A Day with Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy

** "A Day with Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy" by George Sampson is a biographical story that takes you back to the 1800s, into the world of the famous composer Felix Mendelssohn. Imagine meeting Mendelssohn in Leipzig, Germany, as a young singer does in this book, and getting a peek into his life, work, and thoughts about music. The story is set in 1840, where the singer visits Mendelssohn and finds him a very likeable person, not just some musical genius. You'll get to listen in on conversations about England, the Hebrides Overture, and even a Violin Concerto he's working on. Plus, you'll meet other musicians like Robert Schumann and Ferdinand David and feel like you're right there with them, learning how Mendelssohn creates his music and what he thinks about it all, giving you a good idea of his impact and the music scene back then. **