Felix Mendelssohn (jan 1, 1809 – mar 1, 1847)
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*Violin Concerto in E minor, Op. 64 (1844)*Founded Leipzig Conservatory in 1842
Helped to revive public interest in the music of J.S. Bach
One of the first conductors (as opposed to “time-keepers”)
Wrote music in numerous genres (inc. piano and orchestral music), as well as two oratorios: St. Paul (1836) and Elijah (1846)
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Date:
jan 1, 1809
mar 1, 1847
~ 38 years