Mendelssohn: The Great Edition (CD40)

Marie-Claire Alain, Daniel Adni, Annie d’Arco, Alban Berg Quartett, Maxim Vengerov, Kurt Masur

CD1 INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC – PIANO

Songs Without Words, Book I, Op. 19b, No. 1 Andante con moto, MWV U86
Songs Without Words, Book I, Op. 19b, No. 2 Andante espressivo, MWV U80
Songs Without Words, Book I, Op. 19b, No. 3 Molto allegro e vivace, MWV U89 “Hunting Song”
Songs Without Words, Book I, Op. 19b, No. 4 Moderato, MWV U73
Songs Without Words, Book I, Op. 19b, No. 5 Poco agitato, MWV U90
Songs Without Words, Book I, Op. 19b, No. 6 Andante sostenuto, MWV U78 “Venetian Gondola Song”
Songs Without Words, Book II, Op. 30, No. 1 Andante espressivo, MWV U103
Songs Without Words, Book II, Op. 30, No. 2 Allegro di molto, MWV U77
Songs Without Words, Book II, Op. 30, No. 3 Adagio non troppo, MWV U104
Songs Without Words, Book II, Op. 30, No. 4 Agitato con fuoco, MWV U98
Songs Without Words, Book II, Op. 30, No. 5 Andante grazioso, MWV U97
Songs Without Words, Book II, Op. 30, No. 6 Allegretto tranquillo, MWV U110 “Venetian Boat Song”
Songs Without Words, Book III, Op. 38, No. 1 Con moto, MWV U121
Songs Without Words, Book III, Op. 38, No. 2 Allegro non troppo, MWV U115
Songs Without Words, Book III, Op. 38, No. 3 Presto e molto vivace, MWV U107
Songs Without Words, Book III, Op. 38, No. 4 Andante, MWV U120
Songs Without Words, Book III, Op. 38, No. 5 Agitato, MWV U137
Songs Without Words, Book III, Op. 38, No. 6 Andante con moto, MWV U119 “Duetto”
Songs Without Words, Book IV, Op. 53, No. 1 Andante con moto, MWV U143
Songs Without Words, Book IV, Op. 53, No. 2 Allegro non troppo, MWV U109
Songs Without Words, Book IV, Op. 53, No. 3 Presto agitato, MWV U144
Songs Without Words, Book IV, Op. 53, No. 4 Adagio, MWV U114
Songs Without Words, Book IV, Op. 53, No. 5 Allegro con fuoco, MWV U153 “Folksong”
Songs Without Words, Book IV, Op. 53, No. 6 Molto allegro vivace, MWV U154
Songs Without Words, Book V, Op. 62 (beginning), No. 1 Andante espressivo, MWV U185
Songs Without Words, Book V, Op. 62 (beginning), No. 2 Allegro con fuoco, MWV U181

CD2 INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC – PIANO

Songs Without Words, Book V, Op. 62 (conclusion), No. 3 Andante maestoso, MWV U177 “Trauermarsch”
Songs Without Words, Book V, Op. 62 (conclusion), No. 4 Allegro con anima, MWV U175
Songs Without Words, Book V, Op. 62 (conclusion), No. 5 Andante con moto, MWV U151 “Venetian Boat Song”
Songs Without Words, Book V, Op. 62 (conclusion), No. 6 Allegretto grazioso, MWV U161 “Spring Song”
Songs Without Words, Book VI, Op. 67, No. 1 Andante, MWV U180
Songs Without Words, Book VI, Op. 67, No. 2 Allegro leggiero, MWV U145
Songs Without Words, Book VI, Op. 67, No. 3 Andante tranquillo, MWV U102
Songs Without Words, Book VI, Op. 67, No. 4 Presto, MWV U182 “Spinner’s Song”
Songs Without Words, Book VI, Op. 67, No. 5 Moderato, MWV U184
Songs Without Words, Book VI, Op. 67, No. 6 Allegro non troppo, MWV U188 “Cradle Song”
Songs Without Words, Book VII, Op. 85, No. 1 Andante espressivo, MWV U150
Songs Without Words, Book VII, Op. 85, No. 2 Allegro agitato, MWV U101
Songs Without Words, Book VII, Op. 85, No. 3 Presto, MWV U111
Songs Without Words, Book VII, Op. 85, No. 4 Andante sostenuto, MWV U192
Songs Without Words, Book VII, Op. 85, No. 5 Allegretto, MWV U191
Songs Without Words, Book VII, Op. 85, No. 6 Allegretto con moto, MWV U155
Songs Without Words, Book VIII, Op. 102, No. 1 Andante un poco agitato, MWV U162
Songs Without Words, Book VIII, Op. 102, No. 2 Adagio, MWV U190
Songs Without Words, Book VIII, Op. 102, No. 3 Presto, MWV U195
Songs Without Words, Book VIII, Op. 102, No. 4 Un poco agitato ma andante, MWV U152
Songs Without Words, Book VIII, Op. 102, No. 5 Allegro vivace, MWV U194
Songs Without Words, Book VIII, Op. 102, No. 6 Andante, MWV U172
Albumblatt in E minor, Op. 117, MWV U134
Gondollied in A major, WoO 10, MWV U136
Klavierstücke, WoO 19, No. 1 Andante cantabile, MWV U93
Klavierstücke, WoO 19, No. 2 Presto agitato, MWV U94

CD3 INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC – PIANO

Rondo capriccioso in E major, Op. 14, MWV U67
Variations sérieuses, Op. 54, MWV U156, Theme
Variations sérieuses, Op. 54, MWV U156, Variation I
Variations sérieuses, Op. 54, MWV U156, Variations II-V
Variations sérieuses, Op. 54, MWV U156, Variations VI-X
Variations sérieuses, Op. 54, MWV U156, Variations XI-XII
Variations sérieuses, Op. 54, MWV U156, Variation XIII
Variations sérieuses, Op. 54, MWV U156, Variations XIV-XV
Variations sérieuses, Op. 54, MWV U156, Variations XVI-XVII
Fantasie in F-sharp minor, Op. 28, MWV U92 “Sonate écossaise”, I. Con moto agitato
Fantasie in F-sharp minor, Op. 28, MWV U92 “Sonate écossaise”, II. Allegro con moto
Fantasie in F-sharp minor, Op. 28, MWV U92 “Sonate écossaise”, III. Presto
3 Fantaisies or Caprices, Op. 16, No. 1 Fantaisie in A minor: Andante con moto, MWV U70
3 Fantaisies or Caprices, Op. 16, No. 2 Caprice or Scherzo in E minor: Scherzo, MWV U71
3 Fantaisies or Caprices, Op. 16, No. 3 Fantaisie in E major “The Rivulet”: Andante, MWV U72
6 Children’s Pieces, Op. 72, Allegro non troppo in G major, MWV U171
6 Children’s Pieces, Op. 72, Andante sostenuto in E-flat major, MWV U170
6 Children’s Pieces, Op. 72, Allegretto in G major, MWV U164
6 Children’s Pieces, Op. 72, Andante con moto in D major, MWV U169
6 Children’s Pieces, Op. 72, Allegro assai in G minor, MWV U166
6 Children’s Pieces, Op. 72, Vivace in F major, MWV U168
Andante con variazioni, Op. 82, MWV U158, Tema: Andante assai espressivo – Var. I
Andante con variazioni, Op. 82, MWV U158, Var. II
Andante con variazioni, Op. 82, MWV U158, Var. III: Più vivace
Andante con variazioni, Op. 82, MWV U158, Var. IV: Più moderato
Andante con variazioni, Op. 82, MWV U158, Var. V: Tempo I
Capriccio in F-sharp minor, Op. 5, MWV U50

CD4 INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC – PIANO

3 Preludes, Op. 104a, No. 1 Allegro molto e vivace, MWV U132
3 Preludes, Op. 104a, No. 2 Allegro agitato, MWV U123
3 Preludes, Op. 104a, No. 3 Allegro vivace, MWV U127
3 Etudes, Op. 104b, No. 1 Presto sempre, MWV U117
3 Etudes, Op. 104b, No. 2 Allegro con moto, MWV U100
3 Etudes, Op. 104b, No. 3 Allegro vivace, MWV U142
Gondellied in A major, WoO 10, MWV U136
Albumblatt in E minor, Op. 117, MWV U134
Capriccio in E major, Op. 118, MWV U139
3 Caprices, Op. 33, 10 No. 1 Adagio quasi fantasia. Presto agitato, MWV U95
3 Caprices, Op. 33, 1 No. 2 Allegro grazioso, MWV U112
3 Caprices, Op. 33, 1 No. 3 Adagio. Presto con fuoco, MWV U95
Capriccio in F-sharp minor, Op. 5, MWV U50
Sonata No. 1 in E major, Op. 6, MWV U54, I. Allegretto con espressione
Sonata No. 1 in E major, Op. 6, MWV U54, II. Tempo di menuetto – Più Vivace
Sonata No. 1 in E major, Op. 6, MWV U54, III. Recitativo: Adagio e senza tempo – Andante – Allegretto con espressione
Sonata No. 1 in E major, Op. 6, MWV U54, IV. Molto allegro vivace – Allegretto con espressione

