One of the greatest composers of the 19th century.
Mendelssohn was a child prodigy born in Germany in 1809. His Scherzo is part of the incidental music he wrote to accompany Shakespeare's play,
A Midsummer Nights Dream. Other works of Mendelssohn that remain popular to this day include his
Violin Concerto in E Major, Op 64, the
Italian Symphony, and the
Scottish Symphony. He died too young at the age of 38.
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| Felix Mendelssohn |
Mendelssohn's scherzo is a mellifluous blend of joyous grace and complexity. I never get tired of hearing it.
Here is a link to Felix Mendelssohn's Scherzo from
A Midsummer Night's Dream...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hHTV3GFyHfM
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