Letters of Felix Mendelssohn to Ignaz and Charlotte Moscheles

"Letters of Felix Mendelssohn to Ignaz and Charlotte Moscheles" edited by Felix Moscheles is a collection of personal correspondence written in the early to mid-19th century. This collection compiles letters between the renowned composer Felix Mendelssohn and his friends Ignaz and Charlotte Moscheles, showcasing the rich emotional and artistic ties they shared. The letters delve into topics of friendship, artistic passion, and the music scene of their time, offering insights into Mendelssohn’s character and creative life. The opening of this collection presents the context of Mendelssohn's relationship with the Moscheles family, highlighting how their acquaintance evolved from professional interaction to deep friendship. The editor, Felix Moscheles, shares his reflections on the correspondence, emphasizing the significance of the letters that candidly express Mendelssohn's thoughts on music and life. The initial letters reveal a young and ambitious Mendelssohn, seeking to establish himself in the music world while maintaining close ties with his mentor, Moscheles, and his family, leading to a portrayal of a vibrant community of musicians during this era. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Jakob Ludwig Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy, widely known as Felix Mendelssohn, was a German composer, pianist, organist and conductor of the early Romantic period. Mendelssohn's compositions include symphonies, concertos, piano music, organ music and chamber music. His best-known works include the overture and incidental music for A Midsummer Night's Dream, the Italian Symphony, the Scottish Symphony, the oratorio St. Paul, the oratorio Elijah, the overture The Hebrides, the mature Violin Concerto, the String Octet, and the melody used in the Christmas carol "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing". Mendelssohn's Songs Without Words are his most famous solo piano compositions.