Mendelssohn - Sinfonia №9 In C, Violin Concerto In D Minor / Chandos Audio CD 1988 / CHAN 8644

UPC 5014682864428

Product Features

• Label: Chandos – CHAN 8644
• Format: CD, Album
• Country: Switzerland
• Released: 1988
• Genre: Classical

Overview

This album features The Soloists of Australia, directed by and featuring Ronald Thomas as soloist, performing two of Felix Mendelssohn's early works: the Violin Concerto in D Minor and the Sinfonia No. 9 in C Major. Released by Chandos in 1988, this recording showcases the youthful brilliance and compositional prowess of Mendelssohn, highlighting his contributions to the classical music canon at a young age.

Interesting Facts

• Mendelssohn's Early Works: Both the Violin Concerto in D Minor and the Sinfonia No. 9 were composed when Mendelssohn was just a teenager, displaying his precocious talent.
• The Soloists of Australia: This ensemble, known for their high-caliber performances, brings an exceptional level of artistry to Mendelssohn's compositions.
• Ronald Thomas: A distinguished violinist and director, Thomas's leadership and solo performance are central to this recording.

Track Listing

Concerto in D Minor for Violin and String Orchestra (1822) (21:36)

1. Allegro - 9:21
2. Andante - 7:50
3. Allegro - 4:22

Sinfonia in C Major for String Orchestra (1823) (27:39)

1. Grave- Allegro - 10:53
2. Andante - 6:37
3. Scherzo & Trio - 3:03
4. Allegro Vivace - 6:58

Key Credits

• Composed By: Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy
• Music Director & Violin Soloist: Ronald Thomas
• Orchestra: The Soloists of Australia
• Score Editor: Yehudi Menuhin
• Cello: Georg Pedersen, Gregory Baron
• Double Bass: John Gray
• Viola: Alex Todicescu, Berian Evans
• Violin: Alan Bonds, Barbara Gilby, Margaret Gunson, Miwako Abe, Peter Exton, Robert Cooper, Ronald Thomas

Production Credits

• Art Direction: Vicky Langdale
• Cover: Wilhelm Hensel
• Design: Jane Embley
• Edited By: Janet Middlebrook
• Engineer: Ralph Couzens
• Liner Notes: Jeremy Siepmann
• Producer: Ray Irving