Symphony No.4, Op.90 (Mendelssohn, Felix)

Movements/SectionsMov'ts/Sec's 4 movements
Composition Year 1833, rev.1834
Genre Categories Symphonies; For orchestra; Scores featuring the orchestra; For 2 pianos 8 hands (arr); Scores featuring the piano (arr); For 4 players (arr); For violin, piano (arr); For 2 players (arr); Scores featuring the violin (arr); For piano 4 hands (arr); Scores featuring the piano 4 hands (arr); For piano (arr); For 1 player (arr); For violin, cello, piano (arr); Scores featuring the cello (arr); For 3 players (arr); For piano, harmonium (arr); Scores featuring the harmonium (arr); For organ (arr); Scores featuring the organ (arr)

Contents

Performances

Recordings

 I. Allegro vivace
#246977 - 17.86MB - 7:43 -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - !N/!N/!N - 16814×⇩ - MP3 - Cypressdome

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 II. Andante con moto
#246978 - 13.47MB - 5:47 -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - !N/!N/!N - 7630×⇩ - MP3 - Cypressdome

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 III. Con moto moderato
#246979 - 16.44MB - 7:05 -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - !N/!N/!N - 4930×⇩ - MP3 - Cypressdome

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Cypressdome (2012/8/17)

 IV. Saltarello. Presto
#246980 - 14.22MB - 6:07 -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - !N/!N/!N - 6513×⇩ - MP3 - Cypressdome

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Cypressdome (2012/8/17)

Performer Pages Czech National Symphony Orchestra (orchestra)
Publisher Info. Palo Alto: Musopen, 2012.
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 I. Allegro vivace
#267329 - 9.85MB - 10:45 -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - !N/!N/!N - 3346×⇩ - MP3 - performers

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 II. Andante con moto
#267330 - 5.54MB - 6:03 -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - !N/!N/!N - 1692×⇩ - MP3 - performers

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 III. Con moto moderato
#267331 - 5.83MB - 6:21 -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - !N/!N/!N - 1253×⇩ - MP3 - performers

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 IV. Saltarello
#267332 - 5.52MB - 6:01 -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - !N/!N/!N - 1703×⇩ - MP3 - performers

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Performer Pages Das Orchester Tsumugi (orchestra)
Performers Das Orchester Tsumugi
Publisher Info. Fukuoka, Japan: Das Orchester Tsumugi
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 Complete Recording (EU)
#518183 - 43.75MB - 31:54 -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - !N/N/!N - 248×⇩ - MP3 - Vangi

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Performer Pages Hans Swarowsky (conductor)
Performers Wiener Festorcherster
Publisher Info. Club des amateurs du disque CAD 5019, 1957.
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Full Scores

 Complete Score
#20286 - 16.75MB, 69 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 31834×⇩ - Caprotti

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⇒ 4 more: I. Allegro vivace • II. Andante con moto • III. Con moto moderato • IV. Saltarello: Presto

 I. Allegro vivace
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 II. Andante con moto
#104227 - 1.44MB, 7 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 7886×⇩ - Hobbypianist

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 III. Con moto moderato
#104228 - 2.46MB, 11 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 5262×⇩ - Hobbypianist

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 IV. Saltarello: Presto
#104229 - 4.56MB, 21 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 8200×⇩ - Hobbypianist

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Editor Julius Rietz (1812–1877)
Publisher. Info. Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdys Werke, Serie 1
Leipzig: Breitkopf & Härtel, 1877. Plate M.B. 4.
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 Complete score (with bar numbers)
#418319 - 17.62MB, 68 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 1212×⇩ - Lancec

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Editor Julius Rietz (1812–1877)
Publisher. Info. Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdys Werke, Serie 1
Leipzig: Breitkopf & Härtel, 1877. Plate M.B. 4.
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Misc. Notes Bar numbers added to each system, also appear at rehearsal marks.
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Parts

 Flute 1, 2
#35402 - 0.99MB, 6, 7 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 14909×⇩ - Horndude77

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⇒ 10 more: Oboe 1, 2 • Clarinet 1 (A), 1 (B♭), 2 (A), 2 (B♭) • Bassoon 1, 2 • Horn 1 (A, E), 1 (F), 2 (A, E), 2 (F) • Trumpet 1 (D, E), 1 (B♭) 2 (D, E), 2 (B♭) • Timpani • Violins I • Violins II • Violas • Cellos / Basses

 Oboe 1, 2
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 Clarinet 1 (A), 1 (B♭), 2 (A), 2 (B♭)
#35404 - 2.06MB, 7, 8, 6, 7 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 11756×⇩ - Horndude77

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 Bassoon 1, 2
#35405 - 0.93MB, 6, 6 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 7636×⇩ - Horndude77

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 Horn 1 (A, E), 1 (F), 2 (A, E), 2 (F)
#35406 - 1.56MB, 4, 6, 4, 6 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 10448×⇩ - Horndude77

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 Trumpet 1 (D, E), 1 (B♭) 2 (D, E), 2 (B♭)
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 Timpani
#35408 - 0.24MB, 3 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 6047×⇩ - Horndude77

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 Violins I
#20820 - 1.11MB, 14 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 26920×⇩ - ras1

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 Violins II
#20821 - 1.01MB, 11 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 11818×⇩ - ras1

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 Violas
#35409 - 0.92MB, 12 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 10901×⇩ - Horndude77

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 Cellos / Basses
#26267 - 0.98MB, 11 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 17346×⇩ - Generoso

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Generoso (2009/1/5)

Editor Julius Rietz (1812–1877)
Publisher. Info. Leipzig: Breitkopf & Härtel, n.d.(ca.1880). Plate Orch.B. 4495.
Reprinted New York: E.F. Kalmus, n.d.(1933-70).
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Arrangements and Transcriptions

