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Felix Mendelssohn
Mendelssohn was the son of a banker, Abraham, who was himself the son of the famous Jewish philosopher, Moses Mendelssohn, and of Lea Salomon, a member od the Itzig family. Abraham sought to renounce the Jewish religion; his children were first brought up without religious education, and were baptised as Lutherans in 1816. (Abraham and his wife were not themselves baptised until 1822). The name Bartholdy was assumed at the suggestion of Lea's brother, Jakob, who had purchased a property of this name and adopted it as his own surname. Abraham was later to explain this decision in a letter to Felix as a means of showing a decisive break with the traditions of his father Moses: 'There can no more be a Christian Mendelssohn than there can be a Jewish Confucius'. Although Felix continued to sign his letters as 'Mendelssohn Bartholdy' in obedience to his fsther's injunctions, he seems not to have objected to the use of 'Mendelssohn' alone. |
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Felix Mendelssohn : Songs for Men's Voices For a cappella men's chorus Songlist: Op.50 Nos.1-6, Op.75 Nos.1-3, Op.76 Nos.1 and 4, Op.115 Nos.1 and 2, Op.120 Nos.1,3, and 4, Ersatz fuer Unbestand (without opus) 
Felix Mendelssohn : Four Sacred Choruses A true apotheosis of life, Mendelssohn's music absolutely overflows with energy, ebullience, drama, and invention, as evidenced in his most enduring works: the incidental music to A Midsummer Night's Dream. While the sunny disposition of so many of Mendelssohn's works has led some to view the composer as possessing great talent but little depth, however these religious compositions reflect the complexity and deeply spiritual basis of his personality. German and English text. Songlist: Lord, Now Lettest Thou Thy Servant Depart, Op. 69 No. 1, O Be Joyful In The Lord, Op. 69 No. 2, My Soul Doth Magnify The Lord, Op. 69 No. 3, Lord, Lord, Have Mercy Upon Us
Felix Mendelssohn : Three Choral Songs 'The Nightingale (Die Nachtigall)' was composted on June 19, 1843 and published as No. 4 in Sechs Lieder, Op 59. Words by Johann Wolfgang von Goeth, based on a Greek folksong published in 'Chants populaires de la Grece moderne' with French translations by Claude Charles Fauriel accompanying the original texts. Goethe's version, published in 1827 is entitled 'Landlich, though Mendelssohn preferred the title given here. 'The Woodland Singers (Die Waldvogelein)' was composed on June 19, 1843 and published as No 4 in Sechs Lieder, Op 88. The author of the words, given simply as Scutz, is almost certainly heinrich Schutz who published a volume of 'Vermischte Gedichte' at Karlsruhe in 1841. 'Song for the New Year (Neujahrslied)' was composed on August 8, 1844 and published posthumously as No 1 in Sechs Lieder, Op 88. Words by Johann Peter Hebel (1760-1826). The original poem has five verses, of which Mendelssohn set only the first four. Songlist: The Nightingale, The Woodland Singers, Song for the New Year
Felix Mendelssohn : Six Seasonal Motets A set of unaccompanied eight-part motets with German and English texts. Songlist: Christmas, New Year, Ascensiontide, Passiontide, Advent, Good Friday
Felix Mendelssohn : 16 Selected Songs Contents: Auf Flügeln Gesanges - Der Blümenkranz - Der Blumenstrauss - Der Mond - Des Mädchens Klage - Frühlingsglaube - Frühlingslied (Spring) - Herbstlied (Autumn) - Jagdlied - Liebende Schreibt - Minnelied (Love Song) - Neue Liebe (New Love) - Schilflied - Suleika - Volkslied - Wanderlied. Songlist: Der Blumenstrauss, Der Mond (Mendelssohn), Jagdlied (Hunting Song), Neue Liebe, Suleika (Fain Moisty)mendelssohn, Fruhlingslied(Spring)mendelssohn, Volkslied (Mendelssohn), Wanderlied (Mendelssohn), Schilflied (Mendelssohn), Herbstlied (Autumn) Mendelssohn, Liebende Schreibt (Mendelssohn), Fruhlingsglaube (Mendelssohn), Des Madchens Klage (Mendelssohn), Der Blumenkranz (Mendelssohn), Auf Flugeln Des Gesanges, Love Song, Op. 34 (Minnelied)
Felix Mendelssohn : Elijah Mendelssohn's Elijahis an oratorio for SATB soli, SATB chorus, orchestra and organ, with the text derived from the Lutheran Bible by Julius Schubring. The English version of the text was translated by William Bartholemew. This New Novello Choral Edition of the vocal score contains comprehensive performance notes and detailed editorial markings and suggestions, as edited by Michael Pilkington. The German text is also included in the vocal score, and a German translation of the performance notes is also provided.
