Mendelssohn – CACOPHONY

90. Highland Fling? Mendelssohn, ‘Scottish’ Symphony (pt2)

01/07/2021 by Steve

How Scottish do you have to be to be worthy of the name? If you’re going to write a Scottish Symphony should it contain Scottish music? Does Mendelssohn pass the test? Regardless, his Symphony No.3 is brilliant, moving and surprising… (29 mins)… Listen

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89. Highland Fling? Mendelssohn, ‘Scottish’ Symphony (Part 1)

30/06/2021 by Steve

Every time I hear it, I’m amazed by the power and emotion in Mendelssohn’s music. Inspired by a trip to Scotland, his Symphony No.3 delights and surprises, without resorting to bagpipes! Listening time: 32 mins (Podcast 12′, music 20′)… Listen