Mendelssohn’s Masterpieces | Popular Classical Music
Mendelssohn, a composer who represents German Romanticism.
He was active not only as a composer but also as a pianist and conductor, and from a young age he possessed such musical talent that he was called a child prodigy.
In this article, we introduce some of the masterpieces Mendelssohn left behind.
Whether you’re a fan of Mendelssohn or not very familiar with him, please take a look.
We hope you’ll notice the characteristics and charm of his style and discover some new favorite pieces.
If you play an instrument or sing, do try performing them yourself!
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Mendelssohn’s Masterpieces | Popular Classical Music (71–80)
Violin Concerto in E minor, Op. 64Felix Mendelssohn
One of the representative composers of the early Romantic era is Felix Mendelssohn.
While respecting the traditions of Classicism, he left many works rich in emotion.
Published in 1845, this piece is a masterpiece that fuses advanced violin technique with beautiful melody.
The passionate theme of the first movement and the gentle melody of the second movement captivate many listeners.
It is a work that conveys Mendelssohn’s unique delicacy and vitality.
Recommended for those who want to become familiar with classical music or savor the charm of the violin.
Loved across generations, this piece can be enjoyed by a wide audience.
Violin Concerto in E minor, Op. 64, MWV O 14Felix Mendelssohn
Felix Mendelssohn is one of the foremost composers representing Germany in the first half of the 19th century.
His music is known for its unique style that, while inheriting the traditions of Classicism, also incorporates the sensibilities of Romanticism.
Among his works, the Violin Concerto in E minor, Op.
64, MWV O 14 is one of his masterpieces and is widely cherished as a work that fully draws out the violin’s allure.
The piece was born from Mendelssohn’s long-standing friendship with the violinist Ferdinand David.
Drawing on his own experience playing the violin, Mendelssohn demonstrates a writing style throughout that shows deep familiarity with the instrument’s characteristics.
The balance between lyrical melodies and dazzling virtuosity is exquisite, captivating listeners without fail.
It is a highly recommended piece for those who wish to revel in the violin’s beautiful sonority or experience a celebrated work of Romantic music.
Violin Concerto in D minor, MWV 03: I. Allegro moltoFelix Mendelssohn
A Violin Concerto composed by Felix Mendelssohn in 1822.
After Mendelssohn’s death, the score passed through various hands and was inherited by different people, but the very existence of the work was long forgotten.
It is a piece that combines fluid elegance with passionate intensity.
Please also pay attention to the virtuosic melodies of the violin solo!
Mendelssohn’s Masterpieces | Popular Classical Music (81–90)
Violin Concerto in E minor, First MovementFelix Mendelssohn
Felix Mendelssohn, a composer who represents German Romantic music.
A child prodigy, he displayed musical talent from an early age and not only produced numerous masterpieces, but also earned credit for reviving Bach’s music, which had been fading into obscurity at the time.
Among his works, a piece I recommend for its poignancy is the First Movement of the Violin Concerto in E minor.
Its melody conveys beauty, but unlike Chopin or John Field, it is crafted to express a passionate intensity—an impassioned kind of wistfulness and beauty.
Violin Concerto in E major, Op. 64, MWV O 14: I. Allegro molto vivaceFelix Mendelssohn
A concerto for violin and orchestra composed by Mendelssohn in 1844.
It combines radiant brilliance with both a sense of joy and melancholy, offering gentle emotion, balanced form, and above all, irresistibly beautiful melodies.
Alongside Beethoven’s Op.
61 and Brahms’s Op.
77, it is hailed as one of the three great violin concertos.
Violin Sonata in F minor, Op. 4Felix Mendelssohn
Mendelssohn was a German composer.
The Violin Sonata in F minor, Op.
4, was written when Mendelssohn was 14 years old, during the period he was living in Berlin with his family.
The piece is suffused with a graceful atmosphere tinged with sorrow.
Violin ConcertoFelix Mendelssohn
Alongside the violin concertos of Beethoven and Brahms, this piece—often called one of the “three great violin concertos”—was composed by Mendelssohn in 1844, when he was 35 years old.
It was written for the violinist Ferdinand David, who was born in the same apartment building as the Mendelssohn family and was a close family friend.
With David’s advice, Mendelssohn took a long time to complete the work, spending six years in total.