Mendelssohn: Songs Without Words, Op. 53

Description

• Composer: Felix Mendelssohn (1809-1847)
• Editor: André Terebesi
• Instrumentation: Piano
• Binding:
• ISMN: 9790001176408
• Size: 9.3 x 12.0 inches
• Pages: None

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Description

Mendelssohn’s lyrical piano pieces ‘Lieder ohne Worte’ [Songs without Words] are among the most popular of his compositions. Over 25 years Mendelssohn published his song-like melodies in 8 volumes altogether, consisting of 6 pieces each. Accordingly, the groups of works are now published in separate editions in the Edition Schott series.

• Andante con moto in A-flat Major
• Allegro non troppo E-flat Major
• Presto agitato G Minor
• Adagio F Major
• Allegro con fuoco A Minor (“Folksong”)
• Molto Allegro vivace A Major

Works:

• Andante con moto in A-flat Major (On the Seashore), MWV U 143, Op. 53, No. 1
• Allegro non troppo in E-flat Major (Clouds), MWV U 109, Op. 53, No. 2
• Presto agitato in G Minor (Agitation), MWV U 144, Op. 53, No. 3
• Adagio in F Major (Sadness of Soul), MWV U 114, Op. 53, No. 4
• Allegro con fuoco in A Minor (Folk Song), MWV U 153, Op. 53, No. 5
• Molto allegro in A Major (Flight), MWV U 154, Op. 53, No. 6