Description
The “Songs without Words” not only number among Mendelssohn’s most popular works, but also among the most frequently performed of the rich piano literature of the nineteenth century – not least because of their concise form and their predominantly moderate level of difficulty. The composer saw them as poetic character pieces at whose centre stands – similar to the piano songs (as songs “with words”) – the melodic moment. The spectrum ranges from light-heartedly cheerful through contemplative to sombre pieces, from folk song-like simplicity through antiphonal songs up to choral song movements.
By taking into account newly discovered sources, our revision brings the musical text up to the current state of research. It includes all the “Songs without Words” published during the composer’s lifetime and posthumously. Thus, there are many new things to be discovered in this comprehensive volume!