Complete

For 2 Pianos 8 hands (Kirchner)

 Complete Score
#162878 - 10.49MB, 85 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 745×⇩ - Morel

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Arranger Theodor Kirchner (1823–1903)
Publisher. Info. Leipzig : C.F. Peters, n.d. Plate 7199.
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For Violin and Piano (Hermann)

 Piano Score
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Arranger Friedrich Hermann (1828–1907)
Publisher. Info. Leipzig: Breitkopf & Härtel, n.d. Plate 11733.
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For Piano 4 hands (Rietz)

 Complete Score
#07829 - 3.76MB, 39 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 1876×⇩ - Hobbypianist

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Arranger Julius Rietz (1812–1877)
Publisher. Info. Leipzig: C.F. Peters, n.d.(ca.1875). Plate 6042.
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For Piano (Hermann)

 Complete Score
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Arranger Friedrich Hermann (1828-1907)
Publisher. Info. Leipzig: Breitkopf und Härtel, n.d.(1876). Plate V.A. 197.
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Selections

For Piano Trio (Vilbac, Schulz, Plock)

 Piano Score
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 Violin Part
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 Cello Part
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Arranger Renaud de Vilbac (1829–1884)
August Schulz (1837–1909)
Heinrich Plock (1829–1891)
Publisher. Info. Braunschweig: Henry Litolff’s Verlag, No.891, n.d.(ca.1870). Plate 10750.
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Misc. Notes Andante con moto and Con moto moderato.
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For Piano 4 hands (Vilbac)

 II. Andante con moto
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 III. Con moto moderato
#331924 - 0.77MB, 15 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 82×⇩ - Massenetique

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Arranger Renaud de Vilbac (1829-1884)
Publisher. Info. L'école concertante. 4ème série: Fragments et morceaux divers de F. Mendelssohn (Nos.44/46)
Paris: Heugel, n.d.[1877]. Plates H. 6323 and 6325.
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Andante con moto (No.2)

For Piano and Harmonium (Vilbac)

 Harmonium
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 Piano
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Arranger Renaud de Vilbac (1829–1884)
Publisher. Info. L'Harmonium-Concertant, No.15 (No.17)
Braunschweig: Henry Litolff's Verlag, n.d.(ca.1878). Plate 10701.
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For Piano (Planté)

 Complete Score
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Arranger Francis Planté (1839–1934)
Publisher. Info. Paris: Heugel, n.d.[1878]. Plate H.6398.
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For Easy Piano (Ruthardt)
See: Meister für die Jugend, Vol.3
For Organ (Plato)

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Arranger Carl Plato (fl.1858–fl.1884)
Publisher. Info. Leipzig: Breitkopf und Härtel, n.d.[1860]. Plate 10011.
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 Complete Score
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Arranger Carl Plato (fl.1858–fl.1884)
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Con moto moderato (No.3)

For Organ (Best)

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Arranger William Thomas Best (1826-1897)
Publisher. Info. Arrangements from the Scores of the Great Masters, Vol.4 (pp.887-894)
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General Information

Work Title Symphony No.4 in A major
Alternative. Title Sinfonie Nr.4 in A-Dur "Italienische"
Name Translations Symphonie nº 4 de Mendelssohn; Symphony No. 4; Simfonia núm. 4; 4. Sinfonie; 교향곡 4번; Sinfonia n. 4; Sinfonía n.º 4; Симфонія № 4; Laugarren Sinfonia; Sinfonia nro 4; 交響曲第4番; IV symfonia Mendelssohna; Симфония № 4; Giao hưởng số 4; Symfonie č. 4 A dur; 四號交響曲; 第4號交響曲 (門德爾鬆); 第4号交响曲 (门德尔松); سمفونی شماره ۴; 4. symfoni; 第4号交响曲; Sinfonía nᵘ 4
Name Aliases Sinfonie Nr. 4 in A-Dur op. 90; MWV N 16; Italská; Symphony No. 4 in A Major, Op. 90; Italian
Authorities WorldCat; Wikipedia; VIAF: 175005823; LCCN: n81091885; GND: 300102666; BNF: 13916207r; BNE: XX3385564
Composer Mendelssohn, Felix
Opus/Catalogue NumberOp./Cat. No. Op.90 ; MWV N 16
I-Catalogue NumberI-Cat. No. IFM 181
Key A major
Movements/SectionsMov'ts/Sec's 4 movements:
I. Allegro vivace
II. Andante con moto
III. Con moto moderato
IV. Saltarello. Presto
Year/Date of CompositionY/D of Comp. 1833, rev.1834
First Performance. 1833-05-13 in London
London Philharmonic Society; Felix Mendelssohn, conductor
First Publication. 1851 - Leipzig: Breitkopf und Härtel

2001 (1834 revision)

  • Score – Plate 8347, 193 pages
  • Parts – Plate 8336, 17 parts
Average DurationAvg. Duration 26 minutes
Composer Time PeriodComp. Period Romantic
Piece Style Romantic
Instrumentation Orchestra: 2 flutes, 2 oboes, 2 clarinets, 2 bassoons
2 horns, 2 trumpets, timpani, string orchestra
External Links Wikipedia article
Symphony No.4 -  Scores at Sheet Music Plus
Extra Information The 1833 version was published in 1851, with possible editorial contributions by the composer's friend Ignaz Moscheles.

Misc. Comments

In 2011 Breitkopf und Härtel issued new critical editions of the symphony, 1833 and 1834 Fassung (the latter incomplete), with explanatory preface in the latter by Thomas Schmidt-Beste. The latter has been recorded twice as of 2018.

Symphonies by Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy
 Early Sinfonias for strings  Early Sinfonias for strings  Symphonies for full orchestra
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