Felix Mendelssohn. Music to Shakespeare's comedy A Midsummer Night's Dream

Felix Mendelssohn. Music to Shakespeare’s comedy “A Midsummer Night’s Dream“ Stunning in its expression of some vague premonitions (or feelings) of the other world, the Overture to Shakespeare’s comedy “A Midsummer Night’s Dream“ was written by Felix at only 17 years old. Later, Mendelssohn wrote 11 more numbers for the production: 1. “Overture” – Allegro di molto (10-12 minutes) 2. “Scherzo” - Allegro vivace (≈ 5 minutes) 3. “March of the Elves” – Allegro vivace (≈ 1.5 minutes) 4. “Chorus of Elves” – Allegro ma non troppo (≈ 4 minutes) 5. “Intermezzo” - Allegro appassionato (≈ 2 minutes) 6. “Nocturne” – Con moto tranquillo (≈ 6 minutes) 7. “Wedding March” – Allegro vivace (≈ 4 minutes) 8. “Funeral March” – Andante comodo (about a minute) 9. “Bergamas dance” - Allegro di molto (≈ 1.5 minutes) 10. “Intermezzo” - Allegro vivace (≈ 0.5 minutes) 11. “Final” – Allegro di molto (≈ 5 minutes) John Eliot Gardiner, conductor My telegram channel: Boosty: My creative account: 1) 2) Donations: QIWI 79607449075