Felix Mendelssohn
Jakob Ludwig Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy (3 February 18094 November 1847), born and widely known as Felix Mendelssohn, was a German composer, pianist, organist and conductor of the early Romantic period. Mendelssohn's compositions include sy ...
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Listed by opus number
(Note: the list includes works which were published posthumously and given opus numbers after the composer's death. Only the opus numbers 1 to 72 were assigned by Mendelssohn, the later ones by publishers. The opus number sequence does not therefore always accord with the order of composition).
The list also includes the
Mendelssohn-Werkverzeichnis The (MWV) (German for Mendelssohn Work Index) is the first modern fully researched music catalogue of the works of Felix Mendelssohn. It appeared in 2009 under the auspices of the Saxonian Academy of Sciences and Humanities (SAW) under the leader ...
classification code (MWV).
Works with opus number assigned by Mendelssohn
Op. 1–20
* Op. 1, Piano Quartet No. 1 in C minor (1822) (MWV Q 11)
* Op. 2, Piano Quartet No. 2 in F minor (1823) (MWV Q 13)
* Op. 3, Piano Quartet No. 3 in B minor (1824/25) (MWV Q 17)
* Op. 4, Violin Sonata (No. 2) in F minor (1823) (MWV Q 12)
* Op. 5, Capriccio in F-sharp minor for piano (1825) (MWV U 50)
* Op. 6, Piano Sonata No. 1 in E major (1826) (MWV U 54) (actually the composer's 2nd Piano Sonata)
* Op. 7, (7) ''Pièces caractéristiques'' for piano (1827)
** No. 1 ''Sanft und mit Empfindung'' (MWV U 56)
** No. 2 ''Mit heftiger Bewegung'' (MWV U 44)
** No. 3 ''Kräftig und feurig'' (MWV U 59)
** No. 4 ''Schnell und beweglich'' (MWV U 55)
** No. 5 ''Ernst und mit steigender Lebhaftigkeit'' (MWV U 60)
** No. 6 ''Sehnsüchtig'' (MWV U 61)
** No. 7 ''Leicht und luftig'' (MWV U 62)
* Op. 8, 12 Songs for voice and piano (1824/28)
** No. 1 "Minnelied im Mai: Holder klingt der Vogelsang" (MWV K 30)
** No. 2 "Das Heimweh: Was ist's das mir den Atem hemmet" (composed by
Fanny Mendelssohn
Fanny Mendelssohn (14 November 1805 – 14 May 1847) was a German composer and pianist of the early Romantic era who was also known as Fanny (Cäcilie) Mendelssohn Bartholdy and, after her marriage, Fanny Hensel (as well as Fanny Mendelssohn He ...
, but published under Felix's name)
** No. 3 "Italien: Schöner und schöner schmückt sich" (composed by Fanny Mendelssohn)
** No. 4 "Erntelied: Es ist ein Schnitter, der heißt Tod" (MWV K 37)
** No. 5 "Pilgerspruch: Laß dich nur nichts nicht dauern" (MWV K 31)
** No. 6 "Frühlingslied. In schwäb. Mundart: Jetzt kommt der Frühling" (MWV K 17)
** No. 7 "Maienlied: Man soll hören süßes Singen" (MWV K 32)
** No. 8 "Hexenlied. Andres Maienlied: Die Schwalbe fliegt" (MWV K 33)
** No. 9 "Abendlied: Das Tagewerk ist abgethan" (MWV K 34)
** No. 10 "Romanze: Einmal aus seinen Blicken" (MWV K 35)
** No. 11 "Im Grünen: Willkommen im Grünen" (MWV K 36)
** No. 12 "Suleika und Hatem: An des lust'gen Brunnens Rand" (composed by Fanny Mendelssohn)
* Op. 9, 12 Lieder for voice and piano (1829/30)
** No. 1 "Frage: Ist es wahr?" (MWV K 39)
** No. 2 "Geständnis: Kennst du nicht das Gluthverlangen" (MWV K 41)
** No. 3 "Wartend (Romanze): Sie trug einen Falken" (MWV K 42)
** No. 4 "Im Frühling: Ihr frühlingstrunknen Blumem" (MWV K 52)
** No. 5 "Im Herbst: Ach wie schnell die Tage fliehen" (MWV K 38)
** No. 6 "Scheidend: Wie so gelinde die Fluth bewegt" (MWV K 50)
** No. 7 "Sehnsucht: Fern und ferner schallt der Reigen" (composed by Fanny Mendelssohn)
** No. 8 "Frühlingsglaube: Die linden Lüfte sind erwacht" (MWV K 51)
** No. 9 "Ferne: In weite Ferne will ich träumen" (MWV K 53)
** No. 10 "Verlust: Und wussten's die Blumen" (composed by Fanny Mendelssohn)
** No. 11 "Entsagung: Herr, zu dir will ich mich retten" (MWV K 54)
** No. 12 "Die Nonne: Im stillen Klostergarten" (composed by Fanny Mendelssohn)
* Op. 10, ''
Die Hochzeit des Camacho
''Die Hochzeit des Camacho'' (''Camacho's Wedding'') is a Singspiel in two acts by Felix Mendelssohn, to a libretto probably written largely by , based on an episode in ''Don Quixote'' by Cervantes. The opera is listed as Mendelssohn's op. 10. ...
'' (''The Marriage of Camacho'') (
Singspiel
A Singspiel (; plural: ; ) is a form of German-language music drama, now regarded as a genre of opera. It is characterized by spoken dialogue, which is alternated with ensembles, songs, ballads, and arias which were often strophic, or folk-like ...
String Quartet
The term string quartet can refer to either a type of musical composition or a group of four people who play them. Many composers from the mid-18th century onwards wrote string quartets. The associated musical ensemble consists of two violinists ...
