Notes of Legacy: Revisiting Fanny and Felix Mendelssohn’s Marvelous Musical Journey

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Tuesday, March 18, 2025

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

Barry and Florence Friedberg Auditorium

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03/18/2025 12:30 PM 03/18/2025 02:00 PM America/Anguilla Notes of Legacy: Revisiting Fanny and Felix Mendelssohn’s Marvelous Musical Journey Explore the extraordinary musical journey of Fanny and Felix Mendelssohn, 19th-century German siblings and prolific composers, as we join German historian Anette Isaacs in unraveling their family's rich legacy. Fanny's talents as a pianist and composer faced societal constraints, while Felix's innovative compositions earned him widespread acclaim. Descendants of philosopher Moses Mendelssohn, their family played a pivotal role in both cultural and Jewish heritage, leaving an indelible mark on classical music and intellectual pursuits. This event is also available virtually. "Her presentation was very entertaining, and her infectious personality made the lecture very enjoyable.- OLLI PatronEv... Details & Tickets: https://www.upcomingevents.com/boca-raton/events/barry-and-florence-friedberg-auditorium/notes-of-legacy-revisiting-fanny-and-felix-mendelssohns-marvelous-musical-journey-381011?ref=uceaddevent Barry and Florence Friedberg Auditorium, FAU 777 Glades Road Bldg. 31C, Boca Raton, FL, 33431

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Explore the extraordinary musical journey of Fanny and Felix Mendelssohn, 19th-century German siblings and prolific composers, as we join German historian Anette Isaacs in unraveling their family's rich legacy. Fanny's talents as a pianist and composer faced societal constraints, while Felix's innovative compositions earned him widespread acclaim. Descendants of philosopher Moses Mendelssohn, their family played a pivotal role in both cultural and Jewish heritage, leaving an indelible mark on classical music and intellectual pursuits. This event is also available virtually. "Her presentation was very entertaining, and her infectious personality made the lecture very enjoyable.- OLLI Patron

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