CD5 INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC – PIANO

6 Preludes and Fugues, Op. 35, Prelude No. 1 in E minor, MWV U116
6 Preludes and Fugues, Op. 35, Fugue No. 1 in E minor, MWV U66
6 Preludes and Fugues, Op. 35, Prelude No. 2 in D major, MWV U129
6 Preludes and Fugues, Op. 35, Fugue No. 2 in D major, MWV U105
6 Preludes and Fugues, Op. 35, Prelude No. 3 in B minor, MWV U131
6 Preludes and Fugues, Op. 35, Fugue No. 3 in B minor, MWV U91
6 Preludes and Fugues, Op. 35, Prelude No. 4 in A-flat major, MWV U122
6 Preludes and Fugues, Op. 35, 8 Fugue No. 4 in A-flat major, MWV U108
6 Preludes and Fugues, Op. 35, Prelude No. 5 in F minor, MWV U126
6 Preludes and Fugues, Op. 35, Fugue No. 5 in F minor, MWV U106
6 Preludes and Fugues, Op. 35, Prelude No. 6 in B-flat major, MWV U135
6 Preludes and Fugues, Op. 35, Fugue No. 6 in B-flat major, MWV U128
3 Etudes, Op. 104b, No. 1 Presto sempre, MWV U117
3 Etudes, Op. 104b, No. 2 Allegro con moto, MWV U100
3 Etudes, Op. 104b, No. 3 Allegro vivace, MWV U142
Ein Sommernachtstraum, Op. 61, MWV M13 (transcr. for two pianos Mendelssohn), Overture, Op. 21
Ein Sommernachtstraum, Op. 61, MWV M13 (transcr. for two pianos Mendelssohn), Scherzo

CD6 INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC – ORGAN

3 Preludes and Fugues, Op. 37, Prelude No. 1 in C minor, MWV W21
3 Preludes and Fugues, Op. 37, Fugue No. 1 in C minor, MWV W18
3 Preludes and Fugues, Op. 37, Prelude No. 2 in G major, MWV W22
3 Preludes and Fugues, Op. 37, Fugue No. 2 in G major, MWV W20
3 Preludes and Fugues, Op. 37, Prelude No. 3 in D minor, MWV W23
3 Preludes and Fugues, Op. 37, Fugue No. 3 in D minor, MWV W13
Organ Sonata in F minor, Op. 65 No. 1, MWV W56, I. Allegro moderato e serioso
Organ Sonata in F minor, Op. 65 No. 1, MWV W56, II. Adagio
Organ Sonata in F minor, Op. 65 No. 1, MWV W56, III. Andante recitativo
Organ Sonata in F minor, Op. 65 No. 1, MWV W56, IV. Allegro assai vivace
Organ Sonata in C minor, Op. 65 No. 2, MWV W57, I. Grave – Adagio
Organ Sonata in C minor, Op. 65 No. 2, MWV W57, II. Allegro maestoso e vivace
Organ Sonata in C minor, Op. 65 No. 2, MWV W57, III. Fuga. Allegro moderato
Organ Sonata in A major, Op. 65 No. 3, MWV W58, I. Con moto maestoso
Organ Sonata in A major, Op. 65 No. 3, MWV W58, II. Andante tranquillo
16 Choral “Und ob es währt in die Nacht” from Kirchenmusik, Op. 23: I. Aus tiefer Noth schrei' ich zu dir, MWV B20

CD7 INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC – ORGAN

Organ Sonata in B-flat major, Op. 65 No. 4, MWV W59, I. Allegro con brio
Organ Sonata in B-flat major, Op. 65 No. 4, MWV W59, II. Andante religioso
Organ Sonata in B-flat major, Op. 65 No. 4, MWV W59, III. Allegretto
Organ Sonata in B-flat major, Op. 65 No. 4, MWV W59, IV. Allegro maestoso e vivace
Organ Sonata in D major, Op. 65 No. 5, MWV W60, I. Andante
Organ Sonata in D major, Op. 65 No. 5, MWV W60, II. Andante con moto
Organ Sonata in D major, Op. 65 No. 5, MWV W60, III. Allegro maestoso
Organ Sonata in D minor, Op. 65 No. 6, MWV W61, I. Chorale
Organ Sonata in D minor, Op. 65 No. 6, MWV W61, I. Variation I
Organ Sonata in D minor, Op. 65 No. 6, MWV W61, I. Variation II
Organ Sonata in D minor, Op. 65 No. 6, MWV W61, I. Variation III
Organ Sonata in D minor, Op. 65 No. 6, MWV W61, I. Variation IV
Organ Sonata in D minor, Op. 65 No. 6, MWV W61, II. Fugue. Sostenuto e legato
Organ Sonata in D minor, Op. 65 No. 6, MWV W61, III. Finale. Andante
Fugue in A major, MWV Ahn. A
Andante con variazioni in D major, MWV W32
Fugue in E minor, MWV W24
Fugue in F minor, MWV 26

CD8 INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC – ORGAN

Prelude in C minor, MWV W28
Allegro in B-flat major, MWV W47
Fantasie und Fuge in G minor, MWV W9: Fantasie
Fugue in G minor, MWV W4
Minuetto in G major
Fugue in D minor, MWV W5
Fugue in D minor, MWV W3
Ostinato in C minor, MWV W7 (Passacaglia)
Andante in D major, MWV W6
Prelude in D minor, MWV W2
3 Chorale variations after Wie groß ist des Allmächt'gen Güte, MWV W8, Choral
3 Chorale variations after Wie groß ist des Allmächt'gen Güte, MWV W8, Variation I
3 Chorale variations after Wie groß ist des Allmächt'gen Güte, MWV W8, Variation II – Canon
3 Chorale variations after Wie groß ist des Allmächt'gen Güte, MWV W8, Variation III
Athalie, Op. 74, MWV M16: War March of the Priests (transcr. for organ)
Variations sérieuses, Op. 54, MWV U156 (arr. Smits)
Wedding March from Ein Sommernachtstraum, Op. 61, MWV M13 (arr. Rawsthorne)

CD9 INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC – CHAMBER MUSIC

Violin Sonata in F major, MWV Q26, I. Allegro vivace
Violin Sonata in F major, MWV Q26, II. Adagio
Violin Sonata in F major, MWV Q26, III. Assai vivace
Cello Sonata No. 1 in B-flat major, Op. 45, MWV Q27, I. Allegro vivace
Cello Sonata No. 1 in B-flat major, Op. 45, MWV Q27, II. Andante
Cello Sonata No. 1 in B-flat major, Op. 45, MWV Q27, III. Allegro assai
Cello Sonata No. 2 in D major, Op. 58, MWV Q32, I. Allegro assai vivace
Cello Sonata No. 2 in D major, Op. 58, MWV Q32, II. Allegretto scherzando
Cello Sonata No. 2 in D major, Op. 58, MWV Q32, III. Adagio
Cello Sonata No. 2 in D major, Op. 58, MWV Q32, IV. Molto allegro e vivace

CD10 INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC – CHAMBER MUSIC

Piano Trio No. 1 in D minor, Op. 49, MWV Q29, I. Molto allegro agitato
Piano Trio No. 1 in D minor, Op. 49, MWV Q29, II. Andante con moto tranquillo
Piano Trio No. 1 in D minor, Op. 49, MWV Q29, III. Scherzo. Leggiero e vivace
Piano Trio No. 1 in D minor, Op. 49, MWV Q29, IV. Finale. Allegro assai appassionato
Piano Trio No. 2 in C minor, Op. 66, MWV Q33, I. Allegro energico e fuoco
Piano Trio No. 2 in C minor, Op. 66, MWV Q33, II. Andante espressivo
Piano Trio No. 2 in C minor, Op. 66, MWV Q33, III. Scherzo. Molto allegro quasi presto
Piano Sextet in D major, Op. 110, MWV Q16, I. Allegro vivace
Piano Sextet in D major, Op. 110, MWV Q16, II. Adagio
Piano Sextet in D major, Op. 110, MWV Q16, III. Menuetto
Piano Sextet in D major, Op. 110, MWV Q16, IV. Allegro vivace

CD11 INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC – CHAMBER MUSIC

String Quartet No. 1 in E-flat major, Op. 12, MWV R25, I. Adagio non troppo – Allegro non tardante
String Quartet No. 1 in E-flat major, Op. 12, MWV R25, II. Canzonetta. Allegretto
String Quartet No. 1 in E-flat major, Op. 12, MWV R25, III. Andante espressivo
String Quartet No. 1 in E-flat major, Op. 12, MWV R25, IV. Molto allegro e vivace
String Quartet No. 2 in A minor, Op. 13, MWV R22, I. Adagio – Allegro vivace
String Quartet No. 2 in A minor, Op. 13, MWV R22, II. Adagio non lento
String Quartet No. 2 in A minor, Op. 13, MWV R22, III. Intermezzo. Allegretto con moto – Allegro di molto
String Quartet No. 2 in A minor, Op. 13, MWV R22, IV. Presto – Adagio non lento
String Quartet No. 6 in F minor, Op. 80, MWV R37, I. Allegro vivace assai
String Quartet No. 6 in F minor, Op. 80, MWV R37, II. Allegro assai
String Quartet No. 6 in F minor, Op. 80, MWV R37, III. Adagio
String Quartet No. 6 in F minor, Op. 80, MWV R37, IV. Finale: Allegro molto