)
* Op. 14, ''Rondo capriccioso'' in E major for piano (1830) (MWV U 67)
* Op. 15, Fantasia on "The Last Rose of Summer" in E major for piano (1827) (MWV U 74)
* Op. 16, (3) Fantasies or Caprices for piano (1829)
** No. 1 Fantasia in A minor (MWV U 70)
** No. 2 Caprice or Scherzo in E minor (MWV U 71)
** No. 3 Fantasia in E major ("The Rivulet") (MWV U 72)
* Op. 17, ''Variations concertantes'' in D major for cello and piano (1829) (MWV Q 19)
* Op. 18, String Quintet No. 1 in A major (1826/32) (MWV R 21)
* Op. 19a, 6 Songs for voice and piano (1830/34)
** No. 1 "Frühlingslied: In dem Walde, süsse Tone" (MWV K 56)
** No. 2 "Das erste Veilchen: Als ich das erste Veilchen erblickt" (MWV K 63)
** No. 3 "Winterlied: Mein Sohn, wo willst du hin so spät" (MWV K 72)
** No. 4 "Neue Liebe: In dem Mondenschein im Walde" (MWV K 70)
** No. 5 "Gruss: Leise zieht durch mein Gemüth" (MWV K 71)
** No. 6 "Reiselied: Bringet des treusten Herzens Grüsse" (MWV K 65)
* Op. 19b, ''Songs Without Words'' for piano, Book I (1829/30)
** No. 1 ''Andante con moto'' in E major (MWV U 86)
** No. 2 ''Andante espressivo'' in A minor (MWV U 80)
** No. 3 ''Molto allegro e vivace'' in A major ("Hunting Song") (MWV U 89)
** No. 4 ''Moderato'' in A major (MWV U 73)
** No. 5 ''Poco agitato'' in F-sharp minor (MWV U 90)
** No. 6 ''Andante sostenuto'' in G minor ("Venezianisches Gondellied"
enetian Boat Song Entiat may refer to:
* Entiat (tribe)
* Entiat, Washington
* Lake Entiat, in Washington
* Entiat River, in Washington
* Entiat Mountains
The Entiat Mountains, or Entiat Range is a mountain range in the U.S. state of Washington. Located west of ...
A Midsummer Night's Dream
''A Midsummer Night's Dream'' is a comedy written by William Shakespeare 1595 or 1596. The play is set in Athens, and consists of several subplots that revolve around the marriage of Theseus and Hippolyta. One subplot involves a conflict amon ...
'', Overture in E major for orchestra (1826) (MWV P 3)
* Op. 22, Capriccio Brillant in B minor for piano and orchestra (1832) (MWV O 8)
* Op. 23, ''Kirchenmusik/3 Sacred pieces'' for soloists, choir, and organ/ensemble (1830)
** No. 1 ''Aus tiefer Not schrei' ich zu dir'' (MWV B 20)
** No. 2 ''Ave Maria'' (MWV B 19)
** No. 3 ''Mitten wir im Leben sind mit dem Tod umfangen'' (MWV B 21)
* Op. 24, Overture in C major for wind instruments (1824/38) (MWV P 1)
* Op. 25, Piano Concerto No. 1 in G minor (1831) (MWV O 7)
* Op. 26, ''The Hebrides'' or ''Fingal's Cave'', Overture in B minor for orchestra (1830/32). (MWV P 7)
* Op. 27, '' Meeresstille und glückliche Fahrt'' (''Calm Sea and Prosperous Voyage''), Overture in D major for orchestra (1828) (MWV P 5)
* Op. 28, Fantasia in F-sharp minor for piano ("Sonate écossaise") (MWV U 92)
* Op. 29, ''Rondo brillant'' in E flat major for piano and orchestra (1834) (MWV O 10)
* Op. 30, ''Songs Without Words'' for piano, Book II (1833/34)
** No. 1 ''Andante espressivo'' in E-flat major (MWV U 103)
** No. 2 ''Allegro di molto'' in B-flat minor (MWV U 77)
** No. 3 ''Adagio non troppo'' in E major (MWV U 104)
** No. 4 ''Agitato e con fuoco'' in B minor (MWV U 98)
** No. 5 ''Andante grazioso'' in D major (MWV U 97)
** No. 6 ''Allegretto tranquillo'' in F-sharp minor ("Venezianisches Gondellied" or Venetian Boat Song No. 2) (MWV U 110)
* Op. 31, ''Nicht unserm Namen, Herr'' for choir and orchestra (1830) (MWV A 9)
* Op. 32, ''Das Märchen von der schönen Melusine'' (''The Beautiful Melusine''), Overture in F major for orchestra (1833) (MWV P 12)
* Op. 33, 3 Caprices for piano (1833/35)
** No. 1 Caprice in A minor (MWV U 99)
** No. 2 Caprice in E major (MWV U 112)
** No. 3 Caprice in B-flat minor (MWV U 95)
* Op. 34, 6 Songs for voice and piano (1834/36)
** No. 1 "Minnelied: Leucht't heller als die Sonne" (MWV K 80)
** No. 2 "
Auf Flügeln des Gesanges On Wings of Song may refer to:
*"Auf Flügeln des Gesanges", On Wings of Song (poem), 1827 poem by Heinrich Heine
*"Auf Flügeln des Gesanges", On Wings of Song (Mendelssohn), 1834 song
**Arrangement Franz Liszt for solo piano (S. 547)
*"Auf Flüge ...
