Felix Mendelssohn
German Composer
1809-1847)
Mendelssohn showed his strong musical talent at an early age. He began composing at 11 and wrote his first masterpiece by 16. Mendelssohn’s styling was based on Classical models but was also influenced by Romanticism, which lifted his work above the traditional. After holding the position music director of Dusseldorf, Mendelssohn accepted a similar Leipzig. Here he used his talent bring the Gewandhaus Orchestra such heights that Leipzig became musical capital of Germany.
1. Nocturne from A Midsummer Night’s Dream ~ 5:41
2. Con moto moderato from Symphony No. 4 “Italian” in A ~ 6:30
3. Andante from Symphony No. 5 “Reformation”~ 3:30
4. Menuetto from Symphony No. 1 in C minor ~ 6:22
5. Andante (excerpt) from Violin Concerto in E minor ~ 4:31
6. Overture “The Hebrides” (excerpt) ~ 4:59
7. Menuetto - Trio from Sinfonia No. 8 in D for Strings ~ 5:21
8. Adagio from Symphony No. 3 “Scottish” in A minor ~ 9:01
9. Adagio Religioso from Symphony No. 2 (Hymn of Praise) ~ 7:22
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List to Samples:
1. Nocturne from A Midsummer Night’s Dream: Listen:
2. Con moto moderato from Symphony No. 4 “Italian” in A: Listen:
3. Andante from Symphony No. 5 “Reformation”: Listen:
