Ivan Fischer - Mendelssohn: Overture & Incidental music to "A Midsummer Night's Dream" (2018) [SACD]

When Iván Fischer founded the Budapest Festival Orchestra more than 30 years ago he made a personal dream become true. Core of the philosophy of the orchestra is the total absence of daily routine. It is about taking the risk, the initiative and freedom to do things differently. Every concert is therefore a joyful discovery of uncharted territory, a journey to new horizons in music. It feels unexpected and surprising as if it was played for the very first time. The Festival Orchestra is driven by an openness towards the new and the unknown, by curiosity and attention to details. It is the innovative approach to music, the musician’s dedication and their permanent strive for excellence that made Budapest Festival Orchestra the youngest of the top 10 ranked ensembles in the world.

Tracks:

Felix Mendelssohn (1809-1847)
Incidental Music to A Midsummer Night's Dream
1. Overture 13:39
2. Scherzo: Allegro Vivace 04:29
3. Allegro vivace 01:35
4. Song with choir 04:24
5. Intermezzo / Allegro appassionato 03:21
6. Notturno / Andante tranquilo 06:03
7. Wedding March / Allegro vivace 05:17
8. Funeral March / Andante comodo 01:30
9. Dance of the clowns / Allegro di molto 01:48
10. Finale / Allegro di molto 05:09

Fanny Mendelssohn (1805-1847)
11. May Night Opus 9 No. 6 02:21
12. Distance Opus 9 No. 2 02:56
13. Gondola song Opus 1 No. 6 03:13

Personnel:

Budapest Festival Orchestra
Iván Fischer, conductor
Anna Lucia Richter, soprano
Barbara Kozelj, alto
Pro Musica Women's Choir