Felix Mendelssohn : Hymn of Praise (Revised Edition) Hymn of Praise was composed in 1840 to celebrate the four-hundredth anniversary of the invention of printing. Scored for two soprano and tenor soloists, SATB and orchestra. English text by J. Alfred Novello after the Lutheran Bible. Revised edition by Michael Pilkington.
Felix Mendelssohn : 16 Two-part Songs Contents: Autumn Song - By the Plashing Fount I Stand - Evening Song - Farewell Song/Birds of Passage - For in His Own Hand - For So Hath the Lord Commanded - Greeting - How Can I Blithe and Cheerful Be - I Leaned Against Tow'ring Mast - I Waited for the Lord - I Would That My Love - The Maybell and the Flowers - My Song Therefore Shall Be - Now We Are Ambassadors - O Wert Thou in the Cauld Blast - Tulerunt Dominum Meum. Songlist: Evening Song, Autumn Song, I Would That My Love, Farewell Song/Birds Of Passage, Greeting (Mendelssohn), O Wert Thou In The Cauld Blast, Maybell And The Flowers,The, I Waited For The Lord, My Song Therefore Shall Be, For In His Own Hand, By The Plashing Fount I Stand, How Can I Blithe And Cheerful Be, I Leaned Against Tow'ring Mast, Tulerunt Dominum Meum, Now We Are Ambassadors (Mendelssohn), For So Hath The Lord Commanded
Felix Mendelssohn : Elijah English. Songlist: Help, Lord (Mendelssohn-Elijah), Lord, bow Thine ear (Mendelssohn-Elijah), For He shall give His angels (Mendelssohn), Blessed are the men who fear (Mendelssohn), Baal, we cry to thee (Mendelssohn), Hear our cry, o Baal (Mendelssohn), Baal! Baal! (Mendelssohn-Elijah), Draw near, all ye people (Mendelssohn), Cast thy burden (Mendelssohn-Elijah), The fire descends (Mendelssohn-Elijah), Thanks be to God! (Mendelssohn-Elijah), Be not afraid (Mendelssohn-Elijah), Woe to him! (Mendelssohn-Elijah), Behold, God the Lord (Mendelssohn-Elijah), Holy is God the Lord (Mendelssohn), Go, return upon thy way (Mendelssohn), Then did Elijah (Mendelssohn), But the Lord from the north (Mendelssohn), O come, everyone that thirsteth (Mendelssohn), And then shall your light (Mendelssohn), Be Not Afraid, He Watching Over Israel, If With All Your Hearts (Elijah), It Is Enough (Mendelssohn-Elijah), Lift Thine Eyes To The Mountains, O Rest In The Lord, Yet Doth The Lord (Mendelssohn), He That Shall Endure (Mendelssohn), Hear Ye, Israel! (Hore Israel), Then Shall The Righteous Shine, and more
Felix Mendelssohn : St. Paul English. Songlist: Lord, Thou Alone Art God (Mendelssohn), Now This Man Ceaseth Not (Mendelssohn), And All That Sat In The Council (Mendelssohn), Stone Him To Death (Mendelssohn), Happy And Blest Are They (Mendelssohn), Rise! Up! Arise! (Mendelssohn), I Praise Thee, O Lord (Mendelssohn), O Great Is The Depth (Mendelssohn), The Nations Are Now The Lord's (Mendelssohn), How Lovely Are The Messengers (Mendelssohn), I Will Sing Of Thy Great Mercies, Thus Saith The Lord (Mendelssohn), Is This He? (Mendelssohn), O Thou, The True And Only Light (Mendelssohn), For So Hath The Lord (Mendelssohn), The Gods Themselves (Mendelssohn), O Be Gracious, Ye Immortals (Mendelssohn), For Know Ye Not? (Mendelssohn), But Our God Abideth In Heaven (Mendelssohn), This Is Jehovah's Temple (Mendelssohn), Be Thou Faithful Unto Death (Mendelssohn), Far Be It From Thy Path (Mendelssohn), See What Love (Mendelssohn), Not Only Unto Him (Mendelssohn), But The Lord Is Mindful Of His Own, Jerusalem Thou Killest Prophets (Mendelssohn), To Thee O Lord (Mendelssohn), To God On High (Mendelssohn), Sleepers, Wake, A Voice (Mendelssohn), Consume Them All (St.Paul), and more