CD12 INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC – CHAMBER MUSIC

String Quartet No. 3 in D major, Op. 44 No. 1, MWV R30, I. Molto allegro vivace
String Quartet No. 3 in D major, Op. 44 No. 1, MWV R30, II. Menuetto. Un poco allegretto
String Quartet No. 3 in D major, Op. 44 No. 1, MWV R30, III. Andante espressivo ma con moto
String Quartet No. 3 in D major, Op. 44 No. 1, MWV R30, IV. Presto con brio
String Quartet No. 4 in E minor, Op. 44 No. 2, MWV R26, I. Allegro assai appasionato
String Quartet No. 4 in E minor, Op. 44 No. 2, MWV R26, II. Scherzo. Allegro di molto
String Quartet No. 4 in E minor, Op. 44 No. 2, MWV R26, III. Andante
String Quartet No. 4 in E minor, Op. 44 No. 2, MWV R26, IV. Presto agitato
4 Pieces for String Quartet, Op. 81, I. Tema con variazioni. Andante sostenuto, MWV R34
4 Pieces for String Quartet, Op. 81, II. Scherzo. Allegro leggiero, MWV R35
4 Pieces for String Quartet, Op. 81, III. Capriccio. Andante con moto, MWV R32
4 Pieces for String Quartet, Op. 81, IV. Fuga. A tempo ordinario, MWV R23

CD13 INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC – CHAMBER MUSIC

String Quartet No. 5 in E-flat major, Op. 44 No. 3, MWV R28, I. Allegro vivace
String Quartet No. 5 in E-flat major, Op. 44 No. 3, MWV R28, II. Scherzo. Assai leggiero vivace
String Quartet No. 5 in E-flat major, Op. 44 No. 3, MWV R28, III. Adagio non troppo
String Quartet No. 5 in E-flat major, Op. 44 No. 3, MWV R28, IV. Molto allegro con fuoco
String Octet in E-flat major, Op. 20, MWV R20, I. Allegro moderato ma con fuoco
String Octet in E-flat major, Op. 20, MWV R20, II. Andante
String Octet in E-flat major, Op. 20, MWV R20, III. Scherzo. Allegro leggierissimo
String Octet in E-flat major, Op. 20, MWV R20, IV. Presto

CD14 INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC – CHAMBER MUSIC

Piano Quartet No. 1 in C minor, Op. 1, MWV Q11, I. Allegro Vivace
Piano Quartet No. 1 in C minor, Op. 1, MWV Q11, II. Adagio
Piano Quartet No. 1 in C minor, Op. 1, MWV Q11, III. Scherzo
Piano Quartet No. 1 in C minor, Op. 1, MWV Q11, IV. Allegro moderato
Piano Quartet No. 2 in F minor, Op. 2, MWV Q13, I. Allegro molto
Piano Quartet No. 2 in F minor, Op. 2, MWV Q13, II. Adagio
Piano Quartet No. 2 in F minor, Op. 2, MWV Q13, III. Intermezzo
Piano Quartet No. 2 in F minor, Op. 2, MWV Q13, IV. Allegro molto vivace
Piano Quartet No. 3 in B minor, Op. 3, MWV Q17, I. Allegro molto – Più allegro
Piano Quartet No. 3 in B minor, Op. 3, MWV Q17, II. Andante
Piano Quartet No. 3 in B minor, Op. 3, MWV Q17, III. Scherzo: Allegro molto
Piano Quartet No. 3 in B minor, Op. 3, MWV Q17, IV. Finale: Allegro vivace

CD15 INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC – CHAMBER MUSIC

String Quintet No. 1 in A major, Op. 18, MWV R21, I. Allegro con moto
String Quintet No. 1 in A major, Op. 18, MWV R21, II. Intermezzo. Andante sostenuto
String Quintet No. 1 in A major, Op. 18, MWV R21, III. Scherzo. Allegro di molto
String Quintet No. 1 in A major, Op. 18, MWV R21, IV. Allegro vivace
String Quintet No. 2 in B-flat major, Op. 87, MWV R33, I. Allegro vivace
String Quintet No. 2 in B-flat major, Op. 87, MWV R33, II. Andante scherzando
String Quintet No. 2 in B-flat major, Op. 87, MWV R33, III. Adagio e lento
String Quintet No. 2 in B-flat major, Op. 87, MWV R33, IV. Allegro molto vivace
Sonata in F major, MWV Q26 (transcr. for flute), I. Allegro vivace
Sonata in F major, MWV Q26 (transcr. for flute), II. Adagio
Sonata in F major, MWV Q26 (transcr. for flute), III. Assai vivace

CD16 ORCHESTRAL WORKS – CONCERTOS

Piano Concerto No. 1 in G minor, Op. 25, MWV O7, I. Molto allegro con fuoco
Piano Concerto No. 1 in G minor, Op. 25, MWV O7, II. Andante
Piano Concerto No. 1 in G minor, Op. 25, MWV O7, III. Presto – Molto allegro e vivace
Capriccio brillant in B minor, for piano and orchestra, Op. 22, MWV O8
Piano Concerto No. 2 in D minor, Op. 40, MWV O11, I. Allegro appassionato
Piano Concerto No. 2 in D minor, Op. 40, MWV O11, II. Adagio
Piano Concerto No. 2 in D minor, Op. 40, MWV O11, III. Finale (Presto scherzando)
Rondo brillant in E-flat major, Op. 29, MWV O10

CD17 ORCHESTRAL WORKS – CONCERTOS

Violin Concerto No. 2 in E minor, Op. 64, MWV O14, I. Allegro molto appassionato
Violin Concerto No. 2 in E minor, Op. 64, MWV O14, II. Andante
Violin Concerto No. 2 in E minor, Op. 64, MWV O14, III. Allegretto non troppo – Allegro molto vivace
Concerto for violin, piano and strings in D minor, MWV O4, I. Allegro
Concerto for violin, piano and strings in D minor, MWV O4, II. Adagio
Concerto for violin, piano and strings in D minor, MWV O4, III. Allegro molto

CD18 ORCHESTRAL WORKS – CONCERTOS

Piano Concerto in A minor, MWV O2, I. Allegro
Piano Concerto in A minor, MWV O2, II. Adagio
Piano Concerto in A minor, MWV O2, III. Finale. Allegro ma non troppo
Violin Concerto No. 1 in D minor, MWV O3, I. Allegro
Violin Concerto No. 1 in D minor, MWV O3, II. Andante
Violin Concerto No. 1 in D minor, MWV O3, III. Allegro
Concert Piece No. 1 in F major, Op. 113, MWV Q23, I. Allegro con fuoco
Concert Piece No. 1 in F major, Op. 113, MWV Q23, II. Andante
Concert Piece No. 1 in F major, Op. 113, MWV Q23, III. Presto
Concert Piece No. 2 in D minor, Op. 114, MWV Q24, I. Presto
Concert Piece No. 2 in D minor, Op. 114, MWV Q24, II. Andante
Concert Piece No. 2 in D minor, Op. 114, MWV Q24, III. Allegro grazioso

CD19 ORCHESTRAL WORKS – SYMPHONIES

Symphony No. 1 in C minor, Op. 11, MWV N13, I. Allegro molto
Symphony No. 1 in C minor, Op. 11, MWV N13, II. Andante
Symphony No. 1 in C minor, Op. 11, MWV N13, III. Menuetto: Allegro molto
Symphony No. 1 in C minor, Op. 11, MWV N13, IV. Allegro con fuoco
Symphony No. 5 in D major, Op. 107, MWV N15 “Reformation”, I. Andante – Allegro con fuoco
Symphony No. 5 in D major, Op. 107, MWV N15 “Reformation”, II. Allegro vivace
Symphony No. 5 in D major, Op. 107, MWV N15 “Reformation”, III. Andante
Symphony No. 5 in D major, Op. 107, MWV N15 “Reformation”, IV. Choral: Ein’ feste Burg ist unser Gott! Andante con moto — Allegro vivace — Allegro maestoso

CD20 ORCHESTRAL WORKS – SYMPHONIES

Symphony No. 2 in B-flat major, Op. 52, MWV A18 “Lobgesang”, I. Sinfonia
Symphony No. 2 in B-flat major, Op. 52, MWV A18 “Lobgesang”, Maestoso con moto — Allegro — Maestoso con moto
Symphony No. 2 in B-flat major, Op. 52, MWV A18 “Lobgesang”, Scherzo: Allegretto un poco agitato
Symphony No. 2 in B-flat major, Op. 52, MWV A18 “Lobgesang”, Adagio religioso
Symphony No. 2 in B-flat major, Op. 52, MWV A18 “Lobgesang”, II. Chorus: Alles, was Odem hat, lobe den Herrn!
Symphony No. 2 in B-flat major, Op. 52, MWV A18 “Lobgesang”, Aria (Soprano II) & Women Chorus: Lobe den Herrn, meine Seele
Symphony No. 2 in B-flat major, Op. 52, MWV A18 “Lobgesang”, III. Recitative (Tenor): Saget es, die ihr erlöst seid
Symphony No. 2 in B-flat major, Op. 52, MWV A18 “Lobgesang”, Aria (Tenor): Er zählet unsere Tränen
Symphony No. 2 in B-flat major, Op. 52, MWV A18 “Lobgesang”, IV. Chorus: Saget es, die ihr erlöset seid
Symphony No. 2 in B-flat major, Op. 52, MWV A18 “Lobgesang”, V. Duet (Sopran I, II) und Chor: Ich harrete des Herrn
Symphony No. 2 in B-flat major, Op. 52, MWV A18 “Lobgesang”, VI. Aria (Tenor): Stricke des Todes hatten uns umfangen
Symphony No. 2 in B-flat major, Op. 52, MWV A18 “Lobgesang”, VII. Chorus: Die Nacht ist vergangen
Symphony No. 2 in B-flat major, Op. 52, MWV A18 “Lobgesang”, VIII. Choral: Nun danket alle Gott
Symphony No. 2 in B-flat major, Op. 52, MWV A18 “Lobgesang”, IX. Aria (Tenor and Soprano I): Drum sing’ ich mit meinem Liede
Symphony No. 2 in B-flat major, Op. 52, MWV A18 “Lobgesang”, X. Final Chorus: Ihr Völker, bringet her dem Herrn Ehre und Macht!

