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Music: An Appreciation: An Appreciation, Brief 4/e
Roger Kamien, Hebrew University
The Romantic Period
Felix Mendelssohn

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The music of Felix Mendelssohn, grandson of the famous philosopher Moses Mendelssohn, was deeply rooted in the classical traditions. A brilliant performer and composer, he composed his first masterpieces while still a teenager. In addition to being a brilliant composer, he was also a talented painter and writer. Mendelssohn had a happy domestic life and very successful career, but died at a young age. More on the life of this artist can be found by consulting the web resources below.









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