This album was recorded at La Ferme de Villefavard in France's Limousin region, a converted granary with exceptional acoustics designed by international acoustician Albert Yaying Xu.
Composer Biography
Felix Mendelssohn and Fanny Mendelssohn-Hensel were siblings who shared a deep bond, with Felix often showing his works to Fanny first.
Composer Biography
Fanny Mendelssohn-Hensel was known for hosting 'Sonntagsmusiken' or musical evenings at the Mendelssohn mansion in Berlin, attracting elite society, including figures like Liszt.
Compositional Technique
Felix Mendelssohn's String Quartet No. 2, Op. 13, incorporates a recurring motif from his song 'Frage' (Is it true?), which he wrote in response to Beethoven's death.
Composer Biography
Fanny Mendelssohn-Hensel, despite being a talented composer and conductor, was prohibited from public performance by her father and brother due to her gender and social standing.
Composition History
Felix Mendelssohn's String Quartet No. 6, Op. 80, was written in the months following his sister Fanny's death and is referred to as his 'Requiem for Fanny'.
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