CD21 ORCHESTRAL WORKS – SYMPHONIES

Symphony No. 3 in A minor, Op. 56, MWV N18 “Scottish”, I. Andante con moto – Allegro un poco agitato Assai animato
Symphony No. 3 in A minor, Op. 56, MWV N18 “Scottish”, II. Vivace non troppo
Symphony No. 3 in A minor, Op. 56, MWV N18 “Scottish”, III. Adagio
Symphony No. 3 in A minor, Op. 56, MWV N18 “Scottish”, IV. Allegro vivacissimo – Allegro maestoso assai
Symphony No. 4 in A major, Op. 90, MWV N16 “Italian”, I. Allegro vivace
Symphony No. 4 in A major, Op. 90, MWV N16 “Italian”, II. Andante con moto
Symphony No. 4 in A major, Op. 90, MWV N16 “Italian”, III. Con moto moderato
Symphony No. 4 in A major, Op. 90, MWV N16 “Italian”, IV. Saltarello: Presto

CD22 ORCHESTRAL WORKS – SYMPHONIES

Sinfonia No. 12 in G minor, MWV N12, I. Fuga: Grave – Allegro
Sinfonia No. 12 in G minor, MWV N12, II. Andante
Sinfonia No. 12 in G minor, MWV N12, III. Allegro molto
Sinfonia No. 1 in C major, MWV N1, I. Allegro
Sinfonia No. 1 in C major, MWV N1, II. Andante
Sinfonia No. 1 in C major, MWV N1, III. Allegro
Sinfonia No. 7 in D minor, MWV N7, I. Allegro
Sinfonia No. 7 in D minor, MWV N7, II. Andante amorevole
Sinfonia No. 7 in D minor, MWV N7, III. Menuetto – Trio: Vivace
Sinfonia No. 7 in D minor, MWV N7, IV. Allegro molto
Sinfonia No. 4 in C minor, MWV N4, I. Grave – Allegro
Sinfonia No. 4 in C minor, MWV N4, II. Andante
Sinfonia No. 4 in C minor, MWV N4, III. Allegro vivace
Sinfonia No. 6 in E-flat major, MWV N6, I. Allegro
Sinfonia No. 6 in E-flat major, MWV N6, II. Menuetto – Trio I
Sinfonia No. 6 in E-flat major, MWV N6, Menuetto da capo – Trio II
Sinfonia No. 6 in E-flat major, MWV N6, III. Prestissimo

CD23 ORCHESTRAL WORKS – SYMPHONIES

Sinfonia No. 11 in F major, MWV N11, I. Adagio – Allegro molto
Sinfonia No. 11 in F major, MWV N11, II. Scherzo: Commodo (Schweizerlied)
Sinfonia No. 11 in F major, MWV N11, III. Adagio
Sinfonia No. 11 in F major, MWV N11, IV. Menuetto: Allegro moderato
Sinfonia No. 11 in F major, MWV N11, V. Allegro moderato
Sinfonia No. 3 in E minor, MWV N3, I. Allegro di molto
Sinfonia No. 3 in E minor, MWV N3, II. Andante
Sinfonia No. 3 in E minor, MWV N3, III. Allegro
Sinfonia No. 2 in D major, MWV N2, I. Allegro
Sinfonia No. 2 in D major, MWV N2, II. Andante
Sinfonia No. 2 in D major, MWV N2, III. Allegro vivace
Sinfonia No. 5 in B-flat major, MWV N5, I. Allegro vivace
Sinfonia No. 5 in B-flat major, MWV N5, II. Andante
Sinfonia No. 5 in B-flat major, MWV N5, III. Presto
Sinfonia No. 13 in C minor “Sinfoniesatz”, MWV N14, Allegro molto

CD24 ORCHESTRAL WORKS – SYMPHONIES

Sinfonia No. 8 in D major, MWV N8, I. Adagio e grave – Allegro
Sinfonia No. 8 in D major, MWV N8, II. Adagio
Sinfonia No. 8 in D major, MWV N8, III. Menuetto – Trio: Presto
Sinfonia No. 8 in D major, MWV N8, IV. Allegro molto
Sinfonia No. 9 in C minor, MWV N9, I. Grave – Allegro
Sinfonia No. 9 in C minor, MWV N9, II. Andante
Sinfonia No. 9 in C minor, MWV N9, III. Scherzo – Trio: Più lento (“La Suisse”)
Sinfonia No. 9 in C minor, MWV N9, IV. Allegro vivace – Presto – Più stretto
Sinfonia No. 10 in B minor, MWV N10, Adagio – Allegro – Più presto

CD25 ORCHESTRAL WORKS

A Midsummer Night’s Dream: Overture, Op. 21, MWV P3
The Hebrides, Op. 26, MWV P7 “Fingal’s Cave”
Calm Sea and Prosperous Voyage, Op. 27, MWV P5
Märchen von der schönen Melusine, Op. 32, MWV P12 “The Fair Melusine“
Athalie, Op. 74, MWV M16: Overture
Heimkehr aus der Fremde, Op. 89, MWV L6: Overture
Ruy Blas Overture, Op. 95, MWV P15

CD26 VOCAL WORKS – INCIDENTAL MUSIC

Ein Sommernachtstraum, Op. 61, MWV M13, incidental music, 1 Overture, Op. 21
Ein Sommernachtstraum, Op. 61, MWV M13, incidental music, Text: “Hier ist das Blatt“
Ein Sommernachtstraum, Op. 61, MWV M13, incidental music, No. 1 Scherzo
Ein Sommernachtstraum, Op. 61, MWV M13, incidental music, No. 2 Melodram “Über Täler und Höhn’n”
Ein Sommernachtstraum, Op. 61, MWV M13, incidental music, Elfenmarsch (March of the Elves)
Ein Sommernachtstraum, Op. 61, MWV M13, incidental music, No. 3 Lied mit Chor “Kommt! Einen Ringel-, einen Feengesang”
Ein Sommernachtstraum, Op. 61, MWV M13, incidental music, No. 4 Melodram “Was du wirst erwachend sehn”
Ein Sommernachtstraum, Op. 61, MWV M13, incidental music, No. 5 Intermezzo
Ein Sommernachtstraum, Op. 61, MWV M13, incidental music, No. 6 “Welch hausgebackenes Volk”
Ein Sommernachtstraum, Op. 61, MWV M13, incidental music, No. 7 Notturno
Ein Sommernachtstraum, Op. 61, MWV M13, incidental music, Text: “Nun toller Geist” - No. 8 Melodram “Sei, als wäre nichts geschehen!”
Ein Sommernachtstraum, Op. 61, MWV M13, incidental music, No. 9 Hochzeitsmarsch (Wedding March)
Ein Sommernachtstraum, Op. 61, MWV M13, incidental music, Text: “Nun kommt!” - No. 10 Melodram “Was dies bedeuten soll”
Ein Sommernachtstraum, Op. 61, MWV M13, incidental music, Text: “Beliebt es Euer Hoheit”
Ein Sommernachtstraum, Op. 61, MWV M13, incidental music, No. 11 Ein Tanz von Rüpeln (Dance of the Rustics)
Ein Sommernachtstraum, Op. 61, MWV M13, incidental music, Text: “Zu Bett, geliebte Freunde!”
Ein Sommernachtstraum, Op. 61, MWV M13, incidental music, No. 12 Melodram “Jetzt beheult der Wolf den Mond”
Ein Sommernachtstraum, Op. 61, MWV M13, incidental music, No. 13 Finale “Bei des Feuers mattem Flimmern”

CD27 VOCAL WORKS – OPERAS

Die beiden Pädagogen, MWV L2, Ouvertüre
Die beiden Pädagogen, MWV L2, “Es lässt sich die Liebe nicht sperren” (Hannchen)
Die beiden Pädagogen, MWV L2, Dialog
Die beiden Pädagogen, MWV L2, “Ich weiß, dass mich Elise liebt” (Elise, Hannchen, Carl)
Die beiden Pädagogen, MWV L2, Dialog
Die beiden Pädagogen, MWV L2, “Nur mutig vor ans Ziel gedrungen” (Elise, Hannchen, Carl)
Die beiden Pädagogen, MWV L2, Dialog
Die beiden Pädagogen, MWV L2, “Nur schlaue List und froher Mut” (Elise, Hannchen, Carl)
Die beiden Pädagogen, MWV L2, Dialog
Die beiden Pädagogen, MWV L2, “Probatum est, dies ruf’ ich mir” (Kinderschreck)
Die beiden Pädagogen, MWV L2, Dialog
Die beiden Pädagogen, MWV L2, “Ei, da möchte man ersticken” (Kinderschreck, Hannchen)
Die beiden Pädagogen, MWV L2, Dialog
Die beiden Pädagogen, MWV L2, “Lakai-Husar-Komödiant” (Luftig)
Die beiden Pädagogen, MWV L2, Dialog
Die beiden Pädagogen, MWV L2, “Ach, ach, ach, mich so zu kränken” (Hannchen, Luftig, Robert)
Die beiden Pädagogen, MWV L2, Dialog
Die beiden Pädagogen, MWV L2, “Ah, wie steht er da” (Carl, Luftig, Kinderschreck, Robert)
Die beiden Pädagogen, MWV L2, Dialog
Die beiden Pädagogen, MWV L2, “Wahrlich, ich muss selber lachen” (Luftig)
Die beiden Pädagogen, MWV L2, Dialog
Die beiden Pädagogen, MWV L2, “Reichen Segen gab der Himmel” (Elise, Hannchen, Carl, Luftig, Chorus)
Die beiden Pädagogen, MWV L2, Dialog
Die beiden Pädagogen, MWV L2, “Es sei vergessen, was geschehen” (Chorus)

