Latest News: Classical, Mendelssohn, Fanny (composer)
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Interview,
Tim Parker-Langston on Fanny Hensel's Lieder 24th August 2023The tenor and musicologist discusses his mission to make Hensel's complete songs readily available to audiences and performers alike - and explains why her music 'just never stops surprising us'...
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Recording of the Week,
Chamber music from the Mendelssohns 29th July 2022The Kaleidoscope Chamber Collective performs early works by Fanny and Felix Mendelssohn, complemented by one of Fanny's last-ever compositions.
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Interview,
Chen Reiss on Fanny Hensel 8th March 2022The Israeli soprano talks to Katherine about her new recording on Onyx showcasing Hensel's under-appreciated gifts as an orchestrator, and why she feels 'it’s about time that we give this composer the stage that she deserves'...
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Recording of the Week,
String Quartets by Felix and Fanny Mendelssohn from the Takács Quartet 12th November 2021Fiery, dramatic performances from the Takács Quartet of two string quartets by Felix Mendelssohn alongside a thrilling account of the quartet by his sister, Fanny.
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Recording of the Week,
Mendelssohn from the Quatuor Ebène 7th January 2013The award-winning young French quartet bring their trademark commitment and passion to chamber-music by the Mendelssohn siblings, including Felix’s ‘quartet-Requiem’ for his beloved sister.