On these critically acclaimed recordings, the Vienna Philharmonic and von Dohnányi play Mendelssohn's effortlessly melodic orchestral works, as well as the symphonies. Also includes a cantata and overtures.

"Performances which are fresh and direct" - Penguin Guide to CDs

New booklet essay by Colin Anderson.

Contents:
CD 1
- Symphony No.1 in C minor, Op.11
- Die erste Walpurgisnacht, Op.60
Margarita Lilowa (contralto) / Horst Laubenthal (tenor) / Tom Krause (baritone) / Alfred Sramek (bass)
Wiener Singverein

CD 2
- Symphony No.2 in B flat major, Op.52 “Hymn of Praise”
Sona Ghazarian (soprano) / Edita Gruberova (soprano) / Josef Böch (organ)
Wiener Staatsopernchor

CD 3
- Symphony No.3 in A minor, Op.56 “Scottish”
- Symphony No.4 in A major, Op.90 “Italian”

CD 4
- Symphony No.5 in D minor, Op.107 “Reformation”
- Overture: The Hebrides (Fingal’s Cave), Op.26
- Overture: Calm Sea and Prosperous Voyage, Op.27
- Athalie, Op.74: Overture / War March of the Priests