At this price, this box-set (4 CD) is a must have for admirers of Mendelssohn and any collectors.The performances of all works are very good (Especially, Symphony No. 3 and 4).
Deutsche Grammophon has united all of Abbado's Mendelssohn recordings with the London Symphony Orchestra in this inexpensive 4 CD set. Without question, Abbado's Mendelsson symphony cycle, recorded in the mid 1980's, remains among the best. The highlights include splendid performances of the 2nd, 4th and 5th symphonies, with the others almost as fine, with Abbado opting for brisk tempi and emphasizing the scores' broad orchestral textures. A splendid surprise is the inclusion of the orchestrated version of ..
