{"product_id":"mendelssohn-boston-symphony-orchestra-charles-munch-symphony-no-4-in-a-italian-symphony-no-5-in-d-minor-reformation","title":"Mendelssohn, Boston Symphony Orchestra, Charles Munch – Symphony No. 4 In A 'Italian' \/ Symphony No. 5 In D Minor 'Reformation'","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMendelssohn – Symphony No. 4 In A 'Italian' \/ Symphony No. 5 In D Minor 'Reformation'\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFelix Mendelssohn's \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSymphony No. 4 In A Major, Op. 90 (\"Italian\")\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSymphony No. 5 In D Minor, Op. 107 (\"Reformation\")\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e bring together two of the composer's most celebrated orchestral works. Performed by the \u003c\/span\u003eBoston Symphony Orchestra under Charles Munch, this recording showcases Mendelssohn's remarkable ability to combine elegant Romantic orchestration with vivid melodies, dramatic contrasts and powerful rhythmic energy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eThe Italian Symphony was inspired by Mendelssohn's travels through Italy and reflects the composer's response to the country's landscapes, culture and atmosphere. Its famous opening movement, Allegro Vivace, immediately establishes an exhilarating sense of movement and brightness, while the Andante Con Moto provides a more contemplative contrast. The graceful Con Moto Moderato leads into the famous Saltarello: Presto, whose rapid rhythms and infectious energy bring the symphony to a thrilling conclusion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eThe Reformation Symphony, composed earlier but published posthumously, takes its name from its association with the 300th anniversary of the Augsburg Confession. Mendelssohn incorporates the Lutheran chorale \"Ein' Feste Burg Ist Unser Gott\" into the final movement, giving the work its distinctive religious and ceremonial character. From the dramatic opening Allegro Con Fuoco through the energetic second movement and reflective Andante, the symphony builds towards its powerful chorale finale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eCharles Munch was particularly associated with the French and German Romantic repertoire, and his work with the Boston Symphony Orchestra produced many acclaimed recordings. His interpretation of Mendelssohn brings clarity and momentum to these contrasting works, balancing the lightness and elegance of the \u003cem\u003eItalian\u003c\/em\u003e with the darker, more monumental character of the \u003cem\u003eReformation\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eAn excellent addition to any Mendelssohn vinyl collection, this album is ideal for listeners and collectors interested in Romantic classical music, symphonic repertoire and historic orchestral recordings. Fans of Mendelssohn, Beethoven, Schubert, Schumann and Brahms\u003cspan\u003e will find these two contrasting symphonies particularly rewarding.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTracklist\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSymphony No. 4 In A, Op. 90 (\"Italian\")\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col start=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI Allegro Vivace\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eII Andante Con Moto\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIII Con Moto Moderato\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIV Saltarello: Presto\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSymphony No. 5 In D Minor, Op. 107 (\"Reformation\")\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col start=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI Allegro Con Fuoco\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eII Allegro Vivace\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIII Andante\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIV Andante Con Moto (Chorale: \"Ein' Feste Burg Ist Unser Gott\"): Allegro Vivace\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/HJeEd961p3E?si=ijqlHepjqCJ0jji0\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"RCA Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55104671383894,"sku":"CCV 5035","price":3.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1009\/1013\/7686\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_ba94ff8b-661d-4947-99ae-a414db917794.jpg?v=1787753014","url":"https:\/\/www.sounds-grounds.co.uk\/products\/mendelssohn-boston-symphony-orchestra-charles-munch-symphony-no-4-in-a-italian-symphony-no-5-in-d-minor-reformation","provider":"Sounds + Grounds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}