Episode 13: Felix Mendelssohn

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
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