CD28 VOCAL WORKS – OPERAS

Die Heimkehr aus der Fremde, Op. 89, MWV L6, 1 Ouvertüre
Die Heimkehr aus der Fremde, Op. 89, MWV L6, “Es saß vor langer, grauer Zeit” (Mutter)
Die Heimkehr aus der Fremde, Op. 89, MWV L6, Dialog
Die Heimkehr aus der Fremde, Op. 89, MWV L6, “Man geht, und kommt, und fragt, und bringt” (Lisbeth, Mutter)
Die Heimkehr aus der Fremde, Op. 89, MWV L6, Dialog
Die Heimkehr aus der Fremde, Op. 89, MWV L6, “So mancher zog ins Weite” (Lisbeth)
Die Heimkehr aus der Fremde, Op. 89, MWV L6, Dialog
Die Heimkehr aus der Fremde, Op. 89, MWV L6, “Ich bin ein vielgereister Mann” (Kauz)
Die Heimkehr aus der Fremde, Op. 89, MWV L6, Dialog
Die Heimkehr aus der Fremde, Op. 89, MWV L6, “Wenn die Abendglocken läuten” (Hermann)
Die Heimkehr aus der Fremde, Op. 89, MWV L6, Dialog
Die Heimkehr aus der Fremde, Op. 89, MWV L6, “O wie verschweig’ ich, verberg’ ich die Wonne” (Lisbeth, Hermann, Kauz)
Die Heimkehr aus der Fremde, Op. 89, MWV L6, Dialog
Die Heimkehr aus der Fremde, Op. 89, MWV L6, “Ihr wollt uns hier mit List verwirren” (Mutter, Kauz, Schulz)
Die Heimkehr aus der Fremde, Op. 89, MWV L6, Dialog
Die Heimkehr aus der Fremde, Op. 89, MWV L6, “Es steigt das Geisterreich herauf” (Hermann)
Die Heimkehr aus der Fremde, Op. 89, MWV L6, Dialog
Die Heimkehr aus der Fremde, Op. 89, MWV L6, “Hört ihr Herrn und lasst euch sagen” (Kauz)
Die Heimkehr aus der Fremde, Op. 89, MWV L6, “Heraus! Zur Hülf’! Verrat und Mord!” (Hermann, Kauz)
Die Heimkehr aus der Fremde, Op. 89, MWV L6, “Zwischenmusik” (Nacht, Übergang zum Morgen)
Die Heimkehr aus der Fremde, Op. 89, MWV L6, “Die Blumenglocken mit hellem Schein” (Lisbeth)
Die Heimkehr aus der Fremde, Op. 89, MWV L6, “Wir kommen, wir nahen mit Jubelgesängen” (Chorus)
Die Heimkehr aus der Fremde, Op. 89, MWV L6, Dialog
Die Heimkehr aus der Fremde, Op. 89, MWV L6, “Wir kommen, wir nahen mit Jubelgesängen” (Chorus) [da capo]
Die Heimkehr aus der Fremde, Op. 89, MWV L6, Dialog
Die Heimkehr aus der Fremde, Op. 89, MWV L6, “O lasst ihn, Vater” (Lisbeth, Mutter, Hermann, Kauz, Chorus)

CD29 VOCAL WORKS – LIEDER

Neue Liebe, Op. 19a No. 4, MWV K70 (Heine)
Gruß, Op. 19a No. 5, MWV K71 (Heine)
Auf Flügeln des Gesanges, Op. 34 No. 2, MWV K86 (Heine)
Reiselied, Op. 34 No. 6, MWV K90 (Heine)
Morgengruß, Op.47 No.2, MWV K100 (Heine)
Allnächtlich im Traume, Op. 86 No. 4, MWV K78 (Heine)
Frühlingslied, Op. 47 No. 3, MVW K101 (Lenau)
An die Entfernte, Op. 71 No. 3, MWV K126 (Lenau)
Schilflied, Op. 71 No. 4, MWV K116 (Lenau)
Auf de Wanderschaft, Op. 71 No. 5, MWV K124 (Lenau)
Minnelied, Op. 47 No. 1, MVW K97 (Tieck)
Frühlingslied, Op. 19a No. 1, MWV K56 (Lichtenstein)
Das erste Veilchen, Op. 19a No. 2, MWV K63 (Ebert)
Reiselied, Op. 19a No. 6, MWV K65 (Ebert)
Winterlied, Op. 19a No. 3, MWV K72 (Swedish folk song)
Minnelied, Op. 34 No. 1, MWV K80 (from Des Knaben Wunderhorn)
O Jugend, o schöne Rosenzeit, Op. 57 No. 4, MWV K106 (Folk song)
Da lieg’ ich unter den Bäumen, Op. 84 No. 1, MWV K69 (unknown, possibly Droysen)
Erntelied, Op. 8 No. 4, MWV K37 (from Des Knaben Wunderhorn)
Volkslied, Op. 47 No. 4, MVW K102 (Feuchtersleben)
Wanderlied, Op. 57 No. 6, MWV K108 (Eichendorff)
Nachtlied, Op. 71 No. 6, MWV K125 (Eichendorff)
Das Waldschloß, WoO 17 No. 1, MWV K87 (Eichendorff)
Pagenlied, WoO 17 No. 2, MWV K75 (Eichendorff)
Frühlingslied, Op. 34 No. 3, MWV K89 (Klingemann)
Bei der Wiege, Op. 47 No. 6, MWV K77 (Klingemann)
Das Fenster, Op. 86 No. 1, MWV K29 (Klingemann)
Tröstung, Op. 71 No. 1, MWV K120 (Fallersleben)
Jagdlied, Op. 84 No. 3, MVW K82 (from Des Knaben Wunderhorn)
Wenn sich zwei Herzen scheiden, Op. 99 No. 5, MWV K121 (Geibel)
Der Mond, Op. 86 No. 5, MWV K122 (Geibel)

CD30 VOCAL WORKS – LIEDER

Venetianisches Gondellied, Op. 57 No. 5, MWV K114 (Moore) 2.23
The Garland, WoO 7, MWV K44 (Moore)
Erster Verlust, Op. 99 No. 1, MWV K110 (Goethe)
Andres Maienlied, Op. 8 No. 8, MWV K33 (Hölty)
Warnung vor dem Rhein, WoO 16, MWV K105 (Simrock)
Altdeutsches Lied, Op. 57 No. 1, MVW K104 (Schreiber)
Hirtenlied, Op. 57 No. 2, MWV K103 (Uhland)
Schlafloser Augen Leuchte, WoO 4 No. 2, MWV K85 (Byron)
Scheidend, Op. 9 No. 6, MWV K50 (Voss)
Ich wollt’ meine Lieb’ ergösse sich, Op. 63 No. 1, MWV J5 (Heine)
Gruß, Op. 63 No. 3, MWV J8 (Eichendorff)
Lied aus “Ruy Blas”, Op. 77 No. 3, MWV J6 (Fallersleben)
Abendlied, WoO 11 No. 2, MWV J2 (Heine)
Wasserfahrt, WoO 11 No. 3, MWV J3 (Heine)
Abschiedslied der Zugvögel, Op. 63: No. 2, MWV J9 (Fallersleben)
Wie kann ich froh und lustig sein, WoO 11 No. 1, MWV J1 (Kaufmann)
Herbstlied, Op. 63 No. 4, MWV J11 (Klingemann)
Die Sterne schau’n in stiller Nacht, Op. 99 No. 2, MWV K19 (Schlippenbach)
Ich hör’ ein Vöglein, WoO 18 No. 1, MWV K107 (Böttger)
Frage, Op. 9 No. 1, MWV K39 (Mendelssohn)
Herbstlied, Op. 84 No. 2, MWV K99 (Klingemann)
Es weiß und räth es doch keiner, Op. 99 No. 6, MWV K112 (Eichendorff)
Im Grünen, Op. 8 No. 11, MWV K36 (Voss)
Frühlingsglaube, Op. 9 No. 8, MVW K51 (Uhland)
Des Mädchens Klage, WoO 23, MWV K25 (Schiller)
Volkslied, Op. 63 No. 5, MWV J10 (Burns)
Maiglöckchen und die Blümelein, Op. 63 No. 6, MWV J7 (Fallersleben)
Infelice, Op. 94, MWV H5 (Metastasio)

