CD Mendelssohn* – Brenda Lucas, John Ogdon, Academy Of St-Martin-in-the-Fields* Director Neville Marriner* – Concerto In E Major For Two Pianos And Orchestra / Concerto In A Minor For Piano And Strings

This 1992 Decca remastered release captures a landmark performance of Felix Mendelssohn’s early piano works. Featuring the legendary Academy of St Martin-in-the-Fields under the direction of Sir Neville Marriner, this recording is celebrated for the "fresh, technically brilliant" interpretations that established Marriner as one of history’s greatest conductors.

The disc highlights the exceptional pianistic partnership of Brenda Lucas and John Ogdon. Their collaboration brings a unique balance to the repertoire: Lucas offers a clean, articulate touch, while Ogdon provides a warm, lyrical depth. Together, they navigate Mendelssohn’s lyrical Romanticism with structural brilliance and transparent orchestral clarity.

Featured Works:

• Concerto in E Major for Two Pianos and Orchestra: A perfectly balanced dialogue between soloists and the ensemble.
• Concerto in A Minor for Piano and Strings: A showcase of the composer’s youthful genius and bright, melodic invention.

Digitally remastered in stereo, this CD captures the bright, transparent orchestral tone for which the Marriner-ASMF partnership is famed. For collectors of Romantic-era masterpieces, this disc remains a definitive reference recording of these lesser-known piano concertos.