Rotterdam Philharmonic Orchestra - Mendelssohn: Symphony No.3 - COMPACT DISCS [CD]

Shani retains the joy without over-forcing the music's physical impact... The Rotterdam Philharmonic possesses an appealing inner glow and warmth that radiates a strong sense of collegiate endeavour. (BBC Music Magazine) The Rotterdam Philharmonic Orchestra and it's chief conductor Lahav Shani open this Mendelssohn album with Mendelssohn's Symphony No 3, the 'Scottish', that was inspired by his first visit to Great Britain in 1829. The overture Meeresstille und glückliche Fahrt (Calm Sea and Prosperous Voyage), first heard in 1828, was inspired by two short poems by Goethe. The album closes with 3 of Mendelssohn's Lieder ohne Worte Op.19b, orchestrated by maestro Shani. Album Tracks 1. Symphony No. 3 in a Minor, Op. 56, MWV N18 InchScottishInch I. Andante Con Moto - Allegro Un Poco Agitato 2. Symphony No. 3 in a Minor, Op. 56, MWV N18 InchScottishInch II. Vivace Non Troppo 3. Symphony No. 3 in a Minor, Op. 56, MWV N18 InchScottishInch III. Adagio 4. Symphony No. 3 in a Minor, Op. 56, MWV N18 InchScottishInch IV. Allegro Vivacissimo - Allegro Maestoso Assai 5. Meeresstille Und Glückliche Fahrt, Op. 27, MWV P5 6. Lieder Ohne Worte, Book III, Op. 38 No. 2, Lost Happiness, MWV U115 (Orch. Shani) 7. Lieder Ohne Worte, Book I, Op. 19B No. 6, Venetian Gondola Song, MWV U78 (Orch. Shani) 8. Lieder Ohne Worte, Book VI, Op. 67 No. 4, Spinning Song, MWV U182 (Orch. Shani)