Mendelssohn
List of News Articles
Mendelssohn and the Bach revival
15 April 2024
How Bach fell from favour and rose to glory again ...Ravel and the art of orchestration
25 March 2024
What makes Ravel such a great orchestrator?Double concertos
18 December 2023
Concertos for more than a single instrument are a comparative rarity, making their performance something of a treat for everyone.The (mis)numbering of symphonies
3 November 2023
To mark the launch of our new Mendelssohn CD, we look at the thorny issue of how symphonies are numbered. Warning: may cause confusion!Benjamin Grosvenor on Mendelssohn's piano music: "the first concerto is a fine example of his effortless craftsmanship"
30 October 2023
We interview one of the finest pianists working today about Mendelssohn, his piano music and what makes playing with the SCO so special.