Romantic Resonance

Send us Fan MailIf you have ever been to a wedding or seen a portion of one on television or in the movies, I am sure you have heard some of them music of Mendelson - such as the wedding March at the beginning of this episode. Today we are fortunate enough to speak vith the ghost or if you vill - the spirit of Felix MendelsonHerr Bartley, thank you for that vedy direct introduction to vhat has to be my most vell-knovn vork.  But Herr Bartley—allov me to step into the light once more. By name, I am Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy, born in Hamburg, Germany, on February 3, 1809.      You are Mr. Bartley, I am here Herr Bartholdy.  Perhaps ve are related.Not that I know of, but Maestro Mendelson, could you tell us about your family?Ja, Herr Bartley, my family vas vealthy, cultured, and deeply musical; my father, Abraham, vas a banker and patron of the arts, and my mother, Lea, nurtured a love of literature and learning. From an early age, music vas ever-present in our home—my mother’s piano, the violin in our hands, and evenings filled vith song and discussion.     Support the showThank you for experiencing Celebrate Creativity.