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Felix Mendelssohn Popular Songs Ranking [2026]

Felix Mendelssohn is known for having shown exceptional musical talent as a child prodigy from an early age.He was an important composer who had an extremely significant impact on the 19th-century music world, including reviving the music of Bach.His music is romantic and evokes majestic scenes of nature.Here is a ranking of some of his most popular pieces.

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Felix Mendelssohn Popular Songs Ranking [2026]
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1Andante and the Brilliant AllegroFelix Mendelssohn
Andante and the Brilliant AllegroFelix Mendelssohnplay_arrow
Known as the composer of the Songs Without Words, the 'Lieder ohne Worte'…
2Songs Without Words, Book V, Op. 62, No. 6 “Spring Song”Felix Mendelssohn
Songs Without Words, Book V, Op. 62, No. 6 “Spring Song”Felix Mendelssohnplay_arrow
Felix Mendel..., who was active in the 19th century
3Song of SpringFelix Mendelssohn
Song of SpringFelix Mendelssohnplay_arrow
Famous pieces from Mendelssohn's Songs Without Words
4Songs Without Words, Book IV, Op. 53, No. 3: “Presto agitato (Foreboding)”Felix Mendelssohn
Songs Without Words, Book IV, Op. 53, No. 3: “Presto agitato (Foreboding)”Felix Mendelssohnplay_arrow
A passionate piano piece composed by Mendelssohn
5Fantasia in F-sharp minor, Op. 28 “Scottish Sonata”Felix Mendelssohn
Fantasia in F-sharp minor, Op. 28 “Scottish Sonata”Felix Mendelssohnplay_arrow
A great figure who has garnered popularity with a fantastical musical style…
6Rondo Capriccioso, Op. 14, U 67, E majorFelix Mendelssohn
Rondo Capriccioso, Op. 14, U 67, E majorFelix Mendelssohnplay_arrow
German composer Felix Mendelsso…
7Cello Sonata No. 2 in D major, Op. 58Felix Mendelssohn
Cello Sonata No. 2 in D major, Op. 58Felix Mendelssohnplay_arrow
A chamber music masterpiece for cello and piano composed by Mendelssohn
8Songs Without Words, Book V, Op. 62, No. 6, Spring SongFelix Mendelssohn
Songs Without Words, Book V, Op. 62, No. 6, Spring SongFelix Mendelssohnplay_arrow
Mendelssohn’s “Spring Song” is elegant but difficult to play.
9On Wings of SongFelix Mendelssohn
On Wings of SongFelix Mendelssohnplay_arrow
The elegant melodies of Mendelssohn's masterpieces
10Wedding MarchFelix Mendelssohn
Wedding MarchFelix Mendelssohnplay_arrow
Mendelssohn’s famous wedding piece
11Six Pieces for Children (Christmas Album), Op. 72: No. 2 in E-flat major, Andante sostenuto, MWV U 170Felix Mendelssohn
Six Pieces for Children (Christmas Album), Op. 72: No. 2 in E-flat major, Andante sostenuto, MWV U 170Felix Mendelssohnplay_arrow
Mendelssohn’s heartwarming piano piece
12Wedding March from A Midsummer Night’s DreamFelix Mendelssohn
Wedding March from A Midsummer Night's DreamFelix Mendelssohnplay_arrow
The famous Wedding March from A Midsummer Night’s Dream at weddings
13Songs Without Words, Book I, No. 3, Hunter’s Song, Op. 19Felix Mendelssohn
Songs Without Words, Book I, No. 3, Hunter’s Song, Op. 19Felix Mendelssohnplay_arrow
Mendelssohn’s passionate hunting piece
14Songs Without Words, Book II, Op. 30: No. 6, Venetian Boat Song No. 2Felix Mendelssohn
Songs Without Words, Book II, Op. 30: No. 6, Venetian Boat Song No. 2Felix Mendelssohnplay_arrow
Mendelssohn’s emotionally rich masterpiece
