Sonata In E Major Op.6 · 3 Fantasies Op.16 / Fantasy In F Sharp Minor Op.28 / Andante And Rondo Capriccioso Op.14

Released in 1983 on the Chandos label, this recording features American pianist Lydia Artymiw performing a selection of solo piano works by Felix Mendelssohn. At the time of this release, Artymiw was building a significant reputation as a recitalist following her success at the 1978 Leeds International Piano Competition. Chandos, a British independent label, was widely respected during the 1980s for its high-fidelity engineering and commitment to capturing nuanced solo performances in natural acoustic environments.

The album serves as a focused survey of Mendelssohn's piano compositions, ranging from the virtuosic Rondo Capriccioso to the more introspective Fantasies. The production was intended to showcase Artymiw's technical precision and her empathetic approach to the Romantic repertoire. Critics of the period generally praised her clarity and structural control, noting the recording as a refined example of Chandos's mid-eighties output, which prioritized balanced soundstages and authentic interpretations over commercial artifice.