Mendelssohn: Piano Concertos Nos. 1 & 2

Felix [1] Mendelssohn (Composer), Howard Shelley (Conductor, Performer), London Mozart Players (Orchestra) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Performer: Howard Shelley
• Orchestra: London Mozart Players
• Conductor: Howard Shelley
• Composer: Felix [1] Mendelssohn
• Audio CD (January 4, 1994)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Chandos
• ASIN: B000000AT4
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #93,796 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Howard Shelley rules, February 8, 2008

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This review is from: Mendelssohn: Piano Concertos Nos. 1 & 2 (Audio CD)

Howard Shelley has sadly never received the publicity he deserves for his incredible playing. He just always seems to get the piece he plays "just right". This CD is no exception. His playing is on fire, and the orchestra backs him with strength and with perfect timing.
Awesome.

5 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic Recording, March 2, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: Mendelssohn: Piano Concertos Nos. 1 & 2 (Audio CD)

This stunner is worth the Penguin Rosette and recommendation from Gramophone magazine. The playing is stunning. The orchestra is in finest form. And the digital recording is fabulous - crystal clear, well balanced. No muddy piano parts. The notes are clearly heard and played at a thrilling pace. Very very highly recommended.

4 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding Pianist, December 25, 2000

A Kid's Review

This review is from: Mendelssohn: Piano Concertos Nos. 1 & 2 (Audio CD)

Listening to Howard Shelley and Felix Mendelssons Piano Concerto Nr 1 brought back great memories when I was a youth. The sad yearning especially Molto Allegro Con Fuoco is particularly hauntingly beautiful. Give it a try get the kids to bed put your feet up get a bottle of good beer say a McEwans and a glass of good sherry and listen to Howard direct and Play this hauntingly beautiful concerto. It remind me somewhat of some of Mozart's earlier Piano Concerto's .