FELIX MENDELSSOHN

FAMILY LIFE

• Felix Mendelssohn was born on February 3, 1809 in Hamburg, Germany.
• His mother was Leah Salomon and his father was Abraham Mendelssohn.
• His family was very intelligent.
• He had three siblings: Fanny, Rebecka, and Paul.
• He was the grandson of philosopher Moses Mendelssohn.
• His wife was Cecili Charlotte Sophie Jeanrenaud. He married her on March 28, 1837.
• He had five children.
• Mendelssohn died on November 4, 1847 in Leipzig, Germany.

MUSICAL LIFE

• In 1819, Mendelssohn joined Singkademie music academy.
• He became a conductor in 1829.
• Mendelssohn founded Leipzig Conservatory of Music.
• His works include Wedding March, Italian Symphony, Overture to "A Midsummer Night's Dream, Scottish Symphony, and Piano Concerto No. 2 in D Minor