Work: Symphony no. 1 in C minor, Op.11

The first of three concerts in a Mendelssohn cycle sees Sir András Schiff and the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment tackle the composer's First and Fourth Symphonies, preceded by the Piano Concerto no. 1.

***11

Iván Fischer works his Mendelssohn magic in Lucerne

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Sarah Batschelet, 31 Mar

The Lucerne Festival Orchestra excels in a concert of works by youthful composers, with Rafał Blechacz playing Chopin.

*****

Polish and professionalism from the LPO and Ben Gernon

Phillip Nones, 07 Apr

In polished and idiomatic performances, the London Philharmonic showcases the music of two short-lived composers and the father of the symphony.

****1

Work: Symphony no. 1 in C minor, Op.11

FürthGuest in Fürth

BambergJörg Widmann, Ilian Garnetz, Sarah Maria Sun, Barbara Bode

HamburgJugend-Sinfonieorchester Ahrensburg

A medley of Mendelssohn from Sir András Schiff and the OAE

Iván Fischer works his Mendelssohn magic in Lucerne

Polish and professionalism from the LPO and Ben Gernon