Mendelssohn: Elijah Bartók Symphony No 9 in D

Symphony No 9 in D Minor 'Choral': III

whom he was later to marry

Sir Colin Davis

The release of Bernard Haitink's new cycle of the Beethoven symphonies was one of the most talked about classical events of 2006

His premiere solo performance was with the Mariinsky Orchestra and was followed by invitations to perform at major theatres and festivals across the world

Mendelssohn: Elijah Bartók Symphony No 9 in DThe performance was sublime in its own right, with musical heroes at every turn and leadership from the podium whose depth and acuity transcended normal expectations. Musical America LSO Live marks the beginning of its 25th anniversary year with the release of Mendelssohns Elijah, recorded live in concert with Sir Antonio Pappano earlier this year. From its first performance, Elijah received roof raising applause. Its one of the three greatest