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Discovering Mendelssohn

Christian Li (violin), Melbourne Symphony Orchestra

Discovering Mendelssohn
Right from the opening bars of his second album, here is playing that goes straight to the heart... if there is a Gramophone newcomer award next year, this must be a front-runner.

Gramophone Magazine, September 2023

Discovering Mendelssohn

Christian Li (violin), Melbourne Symphony Orchestra

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Right from the opening bars of his second album, here is playing that goes straight to the heart... if there is a Gramophone newcomer award next year, this must be a front-runner.

Gramophone Magazine, September 2023

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Christian Li walks in the footsteps of Mendelssohn, bringing the music from his travels around Europe to life. Recorded with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra, we follow Mendelssohn’s own journeys, with pieces written in Leipzig, Düsseldorf, Munich, Venice & London, including music from the composer’s own inspirations and contemporaries: J. S. Bach, Mozart & Schubert.

Contents and tracklist

Mendelssohn: Auf Flügeln des Gesanges, Op. 34 No. 2
Work length3:13
Mendelssohn: Rondo capriccioso in E major, Op. 14
Work length7:25
  • Arr. Yampolsky for Violin and Piano
  • Christian Li (violin), Laurence Matheson (piano)
  • Recorded: 2022-02-11
  • Recording Venue: Melbourne Recital Centre
Rondo capriccioso, Op. 14: I. Andante (Arr. Yampolsky for Violin and Piano)
Track length2:28
Rondo capriccioso, Op. 14: II. Presto leggiero (Arr. Yampolsky for Violin and Piano)
Track length4:57
Schubert: Ständchen 'Leise flehen meine Lieder', D957 No. 4
Work length4:40
  • Arr. Elman for Violin and Piano
  • Laurence Matheson (piano), Christian Li (violin)
  • Recorded: 2022-02-11
  • Recording Venue: Melbourne Recital Centre
Mendelssohn: Song without Words, Op. 62 No. 6 in A major 'Spring Song'
Work length2:29
Mendelssohn: Violin Concerto in E minor, Op. 64
Work length27:29
I. Allegro molto appassionato
Track length13:05
II. Andante
Track length7:47
III. Allegro non troppo - Allegro molto vivace
Track length6:37
Excerpt,Bach, J S: St Matthew Passion, BWV244
Work length6:42
Erbarme dich (Arr. Parkin for Violin, Cello and Chamber Ensemble)
Track length6:42
Mozart: Violin Sonata No. 21 in E minor, K304
Work length15:43
I. Allegro
Track length9:28
IIa. Tempo di minuetto
Track length2:27
IIb. Dolce
Track length3:48
Mendelssohn: Song without Words, Op. 62 No. 5 in A minor 'Venetianisches Gondellied No. 3'
Work length2:59

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September 2023

Right from the opening bars of his second album, here is playing that goes straight to the heart... if there is a Gramophone newcomer award next year, this must be a front-runner.
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