The Leipzig Gewandhaus Orchestra at Lincoln Center.
by Paul J. Pelkonen
Sometimes the close historical connection between a composer and a major orchestra can lead to very special results. Such was the case Monday night at the soon-to-be-renamed Avery Fisher Hall, where Riccardo Chailly led the Leipzig Gewandhaus Orchestra in an evening dominated by the music of Felix Mendelssohn. The Gewandhaus is Germany's oldest orchestra, and Mendelssohn served as its music director from 1835 until his death in 1847.
by Paul J. Pelkonen
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| Riccardo Chailly. Photo © 2014 Decca Classics/UMG |
