Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of Felix Mendelssohn with his timeless composition "A Midsummer Night's Dream" and the dramatic "Ruy Blas Overture." This captivating album, released in 2002 under Warner Classics, is a masterful blend of chamber music, classical orchestration, and choral harmonies that will transport you to the heart of Mendelssohn's musical genius.
The album opens with the iconic Overture from "A Midsummer Night's Dream," a piece that has become synonymous with the whimsy and magic of Shakespeare's beloved play. Mendelssohn's incidental music for the play is a journey through the forest of Athens, filled with fairies, lovers, and magical mischief. Each track, from the playful "Scherzo" to the serene "Nocturne," is a testament to Mendelssohn's ability to capture the essence of the play's characters and themes.
The album also features the "Ruy Blas Overture," composed in 1839 based on Victor Hugo's play. This piece showcases Mendelssohn's ability to create dramatic and evocative music that complements the theatrical experience.
Under the skilled direction of conductor Claudio Abbado and performed by the renowned London Symphony Orchestra, this album is a symphonic experience not to be missed. With a duration of 1 hour and 17 minutes, it's a perfect companion for a relaxing evening or a focused listening session.
Whether you're a seasoned classical music enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, Mendelssohn's "A Midsummer Night's Dream" and "Ruy Blas Overture" is an album that promises to delight and inspire. Dive into the rich tapestry of sounds and let Mendelssohn's music tell its story.
Mendelssohn: A Midsummer Night's Dream, Op. 61, MWV M13: Overture, Op. 21, MWV P3Felix Mendelssohn, John Nelson, Orchestre de chambre de Paris
Mendelssohn: A Midsummer Night's Dream, Op. 61, MWV M13: No. 1, ScherzoFelix Mendelssohn, John Nelson, Orchestre de chambre de Paris
Mendelssohn: A Midsummer Night's Dream, Op. 61, MWV M13: No. 2, L'istesso tempo. "How Now Spirit" - Fairies' March. "I'll Met by Moonlight"Felix Mendelssohn, John Nelson, Diana Quick, Julie Covington, Martin Young, Michael Wood, Nicola Gurrey, Phil Edmonds, Orchestre de chambre de Paris
Mendelssohn: A Midsummer Night's Dream, Op. 61, MWV M13: No. 3, Song with Chorus. "Ye Spotted Snakes"Felix Mendelssohn, John Nelson, Joyce DiDonato, Le Jeune Choeur de Paris, Rebecca Evans, Wendy Greenhill, Orchestre de chambre de Paris
Mendelssohn: A Midsummer Night's Dream, Op. 61, MWV M13: No. 4, Andante. "What Thou Seest"Felix Mendelssohn, John Nelson, Oxford and Cambridge Shakespeare Company, Orchestre de chambre de Paris
Mendelssohn: A Midsummer Night's Dream, Op. 61, MWV M13: No. 5, IntermezzoFelix Mendelssohn, John Nelson, Orchestre de chambre de Paris
Mendelssohn: A Midsummer Night's Dream, Op. 61, MWV M13: No. 6a, Andante. "Come, Sit Down"Felix Mendelssohn, John Nelson, Jeremy Treglown, John Green, Jonathan James Moore, Julie Covington, Mark Wing Davey, Martin Young, Michael Coveney, Nicola Gurrey, Robert Buckman, Orchestre de chambre de Paris
Mendelssohn: A Midsummer Night's Dream, Op. 61, MWV M13: No. 6b, Allegro molto. "I Wonder if Titania Be Awaked"Felix Mendelssohn, John Nelson, Diana Quick, Martin Young, Michael Howarth, Michael Wood, Phil Edmonds, Wendy Greenhill, Orchestre de chambre de Paris
Mendelssohn: A Midsummer Night's Dream, Op. 61, MWV M13: No. 7, NocturneFelix Mendelssohn, John Nelson, Orchestre de chambre de Paris
Mendelssohn: A Midsummer Night's Dream, Op. 61, MWV M13: No. 8, Andante. "Welcome Good Robin"Felix Mendelssohn, John Nelson, John Green, Martin Young, Michael Wood, Nicola Gurrey, Orchestre de chambre de Paris
Mendelssohn: A Midsummer Night's Dream, Op. 61, MWV M13: No. 9, Wedding MarchFelix Mendelssohn, John Nelson, Orchestre de chambre de Paris
Mendelssohn: A Midsummer Night's Dream, Op. 61, MWV M13: No. 10, Allegro comodo. "Come Now What Masques" - Funeral MarchFelix Mendelssohn, John Nelson, Jeremy Treglown, John Green, Jonathan James Moore, Mark Wing Davey, Stephen Wright, Orchestre de chambre de Paris
Mendelssohn: A Midsummer Night's Dream, Op. 61, MWV M13: No. 11, Dance of the Clowns. "The Iron Tongue of Midnight"Felix Mendelssohn, John Nelson, John Green, Orchestre de chambre de Paris
Mendelssohn: A Midsummer Night's Dream, Op. 61, MWV M13: No. 12, Allegro vivace. "Now the Hungry Lion Roars"Felix Mendelssohn, John Nelson, Martin Young, Michael Wood, Nicola Gurrey, Orchestre de chambre de Paris
Mendelssohn: A Midsummer Night's Dream, Op. 61, MWV M13: No. 13, Finale. "Tro' This House Give Glim'ring Light"Felix Mendelssohn, John Nelson, Joyce DiDonato, Le Jeune Choeur de Paris, Rebecca Evans, Orchestre de chambre de Paris
Mendelssohn: Ruy Blas Overture, Op. 95, MWV P15Felix Mendelssohn, John Nelson, Orchestre de chambre de Paris
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