A Midsummer Night's Dream / Symphonies nos. 3 "Scottish" & 4 "Italian"

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1A Midsummer Night's Dream, Op. 61, MWV M13: Overture
producer:
Walter Jellinek (British classical producer) and Walter Legge (British classical producer)
orchestra:
Philharmonia Orchestra (London orchestra, known as New Philharmonia Orchestra from 1964–1976) (from 1960-01-28 until 1960-02-18)
conductor:
Otto Klemperer (German-born conductor and composer) (from 1960-01-28 until 1960-02-18)
balance engineer:
Harold Davidson (classical sound engineer, active from late 1950's) (from 1960-01-28 until 1960-02-18)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
EMI Records Ltd. (not for release label use! UK parent of EMI‐owned labels until Sept 2012) (in 1960)
recorded at:
Abbey Road Studios: Studio 1 in St John's Wood, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1960-01-28 until 1960-02-18)
recording of:
Ein Sommernachtstraum, op. 21 (op. 61 no. 1): Ouvertüre (from 1960-01-28 until 1960-02-18)
composer:
Felix Mendelssohn (composer) (in 1826)
part of:
Works of Felix Mendelssohn by opus number (number: op. 21) and Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy: Thematisch-systematisches Verzeichnis der musikalischen Werke (MWV) (number: MWV P 3)
part of:
Ein Sommernachtstraum, op. 61 (A Midsummer Night's Dream, op. 61)
Felix Mendelssohn12:57
2A Midsummer Night's Dream, Op. 61, MWV M13: No. 1, Scherzo
producer:
Walter Jellinek (British classical producer) and Walter Legge (British classical producer)
orchestra:
Philharmonia Orchestra (London orchestra, known as New Philharmonia Orchestra from 1964–1976) (from 1960-01-28 until 1960-02-18)
conductor:
Otto Klemperer (German-born conductor and composer) (from 1960-01-28 until 1960-02-18)
balance engineer:
Harold Davidson (classical sound engineer, active from late 1950's) (from 1960-01-28 until 1960-02-18)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
EMI Records Ltd. (not for release label use! UK parent of EMI‐owned labels until Sept 2012) (in 1960)
recorded at:
Abbey Road Studios: Studio 1 in St John's Wood, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1960-01-28 until 1960-02-18)
recording of:
Ein Sommernachtstraum, op. 61: 1. Scherzo. Allegro vivace (from 1960-01-28 until 1960-02-18)
composer:
Felix Mendelssohn (composer) (in 1842)
part of:
Ein Sommernachtstraum, op. 61 (A Midsummer Night's Dream, op. 61)
Felix Mendelssohn5:33
3A Midsummer Night's Dream, Op. 61, MWV M13: No. 2, Fairies' March
producer:
Walter Jellinek (British classical producer) and Walter Legge (British classical producer)
orchestra:
Philharmonia Orchestra (London orchestra, known as New Philharmonia Orchestra from 1964–1976) (from 1960-01-28 until 1960-02-18)
conductor:
Otto Klemperer (German-born conductor and composer) (from 1960-01-28 until 1960-02-18)
balance engineer:
Harold Davidson (classical sound engineer, active from late 1950's) (from 1960-01-28 until 1960-02-18)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
EMI Records Ltd. (not for release label use! UK parent of EMI‐owned labels until Sept 2012) (in 1960)
recorded at:
Abbey Road Studios: Studio 1 in St John's Wood, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1960-01-28 until 1960-02-18)
recording of:
Ein Sommernachtstraum, op. 61: 2. Elfenreigen. Allegro vivace (from 1960-01-28 until 1960-02-18)
composer:
Felix Mendelssohn (composer) (in 1842)
part of:
Ein Sommernachtstraum, op. 61 (A Midsummer Night's Dream, op. 61)
Felix Mendelssohn1:21
4A Midsummer Night's Dream, Op. 61, MWV M13: No. 3, Song with Chorus. "Ye Spotted Snakes"
producer:
Walter Jellinek (British classical producer) and Walter Legge (British classical producer)
choir vocals:
Philharmonia Chorus (London choir aka New Philharmonia Chorus from 1964–1977) (from 1960-01-28 until 1960-02-18)
contralto vocals:
Janet Baker (mezzo‐soprano and alto) (from 1960-01-28 until 1960-02-18)
