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Henry VIII Act II: Fête populaire, Ballet-Divertissement: V. Scherzetto: Moderato

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Henry VIII Act II: Fête populaire, Ballet-Divertissement: VI. Gigue et finale: Presto

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Samson and Delilah Act I: Danse des prêtresses de Dagon: Allegretto

Samson et Dalila Act I: Danse des prêtresses de Dagon: Allegretto

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Samson and Delilah Act III: Bacchanale

Samson et Dalila Act III: Bacchanale

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Introduction Introduction

Introduction

The uncle from Boston Act I: Overture [excerpt]

Der Onkel aus Boston Act I: Overture [excerpt]

Der Onkel aus Boston (The Uncle from Boston), a three-act dramatic work by Felix Mendelssohn, begun in May 1822 and completed in November 1823

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Der Onkel aus Boston (The Uncle from Boston), a three-act dramatic work by Felix Mendelssohn, begun in May 1822 and completed in November 1823 Der Onkel aus Boston (The Uncle from Boston), a three-act dramatic work by Felix Mendelssohn, begun in May 1822 and completed in November 1823

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Children's piece, for piano in G major, Op. 72/1 Sechs Kinderst체cke, Op. 72 (Six Children's Pieces) - No. 1. Allegro non troppo

Kinderstück, for piano in G major, Op. 72/1 Sechs Kinderst체cke, Op. 72 (Six Children's Pieces) - No. 1. Allegro non troppo

An extract from Mendelssohn's piano collection Kinderst체cke (Children's Pieces), published after the composer's death in 1847

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An extract from Mendelssohn's piano collection Kinderst체cke (Children's Pieces), published after the composer's death in 1847 An extract from Mendelssohn's piano collection Kinderst체cke (Children's Pieces), published after the composer's death in 1847

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Song for my good father's birthday Lied zum Geburtstag meines guten Vaters

Lied zum Gebrutstag meines guten Vaters Lied zum Geburtstag meines guten Vaters

By His Early Teens, Mendelssohn Had Already Acquired an Impressive Portfolio of Musical Compositions Across a Range of Genres: Chamber Music, Psalm Settings, String Sinfonias and Keyboard Works

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By His Early Teens, Mendelssohn Had Already Acquired an Impressive Portfolio of Musical Compositions Across a Range of Genres: Chamber Music, Psalm Settings, String Sinfonias and Keyboard Works By His Early Teens, Mendelssohn Had Already Acquired an Impressive Portfolio of Musical Compositions Across a Range of Genres: Chamber Music, Psalm Settings, String Sinfonias and Keyboard Works

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Octet for strings in E flat major, Op. 20 III. Scherzo: Allegro leggierissimo [excerpt]

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A Similar Musical Atmosphere Was Created in the Second of Mendelssohn's Towering Early Works: His Overture to A Midsummer Night's Dream, Finished in Early August 1826 and, Like the Octet, Most Probably First Performed in the Family Home A Similar Musical Atmosphere Was Created in the Second of Mendelssohn's Towering Early Works: His Overture to A Midsummer Night's Dream, Finished in Early August 1826 and, Like the Octet, Most Probably First Performed in the Family Home

A Midsummer Night's Dream, overture, Op. 21 Overture [excerpt]

The Period also Witnessed the Inensification of Mendelssohn's Historical Interest in Earlier Styles, Particularly Sacred Vocal Music

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The Period also Witnessed the Inensification of Mendelssohn's Historical Interest in Earlier Styles, Particularly Sacred Vocal Music The Period also Witnessed the Inensification of Mendelssohn's Historical Interest in Earlier Styles, Particularly Sacred Vocal Music

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Est time in G minor/A major [excerpt]

Hora est in G minor/A major [excerpt]

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1829 Saw the Beginning of Mendelssohn's Grand Tour of Europe, a Series of Excursions That Took the Composer North to Scotland and South to Italy, Both Countries Providing Inspiration for Symphonies He Would Go On to Write 1829 Saw the Beginning of Mendelssohn's Grand Tour of Europe, a Series of Excursions That Took the Composer North to Scotland and South to Italy, Both Countries Providing Inspiration for Symphonies He Would Go On to Write

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The Hebrides in B minor, Op. 26 "Fingal's Cave" [excerpt]

At the Home of a Wealthy Mine Owner in North Wales, the Next Stop in His Tour, Mendelssohn First Contemplated a Large-Scale Orchestral Work Now Known as the Reformation Symphony

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At the Home of a Wealthy Mine Owner in North Wales, the Next Stop in His Tour, Mendelssohn First Contemplated a Large-Scale Orchestral Work Now Known as the Reformation Symphony At the Home of a Wealthy Mine Owner in North Wales, the Next Stop in His Tour, Mendelssohn First Contemplated a Large-Scale Orchestral Work Now Known as the Reformation Symphony

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Symphony No. 4 in A major, Op. 90 Italian IV. Saltarello: Presto [excerpt]

Symphony No. 4 in A major, Op. 90 "Italian" IV. Saltarello: Presto [excerpt]

The Second Opportunity to Present Itself on Mendelssohn's Return to Berlin, Following His European Tour, Was the Directorship of the 15th Niederrheinisches Musikfest...

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The Second Opportunity to Present Itself on Mendelssohn's Return to Berlin, Following His European Tour, Was the Directorship of the 15th Niederrheinisches Musikfest... The Second Opportunity to Present Itself on Mendelssohn's Return to Berlin, Following His European Tour, Was the Directorship of the 15th Niederrheinisches Musikfest...

