Mendelssohn: Songs Without Words, Op. 53

Description

Mendelssohn's lyrical piano pieces 'Lieder ohne Worte' [Songs without Words] are among the most popular of his compositions. Over 25 years Mendelssohn published his song-like melodies in 8 volumes altogether, consisting of 6 pieces each. Accordingly, the groups of works are now published in separate editions in the Edition Schott series.

• Andante con moto in A-flat Major
• Allegro non troppo E-flat Major
• Presto agitato G Minor
• Adagio F Major
• Allegro con fuoco A Minor ("Folksong")
• Molto Allegro vivace A Major

Pieces

• Song without Words (On the Seashore), MWV U 143, Op. 53, No. 1
• Song without Words (Clouds), MWV U 109, Op. 53, No. 2
• Song without Words in G Minor (Agitation), MWV U 144, Op. 53, No. 3
• Song without Words (Sadness of Soul), MWV U 114, Op. 53, No. 4
• Song without Words (Folk Song), MWV U 153, Op. 53, No. 5
• Song without Words in A Major (Flight), MWV U 154, Op. 53, No. 6