Symphony No. 3 in A minor 'Scottish'

Felix Mendelssohn

Recordings

Top Choice

Peter Maag / London Symphony

1960

Gil's top recommendation. 'A really, really gifted conductor in terms of pacing... spontaneous feel... really eloquent... very affectionate way of phrasing.'

Also Worth Hearing

Claudio Abbado / London Symphony

1967

'A little bit more vigor... a little bit more grit' than his later 80s recording. 'Wonderfully alert... very spirited.'