4 "Im Wald: O Wald, du kühlender Bronnen" (MWV F 11), No. 63, Three Lieder for bass voice and piano, Op. 5 "Volkslied: O sah' ich auf der Haide dort im Sturme dich" (MWV J 10), No. The fact that Mendelssohn was baptized Protestant and that the family had converted in the 1820s (taking the name "Mendelssohn-Bartholdy," to distinguish themselves from all those lower-class Mendelssohns) made no difference, of course. 26. 84, Six Lieder for four mixed voices a cappella, Op. 5 "Morgengebet: O wunderbares tiefes Schweigen" (MWV F 15), No. 2 in B flat major, Op. 3 "Above all praise" ("Erhaben, o Herr, über alles Lob") (MWV B 55), No. 1) for Violin and Strings in D minor, Concerto for 2 Pianos and Orchestra (No. One Prelude & Fugue from the Well-Tempered Clavier (Book I or II) by Johann Sebastian Bach. 64, is his last large orchestral work. Fortunately, he had parents willing to let him become a musician, and he received the finest training. With his meticulous craftsmanship and formal balance, Mendelssohn stands as one of the most Classically-inclined of the major 19th-century composers, yet he was also prone to moments of … 5 "Venetianisches Gondellied: Wenn durch die Piazetta" (MWV K 114), No. 24 (1824), Variations concertantes in D major for cello and piano, Op. 2 "Morgengruss des Thüringischen Sangerbundes: Seid gegrüsset, traute Bruder" (MWV G 37), No. 1 in F minor for clarinet, basset-horn, and piano, Op. But the miracle of Mendelssohn was that by his late teens he was already producing full-blown masterpieces of supreme originality. But in 1816, Felix and his three siblings were all baptized into the Christian faith at his parents request by a Reformed Protestant minister in Berlin. Sample #1 Complete Mendelssohn Piano Trios. 1 "Jagdlied: Auf, ihr Herrn und Damen schön" (MWV G 21), No. | ArkivMusic, List of compositions by Felix Mendelssohn. 11 "Im Grünen: Willkommen im Grünen" (MWV K 36), No. 9 "Ferne: In weite Ferne will ich träumen" (MWV K 53), No. 3 in A minor, Op. 4 "Wasserfahrt: Am fernen Horizonte" (MWV G 17), No. This historic performance, due in large part to Mendelssohn’s vision (he was only fifteen when he first saw the score… In schwäb. Schlummre und träume von kommender Zeit" (MWV K 77), No. 9 in C Major: I.Grave-Allegro, II.Andante, III.Scherzo, IV.Allegro vivace (1823) (MWV N 9), Sinfonia for Strings No. (, Mein Gott, warum hast du mich verlassen ("My God, why hast thou forsaken me?") During his lifetime, Mendelssohn was regularly compared (with good reason) to Mozart. 8 (3 of the songs were composed by, Twelve Lieder for voice and piano, Op. 12, String Quartet No. 1 "Minnelied im Mai: Holder klingt der Vogelsang" (MWV K 30), No. 1 "Neujahrslied: Mit der Freude zieht der Schmerz" (MWV F 28), No. 1 "Rejoice, O ye people" ("Frohlocket, ihr Völker auf Erden") (MWV B 42), No. 100, Two Sacred songs for voice and piano, Op. 2 "Der Jäger Abschied: Wer hat dich, du schöner Wald" (MWV G 27), No. Grave-Allegro, II.Andante, III.Allegro molto (1823) (MWV N 12), "Symphoniesatz" (Sinfonia for Strings No. 1 "Sonntagsmorgen: Das ist der Tag des Herrn" (MWV J 4), No. 4 "Zigeunerlied: Im Nebelgeriesel, im tiefen Schnee" (MWV G 5), Trio for Piano, Violin and Viola in C minor (1820) (MWV Q 3), 19 miscellaneous pieces (plus several fragments) for organ (1820/45), Sinfonia for Strings No. Singers repertoire since 2001: 2018-19 Otche nash -- Nikolai Golovanov Dixit in corde suo -- Levente Gyöngyösi Lux Aeterna -- Ily Matthew Maniano Give Me Hunger (premiere) -- Jake Runestad Salutation -- Eriks Esenvalds Sweet Rivers -- Shawn Kirchner Advent Motet -- … 17, Lied ohne Worte (Song without Words) in D major for cello and piano, Op. 1 "Tröstung: Werde heiter, mein Gemüthe" (MWV K 120), No. 0) in A minor, for piano and strings (1822), Piano Concerto No. 4 in E minor, Op. And any list of siblings connected by history would be incomplete without including Felix and Fanny Mendelssohn. The opus number sequence does not therefore always accord with the order of composition). His exposure to Bach led to a fondness for learned counterpoint as well as to his conducting the St. Matthew Passion in 1829 – an immensely influential performance that took Bach out of the exclusive hands of specialists and into a more general public consciousness. 