soprano vocals:
Heather Harper (soprano) (from 1960-01-28 until 1960-02-18)
orchestra:
Philharmonia Orchestra (London orchestra, known as New Philharmonia Orchestra from 1964–1976) (from 1960-01-28 until 1960-02-18)
conductor:
Otto Klemperer (German-born conductor and composer) (from 1960-01-28 until 1960-02-18)
balance engineer:
Harold Davidson (classical sound engineer, active from late 1950's) (from 1960-01-28 until 1960-02-18)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
EMI Records Ltd. (not for release label use! UK parent of EMI‐owned labels until Sept 2012) (in 1960)
recorded at:
Abbey Road Studios: Studio 1 in St John's Wood, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1960-01-28 until 1960-02-18)
recording of:
Ein Sommernachtstraum, op. 61: 3. Lied mit Chor "Bunte Schlangen". Allegro ma non troppo (from 1960-01-28 until 1960-02-18)
composer:
Felix Mendelssohn (composer) (in 1842)
part of:
Ein Sommernachtstraum, op. 61 (A Midsummer Night's Dream, op. 61)
Felix Mendelssohn4:44
5A Midsummer Night's Dream, Op. 61, MWV M13: No. 5, Intermezzo
producer:
Walter Jellinek (British classical producer) and Walter Legge (British classical producer)
orchestra:
Philharmonia Orchestra (London orchestra, known as New Philharmonia Orchestra from 1964–1976) (from 1960-01-28 until 1960-02-18)
conductor:
Otto Klemperer (German-born conductor and composer) (from 1960-01-28 until 1960-02-18)
balance engineer:
Harold Davidson (classical sound engineer, active from late 1950's) (from 1960-01-28 until 1960-02-18)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
EMI Records Ltd. (not for release label use! UK parent of EMI‐owned labels until Sept 2012) (in 1960)
recorded at:
Abbey Road Studios: Studio 1 in St John's Wood, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1960-01-28 until 1960-02-18)
recording of:
Ein Sommernachtstraum, op. 61: 5. Intermezzo. Allegro appassionato (from 1960-01-28 until 1960-02-18)
composer:
Felix Mendelssohn (composer) (in 1842)
part of:
Ein Sommernachtstraum, op. 61 (A Midsummer Night's Dream, op. 61)
Felix Mendelssohn4:01
6A Midsummer Night's Dream, Op. 61, MWV M13: No. 7, Nocturne
producer:
Walter Jellinek (British classical producer) and Walter Legge (British classical producer)
orchestra:
Philharmonia Orchestra (London orchestra, known as New Philharmonia Orchestra from 1964–1976) (from 1960-01-28 until 1960-02-18)
conductor:
Otto Klemperer (German-born conductor and composer) (from 1960-01-28 until 1960-02-18)
balance engineer:
Harold Davidson (classical sound engineer, active from late 1950's) (from 1960-01-28 until 1960-02-18)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
EMI Records Ltd. (not for release label use! UK parent of EMI‐owned labels until Sept 2012) (in 1960)
recorded at:
Abbey Road Studios: Studio 1 in St John's Wood, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1960-01-28 until 1960-02-18)
recording of:
Ein Sommernachtstraum, op. 61: 7. Notturno. Con moto tranquillo (from 1960-01-28 until 1960-02-18)
composer:
Felix Mendelssohn (composer) (in 1842)
part of:
Ein Sommernachtstraum, op. 61 (A Midsummer Night's Dream, op. 61)
Felix Mendelssohn7:10
7A Midsummer Night's Dream, Op. 61, MWV M13: No. 9, Wedding March
producer:
Walter Jellinek (British classical producer) and Walter Legge (British classical producer)
orchestra:
Philharmonia Orchestra (London orchestra, known as New Philharmonia Orchestra from 1964–1976) (from 1960-01-28 until 1960-02-18)
conductor:
Otto Klemperer (German-born conductor and composer) (from 1960-01-28 until 1960-02-18)
balance engineer:
Harold Davidson (classical sound engineer, active from late 1950's) (from 1960-01-28 until 1960-02-18)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
EMI Records Ltd. (not for release label use! UK parent of EMI‐owned labels until Sept 2012) (in 1960)
recorded at:
Abbey Road Studios: Studio 1 in St John's Wood, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1960-01-28 until 1960-02-18)
