Episode 13a: Felix Mendelssohn (30m 33s)
Felix Mendelssohn (February 3, 1809: Hamburg - November 4, 1847: Leipzig) wrote approximately 750 musical works including solo songs and works for solo piano, choral and chamber works, and large-scale orchestral works, oratorio and even opera. The younger brother of composer and pianist, Fanny Mendelssohn, the two developed a close lifelong relationship. Watch or listen to find out some interesting facts, enjoy samples of beautiful music and have a little fun.
Topics explored in this episode:- Felix and Fanny Mendelssohn's close relationship as siblings and the inspiration the brought to each other professionally
- A Midsummer's Night Dream as inspiration for the Mendelssohns