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May 1, 2024 · Felix Mendelssohn (born February 3, 1809, Hamburg [Germany]—died November 4, 1847, Leipzig) was a German composer, pianist, musical conductor, and teacher, one of the most-celebrated figures of the early Romantic period. In his music, Mendelssohn largely observed Classical models and practices while initiating key aspects of Romanticism ...
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May 7, 2024 · Felix Mendelssohn composed Fingal’s Cave in 1830, following a visit to the Scottish Island of Staffa. The island’s cave, also called Fingal’s Cave, inspired the German composer’s music, as he was awed by the cave’s structure, sound, and eerie beauty.
3 days ago · Frederick Ashton created The Dream, a short (not full-length) ballet set exclusively to the famous music by Félix Mendelssohn, arranged by John Lanchbery, in 1964. It was created on England's Royal Ballet and has since entered the repertoire of other companies, notably The Joffrey Ballet and American Ballet Theatre.
- c. 1595–96
- Probably The Theatre, London
1 day ago · Felix Mendelssohn ‘s Symphony No. 3 in A minor, Op. 56, known as the “Scottish,” is one of his most beloved and frequently performed works. Composed between 1829 and 1842, the symphony is a musical evocation of Scotland, inspired by Mendelssohn’s visit to the country in 1829. The scenic landscapes, historic sites, and cultural ...
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May 10, 2024 · Romanticism. Notable Family Members: sister Fanny Mendelssohn. Felix Mendelssohn (born February 3, 1809, Hamburg [Germany]—died November 4, 1847, Leipzig) was a German composer, pianist, musical conductor, and teacher, one of the most-celebrated figures of the early Romantic period.
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3 days ago · Other composers whose work interested Tchaikovsky included Hector Berlioz, Felix Mendelssohn, Giacomo Meyerbeer, Gioachino Rossini, Giuseppe Verdi, Vincenzo Bellini, Carl Maria von Weber and Henry Litolff. Creative range. Tchaikovsky displayed a wide stylistic and emotional range, from light salon works to grand symphonies.
May 10, 2024 · Felix Mendelssohn completed his Violin Concerto in 1844, and to this day it is one of the most frequently performed of all violin concertos. The work uses a standard classical structure with a few changes made by the composer, mostly because of his own taste and the changing times. It’s our Evening Masterwork tonight at 7 on Classical WSMR 89 ...
