During one of its composer's trips to England, seven new arrangements of these pieces were played to Prince Albert and Queen Victoria, to whom its composer dedicated his third symphony.
During one of its composer's trips to England, seven new arrangements of these pieces were played to Prince Albert and Queen Victoria, to whom its composer dedicated his third symphony. Only one of them is in C minor, while the most commonly used key is A major. Titles for them suggested by the composer's cousin Marc-André Souchay were not kept, but such names as "Kinderstück" and "Bee's Wedding" are still used today. Original Melodies for the Pianoforte was the original title for the first volume of these pieces, the first of which was written in 1828 and was intended as birthday present for the composer's sister Fanny. Collected in eight volumes of six pieces, they include a funeral march, a hunting song, and three Venetian boat songs. For 10 points, name this collection of 48 lyric-less pieces by Felix Mendelssohn.
During one of its composer's trips to England, seven new arrangements of these pieces were played to Prince Albert and Queen Victoria, to whom its composer dedicated his third symphony.
Songs {Without Words} [or {Lieder ohne Worte}]