- Audio CD (28 Oct 1996)
- SPARS Code: ADD
- Number of Discs: 3
- Format: Box set
- Label: London
- ASIN: B0000012U4
- Other Editions: MP3 Download
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 529,534 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
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Symphony No. 1 in C minor, Op. 11; Symphony No. 2 in B flat major, Op. 52 'Hymn of Praise'; Symphony No. 3 in A minor. Op. 56 'Scottish'; Symphony No. 4 in A major, Op. 90 'Italian'; Overture 'Calm Sea & Prosperous Voyage', Op. 27; Overture 'The Hebrides', Op. 26; Athalia, Op. 74 (Overture - War March). 3 CD BOXED SET.
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23 of 23 people found the following review helpful
Double Decker or Box Set
31 Aug 2003
Format:Audio CD
When it comes to major label, value-priced, space-saving, slim-paper box sets of the Mendelssohn Symphonies, there are really only two choices -- the Abbado on DG and the von Dohnanyi on London. My choice was easy -- I bought this set because my dad has the Abbado. Both cycles are terrific, and at such a small price, serious collectors can probably afford both. The real choice arises not between the Abbado and the Dohnanyi, but between this 3CD box set and the two 2CD Double Deckers. By this I mean that Decca/London has released the five symphonies along with three overtures on this box set, but they have also released the same material with Die Erste Walpurgisnacht (Cantata for Chorus & Orchestra, Op. 60) on two different two-disc sets. It basically comes down to whether you want to pay more money and get the Cantata, because the producers have rearranged the tracks on the box set to make it a tidier fit. The box set discs each have 70-plus minutes of music, while the four Double Decker discs are about 60 each. With either choice, you will get first rate performances of Mendelssohn's magnificent symphonies by Christoph von Dohnanyi and the Vienna Philharmonic.
13 of 13 people found the following review helpful
Exellent Mendelssohn
29 Mar 2004
Format:Audio CD
Christoph von Dohnanyi and the Vienna Philharmonic truly deliver fantastic readings of the five mature symphonies by Felix Mendelssohn. The Vienna Philharmonic (as always) is well balanced, very transparent, and well rehearsed; they play incisively and with total conviction. The playing is especially inspired in the Scottish Symphony, where the dialogue between wind and strings is delightful. However, the best parts of this set are the "filler" overtures. Both Calm Sea and Prosperous Voyage and Fingal's Cave are played to the hilt. Dohnanyi conducts the symphonies tightly, and that taught quality makes these recordings very exciting. My only complaint would be that, at times, the orchestra sounds a bit small. Still, overall, a wonderful compilation by London Decca.
13 of 14 people found the following review helpful
Great value, excellent music
17 Jun 2004
Format:Audio CD
I bought this set as introduction to Mendelssohn's symphonies. For that it is a great bargain. I love the music and particularly appreciate the booklet included with the cd's that give a short introduction to each of the works. For those like myself without a strong background in classical music, that was of great value in learning more about these works and about the composer.
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