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Felix Mendelssohn is a renowned conductor and composer. Today, his name is associated with the "Wedding March", without which no wedding ceremony can be imagined. He was in demand in all European countries. His musical works were admired by high-ranking officials. Possessing a unique memory, Mendelssohn created dozens of compositions that became part of the list of immortal hits. Felix Mendelssohn (Felix Mendelssohn): Biography of the composer Childhood and youth Felix was lucky to be born into a wealthy family. And it’s not just about the financial component. The head of the family held the position of director of a banking house, and, among other things, he was well versed in art. Mendelssohn's grandfather passed on to him the inheritance of eloquence and wisdom. He was a famous philosopher. The renowned composer hails from Hamburg. The maestro's date of birth is February 3, 1809. Felix was born into a large family. He was incredibly lucky, because his parents had the opportunity to give their children a decent education and upbringing. The Mendelssohn house was often visited by distinguished guests – from philosophers and poets to composers and famous musicians. Felix's mother noticed that her son was drawn to music. She managed to channel Mendelssohn's creative potential in the right direction in time. He began to learn musical notation and also studied diligently with the teacher Ludwig Berger. Felix mastered the viola and violin, and soon decided to learn to play the piano as well. Despite his young age, Mendelssohn was a very developed personality. In parallel with his musical instrument lessons, he also hones his vocal skills. https://www.youtube.com/watch?ven__7nL-BlY Первые произведения из-под пера Мендельсона вышли в 9 лет. The boy wrote mainly short musical pieces for piano and organ. The distinguished guests who visited the maestro’s house sincerely admired his abilities. The musician's first concert took place soon after. However, Mendelssohn did not dare to present his own compositions to the public. He performed music in front of an audience, using the works of other authors. Soon he delighted the public with the opera "Two Nephews". The Mendelssohn family traveled a lot. As a teenager, Felix visited colorful Paris with his father. In his new country, the young talent showcased his own musical works. Mendelssohn's compositions were received very warmly there, but he himself remained dissatisfied with the mood that reigned in France. https://www.youtube.com/watch?vtvVYdaykaZM По приезду домой он сел за написание оперы «Свадьба Камачо». In 1825 the work was completely finished and presented to the general public. The creative path of maestro Felix Mendelssohn The year 1831 became a landmark one for the maestro. It was this year that he presented a magnificent overture to Shakespeare's comedy A Midsummer Night's Dream. The work was imbued with lyricism and the most tender romanticism. Part of the overture contained the very same wedding march that is known to everyone today. At the time of creation of the work, the composer was barely 17 years old. A year later, a stage adaptation of Camacho's Wedding took place. Music critics gave the production good reviews, but the same cannot be said about the theatre community. The latter did not give the maestro’s work a chance to survive. The composer was depressed. After this, he decided to move away from the theater and focus on creating instrumental compositions. Active creative work did not prevent the composer from studying at the University. Humboldt, which was located in Berlin. Felix Mendelssohn (Felix Mendelssohn): Biography of the composer Felix's idol in his youth was Bach. At that time, Bach was on par with God for most Europeans. Soon Mendelssohn presented the St. Matthew Passion. He gave Bach's immortal creation a new, more melodic sound. At the time, it became one of the most high-profile events of the year. After this, Felix went on his first large-scale tour. Felix Mendelssohn's tour The maestro has set off for London. The musician performed his own works in front of a demanding audience. In addition, he played long-loved melodies by Weber and Beethoven. Around the same time, he visited Scotland. Impressed by the unreal beauty, he creates the "Scottish Symphony". When Felix returned to his native Germany, he was greeted with great honors. He came back a real celebrity. His concerts were sponsored by his father, who considered his son a true genius. After a short break, the musician visits Austria, Italy, and France. He will also visit Rome soon. It was here that he would write "The First Walpurgis Night". In support of the new work, Mendelssohn will once again go on tour. At the same time, he took up the position of director of the Gewandhaus Orchestra. The employees who were part of the orchestra were filled with great love and respect for the new leader. The musicians toured extensively and quickly gained popularity throughout Europe. Soon Felix began painting the triptych “Elia – Paul – Christ”. https://www.youtube.com/watch?vgEmVCxE_P1M В 1841 году с Феликсом произошло ещё одно знаменательное событие. The fact is that Friedrich Wilhelm IV commissioned the maestro to reform the Royal Academy of Arts in Berlin. At the same time, the composer presented the amazing oratorio “Elia”. Critics and music lovers received the new release so enthusiastically that Mendelssohn was inspired once again. He wanted to continue creating and delighting his fans who follow his work with new music. Creativity did not prevent Mendelssohn from thinking about more important matters. He wanted to create an educational institution for people who live by music. The maestro petitioned for the establishment of the Leipzig Conservatory. It was opened in 1843, and most importantly, a portrait of its “father” – Felix Mendelssohn – still hangs within the walls of the educational institution. Details of his personal life The maestro's personal life turned out very well. He managed to find that very woman who became not only the love of his life, but also a muse. Cécile Jeanrenaud, the name of the maestro's wife, became a support and pillar of strength for Mendelssohn. The couple legalized their relationship in 1836. She was a pastor's daughter. Cecile was distinguished by her good nature and docile character. Felix Mendelssohn (Felix Mendelssohn): Biography of the composer His wife inspired the composer to write new works. Thanks to Cecile's natural calm, harmony and family comfort reigned in the house. In this marriage the couple had 5 children. Interesting facts about the composer Felix Mendelssohn. Mendelssohn was friends with famous composers Chopin and Liszt. Felix held a doctorate in philosophy. He composed over 100 major works. The composer's museum is located in Leipzig, Germany, in the very building where he suffered his final stroke. The "Wedding March" became popular only after the maestro's death. The last years of the maestro's life In 1846 he began to have health problems. He returned after the tour and began painting the triptych "Christ". Felix's health deteriorated, making it virtually impossible for him to return to work. The composer felt very ill. He suffered from weakness and migraines. Doctors recommended that Mendelssohn take a creative break. Soon the composer's sister died, and this event worsened the maestro's condition. He was deeply distressed by the death of a loved one. In the autumn of 1847, Mendelssohn suffered a stroke and was unable to recover for a long time. The composer's condition worsened. He hardly walked. A month later the stroke recurred. Unfortunately, his body could not cope with the blow. The composer died on November 4, 1847.

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