15Seven Character Pieces, No. 5 in A major, “Earnestly, with increasing liveliness (Ernst und mit steigender Lebhaftigkeit),” Fugue, MWV U 60Felix Mendelssohn
Seven Character Pieces, No. 5 in A major, “Earnestly, with increasing liveliness (Ernst und mit steigender Lebhaftigkeit),” Fugue, MWV U 60Felix Mendelssohnplay_arrow
A calm, sunrise-like warmth and a sophisticated composition
16Rondo Capriccioso in E major, Op. 14, MWV U 67 No. 1 AndanteFelix Mendelssohn
Rondo Capriccioso in E major, Op. 14, MWV U 67 No. 1 AndanteFelix Mendelssohnplay_arrow
Beginning with an elegant and lyrical Andante, it becomes light and lively…
17Violin Sonata in F minor, Op. 4Felix Mendelssohn
Violin Sonata in F minor, Op. 4Felix Mendelssohnplay_arrow
Mendelssohn’s youthful masterpiece
18Songs Without Words, Book 4, Op. 53 No. 1 “By the Seashore”Felix Mendelssohn
Songs Without Words, Book 4, Op. 53 No. 1 “By the Seashore”Felix Mendelssohnplay_arrow
Thinking of the gentle swell of the waves and the whisper of the sea breeze…
19Songs Without Words, Book VII, Op. 85 No. 4 “Elegy”Felix Mendelssohn
Songs Without Words, Book VII, Op. 85 No. 4 “Elegy”Felix Mendelssohnplay_arrow
This “Elegy” is by Mendelssohn...
20Songs Without Words, Book 8, Op. 102, No. 4, Zephyr (Breeze)Felix Mendelssohn
Songs Without Words, Book 8, Op. 102, No. 4, Zephyr (Breeze)Felix Mendelssohnplay_arrow
Intermediate piano pieces from Mendelssohn's Songs Without Words
21Three Fantasies or Caprices, Op. 16: No. 1 in A minor/A major, MWV U 70Felix Mendelssohn
Three Fantasies or Caprices, Op. 16: No. 1 in A minor/A major, MWV U 70Felix Mendelssohnplay_arrow
An emotionally rich piano piece written in the summer of 1829…
22Six Pieces for Children, Op. 72 No. 1Felix Mendelssohn
Six Pieces for Children, Op. 72 No. 1Felix Mendelssohnplay_arrow
Beginner Piano Pieces by Mendelssohn
23Six Pieces for Children, Op. 72 No. 2Felix Mendelssohn
Six Pieces for Children, Op. 72 No. 2Felix Mendelssohnplay_arrow
Alongside the Songs Without Words, Mendelssohn's...
246 Pieces for Children, Op. 72 No. 3Felix Mendelssohn
6 Pieces for Children, Op. 72 No. 3Felix Mendelssohnplay_arrow
Without needing to master difficult techniques, Roma…
25Six Songs, Op. 34: No. 2 ‘On Wings of Song’Felix Mendelssohn
Six Songs, Op. 34: No. 2 'On Wings of Song'Felix Mendelssohnplay_arrow
A beautiful song set to Heine’s poetry that gracefully depicts the illusions of love.
26HerbstliedFelix Mendelssohn
HerbstliedFelix Mendelssohnplay_arrow
Mendelssohn’s Autumn Song, portraying the transience of life and hope
27Wedding MarchFelix Mendelssohn
Wedding MarchFelix Mendelssohnplay_arrow
Recommended classical wedding entrance songs
28“On Wings of Song” from “Six Songs”Felix Mendelssohn
“On Wings of Song” from “Six Songs”Felix Mendelssohnplay_arrow
The sixth song from Mendelssohn’s song collection “Six Songs”
29Fantasia on “The Last Rose of Summer,” Op. 15Felix Mendelssohn
Fantasia on “The Last Rose of Summer,” Op. 15Felix Mendelssohnplay_arrow
The Last Rose of Summer is by the Irish poet, …
30“Six Duets,” Op. 63, No. 4: “Song of Autumn”Felix Mendelssohn
“Six Duets,” Op. 63, No. 4: “Song of Autumn”Felix Mendelssohnplay_arrow
Mendelssohn’s Six Duets
31Hear My Prayer, O LordFelix Mendelssohn
Hear My Prayer, O LordFelix Mendelssohnplay_arrow
A piece of sacred music composed in 1834. A soothing melody.
