Album insights
Renowned as one of his generation's finest conductors, Yannick Nezet-Seguin, the future Music Director of the MET in New York, has brought Mendelssohn's five symphonies to life alongside the Chamber Orchestra of Europe on Deutsche Grammophon. This recording is filled with vitality and a profound grasp of the composer's work, featuring a noteworthy rendition of the rare original version of the "Reformation Symphony" in honor of the 500th anniversary of Martin Luther's Reformation. The album was captured live in the exceptional acoustics of the Philharmonie de Paris, inaugurated in 2015. Nezet-Seguin's performances in Paris garnered enthusiastic praise, showcasing Mendelssohn's art with a blend of compositional clarity, ethical conviction, and creative intrigue. The meticulous attention to detail in the symphonies, collaborative efforts with outstanding soloists, the Chamber Orchestra of Europe, and the RIAS Chamber Choir amplify the excellence of these works across the three-disc album.