Felix Mendelssohn (1809-1847)

German

Overture to A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Violin Concerto in E minor, Op. 64

• Queen Victoria and Mendelssohn were good friends. She even chose his ‘Wedding March’ for her daughter’s wedding.
• His sister, Fanny Mendelssohn also composed music. It is believed that she may have even written some of Felix’s music.
• Mendelssohn was one of the first to use a baton while conducting. He brought the idea to Great Britain, where he visited often.