Mendelssohn Weekend
Selection of programmes celebrating the life and music of Felix Mendelssohn, one of Radio 3's Composers of the Year in 2009
Mendelssohn Weekend - Mendelssohn Revealed
Tom Service, Louise Fryer and studio guests including Judith Chernaik and Ben Parry reassess Mendelssohn's reputation and legacy 200 years after his birth.
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Mendelssohn Weekend - Mendelssohn, the Nazis and Me
Sheila Hayman, a descendant of Mendelssohn's sister Fanny, explores how Felix tried to reconcile his Christianity with his Jewish roots.
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Mendelssohn Weekend - Songs Without Words for the 21st Century
Louise Fryer discusses Radio 3's newly commissioned Songs Without Words with the pianist who recorded them, Andrew Zolinsky. Including works from Anna Meredith and James Olsen.
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Mendelssohn Weekend - The Salon
Louise Fryer presents a diverse selection of Mendelssohn's chamber music
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Mendelssohn Weekend - Vintage Mendelssohn
Rob Cowan presents a selection of classic recordings of Mendelssohn's songs, as well as orchestral and chamber music. Includes Capriccio brillant, Op 22 and Cello Sonata No 2 in D.
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