The Hebrides Op.26

The Hebrides Op.26

Concert Overture

The Hebrides, the third in Bärenreiter’s series of critical editions of Mendelssohn’s great overtures, is one ofMendelssohn Bartholdy’s most performed compositions.  Previously this work was only available
in one composite version: the Julius Rietz edition from the 1860s.

The newBärenreiter edition consist of two versions each containing additional material from further sources.

Version one, the “Rome” version, exists itself in two versions and has never beenpublishedin a performing edition.  Version two, the “London” version, also exists in two versions one of which was published by Mendelssohn in
1835.

This pioneering edition documents thedevelopment of the composition and the various changes made by Mendelssohn.  The new edition offers orchestras for the first time the possibility to perform this famous work based on all known sources.

• Score and large format orchestral parts with both versions back-to-back

• First ever Critical Edition

• Edited byChristopher Hogwood