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His Personal Information...
Born: February 3, 1809
Place: Hamburg, Germany
Mendelssohn was gifted in music from a very young age. By the time he was 17, he had written 12 symphonies and his famous overture to Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night's Dream". He was also a conductor and organized the Leipzig Conservatory. He toured as a pianist and conductor. He was Queen Victoria and Prince Alberts favorite composer. His "Wedding March" is the tune used when brides walk down the aisle on their wedding day!
Died:
November 4, 1847
Place:
Leipzig, Germany |
