Mendelssohn’s Scottish Symphony
Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall 1037 SW Broadway Ave, Portland, OR, United States
There’s nothing like hiking across moors and encountering castle ruins to ignite the creative process—as Mendelssohn experienced it on a tour of Scotland. Holyrood Castle (where Mary Queen of Scots was crowned) inspired the mysterious mood of the Third Symphony’s opening. But the mists ultimately lift in the sunny, lively...