Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy
Country of origin:
Germany
Birthday:
February 3, 1809
Date of death:
November 4, 1847
Upcoming Performances
"... oder soll es Tod bedeuten?"
April 24, 2024 |
Saarbrücken (Germany) , Saarländischer Rundfunk, Großer Sendesaal
Andante
Conductor: Jörg Widmann
Orchestra: Deutsche Radio Philharmonie Saarbrücken Kaiserslautern
April 25, 2024 |
Kaiserslautern (Germany) , SWR Studio
About Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy
Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy, influential composer and conductor of the German Romanticism
Life:
Mendelssohn Bartholdy, a pupil of Johann Nepomuk Hummel (piano), Eduard Rietz (violin) and Carl Friedrich Zelter (composition) among others, first appeared in public as a pianist together with his sister at the age of nine; in 1821 he became known with works by Carl Maria von Weber. In the same year he played for Goethe in Weimar and in 1825 attracted the attention of Luigi Cherubini in Paris with his Piano Quartet No. 3 in B minor. In 1829 Mendelssohn Bartholdy conducted the first revival of Bach's 'St. Matthew Passion' in Berlin at the suggestion of Zelter, thus laying the foundation for the renaissance of Bach in the 19th century. After study trips to Italy, Paris and London, he became musical director in Düsseldorf in 1833. In 1835 he was appointed Kapellmeister of the Gewandhaus in Leipzig. Under his direction the Gewandhaus Orchestra developed into an excellent ensemble. As principal conductor, he did not conduct the orchestra from the instrument, but with the baton from the desk. Mendelssohn Bartholdy made Leipzig a musical centre of European importance and was co-founder of the first conservatoire of music in Germany in 1843.
Work:
Being one of the most brilliant figures of his time both as a pianist and as a conductor, Mendelssohn Bartholdy is one of the composers whose status had not always been judged objectively. Antagonized by Richard Wagner, regarded as 'a lovely incident in German music' by Friedrich Nietzsche and denigrated as a Jew by the National Socialists, he was reproached for having remained static in his development after his early brilliance (overture of Midsummer Night's Dream, Octet, Symphony No. 1) and of having failed to give any fresh impetus as a 'conservative classicist' of music. But the forms developed or continued by him (concert overtures, organ sonatas, Lieder ohne Worte, scherzos) show an accomplished mastery, particularly of the small lyric form. His clear instrumentation and supple melodic lines are brilliant.
Works:
Opera: Die Hochzeit des Camacho (1827, after Miguel Cervantes).
Symphonies: 12 String Symphonies (182123); No. 1 in C minor (1824); No. 2 in Bb major (183940, symphony-cantata »Lobgesang«); No. 3 in A minor (1842, »Scotch«); No. 4 in A major (183233, »Italian«); No. 5 in D major (182930, »Reformation«).
Incidental music and concert overtures: A Midsummer Night's Dream (overture 1826, completed in 1842, after Shakespeare); Hebrides or Fingal's Cave (1830, new version 1832); Meeresstille und glückliche Fahrt (182833, after Goethe); Die schöne Melusine (183335, after Franz Grillparzer); Ruy Blas (1839, after Victor Hugo).
Instrumental concertos: 2 Concertos for two pianos and orchestra in E major (1823) and in Ab major (1824); 2 Piano Concertos in G minor (1831) and in D minor (1837); Violin Concerto in E minor (183844).
Chamber music: Octet (1825, revised in 1832, for strings); 2 String Quintets (182645); 3 Piano Quartets (182125); 7 String Quartets (182947).
Piano works: Lieder ohne Worte (182945).
Organ works: 3 Preludes and Fugues (183237); 6 Sonatas (184445).
Oratorios: St. Paul (183236); Elijah (184546, new version 1847); Christus (1847).
