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Music on 2: Master Mendelssohn

BBC Two
on BBC Two England

At the age of 17 Felix Mendelssohn was at the height of his musical powers, and his fame was rapidly spreading throughout the world. By the time he was 21 he had composed some of his finest works.

Excerpts from The Octet
The Quartet in A minor played by members of the English Chamber Orchestra directed by Jose-Luis Garcia

and Songs Without Words
played by John Lill (piano)

Hans Keller considers that some of Mendelssohn's early works are unsurpassed masterpieces, and explains why with some comments and guidance.
Introduced by Ian Engelmann

Contributors

Presenter:
Ian Engelmann
Musicians (The Octet):
Members of the English Chamber Orchestra
Orchestra directed by (The Octet):
Jose-Luis Garcia
Pianist (Songs Without Words):
John Lill
Interviewee:
Hans Keller
Director:
Alan Benson
Source: Radio Times

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