Felix Mendelssohn - Great Composers in Words & Music - COMPACT DISCS [CD]

The next instalment in this popular series now focuses on the life and music of Mendelssohn. 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. Written by Davinia Caddy, narrated by Leighton Pugh, and featuring many musical excerpts include the Violin Concerto, String Octet and Elijah, as well as his choral works, symphonies, sonatas and songs. Album Tracks 1. Introduction [00 11] 2. Die Beiden Neffen Oder Der Onkel Aus Boston (The Two Nephews, or the Uncle from Boston), MWV L4,... [01 14] 3. Der Onkel Aus Boston ('The Uncle from Boston'), a Three-Act Dramatic Work By Felix Mendelssohn, B... [07 00] 4. 6 Kinderstücke (6 Children's Pieces), Op. 72, InchChristmas PiecesInch No. 1. Allegro Non Troppo, MWV... [00 59] 5. An Extract from Mendelssohn's Piano Collection Kinderstücke ('Children's Pieces'), Published Afte... [02 57] 6. Lied Zum Geburtstag Meines Guten Vaters, MWV K1 [01 12] 7. By His Early Teens, Mendelssohn Had Alr Eady Acquired An Impressive Portfolio of Musical Compositi... [05 41] 8. String Octet in E-Flat Major, Op. 20, MWV R20 III. Scherzo Allegro Leggierissimo (Excerpt) [01 00] 9. A Similar Musical Atmosphere Was Created in the Second of Mendelssohn's Towering Early Works His... [00 56] 10. A Midsummer Night's Dream Overture, Op. 21, MWV P3 (Excerpt) [01 36] 11. The Period Also Witnessed the Intensification of Mendelssohn's Historical Interest in Earlier Sty... [03 10] 12. Hora Est, MWV B18 Hora Est [02 23] 13. 1829 Saw the Beginning of Mendelssohn's Grand Tour of Europe, a Series of Excursions That Took TH... [02 32] 14. The Hebrides in D Major, Op. 26, MWV P7, InchFingal's CaveInch (Excerpt) [01 06] 15. At the Home of a Wealthy Mine Owner in North Wales, the Next Stop in His Tour, Mendelsso