" (MWV K 86)
** No. 3 "Frühlingslied: Es brechen im schallenden Reigen" (MWV K 89)
** No. 4 "Suleika: Ach, um deine feuchten Schwingen" (MWV K 92)
** No. 5 "Sonntagslied: Ringsum erschallt in Wald und Flur" (MWV K 84)
** No. 6 "Reiselied: Der Herbstwind rüttelt die Bäume" (MWV K 90)
* Op. 35, 6 Preludes and Fugues for piano (1827/37)
** No. 1 Prelude and Fugue in E minor (MWV U 116, MWV U 66)
** No. 2 Prelude and Fugue in D major (MWV U 129, MWV U 105)
** No. 3 Prelude and Fugue in B minor (MWV U 131, MWV U 91)
** No. 4 Prelude and Fugue in A-flat major (MWV U 122, MWV U 108)
** No. 5 Prelude and Fugue in F minor (MWV U 126, MWV U 106)
** No. 6 Prelude and Fugue in B-flat major (MWV U 135, MWV U 128)
* Op. 36, '' St. Paul'' ( Oratorio) for choir and orchestra (1836) (MWV A 14)
* Op. 37, 3 Preludes and Fugues for organ (1837)
** No. 1 Prelude and Fugue in C minor (MWV W 21, MWV W 18)
** No. 2 Prelude and Fugue in G major (MWV W 22, MWV W 20)
** No. 3 Prelude and Fugue in D minor (MWV W 23, MWV W 13)
* Op. 38, ''Songs Without Words'' for piano, Book III (1836/37)
** No. 1 ''Con moto'' in E-flat major (MWV U 121)
** No. 2 ''Allegro non troppo'' in C minor (MWV U 115)
** No. 3 ''Presto e molto vivace'' in E major (MWV U 107)
** No. 4 ''Andante'' in A major (MWV U 120)
** No. 5 ''Agitato'' in A minor (MWV U 137)
** No. 6 ''Andante con moto'' in A-flat major ("Duetto") (MWV U 119)
* Op. 39, 3 Motets for female choir and organ (1830)
** No. 1 Veni, Domine (MWV B 24)
** No. 2 Laudate pueri (MWV B 30)
** No. 3 Surrexit pastor (MWV B 23)
* Op. 40, Piano Concerto No. 2 in D minor (1837) (MWV O 11)
Op. 41–60
* Op. 41, 6 ''Lieder'' for mixed voices a cappella (1834/38)
** No. 1 "Im Walde: Ihr Vögel in den Zweigen schwank" (MWV F 10)
** No. 2 "Entflieh' mit mir: Entflieh' mit mir" (MWV F 4)
** No. 3 "Es fiel ein Reif: Es fiel ein Reif" (MWV F 5)
** No. 4 "Auf ihrem Grab: Auf ihrem Grab" (MWV F 6)
** No. 5 "Mailied: Der Schnee zerrinnt" (MWV F 7)
** No. 6 "Auf dem See: Und frische Nahrung" (MWV F 9)
* Op. 42, '' Psalm 42'' for choir and orchestra (1837) (MWV A 15)
* Op. 43, ''Serenade and Allegro giocoso'' in B minor for piano and orchestra (1838) (MWV O 12)
* Op. 44, 3 String Quartets
** 1. String Quartet No. 3 in D major (1838) (MWV R 30)
** 2. String Quartet No. 4 in E minor (1837) (MWV R 26) (actually composed before Op. 44/1)
** 3. String Quartet No. 5 in E-flat major (1838) (MWV R 28)
* Op. 45, Cello Sonata No. 1 in B-flat major (1838) (MWV Q 27)
* Op. 46, ''Psalm XCV'' ("Come, let us sing") for SST soloists, choir and orchestra (1838) (MWV A 16)
* Op. 47, 6 Songs for voice and piano (1839)
** No. 1 "Minnelied: Wie der Quell so lieblich klinget" (MWV K 97)
** No. 2 "Morgengruss: Über die Berge steigt schon die Sonne" (MWV K 100)
** No. 3 "Frühlingslied: Durch den Wald, den dunklen, geht" (MWV K 101)
** No. 4 "Volkslied: Es ist bestimmt in Gottes Rath" (MWV K 102)
** No. 5 "Der Blumenstrauss: Sie wandelt im Blumengarten" (MWV K 73)
** No. 6 "Bei der Wiege: Schlummre! Schlummre und träume von kommender Zeit" (MWV K 77)
* Op. 48, ''Der erste Frühlingstag he first day of Spring' for mixed voices
a cappella
''A cappella'' (, also , ; ) music is a performance by a singer or a singing group without instrumental accompaniment, or a piece intended to be performed in this way. The term ''a cappella'' was originally intended to differentiate between Ren ...
(1839)
** No. 1 "Frühlingsahnung: O sanfter süsser Hauch" (MWV F 14)
** No. 2 "Die Primel: Liebliche Blume" (MWV F 16)
** No. 3 "Frühlingsfeier: Süsser, goldner Frühlingstag" (MWV F 18)
** No. 4 "Lerchengesang: Wie lieblicher Klang" (MWV F 13)
** No. 5 "Morgengebet: O wunderbares tiefes Schweigen" (MWV F 15)
** No. 6 "Herbstlied: Holder Lenz, du bist dahin" (MWV F 17)
* Op. 49, Piano Trio No. 1 in D minor (1839) (MWV Q 29)
* Op. 50, 6 ''Lieder'' for four male voices a cappella (1837/40)
** No. 1 "Türkisches Schenkenlied: Setze mir nicht, du Grobian" (MWV G 23)
** No. 2 "Der Jäger Abschied: Wer hat dich, du schöner Wald" (MWV G 27)
** No. 3 "Sommerlied: Wie Feld und Au' so blinkend im Thau" (MWV G 19)
** No. 4 "Wasserfahrt: Am fernen Horizonte" (MWV G 17)
** No. 5 "Liebe und Wein: Liebesschmerz. Was quälte dir dein armes Herz" (MWV G 26)
** No. 6 "Wanderlied: Vom Grund bis zu den Gipfeln" (MWV G 28)
* Op. 51, ''Psalm CXIV'' ("When Israel out of Egypt came") for double choir and orchestra (1839) (MWV A 17)
* Op. Posth. 52, '' Lobgesang (Hymn of Praise), Symphony-Cantata on Words of the Holy Bible, for Soloists, Chorus and Orchestra'' (1840) (posthumously named Symphony No. 2 in B-flat major) (MWV A 18)
* Op. 53, ''Songs Without Words'' for piano, Book IV (1839/41)
** No. 1 ''Andante con moto'' in A-flat major (MWV U 143)
** No. 2 ''Allegro non troppo'' in E-flat major (MWV U 109)
** No. 3 ''Presto agitato'' in G minor (MWV U 144)
** No. 4 ''Adagio'' in F major (MWV U 114)
** No. 5 ''Allegro con fuoco'' in A minor ("Volkslied") (MWV U 153)
** No. 6 ''Molto Allegro vivace'' in A major (MWV U 154)
* Op. 54, ''
Variations sérieuses
''Variations sérieuses'', Op. 54, is a composition for solo piano by Felix Mendelssohn consisting of a theme in D minor and 17 variations. It was completed on 4 June 1841. A typical performance lasts about eleven minutes.
