Felix Mendelssohn
Felix Mendelssohn
Born February 3, 1809, Hamburg, Germany
Died November 4, 1847, Leipzig, Germany
Born February 3, 1809, Hamburg, Germany
Died November 4, 1847, Leipzig, Germany
Bio
Felix Mendelssohn was a German composer of the early Romantic era. Like Mozart, he was considered a child prodigy and spent most of his life as a pianist, composer, conductor and music educator. Mendelssohn's mature works include five symphonies, several concerti, two biblical oratorios, as well as a large selection of solo piano music and chamber music. His love of travel inspired him to write some of his best-known works, such as his "Italian" and "Scottish" symphonies.
Famous Works
Symphony No. 3 in A minor (“Scottish”), Symphony No. 4 in A major (“Italian”), Songs without Words, Piano Concerto No. 1 in G minor, The “Elijah” Oratorio, Violin Concerto in E minor, Wedding March (from Incidental Music to Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream)
Felix Mendelssohn was a German composer of the early Romantic era. Like Mozart, he was considered a child prodigy and spent most of his life as a pianist, composer, conductor and music educator. Mendelssohn's mature works include five symphonies, several concerti, two biblical oratorios, as well as a large selection of solo piano music and chamber music. His love of travel inspired him to write some of his best-known works, such as his "Italian" and "Scottish" symphonies.
Famous Works
Symphony No. 3 in A minor (“Scottish”), Symphony No. 4 in A major (“Italian”), Songs without Words, Piano Concerto No. 1 in G minor, The “Elijah” Oratorio, Violin Concerto in E minor, Wedding March (from Incidental Music to Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream)
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