Tho it has the structure of a baroque oratorio, it is early romantic in style. Tho sung in German, the vocal lines have the beauty and intensity of sacred music in Latin. Have U heard it?
True story. One day when I was failing and flailing some years ago, I turned on the radio and heard some unusual and then-unfamiliar music. Tho it had the structure of a baroque oratorio, it was a hybrid of baroque and early romantic in style. Tho sung in German, the vocal lines had the beauty and spiritual intensity of sacred music in Latin. Mesmerized, I listened until the piece ended and made a note when the announcer said who composed it. Yes, Mendelssohn. No, it was not his more famous (and more operatic) oratorio Elijah.
Ad Honorem:
Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy, 1809–1847
My career implodes.
Tears flow. Great music consoles:
Mendelssohn’s Saint Paul.
Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy, 1809–1847
My career implodes.
Tears flow. Great music consoles:
Mendelssohn’s Saint Paul.
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Mendelessohn is FABULOUS no matter what the piece no matter what the time of day or season of the year. Love your taste; although I’m into the Doors and Zeplin too AND of course the Rat Pack. ~~dru~~
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Love the Haiku & the Mendelessohn!
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We studied Mendelssohn’s Symphony No 4 in college. I think that must be his most famous. I didn’t remember that he died at such a young age.
I learned to appreciate “classical” music after that class. But my knowledge is still sorely lacking and like many things, more knowledge enhances the appreciation potential more.
Sounds like there is a whole ‘nother story behind the circumstances leading up to turning on the radio.
Thanks for the nice story, link, and haiku.
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