The Portrait 10 CD set by Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy is a comprehensive collection of the composer's most celebrated works. The set features a range of instrumental and vocal pieces, showcasing Mendelssohn's prodigious talents across a variety of genres.
Listeners will be delighted by the high-quality recordings, which capture the nuances and subtleties of Mendelssohn's music. From the sweeping melodies of his symphonies to the intricate harmonies of his chamber works, every piece on this collection is expertly performed and produced.
One of the standout features of the Portrait set is the inclusion of rare and lesser-known works, providing a deeper insight into Mendelssohn's creative process and musical legacy. The set also includes detailed liner notes and biographical information, adding context and depth to the listening experience.
IV. Andante con moto (Chorale- 'Ein feste Burg ist unser Gott'); Allegro vivace
8:51
O Come Every One That Thirsteth
3:44
Opus 53, Nr. 5
2:57
III. Allegretto
3:15
Variation XV, Poco a Poco Piu Agitato
0:23
Opus 102, Nr. 6
2:16
As God the Lord of Sabaoth liveth
3:57
Variation I
0:37
XIII. Finale, allegro di molto
3:29
Prelude
3:32
II. Andante Con Moto
5:52
Prelude and Fugue in C minor op 37,1
Then Shall The Righteous Shine Forth
2:30
I. Allegro Vivace
8:00
Violin Concerto in E minor op 64
Help, Lord! Wilt thou quite destroy us
3:57
O Rest In The Lord
3:10
Songs Without Words
I Go On My Way In The Sight Of The Lord
0:44
II. Andante Religioso
2:11
III. Con Moto Moderato
6:24
Opus 19, Nr. 1
3:40
As God the Lord of Israel liveth
4:19
Opus 67, Nr. 2
2:37
Opus 30, Nr. 1
4:47
V. Intermezzo, Allegro appassionato
3:29
I. Adagio non Troppo, Allegro non Tardante
7:40
A Midsummer Night's Dream - ouverture op 21
Variation VI, A Tempo
0:20
Variation XIII, Sempre Assai Leggero
0:45
II. Adagio
2:49
Cast thy burden upon the Lord
1:34
Prelude and Fugue in C minor op 37,2
III. Andante Espressivo
4:09
II. Allegretto Scherzando
5:48
Variation Concertantes Cello & Piano op 17
He, Watching Over Israel, Slumbers Not Nor Sleeps
3:43
Symphony No.4 in A,Op.90 'Italian'
Sonata IV in B-flat major op 65,4
Be Not Afraid, Saith God The Lord
4:22
I. Allegro Moderato e Serioso
5:34
IV. Allegro Maestoso e Vivace
3:56
I. Andante con Moto, Allegro un poco Agitato
16:10
Allegro, Chorale and Fugue in D Minor - D Major (without op)
Blessed are the men who fear Him
3:26
Elijah! Get thee hence; For He shall give His angels charge over thee; Now Cherith's brook is dried up
4:21
Opus 102, Nr. 1
3:06
See, Now He Sleepeth
5:16
Opus 19, Nr. 3
2:15
Theme and Variations in D Major (without op)
Symphony No 3a in A minor op 56 'Scottish'
Violin Concerto In D Minor (without opus)
IX. Wedding March, Allegro vivace
5:40
Lord God of Abraham, Isaac, and Israel!
3:30
Opus 38, Nr. 6
2:10
I. Andante
2:45
Baal, we cry to thee- hear and answer us; Call him louder, for he is a god; Call him louder! He heareth not!
5:58
Ye people rend your hearts; If with all your hearts
3:46
I. Allegro con Brio
3:29
VII. Nocturne, con moto tranquillo
6:40
O man of God, help thy people!
