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Author(s): Kuranda, Marianne
Composer(s): Mendelssohn, Felix
Lyricist(s): Heine, Heinrich
Conductor(s): Froment, Louis de
Orchestra(s): Luxembourg Radio Orchestra
Artist(s): Rosand, Aaron; Studio pianist; Studio soprano
Reader(s): Hannes, Arthur
Label: Vox
Genre: Biographies; Concerto; Orchestral; Vocal
Period: Romantic
Catalogue No: MMD-8503
Barcode: 047163850325
Release Date: 01/1993
MENDELSSOHN, Felix: Story of Mendelssohn in Words and Music (The) (Hannes)
THE MUSIC MASTERS SERIES presents the lives and music of the world’s great composers in an exciting easy-to-follow format. A narrator discusses the composer’s life, and specially selected music is played – an interesting, informative way to learn more about the giants of classical music.
Tracklist
Kuranda, Marianne - Author
Hannes, Arthur (Reader)
|  | 1 | Part I - A Midsummer Night's Dream Overture, Op. 21, MWV P3 | 02:39 |
Hannes, Arthur (Reader)
| | 2 | Part II - Concerto for 2 Pianos in A-Flat Major, MWV O6: III. Allegro vivace | 01:18 |
Hannes, Arthur (Reader)
| | 3 | Part III - A Midsummer Night's Dream, Op. 61, MWV M13, Act II: Scherzo | 02:26 |
Hannes, Arthur (Reader)
| | 4 | Part IV - Lieder ohne Worte (Songs without Words), Book 5, Op. 62: No. 30 in A Major, Op. 62, No. 6, MWV U161, "Frühlingslied" (Spring Song) | 00:51 |
Hannes, Arthur (Reader)
| | 5 | Part V - String Octet in E-Flat Major, Op. 20, MWV R20: III. Scherzo | 01:31 |
Hannes, Arthur (Reader)
| | 6 | Part VI - J.S. Bach: St. Matthew Passion, BWV 244, Part II: Chorale: Wenn ich einmal soll scheiden | 01:24 |
Hannes, Arthur (Reader)
| | 7 | Part VII - The Hebrides in D Major, Op. 26, MWV P7, "Fingal's Cave" | 01:29 |
Hannes, Arthur (Reader)
| | 8 | Part VIII - Symphony No. 3 in A Minor, Op. 56, MWV N19, "Scottish": II. Vivace non troppo | 01:51 |
Hannes, Arthur (Reader)
| | 9 | Part IX - Symphony No. 4 in A Major, Op. 90, MWV N16, "Italian": I. Allegro vivace | 01:33 |
Hannes, Arthur (Reader)
| | 10 | Part X - Symphony No. 4 in A Major, Op. 90, MWV N16, "Italian": III. Con moto moderato | 01:11 |
Hannes, Arthur (Reader)
| | 11 | Part XI - Meeresstille und glückliche Fahrt (Calm Sea and Prosperous Voyage), Op. 27, MWV P5 | 01:16 |
Hannes, Arthur (Reader)
| | 12 | Part XII - Symphony No. 4 in A Major, Op. 90, MWV N16, "Italian": IV. Saltarello: Presto | 01:42 |
Hannes, Arthur (Reader)
| | 13 | Part XIII - A Midsummer Night's Dream, Op. 61, MWV M13, Act V: Wedding March | 01:32 |
Hannes, Arthur (Reader)
| | 14 | Part XIV - Paulus (St. Paul), Op. 36, MWV A14: Chorale: Dir, Herr, dir will ich mich ergeben | 01:29 |
Hannes, Arthur (Reader)
| | 15 | Part XV - Piano Concerto No. 1 in G Minor, Op. 25, MWV O7: I. Molto allegro con fuoco | 01:42 |
Hannes, Arthur (Reader)
| | 16 | Part XVI - Violin Concerto in E Minor, Op. 64, MWV O14: II. Allegretto non troppo - III. Allegro molto vivace | 02:22 |
Hannes, Arthur (Reader)
| | 17 | Part XVII - Lieder ohne Worte (Songs without Words), Book 6, Op. 67: No. 34 in C Major, Op. 67, No. 4, MWV U182, "Spinnerlied" | 01:13 |
Hannes, Arthur (Reader)
| | 18 | Part XVIII - Symphony No. 3 in A Minor, Op. 56, MWV N19, "Scottish": I. Allegro un poco agitato | 02:00 |
Hannes, Arthur (Reader)
| | 19 | Part XIX - Ruy Blas Overture, Op. 95, MWV P15 | 01:46 |
Hannes, Arthur (Reader)
Mendelssohn, Felix
Heine, Heinrich - Lyricist
Heine, Heinrich - Lyricist
Studio soprano (soprano)
Studio pianist (piano)
Studio pianist (piano)
| | 20 | 6 Songs, Op. 34: No. 2. On Wings of Song (Auf Flugeln des Gesänges), MWV K86 (Sung in English) | 01:28 |
Studio soprano (soprano)
Studio pianist (piano)
Studio pianist (piano)
Mendelssohn, Felix
Luxembourg Radio Orchestra (Orchestra)
Froment, Louis de (Conductor)
Froment, Louis de (Conductor)
| | 21 | A Midsummer Night's Dream, Op. 61, MWV M13: Act II: Scherzo | 04:27 |
Luxembourg Radio Orchestra (Orchestra)
Froment, Louis de (Conductor)
Froment, Louis de (Conductor)
Rosand, Aaron (violin)
Luxembourg Radio Orchestra (Orchestra)
Froment, Louis de (Conductor)
Luxembourg Radio Orchestra (Orchestra)
Froment, Louis de (Conductor)
| | 22 | I. Allegro molto appassionato - | 11:39 |
Rosand, Aaron (violin)
Luxembourg Radio Orchestra (Orchestra)
Froment, Louis de (Conductor)
Luxembourg Radio Orchestra (Orchestra)
Froment, Louis de (Conductor)
| | 23 | II. Andante - | 07:27 |
Rosand, Aaron (violin)
Luxembourg Radio Orchestra (Orchestra)
Froment, Louis de (Conductor)
Luxembourg Radio Orchestra (Orchestra)
Froment, Louis de (Conductor)
| | 24 | II. Allegretto non troppo - III. Allegro molto vivace | 06:01 |
Rosand, Aaron (violin)
Luxembourg Radio Orchestra (Orchestra)
Froment, Louis de (Conductor)
Luxembourg Radio Orchestra (Orchestra)
Froment, Louis de (Conductor)
Total Playing Time: 01:02:17