The work was writte ...
'' for piano (1841) (MWV U 156)
* Op. 55, '' Antigone'', incidental music for narrators, soloists, double male chorus and orchestra (1841) (MWV M 12)
* Op. 56, Symphony No. 3 in A minor ("Scottish") (1841/42) (MWV N 18) (actually the composer's last
Symphony
A symphony is an extended musical composition in Western classical music, most often for orchestra. Although the term has had many meanings from its origins in the ancient Greek era, by the late 18th century the word had taken on the meaning com ...
)
* Op. 57, 6 ''Lieder'' for voice and piano
** No. 1 "Altdeutsches Lied: Es ist in den Wald gesungen" (MWV K 104)
** No. 2 "Hirtenlied: O Winter, schlimmer Winter" (MWV K 103)
** No. 3 "Suleika: Was bedeutet die Bewegung?" (MWV K 93)
** No. 4 "O Jugend, o schöne Rosenzeit!: Von allen schönen Kindern auf der Welt" (MWV K 106)
** No. 5 "Venetianisches Gondellied: Wenn durch die Piazetta" (MWV K 114)
** No. 6 "Wanderlied: Laue Luft kommt blau geflossen" (MWV K 108)
* Op. 58, Cello Sonata No. 2 in D major (1843) (MWV Q 32)
* Op. 59, ''Im Grünen'', '' Sechs Lieder'' for mixed voices a cappella (1837/43)
** No. 1 "Im Grünen: Im Grün erwacht der frische Muth" (MWV F 8)
** No. 2 "Frühzeitiger Frühling: Tage der Wonne, kommt ihr so bald" (MWV F 23)
** No. 3 "Abschied vom Wald: O Thaler weit, o Höhen" (MWV F 20)
** No. 4 "Die Nachtigall: Die Nachtigall, sie war entfernt" (MWV F 24)
** No. 5 "Ruhetal: Wann im letzten Abendstrahl" (MWV F 21)
** No. 6 "Jagdlied: Durch schwankende Wipfel" (MWV F 22)
* Op. 60, ''
Die erste Walpurgisnacht
''Die erste Walpurgisnacht'' (''The First Walpurgis Night'') is a poem by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, telling of the attempts of Druids in the Harz mountains to practice their pagan rituals in the face of new and dominating Christian forces.
It wa ...
'',
Cantata
A cantata (; ; literally "sung", past participle feminine singular of the Italian verb ''cantare'', "to sing") is a vocal composition with an instrumental accompaniment, typically in several movements, often involving a choir.
The meaning of ...
for soloists, choir and orchestra (1833) (MWV D 3)
Op. 61–72
* Op. 61, ''
A Midsummer Night's Dream
''A Midsummer Night's Dream'' is a comedy written by William Shakespeare 1595 or 1596. The play is set in Athens, and consists of several subplots that revolve around the marriage of Theseus and Hippolyta. One subplot involves a conflict amon ...
'', incidental music for soloists, female chorus and orchestra (1842) (MWV M 13)
** – Scherzo
** – Notturno
** – Wedding March
* Op. 62, ''Songs Without Words'' for piano, Book V (1842/44)
** No. 1 ''Andante espressivo'' in G major (MWV U 185)
** No. 2 ''Allegro con fuoco'' in B-flat major (MWV U 181)
** No. 3 ''Andante maestoso'' in E minor ("Trauermarsch") (MWV U 177)
** No. 4 ''Allegro con anima'' in G major (MWV U 175)
** No. 5 ''Andante con moto'' in A minor ("Venezianisches Gondellied" or Venetian Boat Song No. 3) (MWV U 151)
** No. 6 ''Allegretto grazioso'' in A major ("Frühlingslied" or "Spring Song") (MWV U 161)
* Op. 63, 6 ''Lieder'' (Duets) for 2 voices and piano (1836/45)
** No. 1 "Ich wollt' meine Lieb' ergösse sich: Ich wollt' meine Lieb' ergösse sich" (MWV J 5)
** No. 2 "Abschied der Zugvögel: Wie war so schön doch Wald und Feld!" (MWV J 9)
** No. 3 "Gruss: Wohin ich geh' und schaue" (MWV J 8)
** No. 4 "Herbstlied: Ach, wie so bald verhallet der Reigen" (MWV J 11)
** No. 5 "Volkslied: O sah' ich auf der Haide dort im Sturme dich" (MWV J 10)
** No. 6 "Maiglöckchen und die Blümelein: Maiglöckchen läutet in dem Thal" (MWV J 7)
* Op. 64, Violin Concerto (No. 2) in E minor (1844) (MWV O 14)
* Op. 65, (6) Organ Sonatas (1844/45)
** 1. Organ Sonata No. 1 in F minor (1844) (MWV W 56)
** 2. Organ Sonata No. 2 in C minor (1844) (MWV W 57)
** 3. Organ Sonata No. 3 in A major (1844) (MWV W 58)
** 4. Organ Sonata No. 4 in B-flat major (1845) (MWV W 59)
** 5. Organ Sonata No. 5 in D major (1844) (MWV W 60)
** 6. Organ Sonata No. 6 in D minor (1845) (MWV W 61)
* Op. 66, Piano Trio No. 2 in C minor (1845) (MWV Q 33)
* Op. 67, (6) ''Songs Without Words'' for piano, Book VI (1843/45)
** No. 1 ''Andante'' in E-flat major (MWV U 180)
** No. 2 ''Allegro leggiero'' in F-sharp minor (MWV U 145)
** No. 3 ''Andante tranquillo'' in B-flat major (MWV U 102)
** No. 4 ''Presto'' in C major ("Spinnerlied") (MWV U 182)
** No. 5 ''Moderato'' in B minor (MWV U 184)
** No. 6 ''Allegro non troppo'' in E major (MWV U 188)
* Op. 68, '' Festgesang an die Künstler: Der Menschheit Würde'', Cantata for male chorus & brass (1846) (MWV D 6)
* Op. 69, 3
Motet
In Western classical music, a motet is mainly a vocal musical composition, of highly diverse form and style, from high medieval music to the present. The motet was one of the pre-eminent polyphonic forms of Renaissance music. According to Margar ...
