Though everything else may appear shallow and repulsive, even the smallest task in music is so absorbing, and carries us so far away from town, country, earth, and all worldly things, that it is truly a blessed gift of God.
Felix Mendelssohn Quotes
The essence of the beautiful is unity in variety.
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| Birth: | 3rd February, 1809 |
| Death: | 4th November, 1847 |
| Nationality: | German |
| Profession: | Composer, Conductor, Pianist |
About
Felix Mendelssohn was born in Hamburg, Germany. He was a German composer, pianist, and conductor. His best-known works include his Overture and incidental music for A Midsummer Night's Dream, the Italian Symphony, the Scottish Symphony, the overture The Hebrides, his mature Violin Concerto, and his String Octet. His Songs Without Words are his most famous solo piano compositions.
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