2 "Das erste Veilchen: Als ich das erste Veilchen erblickt" (MWV K 63), No. 2 "Frühlingslied: Der Frühling naht mit Brausen" (MWV K 119), No. 2 "Geständnis: Kennst du nicht das Gluthverlangen" (MWV K 41), No. Andres Maienlied: Die Schwalbe fliegt" (MWV K 33), No. He became associated with a strand of composers that included Robert Schumann and reached its peak with Johannes Brahms. Return to the top of the page. Ironically, religion wasn't that big a deal to Mendelssohn himself. 1 in B flat major, Op. 1 "Andenken: Die Bäume grünen überall" (MWV F 29), No. (Note: the list includes works which were published posthumously and given opus numbers after the composer's death. 6 "Der wandernde Musikant: Durch Feld und Buchenhallen" (MWV F 19), No. 4 "Herbstlied: Ach, wie so bald verhallet der Reigen" (MWV J 11), No. Click to view our repertoire list Program Samples . Wagner singled out Mendelssohn as an icon for decadence in his notorious essay "On Jewishness in Music." 3 "Lied aus "Ruy Blas": Wozu der Vöglein Chöre belauschen fern und nah?" 2 trumpets in C Piano Concerto No. 4 "Allnächtlich im Traume seh' ich dich: Allnächtlich im Traume" (MWV K 78), No. 1 "Frühlingslied: In dem Walde, süsse Tone" (MWV K 56), No. 3 "Es fiel ein Reif: Es fiel ein Reif" (MWV F 5), No. The amount of overwork as well as the death of his beloved sister Fanny led to a series of strokes and finally death at the age of 38. Felix Mendelssohn was the most profoundly gifted prodigy-composer of all time. 2008-09 Repertoire • Vaughan Williams – Dona nobis pacem • Brahms – Schicksalslied, op. Felix Mendelssohn (1809-1847) Nationality Influences Compositional Genres Historical Context. 5 "Der Mond: Mein Herz ist wie die dunkle Nacht" (MWV K 122), No. 6 "Altdeutsches Frühlingslied: Der trübe Winter ist vorbei" (MWV K 127), No. Felix Mendelssohn (1809 - 1847) ... (1847), a rethinking in Romantic terms of the Handelian oratorio and one of the monuments of the choral repertoire. 2 "Die Primel: Liebliche Blume" (MWV F 16), No. 3 "Lieblingsplätzchen: Wisst ihr, wo ich gerne weil'" (MWV K 61), No. This is a list of compositions by Felix Mendelssohn. Much of his catalogue remains little-known today, but much of it has made it to recording. Although less popular today, it is still considered a milestone in the development of the genre. Mendelssohn's compositions include symphonies, concertos, piano music, organ music and chamber music. Classical Repertoire: Mendelssohn. 50, Six Lieder (Duets) for 2 voices and piano, Op. 1 Prelude in B-flat major (MWV U 132), No. 1 "Im Walde: Ihr Vögel in den Zweigen schwank" (MWV F 10), No. 6 "Jagdlied: Durch schwankende Wipfel" (MWV F 22), No. 1 "Minnelied: Leucht't heller als die Sonne" (MWV K 80), No. 2 "Der du die Menschen lassest sterben", No. 2 "Die Sterne schau'n in stiller Nacht: Die Sterne schau'n in stiller Nacht" (MWV K 19), No. 88, Four Lieder for four voices a cappella, Op. 4 "Das Schifflein: Ein Schifflein ziehet leise" (MWV K 109), No. 12 in G minor: I.Fuga. 1 "Doch der Herr, er leitet die Irrenden recht", No. He also continued to conduct, compose, and tour. 3 in A major (1844) (MWV W 58), 4. 11 "Entsagung: Herr, zu dir will ich mich retten" (MWV K 54), No. 2 "Rheinweinlied: Wo solch' ein Feuer noch gedeiht" (MWV G 35), No. 109 (1845), Concert Piece No. 5 "Liebe und Wein: Liebesschmerz. 