Janowski Conducts Mendelssohn’s Scottish
About This Event
Conductor Marek Janowski, a German specialist in 19th- and 20th-century repertoire, leads a program built around Felix Mendelssohn’s "Scottish" at David Geffen Hall. Mendelssohn, a central figure of the early Romantic era, is represented by music noted for melodic clarity and expressive range; the evening highlights Janowski’s measured approach to that repertoire.
About Symphony No. 3 (Scottish)(symphony)
Felix Mendelssohn’s Symphony No. 3, known as the “Scottish,” grows from impressions of his travels in Scotland and turns them into a single, continuous arc across four linked movements. Heard at David Geffen Hall, conductor Marek Janowski brings his long experience with 19th- and 20th-century orchestral repertory to Mendelssohn’s early-Romantic blend of clear form and restless atmosphere; trumpet principal Christopher Martin is among the featured players. The piece has been part of New York’s orchestral bloodstream since the city’s earliest concert institutions, a staple for testing an ensemble’s discipline. Its restraint is its point: landscape becomes structure, not postcard.
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.