Mendelssohn: Symphony No. 3 in A Minor “Scottish” & The Hebrides – Jörg Widmann: 180 Beats per Minute & Fantasie – Irish Chamber Orchestra & Jörg Widmann

This is an intriguing juxtaposition of two major German musical voices: Jörg Widmann as composer, conductor, and clarinettist alongside Felix Mendelssohn in Scottish mood. One of the strengths of Widmann’s conducting is the way he brings a composer’s ear to tempo relationships and their flow, making for a very satisfying listen. The Hebrides Overture is […]