65 (1845) not only renewed interest in the organ repertoire, and especially that of Bach, but also prompted the composition of new works for organ by other major composers. 120, String Symphony No. 4 "Erntelied: Es ist ein Schnitter, der heißt Tod" (MWV K 37), No. All Rights Reserved. Mendelssohn found it in Düsseldorf in 1833 and became director of music for the city. 5 in D major (1844) (MWV W 60), 6. 4 "Die Nachtigall: Die Nachtigall, sie war entfernt" (MWV F 24), No. 1 in G Minor, Op. His life showed little of the storms that marked Beethoven's or the stresses of Berlioz's. Felix Mendelssohn's concert overture The Hebrides (/ ˈ h ɛ b r ɪ d iː z /; German: Die Hebriden) was composed in 1830, revised in 1832, and published the next year as his Op. 6 "Wanderlied: Laue Luft kommt blau geflossen" (MWV K 108), No. 113, Concert Piece No. 4 "Lerchengesang: Wie lieblicher Klang" (MWV F 13), No. 1 "Beati mortui: Beati mortui in Domino" (MWV B 28), No. 1 Prelude and Fugue in C minor (MWV W 21, MWV W 18), No. 3 "Italien: Schöner und schöner schmückt sich" (composed by Fanny Mendelssohn), No. Organ Sonata No. 3 Fantasia in E major ("The Rivulet") (MWV U 72), No. 12 "Suleika und Hatem: An des lust'gen Brunnens Rand" (composed by Fanny Mendelssohn), No. 1) in D minor, for violin and strings, Violin Concerto (No. He made a tour of Scotland as well, where he began work on his Hebrides Overture (1832) and "Reformation" Symphony (1832). 3 "Suleika: Was bedeutet die Bewegung?" 2 "Abendständchen: Schlafe, Liebchen, weil's auf Erden" (MWV G 24), No. 7 in D minor: I.Allegro, II.Andante amorevole, III.Menuetto, IV.Allegro molto (1822) (MWV N 7), Sinfonia for Strings No. 3 Prelude and Fugue in D minor (MWV W 23, MWV W 13), No. ~ Steve Schwartz. 2 in D Major: I.Allegro, II.Andante, III.Allegro vivace (1821) (MWV N 2), Sinfonia for Strings No. In the Thirties the Nazis systematically tried to erase the composer from German music. 112, Four Lieder for four male voices a cappella, Op. As a young man, Felix would later disclose that he … 1 "Türkisches Schenkenlied: Setze mir nicht, du Grobian" (MWV G 23), No. 1 "Das Lied vom braven Mann: Gaben mir Rath und gute Lehren" (MWV G 16), No. He was also one of the warmest, funniest and most generous people I have ever met. Felix Mendelssohn: Concerto No.2 in D minor, Op.40: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Concerto in E flat major, K271 Concerto in D minor, K466 Concerto in E flat major, K482 Concerto in C minor, K491 Concerto in C major, K503 It is seldom performed nowadays, though, fortunately, it has regained a place in the concert repertoire. $5.30 / Description Felix Mendelssohn: Violin Concerto In E Minor (Miniature Score) Long one of the most beloved concertos in the violin repertoire, Mendelssohn's Violin Concerto in E Minor features important formal innovations that place it on a par with the most significant works in the 3 "Frühlingslied: Durch den Wald, den dunklen, geht" (MWV K 101), No. It holds an important place in the violin repertoire and is one of the most popular and most frequently performed violin concertos in history. 6 "Maiglöckchen und die Blümelein: Maiglöckchen läutet in dem Thal" (MWV J 7), 1. 4 "Comitat: Nun zu guter Letzt" (MWV G 38), No. 64, Double Concerto for Violin, Piano and String Orchestra, Concerto for 2 Pianos and Orchestra (No. 22 (1826, published 1832), Rondo brillant for Piano and Orchestra in E flat major, Op. 2 Prelude and Fugue in G major (MWV W 22, MWV W 20), No. Through his directorship of the Gewandhaus Orchestra and his establishment of a conservatory (1843), he quickly made Leipzig one of the major European musical centers, one which exerted significant influence throughout Europe and even the United States up to the early years of the Twentieth Century. 1 "Da lieg' ich unter den Bäumen: Da lieg' ich unter den Bäumen" (MWV K 69), No. 2 in C minor (1844) (MWV W 57), 3. 