The italian is designated as the fourth of mendelssohn s five symphonies, but the numbering is confusing. Felix 1 mendelssohn, peter maag, bern symphony orchestra. 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. Classical notes classical classics mendelssohn italian. 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. In his music mendelssohn largely observed classical models and practices while initiating key. Mendelssohn traveled widely, and made the first of his ten visits to britain in 1829. The italian symphony was finished in berlin, march 1833, in response to an invitation for a symphony from the london now royal philharmonic society. The first bounds along without a care, while the vocal second is given the weight it needsand the solo singing is firstrate.
Transpose printable classical composition or download, save as pdf. 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. The movement is a saltarello, a favorite dance rhythm in italy, combined with a whirling tarantella with astonishing skill. On balance, the maagberne symphony may make for a reference or. Apr 21, 2017 at twenty, mendelssohn did what most young men from wealthy families did at the time. The italian symphony, the scottish symphonythe overture the hebridesoverture and incidental music for a midsummer nights dreamviolin concertostring. He started the piece in italy in 1832 and finished it in berlin. 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. Discover more music, concerts, videos, and pictures with the largest catalogue online at. At twenty, mendelssohn did what most young men from wealthy families did at the time. Whereas scotland inspired the stormy hebrides overture and the scottish symphony, a visit to sunny italy sparked a symphony that. Boston symphony orchestra john stafford smith charles munch felix mendelssohn bartholdy. The work has its origins as had the composers scottish 3rd symphony and the hebrides overture in the tour of europe which occupied mendelssohn from 1829 to 1831.
Its final movement, which is among the most strongly dramatic music the composer ever wrote, even uses the rhythms of neapolitan dances. Felix 1 mendelssohn, peter maag, bern symphony orchestra italian 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. It was first performed in london on march, 1833, and has since been mendelssohn s most popular sympho.
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. Buy mp3 music online felix mendelssohn bartholdy symphony no. 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. The italian is designated as the fourth of mendelssohns five symphonies, but the numbering is confusing. Italian symphony, orchestral work by german composer felix mendelssohn, so named because it was intended to evoke the sights and sounds of italy. In the spring of 1829 mendelssohn made his first journey to england, conducting his symphony no. Feb 28, 2020 this week on the daily download, were featuring submissions from our ultimate feelgood playlist.
In 1829 and 1830, he undertook a grand tour of england, scotland, wales, and italy. At 20, mendelssohn did what most young men from wealthy families did at the time. Mendelssohns father, the banker abraham mendelssohn, was the son of the german jewish philosopher moses mendelssohn, whose. Whereas scotland inspired the stormy hebrides overture and the scottish symphony, a visit to sunny italy sparked a symphony that, according to the composer, was the jolliest piece i have ever done. Frans bruggen, conductor orchestra of the 18th century, orchestra felix mendelssohn, composer 20 glossa symphony no.
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