Mendelssohn

An 1884 biography of one of music's most prodigious talents, whose work remains a staple of the concert hall today.

Zusammenfassung
The composer, virtuoso pianist and conductor Felix Mendelssohn (1809-47) was lionised by the music-loving public during his lifetime, and his music remains popular today. This short, sympathetic biography by the composer William Smith Rockstro (1823-95) was first published in 1884 as part of Francis Hueffer's 'Great Musicians' series.

Inhalt

1. The founder of the family; 2. The removal to Berlin; 3. Felix's childhood; 4. Early efforts; 5. The garden house; 6. The first visit to England; 7. The journey to Italy; 8. At Düsseldorf; 9. At the Gewandhaus; 10. The wedding; 11. In London and Leipzig; 12. Difficulties at Berlin; 13. At Buckingham Palace; 14. Concerning the Conservatorium; 15. The Philharmonic concerts; 16. Personal reminiscences; 17. Concerning the management of the Conservatorium; 18. The last season at the Gewandhaus; 19. Elijah; 20. The end; 21. Mendelssohn's position in art; Complete catalogue of Mendelssohn's works.