Mendelssohn / Mozelle Moshansky.

Author/creator Moshansky, Mozelle
Format Book
Publication InfoLondon ; New York : Omnibus Press, 1984.
Description144 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm.
Subjects

SeriesIllustrated lives of the great composers
Illustrated lives of the great composers. ^A457302
Contents Beginnings -- Childhood and youth -- The St. Matthew Passion -- New horizons -- The grand tour -- Alarums and excursions -- Cécile -- Son and stranger -- Victoria and Albert, Jenny Lind, Elijah -- Envoi.
Abstract The author examines the formative years of Mendelssohn; then focuses on his grand tour of Europe, the Leipzig period and the unprecedented success of Mendelssohn's visits to England, where he composed Elijah, his Violin Concerto in E minor and a number of his songs without words. Copious use is made of Mendelssohn's extensive letters and diaries, so that the composer comes alive, as it were, in his own words. There are also the recollections of his friends and fellow musicians. Further colour is lent to the narrative by the inclusion of contemporary notices, a selection of old engravings and of paintings, several by Mendelssohn himself.
General noteReprint. First published by Midas Books in 1982.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliography (page 7) and index.
LCCN 95182064
ISBN0895242079 (U.S.)
ISBN0711902526 (U.K.)
ISBN0825623146 (U.S. : p. 4 of cover)

Availability

Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Music Music Stacks ML410.M5 M84 1984 ✔ Available Place Hold