5:33
III. Allegro Assai
6:46
O Thou, who makest Thine angels Spirits; The fire descends from Heaven
2:57
I. Molto Allegro Con Fuoco
7:02
Variation XI, Cantable
0:45
IV. Molto Allegro e Vivace
7:44
Lift Thine Eyes To The Mountains
1:49
III. Andante Recit.
3:03
Then Die Elijah The Prophet Break Forth
2:05
III. Presto. Molto Allegro e Vivace
6:03
IV. Finale, Allegro Appassionato
7:39
II. Vivace Non Troppo
4:24
II. Andante Non Troppo
8:26
Opus 62, Nr. 5
3:12
I. Allegro Molto Appassionato
11:03
Trio for Violin, Violoncello and Piano in C minor op 66
And Then Shall Your Light Break Forth
3:45
Opus 38, Nr. 1
2:39
IV. Allegro Assai Vivace
3:25
Woe To Him, He Shall Perish
1:40
II. March of the Fairies, allegro vivace
1:19
Night Falleth Round Me, O Lord
1:41
A Midsummer Night's Dream - incidental music op 61
III. Allegretto non Troppo, Allegro Molto Vivace
5:53
Presto
0:50
Variation XIV, Adagio
1:09
Introduzione e Rondo capriccioso in E minor op 14
Arise, Elijah, For Thou Hast A Long Journey Before Thee
1:39
XI. Dance of Clowns, Allegro di molto
1:44
Is not His word like a fire
1:56
I. Scherzo, allegro vivace
4:42
Sonata I in F minor op 65,1
Elias Part 1
Variation IV, Sempre Staccato e Leggero
0:19
Variation III, Piu Animato
0:21
Opus 53, Nr. 1
3:28
IV. Sartello: Presto
6:00
Opus 85, Nr. 4
3:17
II. Andante
6:14
Yet doth the Lord see it not
4:15
Fugue in D Minor (without op)
IV. Allegro vivacissimo, Allegro Maestoso Assai
10:11
III. Song with Chorus, Allegro ma non troppo
3:59
III. Andante
3:23
I. Allegro Assai Vivace
8:58
III. Adagio
9:18
Prelude in D minor (whithout op)
Andante Sostenuto
0:44
Variation XVI, Allegro Vivace
0:12
Variations serieuses in D minor op 54
Variation IX
0:21
I. Andante. Allegro Con Fuoco
10:40
Variation V, Agitato
0:25
Man Of God, Now Let My Words Be Precious In Thy Sight
2:27
Variation II, Un Poco Piu Animato
0:27
Above Him Stood The Seraphim, Holy Holy Holy
3:32
Thanks be to God!
3:39
Woe unto them who forsake Him!
2:52
What have I to do with thee
5:53
Variation XVII
1:09
Opus 102, Nr. 3
1:19
II. Andante Espressivo
7:49
Variation VII, Con Fuoco
0:23
Symphony No.5 in D Minor,Op.107 'Reformation'
Elias Part 2
III Scherzo, Molto Allegro Quasi Presto
3:39
III. Allegro
II. Canzonetta, Allegro piu Mosso
3:44
Variation X, Moderato
0:45
II. Rondo
3:46
I. Allegro Energico e con Fuoco
10:17
He That Shall Endure To The End Shall Be Saved
2:17
For The Mountains Shall Depart
2:32
Variation XII, Tempo Di Tema, Andante Sostenuto
0:28
Opus 30, Nr. 2
1:55
Sonata No 2 Cello and Piano in D major op 58
The Lord Hath Exalted Thee
3:23
Opus 67, Nr. 4
1:40
String Quartet No 1 in E-flat major op 12
I. Allgegro Molto
8:49
Sonata No 1 Cello and Piano in B-flat major op 45
II. Andante
7:29
Fugue
3:35
II. Allegro Vivace
4:10
Behold, God The Lord Passed By
4:35
Hear Ye, Israel, Hear What The Lord Speaketh
4:43
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About Felix MendelssohnBartholdy
German composer, pianist, organist and conductor of the early Romantic period. Mendelssohn's compositions include symphonies, concertos, piano music and chamber music.
Born: 1809-02-03 (Hamburg)
Died: 1847-11-04 (Leipzig)
At nine Mendelssohn made his public debut as a pianist, at ten he attended the Berlin Singakademie.
Very precocious and industrious composer, between 1820 and 1824 he had already written numerous works.
He made numerous trips at home and abroad, in 1829 he stayed for the first time in London, gaining praise as a piano concert player and as an author.
In the same year, in Berlin he reproduced 's St.Matthew Passion, removing it from oblivion. In 1835 he moved to Leipzig concert director of the , actively contributing to city life. also in Leipzig, in 1842, he founded a music conservatory.
Mendelssohn dies suddenly, suffering from apoplexy at the age of thirty-eight.
His sister contributed six compositions to the first two songbooks published under his name (Op. 8 Nos. 2/3/12, Op. 9 Nos. 7/10/12).
Real Name: Jakob Ludwig Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy.
the Portrait 10 CD set is a must-have for any serious classical music enthusiast. Mendelssohn's timeless compositions are given the respect and attention they deserve, making this collection a true masterpiece of the genre.