Les Ambassadeurs ~ La Grande Écurie, Alexis Kossenko
AP347 - 1CD - 51 - Feb 20, 2026
Les Ambassadeurs ~ La Grande Écurie bring together two works marked by the composer's trip to the British Isles in 1829 and his visit to Fingal's Cave. The first versions of these pieces are being recorded here for the first time on period instruments.
For the second volume of their complete symphonic works by Mendelssohn, Les Ambassadeurs ~ La Grande Écurie bring together two works marked by the composer's trip to the British Isles in 1829 and his visit to Fingal's Cave. The musicians have chosen here the first versions of these pieces – less famous than the later versions –, which are being recorded here for the first time on period instruments.
Felix Mendelssohn (1809-1847)
Symphony no. 3 ‘Scottish’ op. 56 MWV N 18 (London version, 1842)
1. I. Introduction. Andante con moto – Allegro un poco agitato
2. II. Scherzo. Vivace non troppo
3. III. Adagio
4. IV. Finale guerriero. Allegro vivacissimo – Allegro maestoso assai
5. The Hebrides op. 26 MWV P 7 (Rome version, 1830)
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