recording of:
Ein Sommernachtstraum, op. 61: 9. Hochzeitsmarsch. Allegro vivace (A Midsummer Night’s Dream, op. 61: no. 9. Wedding March: Allegro vivace) (from 1960-01-28 until 1960-02-18)
composer:
Felix Mendelssohn (composer) (in 1842)
part of:
Ein Sommernachtstraum, op. 61 (A Midsummer Night's Dream, op. 61)
Felix Mendelssohn5:06
8A Midsummer Night's Dream, Op. 61, MWV M13: No. 10, Funeral March
producer:
Walter Jellinek (British classical producer) and Walter Legge (British classical producer)
orchestra:
Philharmonia Orchestra (London orchestra, known as New Philharmonia Orchestra from 1964–1976) (from 1960-01-28 until 1960-02-18)
conductor:
Otto Klemperer (German-born conductor and composer) (from 1960-01-28 until 1960-02-18)
balance engineer:
Harold Davidson (classical sound engineer, active from late 1950's) (from 1960-01-28 until 1960-02-18)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
EMI Records Ltd. (not for release label use! UK parent of EMI‐owned labels until Sept 2012) (in 1960)
recorded at:
Abbey Road Studios: Studio 1 in St John's Wood, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1960-01-28 until 1960-02-18)
recording of:
Ein Sommernachtstraum, op. 61: 10. Marcia funebre. Andante comodo (from 1960-01-28 until 1960-02-18)
composer:
Felix Mendelssohn (composer) (in 1842)
part of:
Ein Sommernachtstraum, op. 61 (A Midsummer Night's Dream, op. 61)
Felix Mendelssohn1:05
9A Midsummer Night's Dream, Op. 61, MWV M13: No. 11, Dance of the Clowns
producer:
Walter Jellinek (British classical producer) and Walter Legge (British classical producer)
orchestra:
Philharmonia Orchestra (London orchestra, known as New Philharmonia Orchestra from 1964–1976) (from 1960-01-28 until 1960-02-18)
conductor:
Otto Klemperer (German-born conductor and composer) (from 1960-01-28 until 1960-02-18)
balance engineer:
Harold Davidson (classical sound engineer, active from late 1950's) (from 1960-01-28 until 1960-02-18)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
EMI Records Ltd. (not for release label use! UK parent of EMI‐owned labels until Sept 2012) (in 1960)
recorded at:
Abbey Road Studios: Studio 1 in St John's Wood, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1960-01-28 until 1960-02-18)
recording of:
Ein Sommernachtstraum, op. 61: 11. Ein Tanz von Rüpeln (Bergamasca). Allegro di molto (from 1960-01-28 until 1960-02-18)
composer:
Felix Mendelssohn (composer) (in 1842)
part of:
Ein Sommernachtstraum, op. 61 (A Midsummer Night's Dream, op. 61)
Felix Mendelssohn1:54
10A Midsummer Night's Dream, Op. 61, MWV M13: Finale. "Through the House"
producer:
Walter Jellinek (British classical producer) and Walter Legge (British classical producer)
choir vocals:
Philharmonia Chorus (London choir aka New Philharmonia Chorus from 1964–1977) (from 1960-01-28 until 1960-02-18)
contralto vocals:
Janet Baker (mezzo‐soprano and alto) (from 1960-01-28 until 1960-02-18)
soprano vocals:
Heather Harper (soprano) (from 1960-01-28 until 1960-02-18)
orchestra:
Philharmonia Orchestra (London orchestra, known as New Philharmonia Orchestra from 1964–1976) (from 1960-01-28 until 1960-02-18)
conductor:
Otto Klemperer (German-born conductor and composer) (from 1960-01-28 until 1960-02-18)
balance engineer:
Harold Davidson (classical sound engineer, active from late 1950's) (from 1960-01-28 until 1960-02-18)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
EMI Records Ltd. (not for release label use! UK parent of EMI‐owned labels until Sept 2012) (in 1960)
recorded at:
Abbey Road Studios: Studio 1 in St John's Wood, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1960-01-28 until 1960-02-18)
recording of:
Ein Sommernachtstraum, op. 61: Finale. Allegro di molto (from 1960-01-28 until 1960-02-18)
composer:
Felix Mendelssohn (composer) (in 1842)
part of:
Ein Sommernachtstraum, op. 61 (A Midsummer Night's Dream, op. 61)
Felix Mendelssohn4:53