CD31 VOCAL & CHORAL WORKS – LIEDER & CANTATAS

Die Liebende schreibt, Op. 86 No. 3, MWV K66 (Goethe)
Ferne, Op. 9 No. 9, MVW K53 (Droysen)
Suleika, Op. 34 No. 4, MWV K92 (Willemer)
Suleika, Op. 57 No. 3, MWV K93 (Willemer)
Frühlingslied, Op. 71 No. 2, MWV K119 (Klingemann)
Verlust, Op. 9 No. 10 (Heine)
Die Nonne, Op. 9 No. 12 (Uhland)
Sehnsucht, Op. 9 No. 7 (Droysen)
Der Blumenstrauss, Op. 47 No. 5, MVW K73 (Klingemann)
Im Herbst, Op. 9 No. 5, MWV K38 (Klingemann)
Sonntagslied, Op. 34 No. 5, MVW K84 (Klingemann)
Romanze, Op. 8 No. 10, MWV K35 (unknown)
Altdeutsches Frühlingslied, Op. 86 No. 6, MWV K127 (from Des Knaben Wunderhorn)
Hark! the Herald Angels Sing (after Gutenberg Cantata, WoO 9, MWV D4, arr. Willcocks) (Prölss)
Die erste Walpurgisnacht, secular cantata for alto, tenor, baritone, bass, choir and orchestra (Goethe), Op. 60, MWV D3, Overture: Das schlechte Wetter – Der Übergang zum Frühling
Die erste Walpurgisnacht, secular cantata for alto, tenor, baritone, bass, choir and orchestra (Goethe), Op. 60, MWV D3, No. 1 “Es lacht der Mai!” (Allegro vivace non troppo) (Tenor, Chorus)
Die erste Walpurgisnacht, secular cantata for alto, tenor, baritone, bass, choir and orchestra (Goethe), Op. 60, MWV D3, No. 2 “Könnt ihr so verwegen handeln?” (Allegro non troppo) (Alto, Chorus)
Die erste Walpurgisnacht, secular cantata for alto, tenor, baritone, bass, choir and orchestra (Goethe), Op. 60, MWV D3, No. 3 “Wer Opfer heut’ zu bringen” (Andante maestoso) (Baritone, Chorus)
Die erste Walpurgisnacht, secular cantata for alto, tenor, baritone, bass, choir and orchestra (Goethe), Op. 60, MWV D3, No. 4 “Verteilt euch” (Allegro leggiero) (Chorus)
Die erste Walpurgisnacht, secular cantata for alto, tenor, baritone, bass, choir and orchestra (Goethe), Op. 60, MWV D3, No. 5 Recitative: “Diese dumpfen Pfaffenchristen” (Allegro moderato) (Bass, Chorus)
Die erste Walpurgisnacht, secular cantata for alto, tenor, baritone, bass, choir and orchestra (Goethe), Op. 60, MWV D3, No. 6 “Kommt mit Zacken und mit Gabeln!” (Chorus)
Die erste Walpurgisnacht, secular cantata for alto, tenor, baritone, bass, choir and orchestra (Goethe), Op. 60, MWV D3, No. 7 “So weit gebracht” (Andante maestoso) (Baritone, Chorus)
Die erste Walpurgisnacht, secular cantata for alto, tenor, baritone, bass, choir and orchestra (Goethe), Op. 60, MWV D3, No. 8 “Hilf, ach hilf mir, Kriegsgeselle!” (Allegro molto) (Tenor, Chorus)
Die erste Walpurgisnacht, secular cantata for alto, tenor, baritone, bass, choir and orchestra (Goethe), Op. 60, MWV D3, No. 9 “Die Flamme reinigt sich vom Rauch” (Andante maestoso) (Baritone, Chorus)

CD32 CHORAL WORKS – LIEDER & CANTATAS

6 Lieder im Freien zu singen, Op. 59, Im Grünen, MWV F8 (Chezy)
6 Lieder im Freien zu singen, Op. 59, Frühzeitiger Frühling, MWV F23 (Goethe)
6 Lieder im Freien zu singen, Op. 59, Abschied vom Walde MWV F20 (Eichendorff)
6 Lieder im Freien zu singen, Op. 59, Die Nachtigall, MWV F24 (Goethe)
6 Lieder im Freien zu singen, Op. 59, Ruhetal, MWV F21 (Uhland)
6 Lieder im Freien zu singen, Op. 59, Jagdlied, MWV F22 (Eichendorff)
6 Lieder im Freien zu singen, Op. 48, Frühlingsahnung, MWV F14 (Uhland)
6 Lieder im Freien zu singen, Op. 48, Die Primel, MWV F16 (Lenau)
6 Lieder im Freien zu singen, Op. 48, Frühlingsfeier, MWV F18 (Uhland)
6 Lieder im Freien zu singen, Op. 48, Lerchengesang, MWV F13 ( Mendelssohn)
6 Lieder im Freien zu singen, Op. 48, Morgengebet, MWV F15 (Eichendorff)
6 Lieder im Freien zu singen, Op. 48, Herbstlied, MWV F17 (Lenau)
6 Lieder im Freien zu singen, Op. 41, Im Walde, MWV F10 (Platen)
6 Lieder im Freien zu singen, Op. 41, Entflieh’ mit mir, MWV F4 (Heine)
6 Lieder im Freien zu singen, Op. 41, Es fiel ein Reif, MWV F5 (Heine)
6 Lieder im Freien zu singen, Op. 41, Auf ihrem Grab, MWV F6 (Heine)
6 Lieder im Freien zu singen, Op. 41, Mailied, MWV F7 (Hölty)
6 Lieder im Freien zu singen, Op. 41, Auf dem See, MWV F9 (Goethe)
4 Lieder, Op. 100, Andenken, MWV F29 (Mendelssohn)
4 Lieder, Op. 100, Lob des Frühlings, MWV F26 (Uhland)
4 Lieder, Op. 100, Frühlingslied, MWV F30 (Mendelssohn)
4 Lieder, Op. 100, Im Wald, MWV F11 (Mendelssohn)
O Haupt voll Blut und Wunden, choral cantata for bass, chorus and orchestra, MWV A8, No. 1 “O Haupt voll Blut und Wunden” (Chorus)
O Haupt voll Blut und Wunden, choral cantata for bass, chorus and orchestra, MWV A8, No. 2 “Du, dessen Todeswunden” (Bass)
O Haupt voll Blut und Wunden, choral cantata for bass, chorus and orchestra, MWV A8, No. 3 Choral: “Ich will hier bei dir stehen” (Chorus)

CD33 SACRED WORKS – ORATORIOS

Paulus, Op. 36, MWV A14, No. 1 Overture
Paulus, Op. 36, MWV A14, No. 2 Chorus: Herr, der du bist der Gott
Paulus, Op. 36, MWV A14, No. 3 Chorale: Allein Gott in der Höh’ sei Ehr
Paulus, Op. 36, MWV A14, No. 4 Recitative and Duet: Die Menge der Gläubigen war ein Herz – Wir haben ihn gehört (Soprano, two Chorus Basses)
Paulus, Op. 36, MWV A14, No. 5 Chorus: Dieser Mensch hört nicht auf zu reden
Paulus, Op. 36, MWV A14, No. 6 Recitative with Chorus: Und sie sahen auf ihn alle (Soprano, Tenor, Chorus)
Paulus, Op. 36, MWV A14, No. 7 Aria: Jerusalem! die du tötest die Propheten (Soprano)
Paulus, Op. 36, MWV A14, No. 8 Recitative and Chorus: Sie aber stürmten auf ihn ein – Steiniget ihn! Er lästert Gott (Tenor, Chorus)
Paulus, Op. 36, MWV A14, No. 9 Recitative and Chorale: Und sie steinigten ihn – Dir, Herr, dir will ich mich ergeben (Tenor, Chorus)
Paulus, Op. 36, MWV A14, No. 10 Recitative: Und die Zeugen legten ab ihre Kleider (Soprano)
Paulus, Op. 36, MWV A14, No. 11 Chorus: Siehe! wir preisen selig, die erduldet
Paulus, Op. 36, MWV A14, No. 12 Recitative and Aria: Saulus aber zerstörte die Gemeinde – Vertilge sie, Herr Zebaoth (Tenor, Bass)
Paulus, Op. 36, MWV A14, No. 13 Recitative and Arioso: Und zog mit einer Schar – Doch der Herr vergisst der Seinen nicht (Alto)
Paulus, Op. 36, MWV A14, No. 14 Recitative with Chorus: Und als er auf dem Weg war – Saul! was verfolgst du mich? (Tenor, Bass, Chorus)
Paulus, Op. 36, MWV A14, No. 15 Chorus: Mache dich auf! Werde Licht!
Paulus, Op. 36, MWV A14, No. 16 Chorale: Wachet auf! ruft uns die Stimme
Paulus, Op. 36, MWV A14, No. 17 Recitative: Die Männer aber, die seine Gefährten waren (Tenor)
Paulus, Op. 36, MWV A14, No. 18 Aria: Gott, sei mir gnädig nach deiner Güte (Bass)
Paulus, Op. 36, MWV A14, No. 19 Recitative: Es war aber ein Jünger zu Damaskus (Tenor, Soprano)
Paulus, Op. 36, MWV A14, No. 20 Aria with Chorus: Ich danke dir, Herr, mein Gott – Der Herr wird die Tränen (Bass, Chorus)
Paulus, Op. 36, MWV A14, No. 21 Recitative: Und Ananias ging hin (Sopran, Tenor)
Paulus, Op. 36, MWV A14, No. 22 Chorus: O welch eine Tiefe des Reichtums der Weisheit

