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MENDELSSOHN
1809-1847
Only 38 years old when he died, the grandson of the philosopher Moses Mendels sohn and the son of a cultured and prosperous banker, he enjoyed the benefits of easy financial circumstances. His genius flowered early and was quickly recognised. Most of the records this week will be of music which is rarely heard.
Symphony No 6, in E, for string orchestra
9.18* Symphony No 11, in F, for string orchestra: AMSTERDAM CHAMBER ORCHESTRA, conducted by MARINUS VOORBERG : records

Contributors

Unknown:
Moses Mendels
Conducted By:
Marinus Voorberg
Source: Radio Times

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