Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy's family was deeply involved in his early publications; his father Abraham handled publishing, and his mother Lea provided artistic advice.
Performer Biography
Pianist Friedrich Praetorius, born in Lutherstadt Wittenberg in 1996, also began his musical training as a member of the Thomanerchor.
Performer Biography
Tenor Robert Pohlers, born in Leipzig in 1994, was a member of the Thomanerchor (St. Thomas Boy Choir) from 2004 to 2013, where he received a comprehensive musical education.
Composition History
Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy's older sister, Fanny Mendelssohn, was the uncredited author of three songs in his early Opus 8 and 9 collections.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Mendelssohn often adapted poetic texts, sometimes omitting stanzas or replacing harsh words with milder ones, prioritizing his aesthetic principles over the author's original intentions.
Composition History
Many of Mendelssohn's songs were written as small gifts or for celebrations, often intended for private use rather than public performance.
Album & Artwork
The album's musical concept is a journey through nature, starting in spring and metaphorically correlating to the stages of life, from childhood to old age.
