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    Mendelssohn in Words and Music
    Mendelssohn in Words and Music
    Mendelssohn in Words and Music
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    Mendelssohn in Words and Music

    Written by Davinia Caddy

    Narrated by Leighton Pugh

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    About this audiobook

    Felix Mendelssohn was a child prodigy to rival Mozart and achieved great fame during his lifetime, fêted across Europe, and composing in the widest possible range of musical genres. However, his music has also been denigrated for its elegance, charm and symmetry. This insightful biography explores the breadth of his achievements, the complexities of his privileged upbringing, and the reasons for the fluctuating nature of his reputation. Musical excerpts include the Violin Concerto, String Octet and Elijah, as well as his choral works, symphonies, sonatas and songs.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherNaxos Audiobooks
    Release dateNov 24, 2023
    ISBN9781781985212
    Mendelssohn in Words and Music

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