Mendelssohn / L'Orfeo Barockorchester / Gaigg String Symphonies 1 CD

The String Symphonies are among Mendelssohn's very early works begun at the astonishing age of twelve years old. By then, he was already prodigious in his output along with regularly presenting in public parlor recitals in his home. The sterling L'Orfeo Barockorchester led by conductor and founder Michi Gaigg present a captivatingly dynamic and vibrant reading of the first six of these preternaturally mature works.

1. I. Grave - Allegro 2. II. Andante 3. III. Allegro Vivace 4. I. Allegro Di Molto 5. II. Andante 6. III. Allegro 7. I. Allegro 8. II. Andante 9. III. Allegro 10. I. Allegro 11. II. Andante 12. III. Allegro 13. I. Allegro Vivace 14. II. Andante 15. III. Presto 16. I. Allegro 17. II. Menuetto 18. III. Prestissimo