32The Lark, Op. 48 No. 4Felix Mendelssohn
The Lark, Op. 48 No. 4Felix Mendelssohnplay_arrow
A choral piece praising the song of the skylark
33Albumleaf, Op. 117Felix Mendelssohn
Albumleaf, Op. 117Felix Mendelssohnplay_arrow
Characterized by a somewhat melancholic yet passionate atmosphere…
34Ave Maria, Motet for 8 voices, Op. 23 No. 2Felix Mendelssohn
Ave Maria, Motet for 8 voices, Op. 23 No. 2Felix Mendelssohnplay_arrow
Ave Maria is a beautiful choral piece for eight voices
35Elias (Elia)Felix Mendelssohn
Elias (Elia)Felix Mendelssohnplay_arrow
Mendelssohn’s aria, music that moves the heart
36Wedding March from the opera “A Midsummer Night’s Dream”Felix Mendelssohn
Wedding March from the opera “A Midsummer Night’s Dream”Felix Mendelssohnplay_arrow
Composed by Mendelssohn, a classic wedding song
37Oratorio ‘Elijah’ Op. 70Felix Mendelssohn
Oratorio 'Elijah' Op. 70Felix Mendelssohnplay_arrow
An oratorio depicting the life of Elijah
38From the oratorio “St. Paul,” Part I, No. 2: “Lord, Lord God”Felix Mendelssohn
From the oratorio “St. Paul,” Part I, No. 2: “Lord, Lord God”Felix Mendelssohnplay_arrow
Mendelssohn's masterpiece of sacred music
39Violin Concerto in E minor, Op. 64Felix Mendelssohn
Violin Concerto in E minor, Op. 64Felix Mendelssohnplay_arrow
One of the composers who represent the early Romantic period is F...
40Violin Concerto in E minor, Op. 64, MWV O 14Felix Mendelssohn
Violin Concerto in E minor, Op. 64, MWV O 14Felix Mendelssohnplay_arrow
A masterpiece of Mendelssohn's Violin Concerto
41Violin Concerto in D minor, MWV 03: I. Allegro moltoFelix Mendelssohn
Violin Concerto in D minor, MWV 03: I. Allegro moltoFelix Mendelssohnplay_arrow
Felix Mendelssohn in 1822…
42Violin Concerto in E minor, First MovementFelix Mendelssohn
Violin Concerto in E minor, First MovementFelix Mendelssohnplay_arrow
The German Romantic composer who represents Germany, F...
43Piano Sonata No. 3 in B-flat major, Op. 106Felix Mendelssohn
Piano Sonata No. 3 in B-flat major, Op. 106Felix Mendelssohnplay_arrow
A masterful sonata composed by Mendelssohn at age 18
44Piano Trio No. 1 in D minor, Op. 49Felix Mendelssohn
Piano Trio No. 1 in D minor, Op. 49Felix Mendelssohnplay_arrow
Schumann highly praised the piano trio
45Piano Trio No. 2 in C minor, Op. 66Felix Mendelssohn
Piano Trio No. 2 in C minor, Op. 66Felix Mendelssohnplay_arrow
A profound performance of a piano trio by Oistrakh
46Fingal’s Cave, Op. 26: Concert OvertureFelix Mendelssohn
Fingal's Cave, Op. 26: Concert OvertureFelix Mendelssohnplay_arrow
Overture The Hebrides composed by Mendelssohn
47From the Motets, No. 1 “Lord, Come” Op. 39-1Felix Mendelssohn
From the Motets, No. 1 “Lord, Come” Op. 39-1Felix Mendelssohnplay_arrow
A motet composed by Mendelssohn for nuns in Rome
48Rondo Capriccioso in E major, Op. 14Felix Mendelssohn
Rondo Capriccioso in E major, Op. 14Felix Mendelssohnplay_arrow
A German artist who left behind many delicate and graceful works...
