Composer

Felix Mendelssohn

1809-1847

Felix Mendelssohn (1809-1847) was a leading composer of the German Romantic era, celebrated as a child prodigy and instrumental in reviving interest in the then-neglected music of Bach. His piano cycle 'Songs Without Words' consists of lyrical character pieces that sing without text. This site includes seven pieces from that collection.

Works by Mendelssohn (7 pieces)

Piano Pieces6

A broad collection of standalone piano pieces not belonging to any specific set, offering hundreds of varied character pieces to explore and compare.

Song Without Words, Op.102 No.3Op. 102, No. 3Intermediate71:41

Song Without Words, Op.85 No.1Op. 85, No. 1Intermediate61:40

Song Without Words "Venetian Gondola Song", Op.19 No.6Op. 19, No. 6Intermediate52:18

Song Without Words "Venetian Gondola Song", Op.30 No.6Op. 30, No. 6Intermediate52:46

Song Without Words "Inquiétude", Op.19 No.5Op. 19, No. 5Advanced88:32

Song Without Words "Volkslied", Op.53 No.5Op. 53, No. 5Intermediate72:36

Scherzos1

Works in scherzo form, known for its playful character, including Chopin's four scherzos that blend wit with dramatic power.

Scherzo in E minor, Op.16 No.2Op. 16, No. 2Advanced87:10