CD34 SACRED WORKS – ORATORIOS

Paulus, Op. 36, MWV A14, No. 23 Chorus: Der Erdkreis ist nun des Herrn
Paulus, Op. 36, MWV A14, No. 24 Recitative: Und Paulus kam zu der Gemeinde (Soprano)
Paulus, Op. 36, MWV A14, No. 25 Duettino: So sind wir nun Botschafter an Christi Statt (Tenor, Bass)
Paulus, Op. 36, MWV A14, No. 26 Chorus: Wie lieblich sind die Boten
Paulus, Op. 36, MWV A14, No. 27 Recitative and Arioso: Und wie sie ausgesandt von dem heiligen Geist – Lasst uns singen von der Gnade des Herrn (Soprano)
Paulus, Op. 36, MWV A14, No. 28 Recitative and Chorus: Da aber die Juden das Volk sahen – So spricht der Herr: ich bin der Herr (Tenor, Chorus)
Paulus, Op. 36, MWV A14, No. 29 Chorus and Chorale: Ist das nicht, der zu Jerusalem – O Jesu Christe, wahres Licht
Paulus, Op. 36, MWV A14, No. 30 Recitative: Paulus aber und Barnabas sprachen (Tenor, Bass)
Paulus, Op. 36, MWV A14, No. 31 Duet: Denn also hat uns der Herr geboten (Tenor, Bass)
Paulus, Op. 36, MWV A14, No. 32 Recitative: Und es war ein Mann zu Lystra (Soprano)
Paulus, Op. 36, MWV A14, No. 33 Chorus: Die Götter sind den Menschen gleich geworden
Paulus, Op. 36, MWV A14, No. 34 Recitative: Und nannten Barnabas Jupiter (Soprano)
Paulus, Op. 36, MWV A14, No. 35 Chorus: Seid uns gnädig, hohe Götter
Paulus, Op. 36, MWV A14, No. 36 Recitative and Chorus: Da das die Apostel hörten – Aber unser Gott ist im Himmel (Tenor, Bass, Chorus)
Paulus, Op. 36, MWV A14, No. 37 Recitative: Da ward das Volk erreget wider sie (Soprano)
Paulus, Op. 36, MWV A14, No. 38 Chorus: Hier ist des Herren Tempel
Paulus, Op. 36, MWV A14, No. 39 Recitative: Und sie alle verfolgten Paulus (Soprano)
Paulus, Op. 36, MWV A14, No. 40 Cavatine: Sei getreu bis in den Tod (Tenor)
Paulus, Op. 36, MWV A14, No. 41 Recitative: Paulus sandte hin und ließ fordern die Ältesten (Soprano, Bass)
Paulus, Op. 36, MWV A14, No. 42 Chorus and Recitative: Schone doch deiner selbst – Was machet ihr, dass ihr weinet (Bass, Tenor)
Paulus, Op. 36, MWV A14, No. 43 Chorus: Sehet, welch eine Liebe hat uns der Vater erzeiget
Paulus, Op. 36, MWV A14, No. 44 Recitative: Und wenn er gleich geopfert wird (Soprano)
Paulus, Op. 36, MWV A14, No. 45 Final Chorus: Nicht aber ihm allein, sondern allen

CD35 SACRED WORKS – ORATORIOS

Elias, Op. 70, MWV A25, Introduction: So wahr der Herr, der Gott Israels, lebet / As God the Lord of Israel liveth (Elias)
Elias, Op. 70, MWV A25, Overture
Elias, Op. 70, MWV A25, No. 1 Chorus: Hilf, Herr! / Help, Lord! (The People)
Elias, Op. 70, MWV A25, No. 2 Duet with Chorus: Herr, höre unser Gebet! / Lord, bow Thine ear to our prayer! (Soprano I & II, The People)
Elias, Op. 70, MWV A25, No. 3 Recitative: Zerreißet eure Herzen / Ye people, rend your hearts (Obadiah)
Elias, Op. 70, MWV A25, No. 4 Aria: So ihr mich von ganzem Herzen suchet / If with all your hearts (Obadiah)
Elias, Op. 70, MWV A25, No. 5 Chorus: Aber der Herr sieht es nicht / Yet doth the Lord see it not (The People)
Elias, Op. 70, MWV A25, No. 6 Recitative: Elias! Gehe weg von hinnen / Elijah! get thee hence (An Angel)
Elias, Op. 70, MWV A25, No. 7 Double quartet: Denn er hat seinen Engeln befohlen / For He shall give His angels charge (The Angels: Soprano I & II, Contralto I & II, Tenor I & II, Bass I & II)
Elias, Op. 70, MWV A25, Recitative: Nun auch der Bach vertrocknet ist / Now Cherith’s brook is dried up (An Angel)
Elias, Op. 70, MWV A25, No. 8 Recitative, Arie und Duett: Was hast du an mir getan / What have I to do with thee (The Widow, Elias)
Elias, Op. 70, MWV A25, No. 9 Chorus: Wohl dem, der den Herrn fürchtet / Blessed are the man who fear Him
Elias, Op. 70, MWV A25, No. 10 Recitative with Chorus: So wahr der Herr Zebaoth lebet / As God the Lord of Sabaoth Iiveth (Elias, Ahab, The People)
Elias, Op. 70, MWV A25, No. 11 Chorus: Baal, erhöre uns! / Baal, hear and answer us! (Baal priest)
Elias, Op. 70, MWV A25, No. 12 Recitative and Chorus: Rufet lauter! Denn er ist ja Gott / Call him louder! For he is a god (Elias, Baal priest)
Elias, Op. 70, MWV A25, No. 13 Recitative and Chorus: Rufet lauter! Er hört euch nicht / Call him louder! He heareth not (Elias, Baal priest)
Elias, Op. 70, MWV A25, No. 14 Aria: Herr Gott Abrahams, Isaaks und Israels / Lord God of Abraham, Isaac and Israel (Elias)
Elias, Op. 70, MWV A25, No. 15 Quartet: Wirf dein Anliegen auf den Herrn / Cast thy burden upon the Lord (The Angels: Soprano, Contralto, Tenor, Bass)
Elias, Op. 70, MWV A25, No. 16 Recitative with Chorus: Der du deine Diener machst zu Geistern / O Thou, who makest Thine angels spirits (Elias, The People)
Elias, Op. 70, MWV A25, No. 17 Aria: Ist nicht des Herrn Wort wie ein Feuer / Is not His word like a fire (Elias)
Elias, Op. 70, MWV A25, No. 18 Arioso: Weh ihnen, dass sie von mir weichen! / Woe unto them who forsake Him (Contralto)
Elias, Op. 70, MWV A25, No. 19 Recitative with Chorus: Hilf deinem Volk, du Mann Gottes! / O man of God, help thy people (Obadiah, Elias, The Youth, The People)
Elias, Op. 70, MWV A25, No. 20 Chorus: Dank sei dir Gott / Thanks be to God (The People)

CD36 SACRED WORKS – ORATORIOS

Elias, Op. 70, MWV A25, No. 21 Aria: Höre, Israel, höre des Herrn Stimme! / Hear ye, Israel; hear what the Lord speaketh (Soprano)
Elias, Op. 70, MWV A25, No. 22 Chorus: Fürchte dich nicht, spricht unser Gott / Be not afraid, saith God the Lord
Elias, Op. 70, MWV A25, No. 23 Recitative with Chorus: Der Herr hat dich erhoben / The Lord hath exalted thee (Elias, Queen, The People)
Elias, Op. 70, MWV A25, No. 24 Chorus: Wehe ihm, er muss sterben! / Woe to him, he shall perish
Elias, Op. 70, MWV A25, No. 25 Recitative: Du Mann Gottes, lass meine Rede / Man of God, now let my words (Obadiah, Elias)
Elias, Op. 70, MWV A25, No. 26 Aria: Es ist genug! So nimm nun, Herr / It is enough; O Lord (Elias)
Elias, Op. 70, MWV A25, No. 27 Recitative: Siehe, er schläft / See, now he sleepeth (Tenor)
Elias, Op. 70, MWV A25, No. 28 Trio: Hebe deine Augen auf zu den Bergen / Lift thine eyes to the mountains (Three Angels: Soprano I & II, Contralto)
Elias, Op. 70, MWV A25, No. 29 Chorus: Siehe, der Hüter Israels / He, watching over Israel (The Angels)
Elias, Op. 70, MWV A25, No. 30 Recitative: Stehe auf, Elias / Arise, Elijah (The Angel, Elias)
Elias, Op. 70, MWV A25, No. 31 Aria: Sei stille dem Herrn / O rest in the Lord (The Angel)
Elias, Op. 70, MWV A25, No. 32 Chorus: Wer bis an das Ende beharrt / He that shall endure to the end
Elias, Op. 70, MWV A25, No. 33 Recitative: Herr, es wird Nacht um mich / Night falleth round me, O Lord! (Elias, The Angel)
Elias, Op. 70, MWV A25, No. 34 Chorus: Der Herr ging vorüber / Behold! God the Lord passed by
Elias, Op. 70, MWV A25, No. 35 Recitative: Seraphim standen über ihm / Above him stood the Seraphim (Contralto)
Elias, Op. 70, MWV A25, Quartet with Chorus: Heilig ist Gott der Herr / Holy is God the Lord (Soprano, Alto, Tenor, Bass, Chorus)
Elias, Op. 70, MWV A25, No. 36 Chorus recitative: Gehe wiederum hinab! / Go, return upon thy way! (Chorus, Elias)
Elias, Op. 70, MWV A25, No. 37 Arioso: Ja, es sollen wohl Berge weichen / For the mountains shall depart (Elias)
Elias, Op. 70, MWV A25, No. 38 Chorus: Und der Prophet Elias brach hervor / Then did Elijah the prophet break forth
Elias, Op. 70, MWV A25, No. 39 Aria: Dann werden die Gerechten leuchten / Then, then shall the rightenous shine (Tenor)
Elias, Op. 70, MWV A25, No. 40 Recitative: Darum ward gesendet der Prophet Elias / Behold, God hath sent Elijah (Soprano)
Elias, Op. 70, MWV A25, No. 41 Chorus: Aber einer erwacht von Mitternacht / But the Lord, from the north hath raised one
Elias, Op. 70, MWV A25, Quartet: Wohlan, alle, die ihr durstig seid / O come every one that thirsteth (Soprano, Contralto, Tenor, Bass)
Elias, Op. 70, MWV A25, No. 42 Chorus: Alsdann wird euer Licht hervorbrechen / And then, then shall your light break forth

