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An Extraordinary Prodigy Of Mozartean Abilities, Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy Was A Distinguished Composer And Conductor, A Legendary Pianist And Organist, And An Accomplished Painter And Classicist. Lionized In His Lifetime, He Is Best Remembered Today For Several Staples Of The Concert Hall And For Such Popular Music As 'The Wedding March' And 'Hark, The Herald Angels Sing.'Now, In The First Major Mendelssohn Biography To Appear In Decades, R. Larry Todd Offers A Remarkably Fresh Account Of This Musical Giant, Based Upon Painstaking Research In Autograph Manuscripts, Correspondence, Diaries, And Paintings. Rejecting The View Of The Composer As A Craftsman Of Felicitous But Sentimental, Saccharine Works (Termed By One Critic 'Moonlight With Sugar Water'), Todd Reexamines The Composer'S Entire Oeuvre, Including Many Unpublished And Little Known Works. Here Are Engaging Analyses Of Mendelssohn'S Distinctive Masterpiecesthe Zestful Octet, Puckish Midsummer Night'S Dream, Haunting Hebrides Overtures, And Elegiac Violin Concerto In E Minor. Todd Describes How The Composer Excelled In Understatement And Nuance, In Subtle, Coloristic Orchestrations That Lent His Scores An Undeniable Freshness And Vividness. He Also Explores Mendelssohn'S Changing Awareness Of His Religious Heritage, Wagner'S Virulent Antisemitic Attack On Mendelssohn'S Music, The Composer'S Complex Relationship With His Sister Fanny Hensel, Herself A Child Prodigy And Prolific Composer, His Avocation As A Painter And Draughtsman, And His Remarkable, Polylingual Correspondence With The Cultural Elite Of His Time.Mendelssohn: A Life Offers A Masterful Blend Of Biography And Musical Analysis. Readers Will Discover Many New Facets Of The Familiar But Misunderstood Composer And Gain New Perspectives On One Of The Most Formidable Musical Geniuses Of All Time.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Mendelssohn: A Life in Music'? A: 'Mendelssohn: A Life in Music' primarily focuses on the life and works of Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy, providing an in-depth biography that includes analyses of his major compositions and insights into his personal life.
- Q: Who is the author of this biography? A: The biography is written by R. Larry Todd, a well-regarded musicologist known for his extensive research on Mendelssohn.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: 'Mendelssohn: A Life in Music' contains a total of 736 pages, offering a comprehensive look at the composer's life and music.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is available in hardcover binding, providing durability and a professional appearance.
- Q: When was 'Mendelssohn: A Life in Music' published? A: 'Mendelssohn: A Life in Music' was published on October 23, 2003.
- Q: What are some notable works of Mendelssohn discussed in the book? A: The book discusses several of Mendelssohn's notable works, including the Octet, Midsummer Night's Dream, the Hebrides Overtures, and the Violin Concerto in E minor.
- Q: Does the book include any unpublished works? A: Yes, R. Larry Todd reexamines Mendelssohn's oeuvre, including many unpublished and lesser-known works.
- Q: What themes are explored in this biography? A: The biography explores themes such as Mendelssohn's religious heritage, his relationship with his sister Fanny Hensel, and his interactions with contemporary cultural figures.
- Q: Is this book suitable for readers unfamiliar with classical music? A: Yes, 'Mendelssohn: A Life in Music' is written to be accessible to a broad audience, making it suitable for both music enthusiasts and general readers.
- Q: What makes this biography different from previous ones? A: This biography is notable for its fresh perspective based on new research and a rejection of previous misconceptions about Mendelssohn's music.