Felix Mendelssohn
Beautiful Composer of the 1800's
By: Jayme Palmer
Felix Mendelssohn was born on February 4, 1809 in Germany. He had Jewish parents but they baptized him as a Lutheran Christian. They wanted him to have an unjewish way of life even though they were proud of their heritage. He worked for himself as a composer.
Personal Life
He married Cecile Jeanrenaud, who was 10 years younger than him! He was a highly demanded brilliant composer. He conducted the Gewandhaus Orchestra.
His Family
Cecile Jeanrenaud
Felix's wife who was 10 years younger than him!
Felix Mendelssohn
A very high demanded composer.
Fanny Mendelssohn
Felix's sister who he was closer to than anyone.
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Sources Cited:
Britannica.com
Allmusic.com
nnab.com
Allmusic.com
nnab.com