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Twelve Lieder for voice and piano, Op. 9 (1827–30) (3 of the lieder were composed by Fanny Mendelssohn, but published under Felix's name) [2] Seemanns Scheidelied, lied for voice and piano (1831) (WoO 20) (MWV K 48) Six Songs for voice and piano, Op. 19a (1830–32) Two Romances for voice and piano (1833–34) (WoO 4)
Lieder ohne Worte (Songs Without Words) Book 1, Op. 19b (1829–1830) No. 1 Andante con moto in E major; No. 2 Andante espressivo in A minor; No. 3 Molto allegro e vivace in A major ("Hunting Song") No. 4 Moderato in A major; No. 5 Poco agitato in F-sharp minor; No. 6 Andante sostenuto in G minor ("Venezianisches Gondellied" [Venetian Boat Song ...
Mendelssohn's Songs Without Words are his most famous solo piano compositions. Mendelssohn's grandfather was the Jewish philosopher Moses Mendelssohn, but Felix was initially raised without religion until he was baptised aged seven into the Reformed Christian church.
Songs Without Words (Lieder ohne Worte) is a series of short lyrical piano works by the Romantic composer Felix Mendelssohn written between 1829 and 1845. His sister, Fanny Mendelssohn , and other composers also wrote pieces in the same genre.
The intermezzo between acts 4 and 5 is the famous "Wedding March", probably the most popular single piece of music composed by Mendelssohn, and one of the most ubiquitous pieces of music ever written. Act 5 contains more music than any other, to accompany the wedding feast.
Sechs Lieder (Six songs), Op. 59, is a collection of six part songs for four voices a cappella by Felix Mendelssohn. He composed the songs between 1837 and 1843, setting six poems in German. They are subtitled "Im Freien zu singen" ("To be sung outdoors"), and focus on nature. They were published after his death as part of his complete works.
The song won a Grammy in 1958 for best R&B performance, and in 2001, the song was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Michael Ochs Archives - Getty Images “Diana” by Paul Anka (1957)
Choral compositions by Felix Mendelssohn (3 C, 4 P) ... On Wings of Song (Mendelssohn) Organ Sonatas (Mendelssohn) S. Sechs Lieder, Op. 59 (Mendelssohn)