Other vocal music: Choral cantata Die erste Walpurgisnacht (183132, final version 184243); motets, psalms, a-cappella choruses (including in Op. 59, 183743, as No. 3 Abschied vom Wald, O Täler weit, o Höhen, and in Op. 50, 183840, as No. 2 Wer hat dich du schöner Wald, after Joseph von Eichendorff), duos with piano, songs.
Worklist
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Eight Lieder and one fragment by Felix Mendelssohn BartholdyComposer: Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy | Aribert ReimannEdition: Score and partsSeries: Edition Schott
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No. 9 E Major and No. 34 C MajorComposer: Felix Mendelssohn BartholdyEditor: Emil von SauerSeries: Edition Schott - Single Edition
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Composer: Felix Mendelssohn BartholdyArranger: Bella Kalinowsky | Semjon KalinowskyMedia Type: Sheet musicInstrumentation: viola and pianoLanguage: French, German, EnglishProduct number: RL41140In stock€18.50Incl. Tax, Excl. Shipping
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Composer: Felix Mendelssohn BartholdyEditor: Anton StinglEdition: Performing scoreSeries: Guitar Archive
Edition Schott
Instrumentation: 2 guitarsProduct number: GA 461Product TypeIn stockAs low as €11.99Incl. Tax -
für Violine (Klarinette), Violoncello und KlavierMedia Type: Sheet musicInstrumentation: Violine (Klarinette), Violoncello, KlavierProduct number: SIK1740In stock€30.50Incl. Tax, Excl. Shipping
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Composer: Felix Mendelssohn BartholdyEditor: André TerebesiSeries: Edition Schott - Single Edition
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Composer: Felix Mendelssohn BartholdyEditor: André TerebesiSeries: Edition Schott - Single Edition
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Composer: Felix Mendelssohn BartholdyEditor: André TerebesiSeries: Edition Schott - Single Edition
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Composer: Felix Mendelssohn BartholdyEditor: André TerebesiSeries: Edition Schott - Single Edition
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Composer: Felix Mendelssohn BartholdyEditor: André TerebesiSeries: Edition Schott - Single Edition
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Composer: Felix Mendelssohn BartholdyEditor: André TerebesiSeries: Edition Schott - Single Edition
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Composer: Felix Mendelssohn BartholdyEditor: André TerebesiSeries: Edition Schott - Single Edition
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Composer: Felix Mendelssohn BartholdyEditor: André TerebesiSeries: Edition Schott - Single Edition
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Composer: Felix Mendelssohn BartholdyEditor: Anton StinglSeries: Guitar Archive
Edition Schott
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Composer: Felix Mendelssohn BartholdyEditor: Bodo KoenigsbeckMedia Type: Sheet musicEdition: Performing scoreInstrumentation: piano (4 hands)Product number: ACC1820Out of stock€54.00Incl. Tax, Excl. Shipping
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5 Orchestral PiecesComposer: Felix Mendelssohn BartholdyEditor: Boris von HakenMedia Type: Sheet music with CDEdition: Study scoreSeries: Eulenburg Audio+Score
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Composer: Felix Mendelssohn BartholdyAuthor: Hans Guenther Bastian | Wilfried FischerMedia Type: E-score PDFInstrumentation: mixed choir (SATB)Language: GermanProduct number: ED 9941 Q14816In stock€1.99Incl. Tax
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from Concerto for Violin op. 64Composer: Felix Mendelssohn BartholdyMedia Type: Sheet musicEdition: Score and partInstrumentation: double bass and pianoProduct number: CFS 2116Out of stock€12.95Incl. Tax, Excl. Shipping
