Mendelssohn Piano Concerto No. 1 with Sir András Schiff

Mendelssohn Piano Concerto No. 1 with Sir András Schiff

Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment

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This spellbinding performance by Sir András Schiff breathes new life into Mendelssohn's concerto, transforming it into a living masterpiece.

Schiff’s interpretation fosters an intimate dialogue between musician and composer, highlighted by lively violin exchanges and a clarinet solo that steals the show. The dynamic interplay between horns and timpani captivates the London audience. Notable for its revolutionary continuous form, the piece was groundbreaking in the Romantic era, pushing the technical boundaries of the pianist.

Experience a fresh perspective on this beloved concerto, now a revelatory journey through one of the 19th century’s most compelling musical voices.

Sir András Schiff shines as both soloist and conductor, leading the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment in this unmissable Mendelssohn performance.

Cast & Crew

(Director), Sir András Schiff (Soloist & Director), Martin Kelly (Viola), Annette Isserlis (Viola), Luise Buchberger (Cello), Andrew Skidmore (Cello), Chatherine Rimer (Cello), Christine Sticher (Bass), Cecelia Bruggemeyer (Bass), Carina Cosgrave (Bass), Lisa Beznosiuk (Flute), Daniel Bates (Oboe), Matthew Truscott (Leader), Kati Debretzeni (Violin 1), Alice Evans (Violin 1), Julia Kuhn (Violin 1), Margaret Faultless (Violin 2), Andrew Roberts (Violin 2), Iona Davies (Violin 2), John Crockatt (Viola), Katherine Spencer (Clarinet), Jane Gower (Bassoon), Roger Montgomery (Horn), David Blackadder (Trumpet), Adrian Bending (Timpani), (Orchestra), (Composer)

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