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Mendelssohn: String Quintets, Opp. 87 & 18 / Leipsig Quartet, Barbara Buntrock, viola

1 CD / MD&G / 2013-05-21

Works: Felix Mendelssohn: Quintet for Strings no 2 in B flat major, Op. 87; Quintet for Strings no 1 in A major, Op. 18
Performers: Buntrock, Barbara [Viola]
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Ensemble: Leipzig String Quartet

When the Leipzig String Quartet takes on Mendelssohn's string quintets, the atmosphere is electrifying. Mendelssohn's late quintet shows that this composer at was the height...continue...
Recording information: Konzerthaus der Abtei Marienmünster (01/25/2013-01/27/2013)....continue...

Mendelssohn: String Quintets / Raphael Ensemble

1 CD / Hyperion / 2012-06-12

Works: Felix Mendelssohn: Quintet for Strings no 1 in A major, Op. 18; Quintet for Strings no 2 in B flat major, Op. 87
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Ensemble: Raphael Ensemble

BBC Music Magazine
Fine, stylish performances of both these wonderful works.
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Recording information: St George's, Brandon Hill, Bristol (06/23/1997-06/25/1997)....continue...

Mendelssohn: String Quartet Op. 12, String Quintet Op. 18 / Matangi Quartet

1 CD / Challenge Classics / 2009-10-13

Works: Felix Mendelssohn: Quartet for Strings no 1 in E flat major, Op. 12; Quintet for Strings no 1 in A major, Op. 18
Performers: Moergastel, Edith van
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Ensemble: Matangi Quartet

Youthful freshness seems the trademark of this ensemble - Matangi plays Mendelssohn like the ink on the scores is still wet!...continue...

Mendelssohn-Bartholdy: String Quintets

1 CD / Audio Max / 2009-09-01

Works: Felix Mendelssohn: Quintet for Strings no 1 in A major, Op. 18; Quintet for Strings no 2 in B flat major, Op. 87
Performers: Grevesmuhl, Detlev; Hussla, Michael; Kobusek, Ralf; Pastor, Juan; Sprenger, Horst
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Ensemble: Berlin String Quartet

"...Mendelssohn's chamber music is all action, the forward motion rarely impeded by formal restatements and returns...The first quintet puts no pressure on a listener; we...continue...

Mendelssohn: String Quartet Op. 12; String Quintet Op. 18

1 CD / Praga / 2009-06-09

Works: Felix Mendelssohn: Quartet for Strings no 1 in E flat major, Op. 12; Quintet for Strings no 1 in A major, Op. 18
Performers: Kluson, Josef

In these works, glittering echoes of 'A Midsummer Night's Dream' are deftly blended with avant-garde declamations reminiscent of the recently-deceased Beethoven. The works featured here...continue...

Mendelssohn: String Quintets Nos. 1 & 2 / Mannheimer Streichquartett

1 CD / CPO / 2009-01-27

Works: Felix Mendelssohn: Quintet for Strings no 1 in A major, Op. 18; Quintet for Strings no 2 in B flat major, Op. 87
Performers: Kaliunaite, Jone
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Ensemble: Mannheim String Quartet

Operating entirely in the tradition established by Mozart, Mendelssohn wrote his quintets for two violins, two violas, and one violoncello. He attached more importance to...continue...

Chamber Music Masterpieces [Box Set]

25 CD / Brilliant Classics Import / 2008-10-21

Works: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Quartet for Strings no 18 in A major, K. 464; Quartet for Strings no 19 in C major, K 465 "Dissonance"; Quintet for 2 Violins, 2 Violas and Cello no 4 in G minor, K 516; Quin...
Performers: Berkes, Kalman; Brown, Ian [Piano]; Crayford, Marcia; Dean, Brett; Ephrat, Ron; Faust, Isabelle; Gaasterland, Peter; Giuranna, Bruno; Graaf, Henk de; Han, Derek; Hudec, Jiri; Hulshoff, Alexander; Ima...
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Ensemble: Amati Chamber Ensemble (Maastricht); Ames Piano Quartet; Berlin Philharmonic Octet; Brandis Quartet; La Magnifica Comunità ; Nash Ensemble; Sharon Quartet; Solomon Trio; Van Swieten Trio

Mendelssohn: String Quintets no 1 & 2 / Danilo Rossi, Fine Arts Quartet

1 CD / Naxos (USA) / 2008-05-27

Works: Felix Mendelssohn: Quintet for Strings no 2 in B flat major, Op. 87; Quintet for Strings no 1 in A major, Op. 18
Performers: Rossi, Danilo
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Ensemble: Fine Arts Quartet

Mendelssohn's musical precocity, both as a player and as a performer, manifested itself at a remarkably early age. In 1826, when he was only 17,...continue...

Mendelssohn: String Quintets / Mann, Mendelssohn Quartet

1 CD / BIS (Sweden) / 2002-06-02

Works: Felix Mendelssohn: Quintet for Strings no 2 in B flat major, Op. 87; Quintet for Strings no 1 in A major, Op. 18
Performers: Mann, Robert [Violin]

"The Mendelssohn Quartet assisted by the redoubtable Robert mann are extroverted interpreters. The gestures are grand, the melodies sharply etched. The speeds are well judged...continue...

Mendelssohn: Octet, Quintets 1 & 2, etc / Hausmusik London

2 CD / EMI Classics / 2000-10-10

Works: Felix Mendelssohn: Quartet for Strings no 2 in A minor, Op. 13; Quintet for Strings no 2 in B flat major, Op. 87; Quintet for Strings no 1 in A major, Op. 18; Octet for strings in E flat major, Op. 20
Performers: Beznosiuk, Pavlo; Boucher, Paull; Chase, Allan; Chase, Roger; Comberti, Sebastian; Huggett, Monica; Lester, Richard; Pleeth, Anthony; Von Einem, Jolianne; Whistler, Simon
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Ensemble: Hausmusik London

Here's another incredibly valuable bargain from the Virgin "Veritas" line: two CDs for under $11.00! In collecting the chamber music for strings by the great...continue...

Mendelssohn: Octet Op 20, Quintet Op 18 / Ross Pople, et al

1 CD / Arte Nova / 1998-01-01

Works: Felix Mendelssohn: Octet for strings in E flat major, Op. 20; Quintet for Strings no 1 in A major, Op. 18
Performers: Bolt, Rachel; Bradley, Sarah-Jane; Gibbs, Robert; Szucs, Ferenc; Young, Abigail
Conductors: Pople, Ross
Ensemble: London Festival Orchestra Ensemble