Jakob ludwig felix mendelssohn bartholdy 3 february 1809 4 november 1847, born and widely known as felix mendelssohn, was a german composer, pianist, organist and conductor of the early romantic period. On balance, the maagberne symphony may make for a reference or. Jakob ludwig felix mendelssohn bartholdy was a german composer, pianist, organist and conductor of the early romantic period. Apr 21, 2017 at twenty, mendelssohn did what most young men from wealthy families did at the time. Felix mendelssohn was born on 3 february 1809, in hamburg, at the time an independent citystate, in the same house where, a year later, the dedicatee and first performer of his violin concerto, ferdinand david, would be born. The italian symphony, the scottish symphonythe overture the hebridesoverture and incidental music for a midsummer nights dreamviolin concertostring. In october of 1830, mendelssohn went to italy, a trip that last 10 months, and a trip in which he found himself starting out in venice and travelling south to rome, and then onward to naples. Buy mp3 music online felix mendelssohn bartholdy symphony no. Classical notes classical classics mendelssohn italian. The buoyant and optimistic mood with which his italian symphony begins bears all the hallmarks of a happy man, eager to make his mark on the work and express his travels through music. The italian is designated as the fourth of mendelssohns five symphonies, but the numbering is confusing. It was first performed in london on march, 1833, and has since been mendelssohns most popular symphony.
Editors notes joined by a chamber orchestra of europe thats swift of foot, light of spirit and virtuoso to the last player, nezetseguin proves an ideal guide to mendelssohns five symphonies. In his music mendelssohn largely observed classical models and practices while initiating key. Frans bruggen, conductor orchestra of the 18th century, orchestra felix mendelssohn, composer 20 glossa symphony no. Italian symphony, orchestral work by german composer felix mendelssohn, so named because it was intended to evoke the sights and sounds of italy. Mendelssohn traveled widely, and made the first of his ten visits to britain in 1829. With his third and fourth symphonies, as well as the concert overture the hebrides, mendelssohn managed to musicalize the literary travelogue. The italian symphony was finished in berlin, march 1833, in response to an invitation for a symphony from the london now royal philharmonic society. Felix 1 mendelssohn, peter maag, bern symphony orchestra italian symphony. In 1829 and 1830, he undertook a grand tour of england, scotland, wales, and italy.
In early 1833, mendelssohn completed his symphony no. Among his most famous works are overture to a midsummer nights dream 1826, italian symphony 1833, two piano concerti 1831, 1837, a violin concerto 1844, and several. Violin concerto in e minor new york philharmonic orchestra. Mendelssohns compositions include symphonies, concertos, piano music and chamber music. At twenty, mendelssohn did what most young men from wealthy families did at the time. If there were any doubt about the national significance of this symphony, it would be removed by the italian finale, saltarello presto, evidently inspired by the roman carnival, of which mendelssohn was a delighted spectator. Discover more music, concerts, videos, and pictures with the largest catalogue online at. Boston symphony orchestra john stafford smith charles munch felix mendelssohnbartholdy. Its final movement, which is among the most strongly dramatic music the composer ever wrote, even uses the rhythms of neapolitan dances. The italian is designated as the fourth of mendelssohn s five symphonies, but the numbering is confusing.
The movement is a saltarello, a favorite dance rhythm in italy, combined with a whirling tarantella with astonishing skill. Feb 28, 2020 this week on the daily download, were featuring submissions from our ultimate feelgood playlist. It was first performed in london on march, 1833, and has since been mendelssohn s most popular sympho. Whereas scotland inspired the stormy hebrides overture and the scottish symphony, a visit to sunny italy sparked a symphony that. The first bounds along without a care, while the vocal second is given the weight it needsand the solo singing is firstrate. In the spring of 1829 mendelssohn made his first journey to england, conducting his symphony no. Mendelssohn, aged 21, visited to italy in autumn, 1830 and stayed there nine months, traveling to various areas. And dont forget to sign up for the daily download newsletter to get a bonus download of tchaikovskys 1812 overture and so you never miss a free classical track. Transpose printable classical composition or download, save as pdf. Felix mendelssohn, in full jakob ludwig felix mendelssohnbartholdy, born february 3, 1809, hamburg germanydied november 4, 1847, leipzig, german composer, pianist, musical conductor, and teacher, one of the mostcelebrated figures of the early romantic period. Boston symphony orchestra john stafford smith charles munch felix mendelssohn bartholdy. By age 15, when mendelssohn wrote his first symphony to receive a formal number, it already followed a dozen others for strings that, while highly accomplished, were intended for private performance in family musicales and never were issued.
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