s for choir (1847)
** No. 1 Nunc dimittis (MWV B 60)
** No. 2 Jubilate (MWV B 58)
** No. 3 Magnificat (MWV B 59)
* Op. 70, '' Elijah'' (Oratorio) for choir and orchestra (1846) (MWV A 25)
* Op. 71, 6 ''Lieder'' for voice and piano
** No. 1 "Tröstung: Werde heiter, mein Gemüthe" (MWV K 120)
** No. 2 "Frühlingslied: Der Frühling naht mit Brausen" (MWV K 119)
** No. 3 "An die Entfernte: Diese Rose pflück' ich hier" (MWV K 126)
** No. 4 "Schilflied: Auf dem Teich, dem regungslosen" (MWV K 116)
** No. 5 "Auf der Wanderschaft: Ich wand're fort ins ferne Land" (MWV K 124)
** No. 6 "Nachtlied: Vergangen ist der lichte Tag" (MWV K 125)
* Op. 72, (6) ''Kinderstücke'' '' hildren's pieces' for piano (1842)
** No. 1 ''Allegro non troppo'' in G major (MWV U 171)
** No. 2 ''Andante sostenuto'' in E-flat major (MWV U 170)
** No. 3 ''Allegretto'' in G major (MWV U 164)
** No. 4 ''Andante con moto'' in D major (MWV U 169)
** No. 5 ''Allegro assai'' in G minor (MWV U 166)
** No. 6 ''Vivace'' in F major (MWV U 168)
Works with opus number assigned posthumously
Op. Posth. 73–80
* Op. Posth. 73, Lauda Sion, for soloists, choir and orchestra (1846) (MWV A 24)
** Lauda Sion salvatorem
** Laudis thema specialis
** Sit laus plena sit sonora
** In hac mensa novi regis
** Docti sacris institutis
** Caro cibus, sanguis potus
** Sumit unus, summunt mille
* Op. Posth. 74, ''Athalie'', incidental music for narrators, soloists, double chorus and orchestra (1845) (MWV M 16)
* Op. Posth. 75, ''Wandersmann''
** No. 1 "Der frohe Wandersmann: Wem Gott will rechte Gunst" (MWV G 34)
** No. 2 "Abendständchen: Schlafe, Liebchen, weil's auf Erden" (MWV G 24)
** No. 3 "Trinklied: So lang man nüchtern ist" (MWV G 15)
** No. 4 "Abschiedstafel: So ruckt denn in die Runde" (MWV G 33)
* Op. Posth. 76, 4 ''Lieder'' for four male voices (1844/46)
** No. 1 "Das Lied vom braven Mann: Gaben mir Rath und gute Lehren" (MWV G 16)
** No. 2 "Rheinweinlied: Wo solch' ein Feuer noch gedeiht" (MWV G 35)
** No. 3 "Lied für die Deutschen in Lyon: Was uns eint als deutsche" (MWV G 36)
** No. 4 "Comitat: Nun zu guter Letzt" (MWV G 38)
* Op. Posth. 77, 3 ''Lieder'' for voice and piano (1836/47)
** No. 1 "Sonntagsmorgen: Das ist der Tag des Herrn" (MWV J 4)
** No. 2 "Das Ährenfeld: Ein Leben war's im Ährenfeld" (MWV J 12)
** No. 3 "Lied aus "Ruy Blas": Wozu der Vöglein Chöre belauschen fern und nah?" (MWV J 6)
* Op. Posth. 78, 3 Psalms for choir a cappella
** No. 1 ''Psalm II'' ("Warum toben die Heiden" – "Why rage fiercely the heathen?") (1843) (MWV B 41)
** No. 2 ''Psalm XLIII'' ("Richte mich, Gott und führe meine Sache" – "Judge me, O God") (1844) (MWV B 46)
** No. 3 ''Psalm XXII'' ("Mein Gott, warum hast du mich verlassen" – "My God, my God!") (1844) (MWV B 51)
* Op. Posth. 79, ''6 Anthems'' (''Sechs Sprüche'') for eight voices a cappella (1844/46)
** No. 1 "Rejoice, O ye people" ("Frohlocket, ihr Völker auf Erden") (MWV B 42)
** No. 2 "Thou, Lord, hast been our refuge" ("Herr Gott, du bist unsre Zuflucht") (MWV B 44)
** No. 3 "Above all praise" ("Erhaben, o Herr, über alles Lob") (MWV B 55)
** No. 4 "Lord, on our offences" ("Herr, gedenke nicht unsrer Übeltaten") (MWV B 50)
** No. 5 "Let our hearts be joyful" ("Lasset uns frohlocken") (MWV B 54)
** No. 6 "For our offences ("Um unsrer Sünden willen") (MWV B 52)
* Op. Posth. 80, String Quartet No. 6 in F minor (1847) (MWV R 37)
Op. Posth. 81–100
* Op. Posth. 81, 4 Pieces for String Quartet (1843/47)
** No. 1 ''Andante'' in E major (MWV R 34)
** No. 2 ''Scherzo'' in A minor (MWV R 35)
** No. 3 ''Capriccio'' in E minor (MWV R 32)
** No. 4 ''Fugue'' in E-flat major (MWV R 23)
* Op. Posth. 82, Variations in E-flat major for piano (1841) (MWV U 158)
* Op. Posth. 83, Variations in B-flat major for piano (also for piano, four hands) (1841) (MWV U 159)
* Op. Posth. 84, 3 ''Lieder'' for bass voice and piano (1831/39)
** No. 1 "Da lieg' ich unter den Bäumen: Da lieg' ich unter den Bäumen" (MWV K 69)
** No. 2 "Herbstlied: Im Walde rauschen dürre Blätter" (MWV K 99)
** No. 3 "Jagdlied: Mit Lust tät ich ausreiten" (MWV K 82)
* Op. Posth. 85, (6) ''Songs Without Words'' for piano, Book VII (1834/45)