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Overture for orchestra in C major "Trumpet", Op. 101 [excerpt]

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The Success of Mendelssohn's Directorship of the D체sseldorf Festival - to One Commentator, ''the Greatest Public Success That He Had Yet Had in Germany' - Led to a Three-Year Appointment as Director of Music in the City The Success of Mendelssohn's Directorship of the D체sseldorf Festival - to One Commentator, ''the Greatest Public Success That He Had Yet Had in Germany' - Led to a Three-Year Appointment as Director of Music in the City

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Paul, Op. 36 How Lovely Are the Messengers (Sung in English) [excerpt]

Paulus, Op. 36 How Lovely Are the Messengers (Sung in English) [excerpt]

Roughly One Month Earlier, the 9th of September 1836, Mendelssohn Had Become Engaged to C챕cile Jeanrenaud...

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Roughly One Month Earlier, the 9th of September 1836, Mendelssohn Had Become Engaged to C챕cile Jeanrenaud... Roughly One Month Earlier, the 9th of September 1836, Mendelssohn Had Become Engaged to C챕cile Jeanrenaud...

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Motets (3) for female chorus & organ, Op. 39 No. 1. Veni, Domine (Hear My Prayer, O Lord) [excerpt]

The Next Few Years in Leipzig Witnessed the Completion of Mendelssohn's String Quartets Op. 44, His Piano Trio in D Minor, the Overture 'Ruy Blas'...

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The Next Few Years in Leipzig Witnessed the Completion of Mendelssohn's String Quartets Op. 44, His Piano Trio in D Minor, the Overture 'Ruy Blas'... The Next Few Years in Leipzig Witnessed the Completion of Mendelssohn's String Quartets Op. 44, His Piano Trio in D Minor, the Overture 'Ruy Blas'...

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Organ Sonata No. 2 in C minor/C major, Op. 65/2 II. Allegro maestoso e vivace [excerpt]

It Is Easy to Forget That, While Mendelssohn Was Most Famous During His Lifetime as a Composer, Conductor and virtuoso pianist, His Skills Extended to the Organ

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It Is Easy to Forget That, While Mendelssohn Was Most Famous During His Lifetime as a Composer, Conductor and virtuoso pianist, His Skills Extended to the Organ It Is Easy to Forget That, While Mendelssohn Was Most Famous During His Lifetime as a Composer, Conductor and virtuoso pianist, His Skills Extended to the Organ

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Violin Concerto in E minor, Op.64 III. Allegro molto vivace [excerpt]

Violin Concerto in E minor, Op. 64 III. Allegro molto vivace [excerpt]

Hear My Prayer, a Short Standalone Piece of Sacred Choral Music Also Composed in 1844, Cannot Be Described as a Masterpiece

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Hear My Prayer, a Short Standalone Piece of Sacred Choral Music Also Composed in 1844, Cannot Be Described as a Masterpiece Hear My Prayer, a Short Standalone Piece of Sacred Choral Music Also Composed in 1844, Cannot Be Described as a Masterpiece

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Hear My Prayer in G major [excerpt]

Ten Years After the Premiere of St Paul, Mendelssohn Turned His Attention Once Again to the Genre of the Oratorio: the Result Was Elijah...

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Ten Years After the Premiere of St Paul, Mendelssohn Turned His Attention Once Again to the Genre of the Oratorio: the Result Was Elijah... Ten Years After the Premiere of St Paul, Mendelssohn Turned His Attention Once Again to the Genre of the Oratorio: the Result Was Elijah...

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Elijah, Op.70 Part II, No. 42. Alsdann wird euer Licht hervorbrechen (And Then Shall Your Light Break Forth [excerpt]

Elijah, Op. 70 Part II, No. 42. Alsdann wird euer Licht hervorbrechen (And Then Shall Your Light Break Forth [excerpt]

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Mendelssohn Died on the 4th of November 1847 Following a Series of Strokes Mendelssohn Died on the 4th of November 1847 Following a Series of Strokes

Mendelssohn Died on the 4th of November 1847 Following a Series of Strokes

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Song Without Words for piano No. 28 in G major, Op. 62/4 Lieder ohne Worte (Songs without Words), Book 5, Op. 62 - No. 28 in G major, Op. 62, No. 4

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Moonlight, L. 75/3

Clair de lune, L. 75/3

Relaxation: Soothing Sounds of Classical Music

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Bergamask suite, L. 75 I. Prélude

Suite bergamasque, L. 75 I. Prélude

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Bergamask suite, L. 75 II. Menuet

Suite bergamasque, L. 75 II. Menuet

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Bergamask suite, L. 75 III. Clair de lune

Suite bergamasque, L. 75 III. Clair de lune

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Bergamask suite, L. 75 IV. Passepied

Suite bergamasque, L. 75 IV. Passepied

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Ancient epigraphs (6), L. 131 I. Pour invoquer Pan, dieu du vent d'été

Épigraphes antiques (6), L. 131 I. Pour invoquer Pan, dieu du vent d'été

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Ancient epigraphs (6), L. 131 II. Pour un tombeau sans nom

Épigraphes antiques (6), L. 131 II. Pour un tombeau sans nom

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Ancient epigraphs (6), L. 131 III. Pour que la nuit soit propice

Épigraphes antiques (6), L. 131 III. Pour que la nuit soit propice