Felix Mendelssohn : A Midsummer Night's Dream, Opus 61 The comb binding creates a lay-flat book that is perfect for study and performance.
Felix Mendelssohn : Christus A choral worship cantata for SATB with TBB Soli composed by Felix Mendelssohn.
Felix Mendelssohn : Lauda Sion (Praise Jehovah), Opus 73 A choral worship cantata for SATB with SATB Soli (E/L) composed by Felix Mendelssohn.
Felix Mendelssohn : St. Paul A choral worship cantata for SATB or SSATB with SATB Soli composed by Felix Mendelssohn.
Felix Mendelssohn : Hymn of Praise (Lobgesang), Opus 52 A choral worship cantata for SATB with SST Soli composed by Felix Mendelssohn.
Felix Mendelssohn : Elijah Mendelssohn's famous oratorio, "Elijah," was written in 1846 and depicts various events in the life of the Biblical prophet Elijah, taken from the books 1 Kings and 2 Kings in the Old Testament. The work is written for four vocal soloists (bass/baritone, tenor, alto, soprano), full symphony orchestra, and a large chorus. Vocal score with piano accompaniment. Text is in German and English.
Felix Mendelssohn : Elijah Mendelssohn's famous oratorio, "Elijah," was written in 1846 and depicts various events in the life of the Biblical prophet Elijah, taken from the books 1 Kings and 2 Kings in the Old Testament. Choral score only, without piano accompaniment. Text is in English.
Felix Mendelssohn : Hear My Prayer, A Sacred Cantata A choral worship cantata for SATB with S Solo composed by Felix Mendelssohn.
Felix Mendelssohn : 79 Songs - Low Voice A collection of songs for Low Voice, composed by Felix Mendelssohn.
Felix Mendelssohn : Christus English. Songlist: Say, Where Is He (Mendelssohn), This Man We Have Found (Mendelssohn), He Stirreth Up The Jews (Mendelssohn), Away With Jesus (Mendelssohn), Crucify (Mendelssohn), We Have A Sacred Law (Mendelssohn), Daughters Of Zion (Mendelssohn), He Leaves His Heavenly Portals (Mendelssohn), There Shall A Star Come Out Of Jacob
John Glenn Paton : Mendelssohn -- 24 Songs - High Voice 24 Songs by Felix Mendelssohn and Fanny Mendelssohn Hensel contains youthful gems by two great Romantic composers, originally published only under Felix Mendelssohn's name. Includes word-by-word translations of the Italian, French and German text as well as a translation into the International Phonetic Alphabet. Songlist: Abendlied, Das Heimweh, Die Nonne, Entsagung, Erntelied, Ferne, Frage, Fruhlingsglaube, Fruhlingslied, Gestandnis, Hexenlied, Im Fruhling, Im Grunen, Im Herbst, Italien, Maienlied, Minnelied, Minnelied, Pilgerspruch, Romanze, Scheidend, Sehnsucht, Suleika Und Hatem, Verlust, Wartend
John Glenn Paton : Mendelssohn -- 24 Songs - Medium Voice 24 Songs by Felix Mendelssohn and Fanny Mendelssohn Hensel contains youthful gems by two great Romantic composers, originally published only under Felix Mendelssohn's name. Includes word-by-word translations of the Italian, French and German text as well as a translation into the International Phonetic Alphabet. Songlist: Abendlied, Das Heimweh, Die Nonne, Entsagung, Erntelied, Ferne, Frage, Fruhlingsglaube, Fruhlingslied, Gestandis, Hexenlied, Im Fruhling, Im Grunen, Im Herbst, Italien, Maienlied, Minnelied, Minnelied, Pilgerspruch, Romanze, Scheidend, Sehnsucht, Suleika Und Hatem, Verlust, Wartend |
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Experience the magic of Mendelssohn's music and the spell of Shakespeare's words in this sprightly setting adapted for chorus. An exciting challenge for treble choruses, it will be lots of fun to rehearse and perform! Duration: ca. 4:10.