49Violin Concerto in E minor, Op. 64 – Movement IFelix Mendelssohn
Violin Concerto in E minor, Op. 64 – Movement IFelix Mendelssohnplay_arrow
Expressing Mendelssohn's Violin Concerto in a piano arrangement
50Violin Concerto in E minor, Op. 64Felix Mendelssohn
Violin Concerto in E minor, Op. 64Felix Mendelssohnplay_arrow
The beautiful melody of the violin concerto
51From Violin Concerto, First MovementFelix Mendelssohn
From Violin Concerto, First MovementFelix Mendelssohnplay_arrow
The Allure of Mendelssohn’s Violin Concerto
52Violin Concerto, Second MovementFelix Mendelssohn
Violin Concerto, Second MovementFelix Mendelssohnplay_arrow
An emotionally rich solo violin and a beautiful melody
53Barcarolle of Venice, Op. 57 No. 5Felix Mendelssohn
Barcarolle of Venice, Op. 57 No. 5Felix Mendelssohnplay_arrow
Venetian barcarolle, the melancholy of a man waiting for his lover
54Symphony No. 1 in C minor, Op. 11Felix Mendelssohn
Symphony No. 1 in C minor, Op. 11Felix Mendelssohnplay_arrow
Mendelssohn’s Masterpiece String Octet at Age 15
55Symphony No. 4 in A major, Op. 90 ‘Italian’Felix Mendelssohn
Symphony No. 4 in A major, Op. 90 'Italian'Felix Mendelssohnplay_arrow
Mendelssohn's Italian Symphony
56Symphony No. 5 “Reformation” in D minor, Op. 107Felix Mendelssohn
Symphony No. 5 “Reformation” in D minor, Op. 107Felix Mendelssohnplay_arrow
Characteristics and Performance of Mendelssohn's Christian Musical Works
57Symphony No. 2 “Hymn”Felix Mendelssohn
Symphony No. 2 “Hymn”Felix Mendelssohnplay_arrow
Mendelssohn’s Symphony No. 2, “Lobgesang,” is...
58Wedding March from A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Op. 61 (incidental music)Felix Mendelssohn
Wedding March from A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Op. 61 (incidental music)Felix Mendelssohnplay_arrow
A German composer representing the early Romantic era, Fe…
59Severe Variations, Op. 54, U 156, in D minorFelix Mendelssohn
Severe Variations, Op. 54, U 156, in D minorFelix Mendelssohnplay_arrow
Piano Variations from Mendelssohn’s Mature Period
60Strict Variations in D minor, Op. 54Felix Mendelssohn
Strict Variations in D minor, Op. 54Felix Mendelssohnplay_arrow
German composer Felix Mendelsso…
61Glory in the highestFelix Mendelssohn
Glory in the highestFelix Mendelssohnplay_arrow
Charles, said to be one of the four great hymns of Britain…
62Glory in the highestFelix Mendelssohn
Glory in the highestFelix Mendelssohnplay_arrow
It is a representative Christmas hymn, and in Engla...
63Lullaby, Op. 47Felix Mendelssohn
Lullaby, Op. 47Felix Mendelssohnplay_arrow
Lullaby composed by Klingenmann
64String Quintet No. 2 in B-flat major, Op. 87Felix Mendelssohn
String Quintet No. 2 in B-flat major, Op. 87Felix Mendelssohnplay_arrow
Live performance of Mendelssohn's String Quintet No. 2
65String Octet in E-flat major, Op. 20Felix Mendelssohn
String Octet in E-flat major, Op. 20Felix Mendelssohnplay_arrow
Mendelssohn’s string quartet at age sixteen
66String Quartet No. 4 in E minor, Op. 44 No. 2Felix Mendelssohn
String Quartet No. 4 in E minor, Op. 44 No. 2Felix Mendelssohnplay_arrow
Mendelssohn recomposed a string quartet.