** No. 1 ''Andante espressivo'' in F major (MWV U 150)
** No. 2 ''Allegro agitato'' in A minor (MWV U 101)
** No. 3 ''Presto'' in E-flat major (MWV U 111)
** No. 4 ''Andante sostenuto'' in D major (MWV U 190)
** No. 5 ''Allegretto'' in A major (MWV U 191)
** No. 6 ''Allegretto con moto'' in B-flat major (MWV U 155)
* Op. Posth. 86, 6 Songs for voice and piano (1826/47)
** No. 1 "Es lauschte das Laub: Es lauschte das Laub so dunkelgrun" (MWV K 29)
** No. 2 "Morgenlied: Erwacht in neuer Starke" (MWV K 123)
** No. 3 "Die Liebende schreibt: Ein Blick von deinen Augen" (MWV K 66)
** No. 4 "Allnächtlich im Traume seh' ich dich: Allnächtlich im Traume" (MWV K 78)
** No. 5 "Der Mond: Mein Herz ist wie die dunkle Nacht" (MWV K 122)
** No. 6 "Altdeutsches Frühlingslied: Der trübe Winter ist vorbei" (MWV K 127)
* Op. Posth. 87, String Quintet No. 2 in B-flat major (1845) (MWV R 33)
* Op. Posth. 88, 6 ''Lieder'' for four mixed voices a cappella (1839/44)
** No. 1 "Neujahrslied: Mit der Freude zieht der Schmerz" (MWV F 28)
** No. 2 "Der Glückliche: Ich hab' ein Liebchen" (MWV F 27)
** No. 3 "Hirtenlied: O Winter, schlimmer Winter" (MWV F 12)
** No. 4 "Die Waldvögelein: Kommt, lasst uns geh'n spazieren" (MWV F 25)
** No. 5 "Deutschland: Durch tiefe Nacht ein Brausen zieht" (MWV F 33)
** No. 6 "Der wandernde Musikant: Durch Feld und Buchenhallen" (MWV F 19)
* Op. Posth. 89, ''
Die Heimkehr aus der Fremde
''Die Heimkehr aus der Fremde'' (German, ''The Return Home from Abroad''), known in English as ''Son and Stranger'' or ''Return of the Roamer'',Symphony No. 4 in A major ("Italian") (1833) (MWV N 16) (actually the composer's 3rd
Symphony
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)
* Op. Posth. 91, ''Psalm XCVIII'' ("Sing to the Lord a new song") for choir, orchestra, and organ (1843) (MWV A 23)
* Op. Posth. 92, ''Allegro brillant'' in A major for piano, four hands (1841) (MWV T 4)
* Op. Posth. 93, ''Oedipus at Colonos'', incidental music for narrators, soloists, double male chorus and orchestra (1845) (MWV M 14)
* Op. Posth. 94, ''Infelice: Unglückselge! … Kehret wieder'' in B-flat major for soprano and orchestra (two versions: London, 1834 and Leipzig, 1842) (MWV H 4, MWV H 5)
* Op. Posth. 95, '' Ruy Blas'', Overture in C minor for orchestra (1839) (MWV P 15)
* Op. Posth. 96, ''3 Hymns'' for alto solo, choir and orchestra (1843) (MWV A 19) (From WoO 14)
* Op. Posth. 97, '' Christus'' (Oratorio) (unfinished) (1847) (MWV A 26)
* Op. Posth. 98, ''Loreley'' (opera) (unfinished) (1847) (MWV L 7)
* Op. Posth. 99, 6 Songs for voice and piano (1841/45)
** No. 1 "Erster Verlust: Ach, wer bringt die schönen Tage" (MWV K 110)
** No. 2 "Die Sterne schau'n in stiller Nacht: Die Sterne schau'n in stiller Nacht" (MWV K 19)
** No. 3 "Lieblingsplätzchen: Wisst ihr, wo ich gerne weil'" (MWV K 61)
** No. 4 "Das Schifflein: Ein Schifflein ziehet leise" (MWV K 109)
** No. 5 "Wenn sich zwei Herzen scheiden: Wenn sich zwei Herzen scheiden" (MWV K 121)
** No. 6 "Es weiss und rät es doch Keiner: Es weiss und rät es doch Keiner" (MWV K 112)
* Op. Posth. 100, 4 ''Lieder'' for four voices a cappella (1839/44)
** No. 1 "Andenken: Die Bäume grünen überall" (MWV F 29)
** No. 2 "Lob des Frühlings: Saatengrün, Veilchenduft" (MWV F 26)
** No. 3 "Frühlingslied: Berg und Thal will ich durchstreifen" (MWV F 30)
** No. 4 "Im Wald: O Wald, du kühlender Bronnen" (MWV F 11)
Op. Posth. 101–121
* Op. Posth. 101, ''Trumpet Overture'', Overture in C major for orchestra (1826) (MWV P 2)
* Op. Posth. 102, (6) ''Songs Without Words'' for piano, Book VIII (1842/45)
** No. 1 ''Andante un poco agitato'' in E minor (MWV U 162)
** No. 2 ''Adagio'' in D major (MWV U 192)
** No. 3 ''Presto'' in C major ("Tarantelle") ("Kinderstuck") (MWV U 195)
** No. 4 ''Un poco agitato, ma andante'' in G minor ("The Sighing Wind") (MWV U 152)
** No. 5 ''Allegro vivace'' in A major ("The Joyous Peasant") ("Kinderstuck") (MWV U 194)
** No. 6 ''Andante'' in C major ("Belief") (MWV U 172)
* Op. Posth. 103, ''Trauermarsch'' '' uneral March' in A minor for military orchestra (1836) (MWV P 14)
* Op. Posth. 104a, 3 Preludes for piano (1834)
** No. 1 Prelude in B-flat major (MWV U 132)
** No. 2 Prelude in B minor (MWV U 123)
** No. 3 Prelude in D major (MWV U 127)
* Op. Posth. 104b, 3 Études for piano (1834/38)
** No. 1 Étude in B-flat minor (MWV U 117)
** No. 2 Étude in F major (MWV U 100)
** No. 3 Étude in A minor (MWV U 142)
* Op. Posth. 105, Piano Sonata No. 2 in G minor (1821) (MWV U 30) (actually Mendelssohn's 1st Piano Sonata)
