Janowski Conducts Mendelssohn’s Scottish
About This Event
At David Geffen Hall, conductor Marek Janowski leads a performance of Mendelssohn’s "Scottish." Janowski, noted for his readings of 19th- and 20th-century orchestral and operatic repertoire, applies that experience to music by Felix Mendelssohn, the early-Romantic composer known for lyrical melodies and a broad output from symphonies to chamber works.
About Symphony No. 3 (Mendelssohn)(symphony)
Felix Mendelssohn’s Symphony No. 3 in A minor, the “Scottish,” took shape over more than a decade, from 1829 to 1842, and carries the atmosphere of his travels rather than a literal narrative. At David Geffen Hall, Marek Janowski leads a performance that pairs early-Romantic lyricism with a darker orchestral edge; Christopher Martin is among the featured players. In New York, the piece sits in a long concert tradition at the Philharmonic’s home, part of the city’s inherited 19th‑century repertory. Its most telling trait is structural: four movements that feel like one continuous argument.
About the Artists
Marek Janowski
Marek Janowski is a German conductor known for his interpretations of orchestral and operatic works, particularly in the repertoire of the 19th and 20th centuries.
Felix Mendelssohn
Step into the world of Felix Mendelssohn, a luminary of the early Romantic era whose music continues to captivate audiences with its lyrical beauty and emotional depth. Known for his mastery across a range of compositions—from symphonies to chamber music—Mendelssohn's work resonates with a timeless elegance.