4 "Die Waldvögelein: Kommt, lasst uns geh'n spazieren" (MWV F 25), No. 2 Caprice or Scherzo in E minor (MWV U 71), No. Recital Duration: min. 1 "Es lauschte das Laub: Es lauschte das Laub so dunkelgrun" (MWV K 29), No. 11. Felix Mendelssohn's Violin Concerto in E minor, Op. After all, since the premiere in 1840, this work has been a great success and has been counted among Mendelssohn’s best compositions. 4 "Volkslied: Es ist bestimmt in Gottes Rath" (MWV K 102), No. 5 "Ruhetal: Wann im letzten Abendstrahl" (MWV F 21), No. 2 "Das Ährenfeld: Ein Leben war's im Ährenfeld" (MWV J 12), No. 1 "Altdeutsches Lied: Es ist in den Wald gesungen" (MWV K 104), No. 2 "Das Heimweh: Was ist's das mir den Atem hemmet" (composed by, No. 2 Prelude and Fugue in D major (MWV U 129, MWV U 105), No. 7 "Sehnsucht: Fern und ferner schallt der Reigen" (composed by Fanny Mendelssohn), No. Dates Keys Symphony No. Organ Sonata No. Rethinking the Repertoire #6: Felix Mendelssohn’s “Die erste Walpurgisnacht” March 1, 2016 3 Comments It is one of the enduring ironies of classical music that so much of today’s repertoire was written by such a small number of people. (1844), Capriccio brillant for Piano and Orchestra in B minor, Op. With these three pieces, he became one of the most important early Romantic composers. 3 "Jagdlied: Mit Lust tät ich ausreiten" (MWV K 82), No. Mendelssohn's music blended Romantic sentiment and fantasy with a Mozartean economy, clarity, and poise. 49. Felix Mendelssohn Overture: The Hebrides Op 26, 'Fingal's Cave' 1830–32. 3 "Frühlingsfeier: Süsser, goldner Frühlingstag" (MWV F 18), No. Piano Concerto No. Was quälte dir dein armes Herz" (MWV G 26), No. 6 in E-flat Major: I.Allegro, II.Menuetto, III.Prestissimo (1821) (MWV N 6), Piano Quartet in D minor (1821) (MWV Q 10), 17 Fugues for String Quartet (1821) (MWV R 1-MWV R 17, some incomplete), Sinfonia for Strings No. 44/1, String Quartet No. 1 "Im Grünen: Im Grün erwacht der frische Muth" (MWV F 8), No. 4 "O Jugend, o schöne Rosenzeit! The award was presented to him during the German Choir Festival in Stuttgart 2016. Wealthy and Talented: Felix Mendelssohn had wealth on both sides of his family, ... two centuries later — among the most beloved and performed in the classical repertoire. Past Choir Repertoire The Choir has a long and proud tradition of performing a wide-ranging repertoire that engages the intellectual and artistic imagination of its members and its audiences. 1824. Jacob Ludwig Felix Mendelssohn (1809–1847) in 1846. Mendelssohn's own Six Sonatas for organ, op. 3 "Die Liebende schreibt: Ein Blick von deinen Augen" (MWV K 66), No. (MWV J 9), No. We restart our bi-monthly Tuesday Blog shares with Vinyl’s Revenge, and an old all-Mendelssohn EMI recording featuring Riccardo Muti and the Philharmonia. 5 "Mailied: Der Schnee zerrinnt" (MWV F 7), No. Writers have begun to see Elijah as an innovative and powerful fusion of oratorio and Romantic opera. 3 in D major, Op. 6 "Auf dem See: Und frische Nahrung" (MWV F 9), No. 2 "Entflieh' mit mir: Entflieh' mit mir" (MWV F 4), No. 6 "For our offences ("Um unsrer Sünden willen") (MWV B 52), No. More than 160 years after his death his music remains a standard component of the classical repertoire. 4 "Schilflied: Auf dem Teich, dem regungslosen" (MWV K 116), No. 4 "Neue Liebe: In dem Mondenschein im Walde" (MWV K 70), No. Mundart: Jetzt kommt der Frühling" (MWV K 17), No. 13 in C minor "Symphoniesatz" (single movement) (1823), Piano Concerto (No. 2 "Periti autem: Periti autem fulgebunt" (MWV B 29), No. 3 "Sommerlied: Wie Feld und Au' so blinkend im Thau" (MWV G 19), No. 1 "Ich wollt' meine Lieb' ergösse sich: Ich wollt' meine Lieb' ergösse sich" (MWV J 5), No. 1 in E flat major, Op. Comp. 90 "Italian", Symphony No. 3 "An die Entfernte: Diese Rose pflück' ich hier" (MWV K 126), No. Major works of this period include his String Quintet in B-flat (1845), the Violin Concerto in e-minor (1845), and the oratorio Elijah (1847), a rethinking in Romantic terms of the Handelian oratorio and one of the monuments of the choral repertoire. Felix Mendelssohn was born into a prominent Jewish family in 1809. 