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Felix Mendelssohn (1809-1847) was something of an anomaly among his contemporaries. His own situation -- one largely of domestic tranquility and unhindered career fulfillment -- stands in stark contrast to the personal Sturm und Drang familiar to his peers. 
He did some touring as a pianist, then took the position as music director in Düsseldorf from 1833 to 1835, which involved conducting both the choral and orchestral societies, preparing music for church services and later, becoming intendant for the new theatre. In 1835, Mendelssohn became municipal music director in Leipzig, where he also would conduct the Gewandhaus Orchestra.

Felix Mendelssohn - Symphonien  No. 4 Italienische - No. 5 Reformation 
Berliner Philharmoniker olv Lorin Maazel
111 Years Of Deutsche Grammophon-Edition 1  CD32 van 55
Opname 1961 ADD