"Letters of Felix Mendelssohn to Ignaz and Charlotte Moscheles" edited by Felix Moscheles compiles personal letters from the 1800s that show the strong connection, through music and emotion, between a famous composer and his friends. The letters discuss their friendship, love for art, and the music world at the time, revealing the composer's personality and artistic journey. The collection starts by explaining how the composer and the Moscheles family became close, turning their professional relationship into a meaningful friendship. The editor shares thoughts on the letters, pointing out how they honestly express the composer’s views on music and life. Early letters show the composer as a young, driven person who wants to succeed in music while staying close to his mentor and family, painting a lively picture of the music community during that time.
Letters of Felix Mendelssohn to Ignaz and Charlotte Moscheles
By Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy
Experience the intimate world of 19th-century music through heartfelt letters that reveal the deep bonds of friendship and artistic passion between a rising composer and his cherished companions.
Summary
About the AuthorJakob Ludwig Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy, widely known as Felix Mendelssohn, was a German composer, pianist, organist and conductor of the early Romantic period. Mendelssohn's compositions include symphonies, concertos, piano music, organ music and chamber music. His best-known works include the overture and incidental music for A Midsummer Night's Dream, the Italian Symphony, the Scottish Symphony, the oratorio St. Paul, the oratorio Elijah, the overture The Hebrides, the mature Violin Concerto, the String Octet, and the melody used in the Christmas carol "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing". Mendelssohn's Songs Without Words are his most famous solo piano compositions.
Jakob Ludwig Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy, widely known as Felix Mendelssohn, was a German composer, pianist, organist and conductor of the early Romantic period. Mendelssohn's compositions include symphonies, concertos, piano music, organ music and chamber music. His best-known works include the overture and incidental music for A Midsummer Night's Dream, the Italian Symphony, the Scottish Symphony, the oratorio St. Paul, the oratorio Elijah, the overture The Hebrides, the mature Violin Concerto, the String Octet, and the melody used in the Christmas carol "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing". Mendelssohn's Songs Without Words are his most famous solo piano compositions.
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