Mendelssohn: 79 Songs, Medium Voice (German): Medium Voice Book
By Felix Mendelssohn
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Series:
Kalmus Edition
Publisher:
Alfred Music
Page Count:
172
SKU:
00-PK-0003888
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About the Composer: Felix Mendelssohn
Felix Mendelssohn (1809, 1847) was a Romantic composer whose gift for melody and formal clarity set him apart from his contemporaries. A virtuoso pianist and conductor, he shaped the 19th-century concert world while maintaining deep roots in the German lied tradition, composing over 100 songs across his lifetime.
Mendelssohn's vocal music reveals his sophistication as a harmonist and his ability to marry text and music with remarkable sensitivity. His songs range from intimate character pieces to dramatic narrative settings, making them essential repertoire for singers seeking to understand the Romantic lied and for teachers building well-rounded vocal curricula.
Why we love this
This collection gives singers access to Mendelssohn's complete song output in a single, affordable volume. The range of texts, moods, and musical approaches means you can program a coherent recital or weave individual songs throughout a season without repeating material.
What to expect
Mendelssohn's songs move between intimate reflection and dramatic intensity, often within a single piece. You'll encounter moments of crystalline simplicity alongside surprising harmonic turns, all delivered with the clarity and elegance that define his compositional voice.
Who it's for
This collection suits developing vocalists studying art song repertoire, recitalists building a Romantic program, and singers preparing for auditions or competitions. It works equally well for students discovering Mendelssohn's vocal writing and experienced singers exploring lesser-known songs alongside familiar standards.
How to get the most out of it
- Attend closely to the poetry first. Mendelssohn sets words with remarkable specificity; understanding the poet's imagery will guide your dynamic choices and phrasing.
- The accompaniments are often more than harmonic filler. Listen for dialogue between voice and piano, particularly in songs where the accompaniment depicts natural sounds or emotional undercurrents.
- Vary your approach to repeated text or melodic passages. Mendelssohn rarely repeats material without shifting harmonic color or accompaniment texture; mark these moments in your score.
- Maintain forward momentum even in slower songs. The Romantic sensibility here values shape and arc over lingering on individual phrases.
How to use it
Build a thematic recital around Mendelssohn's settings of nature poetry, folk texts, or love songs, or pair individual selections with works by his contemporaries (Schumann, Brahms) to illustrate stylistic threads in the Romantic tradition. This collection also supplies generous material for vocal studio classes focused on song interpretation.
Skills your students will build
- Expressive phrasing in dialogue with piano accompaniment
- Identifying and communicating poetic mood and text painting
- Navigating key relationships and harmonic language of the Romantic era
- Diction and musical clarity in German
- Managing character and narrative shifts across a full recital program