CD37 SACRED WORKS

Cantatas, Ach Gott, vom Himmel sieh’ darein, MWV A13
Cantatas, Jesu, meine Freude, MWV A6
Cantatas, Wer nur den lieben Gott lässt walten, MWV A7
Cantatas, Christe, du Lamm Gottes, MWV A5
Psalm 42 “Wie der Hirsch schreit”, Op. 42, MWV A15, No. 1 Chorus: “Wie der Hirsch schreit”
Psalm 42 “Wie der Hirsch schreit”, Op. 42, MWV A15, No. 2 Aria: “Meine Seele dürstet”
Psalm 42 “Wie der Hirsch schreit”, Op. 42, MWV A15, No. 3 Recitative, Aria and Chorus: “Meine Tränen sind meine Speise”
Psalm 42 “Wie der Hirsch schreit”, Op. 42, MWV A15, No. 4 Chorus: “Was betrübst du dich”
Psalm 42 “Wie der Hirsch schreit”, Op. 42, MWV A15, No. 5 Recitative: “Mein Gott, betrübt ist meine Seele”
Psalm 42 “Wie der Hirsch schreit”, Op. 42, MWV A15, No. 6 Quintet: “Der Herr hat des Tages verheißen”
Psalm 42 “Wie der Hirsch schreit”, Op. 42, MWV A15, No. 7 Final Chorus: “Was betrübst du dich, meine Seele”

CD38 SACRED WORKS

Psalm 115 “Nicht unserm Namen, Herr”, for soprano, tenor, baritone, choir and orchestra, Op. 31, MWV A9, I. Chorus: “Nicht unserm Namen, Herr”
Psalm 115 “Nicht unserm Namen, Herr”, for soprano, tenor, baritone, choir and orchestra, Op. 31, MWV A9, II. Duet with Chorus: “Israel hofft auch dich” (Soprano, Tenor, Chorus)
Psalm 115 “Nicht unserm Namen, Herr”, for soprano, tenor, baritone, choir and orchestra, Op. 31, MWV A9, III. Arioso: “Er segne euch je mehr und mehr” (Baritone)
Psalm 115 “Nicht unserm Namen, Herr”, for soprano, tenor, baritone, choir and orchestra, Op. 31, MWV A9, IV. Chorus: “Die Todten werden dich nicht loben”
Psalm 98 “Singet dem Herrn ein neues Lied”, for 8-part choir and orchestra, Op. 91, MWV A23, I. “Singet dem Herrn ein neues Lied”
Psalm 98 “Singet dem Herrn ein neues Lied”, for 8-part choir and orchestra, Op. 91, MWV A23, II. “Jauchzet dem Herrn”
Psalm 98 “Singet dem Herrn ein neues Lied”, for 8-part choir and orchestra, Op. 91, MWV A23, III. “Es wird den Erdkreis richten”
Lauda Sion, for soprano, alto, tenor, baritone, choir and orchestra, Op. 73, MWV A24, I. Chorus: “Lauda Sion Salvatorem”
Lauda Sion, for soprano, alto, tenor, baritone, choir and orchestra, Op. 73, MWV A24, II. Chorus: “Laudis thema specialis”
Lauda Sion, for soprano, alto, tenor, baritone, choir and orchestra, Op. 73, MWV A24, III. Aria & Chorus: “Sit laus plena sit sonora” (Soprano, Chorus)
Lauda Sion, for soprano, alto, tenor, baritone, choir and orchestra, Op. 73, MWV A24, IV. Quartet: “In hac mensa novi regis” (Soloists)
Lauda Sion, for soprano, alto, tenor, baritone, choir and orchestra, Op. 73, MWV A24, V. Chorus: “Docti sacris institutis”
Lauda Sion, for soprano, alto, tenor, baritone, choir and orchestra, Op. 73, MWV A24, VI. Aria: “Caro cibus, sanguis potus” (Soprano)
Lauda Sion, for soprano, alto, tenor, baritone, choir and orchestra, Op. 73, MWV A24, VII. Aria & Chorus: “Sumit unus, sumunt mille” (Soloists, Chorus)

CD39 SACRED WORKS

Psalm 114 “Da Israel aus Aegypten zog”, for 8-part choir and orchestra, Op. 51, MWV A17
Christus, oratorio for soloists, choir and orchestra, Op. 97, MWV A26, I. Recitative: “Da Jesus geboren ward zu Bethlehem” (Soprano) – Trio: “Wo ist der neugeboren König” (Tenor, Bass I & II)
Christus, oratorio for soloists, choir and orchestra, Op. 97, MWV A26, Chorus: “Es wird ein Stern aus Jacob aufgehn” (Chorus)
Christus, oratorio for soloists, choir and orchestra, Op. 97, MWV A26, II. Recitative: “Und der ganze Haufe stand auf” (Tenor) – Chorus: “Diesen finden wir”
Christus, oratorio for soloists, choir and orchestra, Op. 97, MWV A26, Choral: “Er nimmt auf seinen Rücken”
Psalm 55 “Hör mein Bitten, Herr”, hymn for soprano, choir and orchestra, WoO 15, MWV B49 (orch. 1847)
“Verleih’ uns Frieden”, cantata for choir and orchestra, WoO 5, MWV A11
Kirchenmusik, 3 Sacred pieces, Op. 23, No. 1 “Aus tiefer Not schrei’ ich zu dir” (De Profundis), for 4-part choir and organ, MWV B20 (Martin Luther)
Kirchenmusik, 3 Sacred pieces, Op. 23, No. 2 Ave Maria, motet for 8-part choir, tenor, organ and cello, MWV B19
Kirchenmusik, 3 Sacred pieces, Op. 23, No. 3 “Mitten wir im Leben sind mit dem Tod umfangen”, for 8-part choir a capella, MWV B21 (Martin Luther)

CD40 SACRED WORKS

Psalm 95 “Kommt, lasst uns anbeten”, for 2 sopranos, tenor, chorus and orchestra, Op. 46, MWV A16, I. “Kommt, lasst uns anbeten” (Chorus, Tenor)
Psalm 95 “Kommt, lasst uns anbeten”, for 2 sopranos, tenor, chorus and orchestra, Op. 46, MWV A16, II. “Kommt, herzu” (Chorus, Soprano I)
Psalm 95 “Kommt, lasst uns anbeten”, for 2 sopranos, tenor, chorus and orchestra, Op. 46, MWV A16, III. “Denn in seiner Hand” (Soprano I & II)
Psalm 95 “Kommt, lasst uns anbeten”, for 2 sopranos, tenor, chorus and orchestra, Op. 46, MWV A16, IV. “Denn sein ist das Meer” (Chorus, Tenor)
Psalm 95 “Kommt, lasst uns anbeten”, for 2 sopranos, tenor, chorus and orchestra, Op. 46, MWV A16, V. “Heute, so ihr seine Stimme höret” (Chorus, Tenor)
“Lass’, o Herr, mich Hülfe finden” for alto, choir and orchestra, Op. 96, MWV A19, “Lass’, o Herr, Mich Hülfe finden”
“Lass’, o Herr, mich Hülfe finden” for alto, choir and orchestra, Op. 96, MWV A19, Chorale
“Lass’, o Herr, mich Hülfe finden” for alto, choir and orchestra, Op. 96, MWV A19, “Herr, wir trau’n auf deine Güte”
“Lass’, o Herr, mich Hülfe finden” for alto, choir and orchestra, Op. 96, MWV A19, Fuga
Te Deum in A major, for soloists, choir and orchestra, WoO 29, MWV B25
Kyrie in D minor, for choir and orchestra, MWV A3
Denn er hat seinen Engeln befohlen, for 8-part choir a capella, MWV B53
Three Psalms, for soli and double choir a capella, Op. posth. 78, No. 1 Psalm 2 “Warum toben die Heiden”, MWV B41
Three Psalms, for soli and double choir a capella, Op. posth. 78, No. 2 Psalm 43 “Richte mich, Gott und führe meine Sache”, MWV B46
Three Psalms, for soli and double choir a capella, Op. posth. 78, No. 3 Psalm 22 “Mein Gott, warum hast du mich verlassen”, MWV B51

A child prodigy, Felix Mendelssohn is considered one of Europe’s greatest composers. A virtuoso conductor and pianist, he was a respected all-round musician for whom Robert Schumann had great friendship and admiration. This boxed set offers a panorama of Mendelssohn’s genius, from his masterpieces to lesser-known works performed by world-class musicians including Maxim Vengerov, Alban Berg Quartett, Kurt Masur (one of his successors at the helm of the Leipzig Gewandhaus), and Marie-Claire Alain, under whose hands we find here, for the first time on CD, a large set of Mendelssohn’s organ works.

Mendelssohn is celebrated for his role in bridging Classical structure and Romantic expressiveness. His most famous works include the “Wedding March” from A Midsummer Night's Dream, the Italian Symphony, Elijah, the Violin Concerto… However, his genius infuses a prolific and highly diverse body of work that deserves to be rediscovered. He continued to inspire future generations of composers and also played a crucial role in reviving the works of Bach.

Born on 3 February 1809 into a wealthy and culturally prominent Jewish family, Mendelssohn showed exceptional musical talent from a young age, and his parents provided him with a well-rounded education that included music, languages, and the arts. His early compositions and performances, including symphonies and chamber music, astounded audiences and drew comparisons to Mozart for his prodigious talent. He studied music with notable teachers and composers, including Carl Friedrich Zelter and Ludwig Berger, a pupil of Clementi. He spent time in Berlin and Leipzig, where he became involved in the city's musical scenes. Mendelssohn's family converted to Christianity when he was a child, and he himself was a practicing Lutheran. He married Cécile Jeanrenaud, with whom he had five children and died at the young age of 38 in Leipzig.

This 40-CD great edition include all Mendelssohn’s most important music. A collection of landmark recordings, it features numerous major performers and first releases on CD.