Lorin Maazel - Italienische, Reformations Sinfonie (1967) Vinyl LP

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Import from Germany. Vinyl plays nicely (play-graded). Cover has a few creases near edges; light-scuffing (front/back). Inner-sleeve is original (generic white). Spine is unbroken, clean and easy-to-read. Minor shelf-wear along top/bottom-edge and corners. Top-edge is entirely unglued, bottom-edge is partially unglued. Opening is crisp with signs of light use and divots. (Not a cut-out.)

Tracks:

1. Sinfonie Nr. 4 A-dur, Op. 90 (Italienische Sinfonie)
2. Sinfonie Nr. 5 D-dur, Op. 107 (Reformations-Sinfonie)

About The Record:

Italienische Sinfonie / Reformations-Sinfonie by Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy, conducted by Lorin Maazel with the Berliner Philharmoniker, features two of Mendelssohn’s most celebrated symphonies, recorded in April 1960 and January 1961 at Jesus-Christus-Kirche, Berlin. The Italian Symphony (Symphony No. 4 in A Major, Op. 90) captures the vibrant spirit of Italy’s landscapes and culture, inspired by Mendelssohn’s 1830-31 travels, while the Reformation Symphony (Symphony No. 5 in D Major, Op. 107) commemorates the 300th anniversary of the Augsburg Confession, reflecting Protestant themes with its use of the “Dresden Amen” and Luther’s hymn Ein feste Burg. Released by Deutsche Grammophon in 1961 and reissued in various formats, including a 2009 vinyl and CD as part of the label’s 111 Years Collector’s Edition, the album showcases Maazel’s dynamic interpretation and the orchestra’s precision. Historically significant for its vivid portrayal of Mendelssohn’s Romantic vision, the album remains a benchmark for these works in the classical repertoire. No specific tracks from this orchestral album are noted as hit singles, as classical symphonies are typically appreciated as cohesive works rather than individual tracks.