Arranger: Emily Crocker | Poetry By: William Shakespeare
It's the delicate Lied sensitively set for developing voices. Dr. Robinson has skillfully adapted Mendelssohn's classic and arranged an appropriate Romantic-era piano accompaniment to support 2- and 3-part voices. Optional English lyrics are included as well as a complete IPA guide for the German text---a wonderful way to introduce art song.
Arranger: Russell Robinson
It's the delicate Lied sensitively set for developing voices. Dr. Robinson has skillfully adapted Mendelssohn's classic and arranged an appropriate Romantic-era piano accompaniment to support 2- and 3-part voices. Optional English lyrics are included as well as a complete IPA guide for the German text---a wonderful way to introduce art song.
Arranger: Russell Robinson
Mendelssohn's setting of Psalm 42 - like much of the rest of his music - has been described as controlled, refined, comfortable, melodious, and unique. Optional MIDI file available separately (on MIDI disk LMF-1001)
Duration 4:49
From a singspiel, written when Mendelssohn was 15 years old, this charming treble chorus will give singers the chance to experience authentic 19th century music. Elegant and expressive, with two optional flutes and bass, this selection will be ideal for contest and festival.
Arranger: Patrick Liebergen
Arranger: Robert J. Powell | Composer: Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy
Arranger: Richard Proulx | Composer: Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy
Veteran arranger Richard Kingsmore delivers to us this electric version of a favorite Christmas song. This fantastic setting for choir and congregation will add a new element of musical joy to your Christmas season! Available separately: SATB, ChoirTrax CD. Score and parts (fl 1-2, ob, cl 1-2, tpt 1-3, hn, tbn 1-2, tbn 3/tba, perc 1-2, rhythm, dm, hp, vn 1-2, va, vc, db) available as a CD-ROM and as a digital download. Duration: ca. 4:15.
Arranger: Richard Kingsmore | Composer: Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy
Uses: Christmas, Youth Choir, Praise Team, Concert Scripture: Luke 2:13-14, Malachi 4:1-2, Psalm 67:4 Charles Wesley wrote this popular text originally called Hymn for Christmas Day and it has gone on to become one of the most recognized exhortations in all of the carol literature. Mendelssohn's tune has never sounded so cool than in this jazzy rendition filled with syncopated rhythms and infused with an urban gospel distinctive. Praise teams and choirs will resonate with this exciting take on a favorite seasonal classic.
Arranger: Russell Robinson
Full Score and Instrumental Parts for WW1800 Hark! The Herald Angels Sing.
Arranger: Patrick Hawes | Composer: Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy
A wonderful new setting of the traditional carol for choir, organ, brass, and percussion, with congregational participation, by English composer Patrick Hawes. Majestic and grand, this will be an incredible addition to your choral library.
