from my library shelves and listened to with some regularity.

I have always found Abbado's approach lithe and refreshing. The Lobgesang, Symphony 2, remains a powerful, thrilling and, yes, Romantic (note the capitol "R") performance. The remaining symphonies are played with robustness, and verve. I really do not understand the Classical:Romantic divide opined in other reviews. Mendelssohn is right on the line. The important thing is that Abbado brings a real lyrical and rhythmic sweep to these performances that makes them both timeless and profound.

This set seems to be selling for under $20 on amazon now. The sound remains full, and the contents have been augmented by some of Abbado's other Mendelssohn recordings (the Octet for example. At this price its a MUST HAVE addition to your classical music library.

This is a set that will provide a lifetime of enjoyment.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Four Stars
I like your classic performance collections of classics. we can play them over and over again.
Published 15 days ago by Clara Ann Bowler
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
The CD's invery good conditions. Nothing to say about the music of Mendelssohn.
Published 3 months ago by denis211150
5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent cd with well balanced sound and
An excellent cd with well balanced sound and performance
Published 4 months ago by Martin Drew
5.0 out of 5 stars And then there's the 5th
This is a magnificent collection of music brilliantly interpreted. It will spend many many days in your CD player. The true test is the 5th, which they do very, very well.
Published 4 months ago by Materialist Formalist
3.0 out of 5 stars The recordings are pieced together from the cutting room floor
I don't disparage the musicianship of the LSO or the director. The quality of the recording leaves something to be desired. Read more
Published 5 months ago by silentplummet
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Value
Superg recordings, spacious well balanced presentations
Abbado interpretations are well rendered. Evocative ,sensitive readings , most notably of symphonies 3-5
Published 6 months ago by A. KOOK
5.0 out of 5 stars Product arrived as listed
The CD series arrive in good condition, as listed, and on time. Well done.
Glad to have the set and love the music.
Published 8 months ago by Richard G. Hahner
4.0 out of 5 stars A good start to a library of Mendelsshon
This is my first disc of Menelssohn works. I enjoy it. The liner notes are very helpful. Claudio Abbado is a proficient conductor with this world class orchestra.
Published 8 months ago by David Bitting
5.0 out of 5 stars 2 Thumbs up
I enjoyed them all. Mendelssohn is wonderful And if you want any more reviews from me I won't read these e-mails
Published 13 months ago by mamamax
4.0 out of 5 stars great for a collection
good sound quality, i like classical and i am collecting many composers as i can at a good price,this was one of them
Published 13 months ago by joseph blum
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