Composer of the Week - Felix and Fanny Mendelssohn (1809-1847 and 1805-1847)
Donald Macleod explores the life and work of Felix and Fanny Mendelssohn, two sibling prodigies who were composers, pianists and conductors, and whose music had much in common
Composer of the Week - Felix and Fanny Mendelssohn (1809-1847 and 1805-1847) - Episode 1
Donald Macleod focuses on Felix and Fanny Mendelssohn's early years. With Fanny's Suleika und Hatem, plus Felix's String Symphony No 3 in E minor and Piano Quartetin B minor, Op 3.
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Composer of the Week - Felix and Fanny Mendelssohn (1809-1847 and 1805-1847) - Episode 2
Donald Macleod focuses on the launch of Felix's career and the different path that Fanny took. With Fanny's Ferne, and Felix's Frage, Op 9 No 1, String Quartet No 2 and Hora Est.
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Composer of the Week - Felix and Fanny Mendelssohn (1809-1847 and 1805-1847) - Episode 3
Donald Macleod contrasts Felix Mendelssohn's growing popularity with his sister's adaptation to marriage. With his Italian Symphony (1st mvt) and Fanny's String Quartet in E flat.
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Composer of the Week - Felix and Fanny Mendelssohn (1809-1847 and 1805-1847) - Episode 4
Donald Macleod focuses on Felix's appointment as Leipzig Gewandhaus director and his sister's belated recognition after being given the opportunity to spend a year in Italy.
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Composer of the Week - Felix and Fanny Mendelssohn (1809-1847 and 1805-1847) - Episode 5
Donald Macleod explores the final years of the Mendelssohns' lives. With Felix's Athalia Overture and Sechs Spruche, Op 79, Nos 1, 4, 5 and 6, and Fanny's Piano Trio.
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