* Op. Posth. 106, Piano Sonata No. 3 in B-flat major (1827) (MWV U 64)
* Op. Posth. 107, Symphony No. 5 in D major/minor ("Reformation") (1830) (MWV N 15) (actually the composer's 2nd Symphony)
* Op. Posth. 108, March in D major for orchestra (1841) (MWV P 16)
* Op. Posth. 109, ''Song without words'' in D major for cello and piano (1845) (MWV Q 34)
* Op. Posth. 110, Piano Sextet in D major (1824) (MWV Q 16)
* Op. Posth. 111, ''Tu es Petrus'' in A major for five voices and orchestra (1827) (MWV A 4)
* Op. Posth. 112, 2 ''Sacred songs'' for voice and piano (1835)
** No. 1 "Doch der Herr, er leitet die Irrenden recht"
** No. 2 "Der du die Menschen lassest sterben"
* Op. Posth. 113, Concert Piece No. 1 in F minor for clarinet, basset-horn, and piano (1833) (MWV Q 23)
* Op. Posth. 114, Concert Piece No. 2 in D minor for clarinet, basset-horn, and piano (1833) (MWV Q 24)
* Op. Posth. 115, 2 ''Sacred choruses'' for male choir a cappella (1833)
** No. 1 "Beati mortui: Beati mortui in Domino" (MWV B 28)
** No. 2 "Periti autem: Periti autem fulgebunt" (MWV B 29)
* Op. Posth. 116, ''Trauer-Gesang: Sahst du ihn herniederschweben in der Morgen'' uneral Songin G minor for mixed choir a cappella (1845) (MWV F 31)
* Op. Posth. 117, Albumblatt (''Album-leaf'' ) in E minor (''"Lied ohne Worte")'' for piano (1837) (MWV U 134)
* Op. Posth. 118, ''Capriccio'' in E major for piano (1837) (MWV U 139)
* Op. Posth. 119, '' Perpetuum mobile'' in C major for piano (MWV U 58)
* Op. Posth. 120, 4 ''Lieder'' for four male voices a cappella (1837/47)
** No. 1 "Jagdlied: Auf, ihr Herrn und Damen schön" (MWV G 21)
** No. 2 "Morgengruss des Thüringischen Sangerbundes: Seid gegrüsset, traute Bruder" (MWV G 37)
** No. 3 "Im Süden: Süsse Dufte, milde Lüfte" (MWV G 20)
** No. 4 "Zigeunerlied: Im Nebelgeriesel, im tiefen Schnee" (MWV G 5)
* Op. Posth. 121, ''Adspice Domine de sede'' for male choir and cello (1833) (MWV B 26)
** Adspice Domine de sede
** Asperi oculos tuos
** Qui regis Israel
** Asperi oculos tuos
** O lux beata
Works with WoO numbers
WoO 1 – 10
*WoO 1, Etude in F minor for piano (1826) (MWV U 125)
*WoO 2, Scherzo B minor for piano (1829) (MWV U 69)
*WoO 3, Scherzo a capriccio in F-sharp minor for piano (1835/36) (MWV U 113)
*WoO 4, 2 Romances, voice and piano (1833/34)
** No. 1 ''There be none of beauty's daughters'', 1833 (MWV K 76)
** No. 2 ''Sun of the sleepless'', 1834 (MWV K 85)
*WoO 5, '' Verleih uns Frieden'' for choir, and orchestra or Organ (1831) (MWV A 11)
*WoO 6, Andante cantabile e Presto agitato in B major for piano (1838) (MWV U 141)
*WoO 7, ''Der Blumenkranz: An Celia's Baum'', lied (1829) (MWV K 44)
*WoO 8, Ersatz für Unbestand: ''Lieblich mundet der Becher Wein'' for 4 male voices (1839) (MWV G 25)
*WoO 9, '' Festgesang zum Gutenbergfest'', for male chorus & brass (1840) (MWV D 4)
*WoO 10, ''Gondellied'' for piano (1837) (MWV U 136)
WoO 11 – 20
*WoO 11, 3 Folk Songs
** No. 1 ''Wie kann ich froh und lustig sein?'' (MWV J 1)
** No. 2 ''Abendlied'' (MWV J 2)
** No. 3 ''Wasserfahrt'' (MWV J 3)
*WoO 12, '' Lord, have mercy upon us'' for choir a capella (1833) (MWV B 27)
*WoO 13, ''Präludium und Fuge'' for piano ("Notre Temps") (1827/41) (MWV U 157, MWV U 65)
*WoO 14, 3 Sacred Songs (1840) (MWV B 33) (Later developed into Op. Posth. 96)
** No. 1 ''Lass', o Herr, mich Hülfe finden''
** No. 2 ''Choral. Deines Kind's Gebet erhöre''
** No. 3 ''Herr, wir trau'n auf deine Güte''
*WoO 15, Hymn ''Hör mein Bitten / Hear My Prayer'' (1844) (MWV B 49)
*WoO 16, Song ''Warnung vor dem Rhein'' (MWV K 105)
*WoO 17, 2 Songs (1835)
** No. 1 ''Das Waldschloss'' (MWV K 87)
** No. 2 ''Pagenlied'' (MWV K 75)
*WoO 18, 2 Songs (1834/41)
** No. 1 ''Ich hör' ein Vöglein'' (A. Böttger, 1841) (MWV K 107)
** No. 2 ''Todeslied der Bojaren'' (C. Immermann, 1834) (MWV K 68)
*WoO 19, ''Andante cantabile e Presto agitato'' in B-flat major/G minor for piano (MWV U 93, MWV U 94)
*WoO 20, ''Seemanns Scheidelied'', lied (1831) (MWV K 48)
WoO 21 – 29
*WoO 21, Nachtgesang, for four male voices (1842) (MWV G 29)
*WoO 22, ''Die Stiftungsfeier'', for four male voices (1842) (MWV G 32)
*WoO 23, ''Des Mädchens Klage'', song (MWV K 25)
*WoO 24, Kyrie eleison (1846) (MWV B 57/1)