11The Hebrides, Op. 26, MWV P7 "Fingal's Cave"
producer:
Walter Legge (British classical producer)
orchestra:
Philharmonia Orchestra (London orchestra, known as New Philharmonia Orchestra from 1964–1976) (on 1960-02-15)
conductor:
Otto Klemperer (German-born conductor and composer) (on 1960-02-15)
balance engineer:
Douglas Larter (on 1960-02-15)
recorded at:
Abbey Road Studios: Studio 1 in St John's Wood, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (on 1960-02-15)
recording of:
Die Hebriden, op. 26 (The Hebrides, op. 26 “Fingal’s Cave”, Fingal's Cave) (on 1960-02-15)
premiered in:
London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (on 1832-05-14)
composer:
Felix Mendelssohn (composer) (in 1830)
part of:
Works of Felix Mendelssohn by opus number (number: op. 26) and Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy: Thematisch-systematisches Verzeichnis der musikalischen Werke (MWV) (number: MWV P 7)
Felix Mendelssohn10:21
12Symphony No. 3 in A Minor, Op. 56, MWV N18 "Scottish": I. Andante con moto – Allegro un poco agitato
producer:
Walter Jellinek (British classical producer) and Walter Legge (British classical producer)
orchestra:
Philharmonia Orchestra (London orchestra, known as New Philharmonia Orchestra from 1964–1976) (from 1960-01-22 until 1960-01-27)
conductor:
Otto Klemperer (German-born conductor and composer) (from 1960-01-22 until 1960-01-27)
balance engineer:
Douglas Larter (from 1960-01-22 until 1960-01-27)
recorded at:
Abbey Road Studios: Studio 1 in St John's Wood, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1960-01-22 until 1960-01-27)
recording of:
Symphony no. 3 in A minor, op. 56 “Scottish”: I. Andante con moto – Allegro un poco agitato (from 1960-01-22 until 1960-01-27)
composer:
Felix Mendelssohn (composer) (from 1841 until 1842)
part of:
Symphony no. 3 in A minor, op. 56 “Scottish”
Felix Mendelssohn15:18
13Symphony No. 3 in A Minor, Op. 56, MWV N18 "Scottish": II. Scherzo. Vivace non troppo
producer:
Walter Jellinek (British classical producer) and Walter Legge (British classical producer)
orchestra:
Philharmonia Orchestra (London orchestra, known as New Philharmonia Orchestra from 1964–1976) (from 1960-01-22 until 1960-01-27)
conductor:
Otto Klemperer (German-born conductor and composer) (from 1960-01-22 until 1960-01-27)
balance engineer:
Douglas Larter (from 1960-01-22 until 1960-01-27)
recorded at:
Abbey Road Studios: Studio 1 in St John's Wood, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1960-01-22 until 1960-01-27)
recording of:
Symphony no. 3 in A minor, op. 56 “Scottish”: II. Vivace non troppo (from 1960-01-22 until 1960-01-27)
composer:
Felix Mendelssohn (composer) (from 1841 until 1842)
part of:
Symphony no. 3 in A minor, op. 56 “Scottish”
Felix Mendelssohn5:15
14Symphony No. 3 in A Minor, Op. 56, MWV N18 "Scottish": III. Adagio
producer:
Walter Jellinek (British classical producer) and Walter Legge (British classical producer)
orchestra:
Philharmonia Orchestra (London orchestra, known as New Philharmonia Orchestra from 1964–1976) (from 1960-01-22 until 1960-01-27)
conductor:
Otto Klemperer (German-born conductor and composer) (from 1960-01-22 until 1960-01-27)
balance engineer:
Douglas Larter (from 1960-01-22 until 1960-01-27)
recorded at:
Abbey Road Studios: Studio 1 in St John's Wood, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1960-01-22 until 1960-01-27)
recording of:
Symphony no. 3 in A minor, op. 56 “Scottish”: III. Adagio (from 1960-01-22 until 1960-01-27)
composer:
Felix Mendelssohn (composer) (from 1841 until 1842)
part of:
Symphony no. 3 in A minor, op. 56 “Scottish”
Felix Mendelssohn9:35
15Symphony No. 3 in A Minor, Op. 56, MWV N18 "Scottish": IV. Allegro vivacissimo – Allegro maestoso assai
producer:
Walter Jellinek (British classical producer) and Walter Legge (British classical producer)
orchestra:
Philharmonia Orchestra (London orchestra, known as New Philharmonia Orchestra from 1964–1976) (from 1960-01-22 until 1960-01-27)