3 in E minor: I.Allegro di molto, II.Andante, III.Allegro (1821) (MWV N 3), Sinfonia for Strings No. 5 in D major/minor, Op. 1 Prelude and Fugue in E minor (MWV U 116, MWV U 66), No. From its moody opening to the high-flying finale, Mendelssohn’s sparkling melodies and heroic bravura will be on full display in the capable hands of Seattle Symphony Concertmaster Noah Geller. 44/2, String Quartet No. Despite his many sacred works, he generally approached the subject either as a practical musical matter or as drama. 4 in C minor: I.Grave-Allegro, II.Andante, III.Allegro (1821) (MWV N 4), Sinfonia for Strings No. 34 (No. Organ Sonata No. Let us not forget Mozart, Saint-Saëns and Korngold, who also composed with phenomenal skill and assurance during their late teens. • Felix Mendelssohn – Verleih’ uns Frieden gnädiglich • Felix Mendelssohn – “And then shall your light” from Elijah . 5 "Im Herbst: Ach wie schnell die Tage fliehen" (MWV K 38), No. 8 "Frühlingsglaube: Die linden Lüfte sind erwacht" (MWV K 51), No. 56 "Scottish", Symphony No. 11 March 1829 Felix Mendelssohn performs JS Bach’s St Matthew Passion Felix Mendelssohn performed Bach’s St Matthew Passion on 11 March 1829 for the first time in 100 years, marking the rediscovery of Bach as a composer. 1. 6 "Es weiss und rät es doch Keiner: Es weiss und rät es doch Keiner" (MWV K 112), No. Zelter gave Mendelssohn thorough, but very conservative, instruction. 8 "Hexenlied. 1 in F minor (1844) (MWV W 56), 2. 1 "Erster Verlust: Ach, wer bringt die schönen Tage" (MWV K 110), No. Mendelssohn’s Violin Concerto is regularly heralded as one of the most perfect violin concertos ever written — a jewel in the crown of the repertoire. 5 "Wenn sich zwei Herzen scheiden: Wenn sich zwei Herzen scheiden" (MWV K 121), No. 43 (1838), Overture in C major for wind instruments, op. 9 "Abendlied: Das Tagewerk ist abgethan" (MWV K 34), No. George Bernard Shaw, in a classic example of love-hate, made him the poster-boy for Victorian gentility. Mendelssohn composed several chorale cantatas, several on Lutheran hymns: Works with opus number assigned by Mendelssohn, Works with opus number assigned posthumously, Festgesang an die Künstler: Der Menschheit Würde, Concerto for Piano and Strings in A minor, Concerto (No. ... Felix Mendelssohn was a remarkable child prodigy. The estimate of the chamber music especially has revised the composer's reputation upward. 3 (fragment) in E minor, Op. 2) in A flat major, String Quartet No. 6 Prelude and Fugue in B-flat major (MWV U 135, MWV U 128), No. 4 Prelude and Fugue in A-flat major (MWV U 122, MWV U 108), No. 5 "Sonntagslied: Ringsum erschallt in Wald und Flur" (MWV K 84), No. Felix Mendelssohn, Soundtrack: Enemy of the State. 3 "Im Süden: Süsse Dufte, milde Lüfte" (MWV G 20), No. 15 - max. . His grandfather, Moses Mendelssohn, was one of the most prominent Jewish intellectuals of the Enlightenment. 2 "Abschied der Zugvögel: Wie war so schön doch Wald und Feld!" Organ Sonata No. Its focus is on music from the Western classical tradition intentionally, as this art form is not as well represented in most high school programs. 3 "Hirtenlied: O Winter, schlimmer Winter" (MWV F 12), No. Mendelssohn's really early music (up to roughly 1824) is incredibly accomplished for a kid, but he began writing masterpieces around the age of 15, furthermore in an idiom largely of his own invention. 