The 'Lieder ohne Worte' were published in eight volumes between 1829 and 1845; their arrangement was partly a marketing ploy to sell them more easily.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy created the genre of 'Lieder ohne Worte' (Songs without Words), where pure music surpasses the spoken or sung word.
Composer Biography
At age 12, Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy visited the 72-year-old poet Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, who considered him more talented than the young Mozart.
Performer Biography
In 2025, Johannes Obermeier was appointed professor of piano and chamber music at the Stella Vorarlberg University of Music in Feldkirch.
Compositional Technique
Mendelssohn's 'Variations sérieuses' (Serious Variations) deliberately contrasted with the popular 'Variations Brillantes' of his time, focusing on compositional depth rather than superficial virtuosity.
Recording & Production
This album was recorded at studio 2 of Bayerischer Rundfunk, Munich, Germany, from October 28-30, 2024, in co-production with BR-KLASSIK.
Performer Biography
Johannes Obermeier, the pianist on this album, is a versatile artist who has won national and international prizes in piano, composition, and saxophone.
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