Noa Wildschut
The first collaboration between Noa Wildschut, Patrick van der Linden, and the Ars Musica Orchestra on Mendelssohn's Violin Concerto was a great success. More than a year later, they meet again, this time with the other early Romantic monument, Beethoven's Violin Concerto . To Wildschut, the concerto always sounds new, because 'a musician must open his heart,' and that leads to an ever-evolving vision.
Da Israel aus Ägypten zog
Mendelssohn's Psalm 114 ('Da Israel aus Ägypten zog') exudes happiness and trust. Mendelssohn's works are in safe hands with the choir and orchestra. Diapason wrote: 'Particularly clear strings without vibrato, very sweet woodwinds, and angelic voices create a serene atmosphere. Patrick van der Linden's interpretation stands out for its lightness, dynamics, and balance.'