Mendelssohn did not deem his Sonata in F Major (1838) worthy of publication, and it was only published in 1953 by Yehudi Menuhin, who also gave its modern premiere.
Compositional Technique
The finale of Mendelssohn's Sonata in F Major (1838) is a highly virtuosic 'perpetuum mobile' with a Paganinian flavor, challenging the common perception of Mendelssohn's style.
Composition History
Mendelssohn's Sonata in F Major of 1820 was composed when he was just eleven years old, demonstrating his precocious musical genius.
Composer Biography
Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy, though less popular today, is considered a fundamental figure in the history of musical Romanticism alongside Schumann, Chopin, Liszt, and Berlioz.
Composition History
The Sonata in F Major of 1820 was long neglected and remained unpublished until its rediscovery and publication in 1977.
Performer Biography
Felix Ayo's recording of Vivaldi's 'The Four Seasons' won the 'Grand Prix du Disque' and is considered legendary.
Performer Biography
Felix Ayo, the violinist on this recording, was a founder and the acclaimed leader of the famous ensemble 'I Musici' for 16 years.
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