We go over a lot of classical music albums during the year, so when 2019 comes to an end it’s time for members of The Classic Review staff to pick their favorite albums of the year.
Tag: Mendelssohn
Reissue Review: Moura Lympany – The Decca Legacy
Decca has reissued the entire recording of Dame Moura Lympany, made for the label in the 1940s and 1950s. The package includes previously unreleased material.
Mendelssohn – Violin Concerto – The Best Recordings – Part Two
Part two – Choosing the best recording of Mendelssohn’s Violin Concerto. This part covers recordings from the digital era, including period instruments versions.
Mendelssohn – Violin Concerto – The Best Recordings – Part One
Part 1 of an extensive guide to the best recordings of Mendelssohn’s Violin Concerto. We cover performances from the early mono era to latest digital versions.
Review: Denis Kozhukhin Plays Grieg And Mendelssohn
Denis Kozhukhin presents excerpts from Grieg’s “Lyric Pieces” and Mendelssohn’s “Songs without Words”.
Review: Mendelssohn Piano Trios No. 1 & 2 – Trio Metral
Trio metral (brothers and sister Joseph, Justine & Victor Metral) brings a vibrant and refreshing performances of the two Mendelssohn’s chamber masterpieces.
Review: Jan Lisiecki Plays Mendelssohn (DG)
Jan Lisiecki plays Mendelssohn two piano concertos and solo works with the Orpheus Chamber Orchestra on Deutsche Grammophon.
Review – Ronald Brautigam Plays Mendelssohn’s Piano Concertos (2018)
Ronald Brautigam performs Mendelssohn Piano Concertos on period instruments, in his second version for these pieces.
Mendelssohn – A Beginners Guide
Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy (1809-1847) is one of the most beloved composers from the “Romantic Era” in classical music. Here are 10 pieces which represent a good place to start.
