Felix Mendelssohn (1809-1847)
Felix Mendelssohn is a German 19th century composer. Mendelssohn was a prolific composer. He composed dramatic music, choral music, Vocal music, orchestral music, chamber music, and piano music. Today he is known among music lovers for his Violin Concerto in e minor, oratorio Elijah, Octet, Symphony no 4. ‘Italian’, and Songs without Words for piano solo.
The Violin Sonata in f minor, op.4 is one of three sonatas that Mendelssohn wrote for violin and piano. It was written in 1823 when the composer was in his early teens.
Shlomo Mintz – violinist (1957 -) Shlomo Mintz is one of the 20th century’s greatest violinists. He has performed with many of the great orchestras and great conductors. He also performs quite regularly in chamber music concerts and recitals.
Paul Ostrovsky – pianist
Paul Ostrovsky has performed in many of the world’s great concert halls and has appeared at important music festivals including Tanglewood and the Salzburg Festival.
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