Albrecht Mendelssohn Bartholdy's closest friends called him 'Felix', recognizing his prodigious talents and creative playfulness, similar to his famous grandfather.
Composition History
Albrecht Mendelssohn Bartholdy's songs were the only artistic projects that appeared on his meticulously detailed daily 'Arbeitspläne', highlighting their importance to him.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Albrecht Mendelssohn Bartholdy created a cornucopia of artistic works, including drawings, poetry, theatre pieces, librettos, piano transcriptions, and many love songs.
Composer Biography
Albrecht Mendelssohn Bartholdy was a grandson of Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy, a great-nephew of Fanny Hensel, and a great-great-grandson of Moses Mendelssohn.
Composer Biography
Albrecht Mendelssohn Bartholdy was an illustrious jurist, political scientist, and promoter of international understanding, serving as one of Germany's observers to the Treaty of Versailles negotiations in 1919.
Recording & Production
This album features world premiere recordings of Albrecht Mendelssohn Bartholdy's songs, many of which were found in a collection hidden by his protégée Lena Schoch.
Composer Biography
Albrecht Mendelssohn Bartholdy was introduced to leading musical artists like Johannes Brahms, Clara Schumann, and Ethel Smyth by his aunt Lili and uncle Adolf Wach.
