A Charmed Childhood
Donald Macleod explores Mendelssohn's formative years, leading up to the composer's chamber masterpiece - the Octet in E flat.
Donald Macleod explores Mendelssohn's formative years, leading up to an unprecedented chamber masterpiece - the Octet in E flat. Mendelssohn grew up in a wealthy, privileged environment, and his musical talent was nurtured by his parents and a series of distinguished teachers. The result - a prolific number of accomplished works by the age of 16.
Part of Radio 3's Composers of the Year 2009 season.
Leicht und luftig (Seven Characteristic Pieces, Op 7)
Benjamin Frith (piano)
Naxos 8.553541 - Tr 10
String Symphony No 1
Concerto Koln
Teldec 4509-98435-2 - CD1 Trs 4-6
Bogy's Aria (Die Beiden Padagogen)
Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau (bass-baritone)
Munchener Rundfunkorchester
Heinz Wallberg (conductor)
CPO 9995502 - CD1 Tr 10
Octet in E flat, Op 20
Royal String Quartet
Psophos Quartet
BBC Recording.
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