67String Quartet No. 5 in E-flat major, Op. 44 No. 3Felix Mendelssohn
String Quartet No. 5 in E-flat major, Op. 44 No. 3Felix Mendelssohnplay_arrow
Completion and characteristics of Mendelssohn’s String Quartet No. 5
68Greeting from Six Songs, Op. 19-aFelix Mendelssohn
Greeting from Six Songs, Op. 19-aFelix Mendelssohnplay_arrow
Heine’s poem with Heine’s music: a collaborative performance by singer and accompanist
69On Wings of SongFelix Mendelssohn
On Wings of SongFelix Mendelssohnplay_arrow
A song to which Mendelssohn set music for a poem by Heine
70Songs Without Words “Spring Song”Felix Mendelssohn
Songs Without Words “Spring Song”Felix Mendelssohnplay_arrow
Mendelssohn's landscape depiction musical work.
71Songs Without Words, Book I, Op. 19: No. 1 “Sweet Remembrance”Felix Mendelssohn
Songs Without Words, Book I, Op. 19: No. 1 “Sweet Remembrance”Felix Mendelssohnplay_arrow
…with a smoothly flowing sixteenth-note accompaniment…
72Songs Without Words, Book I, Op. 19 No. 2 “Regret”Felix Mendelssohn
Songs Without Words, Book I, Op. 19 No. 2 “Regret”Felix Mendelssohnplay_arrow
“Lieder ohne Worte” No. …
73Songs Without Words, Book I, Op. 19: No. 3 “Hunting Song”Felix Mendelssohn
Songs Without Words, Book I, Op. 19: No. 3 “Hunting Song”Felix Mendelssohnplay_arrow
A lively piano piece by Mendelssohn depicting a hunt
74Songs Without Words, Book I, Op. 19, No. 4: A Secret ConversationFelix Mendelssohn
Songs Without Words, Book I, Op. 19, No. 4: A Secret ConversationFelix Mendelssohnplay_arrow
A calm and graceful miniature, rich in emotion
75Songs Without Words, Book I, Op. 19, No. 6: Venetian Boat Song No. 1Felix Mendelssohn
Songs Without Words, Book I, Op. 19, No. 6: Venetian Boat Song No. 1Felix Mendelssohnplay_arrow
The water capital that the boatman was said to be humming about on the boat...
76Songs Without Words, Book II, Op. 30, No. 1: MeditationFelix Mendelssohn
Songs Without Words, Book II, Op. 30, No. 1: MeditationFelix Mendelssohnplay_arrow
A classic with a gentle melody, rich in emotion
77Songs Without Words, Book II, Op. 30, No. 3, ConsolationFelix Mendelssohn
Songs Without Words, Book II, Op. 30, No. 3, ConsolationFelix Mendelssohnplay_arrow
Teaching materials for children's practice with a relatively low level of difficulty...
78Songs Without Words, Book II, Op. 30, No. 3 “Consolation”Felix Mendelssohn
Songs Without Words, Book II, Op. 30, No. 3 “Consolation”Felix Mendelssohnplay_arrow
Teaching materials for children's practice with a relatively low level of difficulty...
79Songs Without Words, Book II, Op. 30, No. 6: Venetian Boat SongFelix Mendelssohn
Songs Without Words, Book II, Op. 30, No. 6: Venetian Boat SongFelix Mendelssohnplay_arrow
The Gondola Song from Mendelssohn's Songs Without Words
80Songs Without Words, Book II, Op. 30, No. 6 “Venetian Boat Song”Felix Mendelssohn
Songs Without Words, Book II, Op. 30, No. 6 "Venetian Boat Song"Felix Mendelssohnplay_arrow
Known for its graceful melodies and delicate emotional expression…
81Songs Without Words, Book III, Op. 38, No. 4: HopeFelix Mendelssohn
Songs Without Words, Book III, Op. 38, No. 4: HopeFelix Mendelssohnplay_arrow
A calm and approachable piece from the Songs Without Words collection
82Songs Without Words, Book III, Op. 38 No. 6: “Duet”Felix Mendelssohn
Songs Without Words, Book III, Op. 38 No. 6: “Duet”Felix Mendelssohnplay_arrow
Representative works of Felix Mendelssohn…
83Songs Without Words, Book 4, Op. 53 No. 2 “Floating Clouds”Felix Mendelssohn
