Flac (tracks) | Classical | 27:39 | 108 MbMendelssohns first symphonic work scored for full orchestra, the Symphony op.

11 in C minor paved the way for even greater examples of the genre he was soon to produce.

The concert overture Die schöne Melusine and the sparkling Piano Concerto No.

2 rely on the type of orchestration and harmonic language which are best served when played on period instruments, as heard here.

Devoid of the atmosphere of Romantic doom and gloom, nearly every page of both scores is marked by an exuberant cheerfulness, youthful drive, and irrepressible energy.

Tracklist:1. I. Allegro Di Molto – Freiburger Barockorchester2. II. Andante – Freiburger Barockorchester3. III. Menuett: Allegro Molto – Trio – Freiburger Barockorchester4. IV. Allegro Con Fuoco – Più Stretto – Freiburger Barockorchester5. I. Allegro Appassionato – Kristian Bezuidenhout/Freiburger Barockorchester6. II. Adagio – Molto Sostenuto – Kristian Bezuidenhout/Freiburger Barockorchester7. III. Finale: Presto Scherzando – Kristian Bezuidenhout/Freiburger Barockorchester8. The Fair Melusine Overture, Op. 32 – Freiburger Barockorchester