Andrew Litton, Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra - Mendelssohn: Symphony No. 2, "Lobgesang" (2009) Hi-Res
Artist: Andrew Litton, Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra
Title: Mendelssohn: Symphony No. 2, "Lobgesang"
Year Of Release: 2009
Label: BIS
Genre: Classical
Quality: FLAC 24bit-44.1kHz / FLAC (tracks)
Total Time: 01:03:00
Total Size: 624 Mb / 301 Mb
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Tracklist: Title: Mendelssohn: Symphony No. 2, "Lobgesang"
Year Of Release: 2009
Label: BIS
Genre: Classical
Quality: FLAC 24bit-44.1kHz / FLAC (tracks)
Total Time: 01:03:00
Total Size: 624 Mb / 301 Mb
WebSite: Album Preview
Symphony No. 2 In B Flat Major, 'Lobgesang', Op. 52
I. Sinfonia (23:12)
1. Maestoso Con Moto - Allegro 11:20
2. Alegretto Un Poco Agitato 5:11
3. Adagio Religioso 6:40
4. II. Chorus And Aria (Soprano) 6:35
5. III. Recitative And Aria (Tenor) 2:45
6. IV. Chorus 1:46
7. V. Soprano Duet And Chorus 4:54
8. VI. Aria And Recitative (Tenor) 4:06
9. VII. Chorus And Soprano Solo 4:34
10. VIII. Chorale 4:24
11. IX. Duet (Tenor, Soprano) 4:32
12. X. Final Chorus 5:33
13. Applause 0:33
Performers:
Judith Howarth (soprano)
Jennifer Larmore (mezzo-soprano)
Christoph Prégardien (tenor)
Bergen Philharmonic Choir
KorVest (Bergen Vocal Ensemble)
The Danish National Vocal Ensemble DR
Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra
Andrew Litton, conductor
Completed in 1840, Mendelssohn's ‘Lobgesang’ Symphony is actually his fourth in order of composition, preceded by both the Italian (No.4) and the Reformation Symphony (No.5). It was composed to mark the 400th anniversary of Gutenberg’s invention of the printing press. Instead of dealing with the subject of printing or Gutenberg’s life, however, Mendelssohn chose to focus on the consequences of Gutenberg’s achievement, presenting it as the victory of light over darkness.