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2nd movement from: Symphony No. 4 A major „Italian", op. 90Composer: Felix Mendelssohn BartholdyArranger: Wolfgang BirtelMedia Type: E-score PDFInstrumentation: clarinet in Bb and pianoProduct number: ED 21907 Q43641In stock€2.99Incl. Tax
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from: Sonata Eb majorComposer: Felix Mendelssohn BartholdyMedia Type: E-score PDFInstrumentation: clarinet in Bb and pianoProduct number: ED 22018 Q41257In stock€2.99Incl. Tax
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from Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy's Clarinet SonataComposer: Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy | Joerg WidmannMedia Type: Hire/performance materialEdition: Performance materialInstrumentation: clarinet solo, string orchestra, harp and celesta
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Composer: Johannes Brahms | Felix Mendelssohn BartholdyEdition: Choral scoreSeries: Möseler Chorreihe, 255
Instrumentation: mixed choir (SATB)Product number: MOS 81255Product TypeIn stockAs low as €1.99Incl. Tax -
OvertureComposer: Felix Mendelssohn BartholdyMedia Type: Sheet musicEdition: Study scoreSeries: Eulenburg Miniature Scores
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Composer: Felix Mendelssohn BartholdyMedia Type: Sheet musicEdition: Choral scoreInstrumentation: mixed choirProduct number: EA 410In stock€4.00Incl. Tax, Excl. Shipping
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Composer: César Franck | Felix Mendelssohn BartholdyMedia Type: Sheet music with CDEdition: Edition with play-alongInstrumentation: PianoProduct number: MMO 3058In stock€24.99Incl. Tax, Excl. Shipping
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Composer: Felix Mendelssohn BartholdyEdition: Piano reduction with solo partSeries: Edition Schott
Instrumentation: violin and orchestraProduct number: SF 5965Product TypeIn stockAs low as €14.99Incl. Tax -
Composer: Felix Mendelssohn BartholdyEditor: Max AlbertiMedia Type: E-score PDFEdition: Study scoreSeries: Eulenburg Miniature Scores
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Composer: Felix Mendelssohn BartholdyAuthor: Hans Guenther Bastian | Wilfried FischerMedia Type: E-score PDFInstrumentation: men's choir (TTBB)Language: GermanProduct number: ED 9943 Q14917In stock€1.99Incl. Tax
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Op. 112 Nr. 1Composer: Felix Mendelssohn BartholdyMedia Type: E-score PDFInstrumentation: solo voice and pianoProduct number: bh311 Q38806In stock€2.99Incl. Tax
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Composer: Felix Mendelssohn BartholdyMedia Type: Sheet music with CDEdition: Edition with play-along, D minorInstrumentation: ViolinLanguage: EnglishProduct number: MMO 3194In stock€24.99Incl. Tax, Excl. Shipping
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Composer: Felix Mendelssohn BartholdyMedia Type: Sheet music with CDEdition: Tune book, D minorInstrumentation: PianoLanguage: EnglishProduct number: MMO 6091Out of stock€29.50Incl. Tax, Excl. Shipping
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Composer: Felix Mendelssohn BartholdyMedia Type: Sheet musicInstrumentation: clarinet and pianoLanguage: French, German, EnglishProduct number: ZM30610In stock€15.50Incl. Tax, Excl. Shipping
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Arie aus dem Oratorium "Elias"Composer: Felix Mendelssohn BartholdyMedia Type: Sheet musicSeries: Hosianna, 95
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OvertureComposer: Felix Mendelssohn BartholdyEdition: Study scoreSeries: Eulenburg Miniature Scores
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Media Type: Sheet musicEdition: ScoreInstrumentation: string orchestraProduct number: 3035742Out of stock€7.50Incl. Tax, Excl. Shipping
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The Hebrides OvertureComposer: Felix Mendelssohn BartholdyMedia Type: Sheet musicEdition: Piano conductor and parts, Klavier, Harmonium, 1. Flöte, 2. Flöte, 1. Oboe, 2. Oboe, 1. Fagott, 2. Fagott, 1. Klarinette in A, 2. Klarinette in A, 1. Trompete in B, 2. Trompete in B, 1. Horn in F, 2. Horn in F, Bassposaune, 3 Violine I, 3 Violine II, Violine obligat, 2 Viola, 2 Violoncello, Kontrabass, SchlagwerkSeries: Odeon
