Felix Mendelssohn
1809 – 1847
Mendelssohn combined classical elegance with romantic passion. A true prodigy, he wrote with effortless fluency and irresistible charm. His music sparkles with fairy-tale magic and sings with heartfelt emotion.
Essential Listening
A Midsummer Night's Dream - Wedding March
The most famous wedding music in the world. Triumphant, joyful, and instantly recognizable — written when Mendelssohn was just 17.
Violin Concerto - First Movement
The violin sings from the very first bar. This beloved concerto combines virtuosity with pure romantic expression.
Hebrides Overture (Fingal's Cave)
The sea in music. Inspired by a Scottish cave, this overture captures waves, mist, and ancient mystery.
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