Mendelssohn’s String Quartets
The Arod Quartet, founded just four years ago in Paris, makes its recording debut with an album of Mendelssohn, tracing his life through his works for string quartet. The composer has been important for the …
Mendelssohn Archive
The Artistry of Barbara Hendrix
Earlier today I was blown away when I listened to Soprano Barbara Hendrix sing the music of Felix Mendelssohn. What struck me was what amazing skills she displayed in sustaining musical phrases. Personally, I find …
Memories of Mendelssohn
When I was 14, my family emigrated to the US. One of the key changes that took place in my life was the opportunity that I had to join an excellent orchestra that was located …
Mendelssohn Quartets 5&6
The Escher Quartet continues their survey of Mendelssohn’s chamber music: Mendelssohn: String Quartets Nos. 5 & 6 Mendelssohn: String Quartet No. 5 in E flat major, Op. 44 No. 3 String Quartet No. 6 in …