114, 3 Preludes and Fugues for organ, Op. (MWV K 93), No. 9 (3 of the lieder were composed by Fanny Mendelssohn, but published under Felix's name), Six Songs for voice and piano, Op. Digging around a bit will reward the explorer. Lobgesang itself, however, faded into obscurity. Allegro moderato, V.Allegro molto (1823) (MWV N 11), Sinfonia for Strings No. 4 "Suleika: Ach, um deine feuchten Schwingen" (MWV K 92), No. 1 in C Minor, Op. 87, List of solo piano compositions by Felix Mendelssohn, "Rondo capriccioso in E major, Op 14 - Hyperion Records - CDs, MP3 and Lossless downloads", Mendelssohn: Octuor Op 20, Etc / Braley, Dieltiens, et al. 6 "Scheidend: Wie so gelinde die Fluth bewegt" (MWV K 50), No. 11. 4 "Auf ihrem Grab: Auf ihrem Grab" (MWV F 6), No. However, by the 1880s, his reputation, after such inflation, predictably began to sink. 4 "Lord, on our offences" ("Herr, gedenke nicht unsrer Übeltaten") (MWV B 50), No. 2) in E minor, Op. 2 "Frühzeitiger Frühling: Tage der Wonne, kommt ihr so bald" (MWV F 23), No. 2. 3 "Gruss: Wohin ich geh' und schaue" (MWV J 8), No. 107 "Reformation", Violin Concerto (No. 6 "Reiselied: Bringet des treusten Herzens Grüsse" (MWV K 65), No. 6 "Reiselied: Der Herbstwind rüttelt die Bäume" (MWV K 90), No. 6 in E flat major (1821), String Symphony No. 2 "Der Glückliche: Ich hab' ein Liebchen" (MWV F 27), No. Schweizerlied, III.Adagio, IV.Menuetto. He won the championship of Robert Schumann. In 1829, he made his first trip to England where his composing and playing found a rapturous audience. The sale of over 250,000 recordings, which has been acclaimed with a number of awards, has made a not insignificant contribution to what today is the obvious presence of Mendelssohn's complete œuvre in the concert repertoire. The viola (/ v i ˈ oʊ l ə / vee-OH-lə, also UK: / v aɪ ˈ oʊ l ə / vy-OH-lə, Italian: [ˈvjɔːla, viˈɔːla]) is a string instrument that is bowed, plucked, or played with varying techniques.It is slightly larger than a violin and has a lower and deeper sound. (MWV J 6), No. 4 in B-flat major (1845) (MWV W 59), 5. 2 "Morgenlied: Erwacht in neuer Starke" (MWV K 123), No. 10 in B minor (1823) (MWV N 10), Sinfonia for Strings No. 3 "Wartend (Romanze): Sie trug einen Falken" (MWV K 42), No. 54 • Handel – Messiah. Organ Sonata No. 6 "Herbstlied: Holder Lenz, du bist dahin" (MWV F 17), No. Two virtuoso Etudes. 8 in D major (wind instruments added later) (1822), String Symphony No. 5 "Der Blumenstrauss: Sie wandelt im Blumengarten" (MWV K 73), No. 29 (1834), Serenade and Allegro giojoso for Piano and Orchestra in B minor, Op. 41, Six Lieder for four male voices a cappella, Op. 12 "Die Nonne: Im stillen Klostergarten" (composed by Fanny Mendelssohn), No. 2 "Herbstlied: Im Walde rauschen dürre Blätter" (MWV K 99), No. Every classical music lover knows about Felix Mendelssohn. 'A respected Principal and a leading interpreter of the solo Double Bass repertoire, Rinat was among the most serious and dedicated of musical artists. Works of this period include the Harmoniemusik for band (1824), the Octet (1825), and the Overture to A Midsummer Night's Dream (1826). 1 "Frühlingsahnung: O sanfter süsser Hauch" (MWV F 14), No. 11 in F Major: I.Adagio-Allegro molto, II.Scherzo comodo. 26 December 1829, private performance, Berlin, 10 April 1851, only a fragment: finale of Act 1 and Vintners' Chorus, No. 2 "Lob des Frühlings: Saatengrün, Veilchenduft" (MWV F 26), No. 3 "Frühlingslied: Es brechen im schallenden Reigen" (MWV K 89), No. Note: the list includes works which were published posthumously and given opus numbers after the composer's death. Gerne weil ' '' ( MWV K 102 ), No Thirties the Nazis systematically to...: Bringet des treusten Herzens Grüsse '' ( MWV K 106 felix mendelssohn repertoire, brillant! Abgethan '' ( MWV K 104 ), No Herbstwind rüttelt die Bäume '' ( MWV 100. 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