More Than The Score: Mendelssohn - Songs Without Words No. 1 (Piano Solo) Book

More Than The Score: Mendelssohn - Songs Without Words No. 1 📚

Piano Solo Book

Genre: Romantic Period

Dive into the world of Romantic music with Mendelssohn's iconic "Songs Without Words Book 1, No. 1." This comprehensive edition includes not just the printed score, but also a masterclass in written form from international concert pianist Daniel Grimwood. Grimwood delves into the essence of Mendelssohn's piano language and offers invaluable practice techniques to master this timeless piece. Additionally, the book provides a biography of Felix Mendelssohn and a succinct history of the music. Fully illustrated in full color, this edition is a treasure trove of musical insights and historical context, enriching your journey through one of Mendelssohn's most beloved works.

More Than The Score… is a series of classic piano music, covering much of the essential repertoire from Bach through Mozart, Schubert, Mendelssohn, Chopin and Debussy,right up to John Cage.Each volume focuses on one piece, with written masterclasses and background information encouraging an exploration of the music – beyond the printed score. All titles in the Edition Peters more than the score…series include written masterclasses from one of our panel of internationally-renowned pianists including Joanna MacGregor, Roy Howat, Daniel Grimwood, Clare Hammond and Adam Tendler.

Who Was Felix Mendelssohn?

Felix Mendelssohn (1809–1847) was a German composer, pianist, organist, and conductor of the early Romantic period. He was born into a prominent Jewish family that later converted to Christianity. Mendelssohn showed prodigious musical talent from a young age, and his works include symphonies, concertos, oratorios, piano music, and chamber music. He is perhaps most famous for his overture to "A Midsummer Night's Dream," written when he was just 17, and his Violin Concerto in E minor, one of the most frequently performed violin concertos of all time.

Mendelssohn was instrumental in the revival of interest in the music of Johann Sebastian Bach, particularly with his revival of the St. Matthew Passion in 1829. He was also a founder of the Leipzig Conservatoire, now the University of Music and Theatre Leipzig, which remains an important institution in the world of classical music.

In addition to his compositions, Mendelssohn was highly respected as a conductor and was known for his clear and precise conducting style. He had a significant influence on the music of his time and beyond, and his works continue to be performed and admired today. Mendelssohn died at the young age of 38, but his impact on the world of classical music has been enduring.