Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy, Sona Ghazarian, Edita Gruberova, Werner Krenn, Wiener Staatsopernchor, Wiener Philharmoniker, Christoph von Dohnányi : Symphony No. 2 'Lobgesang' ('Hymn of Praise') (CD, Album)
Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy, Sona Ghazarian, Edita Gruberova, Werner Krenn, Wiener Staatsopernchor, Wiener Philharmoniker, Christoph von Dohnányi : Symphony No. 2 'Lobgesang' ('Hymn of Praise') (CD, Album)
Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy, Sona Ghazarian, Edita Gruberova, Werner Krenn, Wiener Staatsopernchor, Wiener Philharmoniker, Christoph von Dohnányi

Symphony No. 2 'Lobgesang' ('Hymn of Praise')

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Felix Mendelssohn's Symphony No. 2 in B-flat major is a Romantic masterpiece combining symphonic architecture with choral and solo vocal elements. Written in 1840, it merges orchestra, soloists, and chorus in an ambitious celebration of faith and praise. This 1991 recording under conductor Christoph von Dohnányi features the Vienna Philharmonic alongside soprano Edita Gruberova, capturing the work's soaring melodies and rich harmonic language. The symphony moves from instrumental introduction through increasingly complex vocal passages, with Mendelssohn's trademark clarity and emotional directness shining throughout. It's accessible enough for newcomers yet endlessly rewarding for experienced ears—a beautiful statement of Romantic orchestral ambition and spiritual feeling that demonstrates why Mendelssohn remained beloved across generations.

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Item Details+
Genre Classical
Style Romantic
Media Near Mint (NM or M-)
Sleeve Near Mint (NM or M-)
Label Decca
Year 1991
Country Europe
Format CD
Tracklist+
  1. Genre:
  2. Classical
  3. Style:
  4. Romantic
  5. Label:
  6. Decca
  7. Country:
  8. Europe
  9. Year:
  10. 1991
  11. 1. I Allegro 12:11
  12. 2. Scherzo: Allegretto Un Poco Agitato 5:08
  13. 3. Adagio Religioso 7:33
  14. 4. II Alle Was Odem Hat, Lobe Den Herrn! 7:13
  15. 5. III Saget Es ... Er Zählet Unsre Tränen 2:48
  16. 6. IV Saget Es, Die Ihr Erlöset Seid 2:05
  17. 7. V Ich Harrete Des Herrn 5:41
  18. 8. VI Stricke Des Todes Hatten Uns Umfange 3:45
  19. 9. VII Die Nacht Ist Vergangen 4:51
  20. 10. VIII Nun Danket Alle Gott 5:23
  21. 11. IX Drum Sing' Ich Mit Meinem Liede 4:35
  22. 12. X Völker! Bringet Her Dem Herrn Ehre Und Macht! 5:27
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