Andris Nelsons / Gewandhausorchester Leipzig – Felix Mendelssohn: Symphonies & Oratorios (Box)

Paying homage to Leipzig and the Gewandhausorchester, the city and ensemble at the core of Felix Mendelssohn’s artistic identity, Andris Nelsons presents a compilation of the composer’s Oratorios and Symphonies. Deutsche Grammophon proudly notes that this release marks the first full-length rendition of “Paulus,” a remarkably formative score that had so far been absent from the Yellow Label’s expansive catalog. Nelsons is joined by a stellar cast of soloists for the vocal works, and bolstered by the incredible musicians of the Gewandhausorchester, for whom he serves as Music Director, for fresh interpretations of the Symphonies. 7-CD box set in Capbox packaging.

Tracklist:

1. Elijah, Op. 70 (Elias)
2. Paulus, Op. 36 (St Paul)
3. Symphony No. 1 in C minor, Op. 11
4. Symphony No. 2 in B flat major, Op. 52
5. ‘Lobgesang’ (Hymn of Praise)
6. Symphony No. 3 in A minor, Op. 56 ‘Scottish’
7. Symph