Project Gutenberg 2015-10-19 Public domain in the USA. 138 Peyser, Herbert F. (Herbert Francis) 1886 1953 Peyser, Herbert Francis 47028342 Mendelssohn and Certain Masterworks Produced by Stephen Hutcheson, Dave Morgan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "Mendelssohn and Certain Masterworks" by Herbert F. Peyser is a concise exploration of the life and work of the composer Felix Mendelssohn, written in the mid-20th century. This book serves as a musical biography, aiming to engage readers with Mendelssohn's legacy and his most notable compositions. The text likely captures a blend of historical context concerning Mendelssohn's life as a Jewish composer in a challenging era, while shedding light on the significance of his works and their continuous relevance a century after his passing. The book details Mendelssohn's early life, including his upbringing in a cultured and affluent household, and highlights his prodigious talent that blossomed into a celebrated career. Peyser discusses Mendelssohn's major compositions, including the famed "A Midsummer Night's Dream" Overture and his symphonies, positioning them within the landscape of 19th-century music. Through a narrative that brings to life Mendelssohn's rich experiences—his travels, influences, and key performances—Peyser aims to rekindle appreciation for this complex figure and his contributions to classical music. The work provides insight into Mendelssohn's character, creativity, and the cultural environment he navigated, assuring readers that his music remains significant in both historical and contemporary contexts. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 59.8 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Mendelssohn-Bartholdy, Felix, 1809-1847 ML Text Browsing: Biographies Browsing: Music Category: Biographies Category: Music 132166 2025-06-20T07:24:56.855706 text/html 108216 2024-10-22T23:17:37 text/html 840000 2025-06-20T07:25:02.238581 application/epub+zip 840530 2025-06-20T07:24:59.185611 application/epub+zip 111107 2025-06-20T07:24:57.917584 application/epub+zip 888235 2025-06-20T07:25:04.364598 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 874436 2025-06-20T07:25:01.280621 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 146200 2022-09-22T17:19:38.559967 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 106780 2025-06-20T07:24:56.423604 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 86995 2024-10-22T23:17:37 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16116 2025-06-20T07:25:04.508553 application/rdf+xml 15435 2025-06-20T07:24:58.017604 image/jpeg 2602 2025-06-20T07:24:57.962567 image/jpeg 760857 2025-06-20T07:24:56.888605 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog