Felix Mendelssohn

Felix Mendelssohn (1809–1847) was a Kingdom of Saxony composer, pianist and organist.

Also recorded as Mendelssohn-Bartholdy; Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy; Jakob Ludwig Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy; Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy; Mendelssohn.

Overview

The authority record associates the name with Romantic music. Work is classified under opera, classical music and symphonic music. Works named in the authority record include A Midsummer Night's Dream, Symphony No. 3, Symphony No. 4 and Violin Concerto in E minor. Catalogue entries for paintings state support, medium, dimensions and signature. VALÉORINE records this subject so that lots referring to it can be described consistently.

In detail

German composer, pianist, organist and conductor of Jewish descent (1809-1847)

Sources

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Felix Mendelssohn”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q46096: Felix Mendelssohn

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