Arranger: Patrick Hawes | Composer: Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy
This is the classic G. Schirmer edition, now newly engraved. Available separately, the VoiceTrax CD features a full performance with vocals, orchestra accompaniment and individual part-predominant tracks to assist in rehearsal and individual practice. With English and German texts. Duration: ca. 3:30.
Set for double choir, this work is wonderful for the larger high school or community choir. German and English texts.
Arranger: Gregg Smith | Composer: Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy
This edition of the Mendelssohn masterpiece Song of Simeon not only features careful editing, but it includes both German and English texts, with Harmonic Immersion Solfege, making it a fine performance edition as well as being important for choral pedagogy.Ê
This re-voicing of Mendelssohn's Romantic oratorio chorus allows both SSA and SAB choirs to enjoy a cherished choral standard. The re-configured vocal statements are firmly rooted in the original and achieve an authentic sound.
Arranger: Russell Robinson
Arranger: Charles Ziemer | Composer: Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy
No. 5 of Sechs Sprüche, Op. 79, Lasset Uns Frohlocken is a work by Felix Mendelssohn for unaccompanied SSAATTBB Choir. A performance of this piece lasts around 2 minutes. In German.
A new edition of Mendelssohn's Laudate Pueri that includes both the chorus (Laudate Pueri) and the trio (Beati omnes). This edition offers a clean score for choir and keyboard with a few small ediorial markings and a phrase-by-phrase translation.
Composer: Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy
For two-part or three-part treble voices, Jill Gallina has once again crafted a masterful partner-song using the romantic music of Mendelssohn. On Wings of Song is an impressive spring concert, contest, or festival piece for upper elementary, middle school, or high school treble choirs. Available: 2-part/SSA, Accompaniment & Performance CD.
Arranger: Michael Gallina
Using Mendelssohn's music from Songs Without Words as an introduction and interlude music, this original music and text by Jill Gallina is a wonderful selection for your spring concert. The verses in simple unison and the choruses in harmony are repeated to help retention so that your chorus members can easily learn and enjoy this piece. Available separately: 2-part, StudioTrax CD. Duration: 2:05.
Arranger: Jill Gallina
Extracted from a larger work by Mendelssohn, this motet for SSAA voices, soli, and organ has a lot to offer within its 12 pages! The text ("The Good Shepherd has risen") is appropriate during Eastertide and may be sung in Latin or German. A word-forword translation is provided, as well as a solfege analysis.
Arranger: Geoffrey Mason | Composer: Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy
From Felix Mendelssohn's oratorio, Christus, this masterwork adaptation tastefully presents a classical work for church and academic choirs. This chorus is from one of Mendelssohn's final works which was never completed. The rolling triplet accompaniment pushes the composition forward with wave-like arches, supporting the choir in all of its sonorous glory. A smooth contrapuntal style contrasts with dramatic accents and powerful crescendos, displaying the confident scripture-based text with appropriate excitement! John Leavitt has provided a new piano accompaniment as well as a new sparkling orchestration that supports the work while staying faithful to the Mendelssohn original.
Arranger: John Leavitt
(Mendelssohn/Henson) SATB
Arranger: B.R. Henson
The famous anthem by Felix Mendelssohn is often sung at Christmas, and is now available in a new engraving for print and digital editions with part-predominant rehearsal tracks. Available separately: SATB, VoiceTrax CD. Duration: ca. 4:00.
Scott MacPhereson's edition of Mendelssohn's "Im Walde" and "Jaglied" brings these pieces that were, in the composer's words, meant "to be sung in the open air" into the concert hall. Beautifully lyrical, "Im Walde" features a simplicity of means that perfectly highlights the text, while the quick and rhythmic "Jaglied" mimics the sound of galloping horses as it illustrates a hunting scene.
Arranger: Scott MacPherson
Heinrich Heine was a favorite poet for Mendelssohn. In Wasserfahrt, or Waterway in English, Heine provides a pictorial poetry that Mendelssohn seizes upon. Throughout the short piece the listener senses the insistent rocking of the boat and slapping of the water. It's great to have another masterwork available for male singers.
Arranger: Marques L.A. Garrett
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