1809-1847

"Ella's kindly ballet teacher, Madame Rosa, introduces the children to "A Midsummer Night's Dream" by Felix Mendelssohn. Ella is so inspired that she stays behind after class is over for just one more fairy dance ... and finds herself transported into the story! ... A brief passage at the back of the book tells the story of William Shakespeare's beloved comedy and includes some interesting facts about Felix Mendelssohn's ... music."--Back cover.

Chronicles the life of composer and conductor Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy, analyzing his entire oeuvre, including many unpublished and little known works.

Examines the life of nineteenth-century German composer Felix Mendelssohn, and provides a critical assessment of his music.

A biography of the German composer of "Midsummer Night's Dream" with emphasis on his happy family life and analyses of his music.

A biography of the nineteenth-century composer whose important works before the age of eighteen included the Overture to "A Midsummer's Night Dream.".

Chronicles the life of nineteenth-century composer Felix Mendelssohn, who wrote the "Wedding March, " describing his childhood in Germany, his close relationship with his sister, Fanny, and his prosperous career.

Chronicles the life of nineteenth-century German composer Felix Mendelssohn, examining his musical career and the world in which he lived.