Felix Mendelsshon
truett wilson orcherstra project
about him
· A Midsummer Night's Dream (Mendelssohn) · Wedding March (Mendelssohn) · The Hebrides (Overture) · Songs Without Words
Fun Facts
1.he was buried at Trinity Cemetery in Berlin, Germany.
2. His sister, Fanny Mendelssohn, also composed music. In fact, some people think that some of ‘Mendelssohn’s’ music may have been written by her!.
3.He was one of the first people to use a baton when conducting. He was the one who brought the idea to Great Britain.He was a great fan of Bach. In fact, most people had forgotten about Bach after he died. Mendelssohn brought Bach’s music to everybody’s attention. And people have liked it ever since!
4.He liked Great Britain and visited frequently. The British at the time also liked Mendelssohn very much.
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