conductor:
Otto Klemperer (German-born conductor and composer) (from 1960-01-22 until 1960-01-27)
balance engineer:
Douglas Larter (from 1960-01-22 until 1960-01-27)
recorded at:
Abbey Road Studios: Studio 1 in St John's Wood, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1960-01-22 until 1960-01-27)
recording of:
Symphony no. 3 in A minor, op. 56 “Scottish”: IV. Allegro vivacissimo – Allegro maestoso assai (from 1960-01-22 until 1960-01-27)
composer:
Felix Mendelssohn (composer) (from 1841 until 1842)
part of:
Symphony no. 3 in A minor, op. 56 “Scottish”
Felix Mendelssohn11:50
16Symphony No. 4 in A Major, Op. 90, MWV N16 "Italian": I. Allegro vivace – Più animato
producer:
Walter Legge (British classical producer)
orchestra:
Philharmonia Orchestra (London orchestra, known as New Philharmonia Orchestra from 1964–1976) (from 1960-02-15 until 1960-02-19)
conductor:
Otto Klemperer (German-born conductor and composer) (from 1960-02-15 until 1960-02-19, in 1961)
balance engineer:
Douglas Larter (from 1960-02-15 until 1960-02-19)
recorded at:
Abbey Road Studios: Studio 1 in St John's Wood, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1960-02-15 until 1960-02-19)
recording of:
Symphony no. 4 in A major, op. 90 “Italian”: I. Allegro vivace (from 1960-02-15 until 1960-02-19)
composer:
Felix Mendelssohn (composer) (in 1833)
part of:
Symphony no. 4 in A major, op. 90 “Italian”
part of:
Symphony no. 4 in A major, op. 90 “Italian” (1834 revision, uncommon)
Felix Mendelssohn8:22
17Symphony No. 4 in A Major, Op. 90, MWV N16 "Italian": II. Andante con moto
producer:
Walter Legge (British classical producer)
orchestra:
Philharmonia Orchestra (London orchestra, known as New Philharmonia Orchestra from 1964–1976) (from 1960-02-15 until 1960-02-19)
conductor:
Otto Klemperer (German-born conductor and composer) (from 1960-02-15 until 1960-02-19)
balance engineer:
Douglas Larter (from 1960-02-15 until 1960-02-19)
recorded at:
Abbey Road Studios: Studio 1 in St John's Wood, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1960-02-15 until 1960-02-19)
recording of:
Symphony no. 4 in A major, op. 90 “Italian”: II. Andante con moto (from 1960-02-15 until 1960-02-19)
composer:
Felix Mendelssohn (composer) (in 1833)
part of:
Symphony no. 4 in A major, op. 90 “Italian”
Felix Mendelssohn6:24
18Symphony No. 4 in A Major, Op. 90, MWV N16 "Italian": III. Con modo moderato
producer:
Walter Legge (British classical producer)
orchestra:
Philharmonia Orchestra (London orchestra, known as New Philharmonia Orchestra from 1964–1976) (from 1960-02-15 until 1960-02-19)
conductor:
Otto Klemperer (German-born conductor and composer) (from 1960-02-15 until 1960-02-19)
balance engineer:
Douglas Larter (from 1960-02-15 until 1960-02-19)
recorded at:
Abbey Road Studios: Studio 1 in St John's Wood, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1960-02-15 until 1960-02-19)
recording of:
Symphony no. 4 in A major, op. 90 “Italian”: III. Con moto moderato (from 1960-02-15 until 1960-02-19)
composer:
Felix Mendelssohn (composer) (in 1833)
part of:
Symphony no. 4 in A major, op. 90 “Italian”
Felix Mendelssohn6:22
19Symphony No. 4 in A Major, Op. 90, MWV N16 "Italian": IV. Saltarello. Presto
producer:
Walter Legge (British classical producer)
orchestra:
Philharmonia Orchestra (London orchestra, known as New Philharmonia Orchestra from 1964–1976) (from 1960-02-15 until 1960-02-19)
conductor:
Otto Klemperer (German-born conductor and composer) (from 1960-02-15 until 1960-02-19)
balance engineer:
Douglas Larter (from 1960-02-15 until 1960-02-19)
recorded at:
Abbey Road Studios: Studio 1 in St John's Wood, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1960-02-15 until 1960-02-19)
recording of:
Symphony no. 4 in A major, op. 90 “Italian”: IV. Saltarello. Presto (from 1960-02-15 until 1960-02-19)
composer:
Felix Mendelssohn (composer) (in 1833)
part of:
Symphony no. 4 in A major, op. 90 “Italian”
Felix Mendelssohn6:18