Felix Mendelssohn (1809–1847)

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Felix Mendelssohn (1809–1847)
1. What do we need to know about this composer?
Possible answers . . .

• Songs have lovely melodies and a poetic atmosphere.
• Mostly strophic songs; emulated Schubert in style.

2. Name a song composition by this composer.
Possible answers . . .

Auf Flügeln des Gesanges
Bei der Wiege
Nachtlied
Neue Liebe

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This selection is called: “Auf Flügeln des Gesanges”
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This selection is called: “Bei der Wiege”
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This selection is called: “Nachtlied”
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This selection is called: “Neue Liebe”
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