Songs Without Words, Book 4, Op. 53 No. 2 “Floating Clouds”Felix Mendelssohnplay_arrow
An elegant Romantic-era song without words, playable with careful practice
84Songs Without Words, Book 4, Op. 53 No. 4, Sorrow of the HeartFelix Mendelssohn
Songs Without Words, Book 4, Op. 53 No. 4, Sorrow of the HeartFelix Mendelssohnplay_arrow
Mendelssohn’s collection of emotionally rich short pieces
85Songs Without Words, Book V, Op. 62 No. 1 ‘May Breezes’Felix Mendelssohn
Songs Without Words, Book V, Op. 62 No. 1 'May Breezes'Felix Mendelssohnplay_arrow
“May ...” from Songs Without Words, Book V
86Songs Without Words, Book V, Op. 62: No. 5 “Venetian Boat Song No. 3”Felix Mendelssohn
Songs Without Words, Book V, Op. 62: No. 5 “Venetian Boat Song No. 3”Felix Mendelssohnplay_arrow
A representative piece from the Songs Without Words that expresses emotion on the piano
87Songs Without Words, Book 5, Op. 62, No. 6: “Spring Song”Felix Mendelssohn
Songs Without Words, Book 5, Op. 62, No. 6: “Spring Song”Felix Mendelssohnplay_arrow
The Spring Song from Songs Without Words depicts the beauty of spring.
88Songs Without Words, Book V, Op. 62 No. 5, No. 3: “Venetian Boat Song”Felix Mendelssohn
Songs Without Words, Book V, Op. 62 No. 5, No. 3: "Venetian Boat Song"Felix Mendelssohnplay_arrow
Mendelssohn’s moving canal miniature
89Spring Song from Songs Without WordsFelix Mendelssohn
Spring Song from Songs Without WordsFelix Mendelssohnplay_arrow
Mendelssohn’s Spring Song, a representative piece from Songs Without Words
90A Midsummer Night’s DreamFelix Mendelssohn
A Midsummer Night's DreamFelix Mendelssohnplay_arrow
Based on Shakespeare’s play A Midsummer Night’s Dream…
91A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Op. 21: OvertureFelix Mendelssohn
A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Op. 21: OvertureFelix Mendelssohnplay_arrow
Overture to A Midsummer Night's Dream by Mendelssohn
92Wedding March from A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Op. 61Felix Mendelssohn
Wedding March from A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Op. 61Felix Mendelssohnplay_arrow
Composed by Mendelssohn, a classic wedding song.
93A Midsummer Night’s Dream: OvertureFelix Mendelssohn
A Midsummer Night’s Dream: OvertureFelix Mendelssohnplay_arrow
Introducing the charm of Mendelssohn’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream
94Saint Paul, Op. 36Felix Mendelssohn
Saint Paul, Op. 36Felix Mendelssohnplay_arrow
Biblical Oratorio in the Bach Tradition
95Hymn No. 98: ‘Glory to God in the Highest’Felix Mendelssohn
Hymn No. 98: 'Glory to God in the Highest'Felix Mendelssohnplay_arrow
The History and Significance of Christmas Hymns
96Hymn No. 98: Glory in the HighestFelix Mendelssohn
Hymn No. 98: Glory in the HighestFelix Mendelssohnplay_arrow
The classic Christmas hymn “Glory to God in the Highest”
97Six Preludes and Fugues, Op. 35: No. 1, PreludeFelix Mendelssohn
Six Preludes and Fugues, Op. 35: No. 1, PreludeFelix Mendelssohnplay_arrow
Mendelssohn’s representative work, “Six Prel…
98Symphony No. 4 “Italian”Felix Mendelssohn
Symphony No. 4 “Italian”Felix Mendelssohnplay_arrow
Music works influenced by a trip to Italy
99Prosper under the rainFelix Mendelssohn
Prosper under the rainFelix Mendelssohnplay_arrow
It’s a classic Christmas carol. You often hear it in commercials and...
100Wedding March (Music Box)Felix Mendelssohn
Wedding March (Music Box)Felix Mendelssohnplay_arrow
When it comes to wedding music, everyone knows the ta-ta-ta-TAAN…