Operatic voices reverberate throughout a quaint bar on North Mississippi Avenue — a typical Tuesday night for the musical regulars that frequent Mendelssohn’s, Portland’s one-of-a-kind classical music ...

Felix Mendelssohn, who was 16 when he composed his Octet. (Micah Fluellen / Los Angeles Times) Listen to the opening of Felix Mendelssohn’s Octet, as played by Jascha Heifetz, Gregor Piatigorsky and ...

Until a few years ago—a short time in terms of music history—Felix Mendelssohn had the dubious distinction of being the only major repertory composer whose reputation had been in continuous decline ...

For centuries, perhaps millennia, storytellers have found the devil more interesting than the Lord. Among the more famous of them is John Milton, whose 17 th-century epic poem “Paradise Lost” depicted ...

It started out as an experiment to expand the audience for orchestral music, and it has mushroomed into the most ambitious project in years for the Pasadena Symphony: a semi-staged performance of ...

There’s a good chance you’ve heard of Felix Mendelssohn, the famed, wildly prolific 19th-century composer. But what about Fanny? This weekend, forgotten music written by Felix’s older sister Fanny ...

The Chamber Singers of Iowa City, with orchestra and soloists, are delighted to present Felix Mendelssohn's dramatic oratorio "Elijah" at 3 p.m. on Mother's Day, May 12. We will breathe life into this ...

Both Felix and Fanny Mendelssohn were precocious children who revealed their musical talent early on. Their family fostered their skills; both received piano and counterpoint instruction. Felix was ...

Plus, get the best of BroadwayWorld delivered to your inbox, and unlimited access to our editorial content across the globe. The Mendelssohn Choir of Pittsburgh (MCP) has announced the appointment of ...

German musician Fanny Mendelssohn was an outstanding pianist and composer from a musical family -- you may have heard of her younger brother, Felix, who was also a musician. Today's Beautiful Music ...

At 115 years in operation, MCP is the city's most celebrated chorus. The choir's approximately 130 members are everyday community members from diverse backgrounds and professions who give generously ...