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Composer: Felix Mendelssohn BartholdyMedia Type: Sheet musicInstrumentation: double bass and pianoProduct number: CFS 1745Out of stock€9.95Incl. Tax, Excl. Shipping
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Composer: Felix Mendelssohn BartholdyArranger: Hans-Guenter HeumannMedia Type: E-score PDFInstrumentation: pianoProduct number: ED 21333 Q13028In stock€1.99Incl. Tax
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aus "Lied ohne Worte"Composer: Felix Mendelssohn BartholdyMedia Type: Sheet musicEdition: Separate editionSeries: Music for Piano, 12
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eingerichtet von Rudi KöhlerMedia Type: Sheet musicEdition: Score and partsInstrumentation: 4 trombonesProduct number: EE 5458In stock€24.00Incl. Tax, Excl. Shipping
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Vol. 8 | pieces by Haydn, Mendelssohn, Schubert, SpohrComposer: Joseph Haydn | Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy | Franz Schubert | Ludwig SpohrMedia Type: Sheet musicEdition: ScoreSeries: Gradus ad Symphoniam, Vol. 8
Instrumentation: school orchestraLanguage: French, German, EnglishProduct number: RL17530In stock€11.00Incl. Tax, Excl. Shipping -
Composer: Felix Mendelssohn BartholdyMedia Type: Sheet musicEdition: Score and partsInstrumentation: brass quintetProduct number: HLS 50396300Out of stock€20.95Incl. Tax, Excl. Shipping
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Media Type: E-score PDFInstrumentation: 1 - 2 cellos (piano ad libitum)Product number: ED 22644 Q556475In stock€3.99Incl. Tax
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Composer: Felix Mendelssohn BartholdyArranger: Hans-Guenter HeumannMedia Type: E-score PDFInstrumentation: pianoLanguage: German, EnglishProduct number: ED 23068 Q54113In stock€1.99Incl. Tax
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Composer: Felix Mendelssohn BartholdyArranger: Siegmund AndraschekMedia Type: E-score PDFEdition: Score and partsSeries: Holiday Celebration Series
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Composer: Felix Mendelssohn BartholdyArranger: Uwe KornMedia Type: E-score PDFInstrumentation: viola and pianoLanguage: EnglishProduct number: ED 21449 Q18726In stock€1.99Incl. Tax
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Composer: Felix Mendelssohn BartholdyArranger: Uwe KornMedia Type: E-score PDFInstrumentation: tenor saxophone in Bb and pianoLanguage: EnglishProduct number: ED 21147 Q8123In stock€1.99Incl. Tax
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Composer: Felix Mendelssohn BartholdyArranger: Uwe KornMedia Type: E-score PDFInstrumentation: alto saxophone in Eb and pianoLanguage: EnglishProduct number: ED 21146 Q8081In stock€1.99Incl. Tax
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Composer: Felix Mendelssohn BartholdyArranger: Uwe KornMedia Type: E-score PDFInstrumentation: treble recorder and pianoLanguage: EnglishProduct number: ED 21145 Q8039In stock€1.99Incl. Tax
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Composer: Felix Mendelssohn BartholdyArranger: Uwe KornMedia Type: E-score PDFInstrumentation: trumpet in Bb and pianoLanguage: EnglishProduct number: ED 20893 Q7997In stock€1.99Incl. Tax
Performances
"... oder soll es Tod bedeuten?"
April 24, 2024 |
Saarbrücken (Germany) , Saarländischer Rundfunk, Großer Sendesaal
Andante
Conductor: Jörg Widmann
Orchestra: Deutsche Radio Philharmonie Saarbrücken Kaiserslautern
April 25, 2024 |
Kaiserslautern (Germany) , SWR Studio
Andante
Conductor: Jörg Widmann
Orchestra: Deutsche Radio Philharmonie Saarbrücken Kaiserslautern
April 26, 2024 |
Saarbrücken (Germany) , SR, Großer Sendesaal
"... oder soll es Tod bedeuten?"
June 2, 2024 |
Köln (Germany) , Philharmonie