Felix Mendelssohn Flashcards
By his early teens, he was an accomplished _________, ___________, _____________, and _________.
pianist, organist, conductor and composer.
How did Mendelssohn’s privileged upbringing help him in his career?
fine education, travels throughout Europe, opportunities to perform with outstanding professional musicians in his family’s home!
Mendelssohn’s music captures the spirit of ______, yet maintains respect for the ___________.
Romanticism, Classical tradition
Name 3 hallmarks of his style
youthful exuberance, lyricism, imaginative use of orchestral colour
at age 12, which inspiring personality did Mendelssohn meet?
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
describe a big undertaking Mendelssohn took up at age 20
organized a historic revival of Bach’s St Matthew Passion - the first performance since Bach’s death
What was Mendelssohn’s connection with the Liepzig Gewandhaus orchestra?
He was conductor there for 11 years
Which institution did Mendelssohn found?
the Leipzig Conservatory
Schumann called him the:
Mozart of the 19th century
describe 4 of Mendelssohn’s classical style elements
balanced symmetrical phrases, traditional forms, moderately sized orchestra, light scherzando writing
describe 3 of Mendelssohn’s Romantic style traits
programmatic elements, virtuosic writing, unexpected modulations
one symphony
no.3 “Scottish”
one overture
Overture to a Midsummer Night’s Dream
one oratorio
Elijah
Mendelssohn contributed to the development of the ____________ _______________
Romantic concerto