*WoO 25, ''Duo concertant'', variations on Carl Maria von Weber's march 'La preciosa' for two pianos (1833) (MWV O 9)
*WoO 26, ''Ehre sei Gott in der Höhe'' (1846)
*WoO 27, ''Heilig'' for choir (MWV B 47 same as MWV B 57/2)
*WoO 28, Psalm 100 '' Jauchzet dem Herrn, alle Welt'' for choir (1844) (MWV B 45)
*WoO 29, Te Deum (1832) (MWV B 25)
Works without opus or WoO number
* Recitative for Piano and Strings in G minor (1820) (MWV O 1)
* Trio for Piano, Violin and Viola in C minor (1820) (MWV Q 3)
* Violin Sonata (No. 1) in F major (1820) (MWV Q 7)
* ''Die Soldatenliebschaft'', ''
singspiel
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'', (1820) (MWV L 1)
* 19 miscellaneous pieces (plus several fragments) for organ (1820/45)
* Sinfonia for Strings No. 1 in C Major: I. Allegro, II. Andante, III. Allegro (1821) (MWV N 1)
* Sinfonia for Strings No. 2 in D Major: I. Allegro, II. Andante, III. Allegro vivace (1821) (MWV N 2)
* Sinfonia for Strings No. 3 in E minor: I. Allegro di molto, II. Andante, III. Allegro (1821) (MWV N 3)
* Sinfonia for Strings No. 4 in C minor: I. Grave - Allegro, II. Andante, III. Allegro vivace (1821) (MWV N 4)
* Sinfonia for Strings No. 5 in B-flat Major: I. Allegro vivace, II. Andante, III. Presto (1821) (MWV N 5)
* Sinfonia for Strings No. 6 in E-flat Major: I. Allegro, II. Menuetto, III. Prestissimo (1821) (MWV N 6)
* Piano Quartet in D minor (1821) (MWV Q 10)
* 17 Fugues for String Quartet (1821) (MWV R 1-MWV R 17, some incomplete)
* ''Die beiden Pädagogen'', ''singspiel'', (1821) (MWV L 2)
* Sinfonia for Strings No. 7 in D minor: I. Allegro, II. Andante amorevole, III. Menuetto, IV. Allegro molto (1822) (MWV N 7)
* Sinfonia for Strings No. 8 in D Major: I. Adagio e Grave - Allegro, II. Adagio, III. Menuetto. (Presto), IV. Allegro molto (1822) (MWV N 8) (later arranged for full orchestra)
* Concerto for Piano and Strings in A minor (1822) (MWV O 2)
* Concerto (No. 1) for Violin and Strings in D minor (1823) (MWV O 3)
* ''Die wandernden Komödianten'', ''singspiel'', (1822) (MWV L 3)
* Sinfonia for Strings No. 9 in C Major: I. Grave - Allegro, II. Andante, III. Scherzo, IV. Allegro vivace (1823) (MWV N 9)
* Sinfonia for Strings No. 10 in B minor: Adagio - Allegro - Più Presto (1823) (MWV N 10)
* Sinfonia for Strings No. 11 in F Major: I. Adagio - Allegro molto, II. 'Schweizerlied'. Scherzo comodo, III. Adagio, IV. Menuetto. Allegro moderato, V. Allegro molto (1823) (MWV N 11)
* Sinfonia for Strings No. 12 in G minor: I.Fuga. (Grave) - Allegro, II. Andante, III. Allegro molto (1823) (MWV N 12)
* "Symphoniesatz" (Sinfonia for Strings No. 13) movement in C minor: Grave - Allegro molto (1823) (MWV N 14)
* Concerto for Violin, Piano, and Strings in D minor (1823) (MWV O 4)
* Concerto for 2 Pianos and Orchestra (No. 1) in E major (1823) (MWV O 5)
* String Quartet in E-flat (1823) (MWV R 18)
* '' Der Onkel aus Boston, oder Die beiden Neffen'', ''singspiel'', (1823) (MWV L 4)
* Viola Sonata in C minor (1823/24) (MWV Q 14)
* Concerto for 2 Pianos and Orchestra (No. 2) in A-flat Major (1824) (MWV O 6)
* Clarinet Sonata in E-flat major (1824) (MWV Q 15)
* ''The Evening Bell'' in B flat for harp and piano (1829) (MWV Q 20)
* ''The Shepherd's Song'' in G minor for solo flute (MWV R 24)
* ''Assai tranquillo'' in B minor, for cello and piano (1835)Mendelssohn: Octuor Op 20, Etc / Braley, Dieltiens, et al. , ArkivMusic /ref> (MWV Q 25)
* Violin Sonata (No. 3) in F major (1838) (MWV Q 26) (ed./publ. by Yehudi Menuhin, 1953)
Lost works
* 3 ''Kindersymphonien'' (two performed in Berlin, Christmas Eve 1827 and 1828, and one of unknown dating, which are now lost)
Listed by genre
Vocal (each subsection in chronological order)
Operas
Incidental music
* '' Antigone'', Op. 55 (1841), narrators, soloists, double male chorus and orchestra
* ''
A Midsummer Night's Dream
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'', Op. 61 (1843), soloists, female chorus and orchestra
* ''Athalie'', Op. Posth. 74 (1845), narrators, soloists, double chorus and orchestra
* ''Oedipus at Colonos'', Op. Posth. 93 (1845), narrators, soloists, double male chorus and orchestra
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* Karl O. Christe
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Wer nur den lieben Gott läßt walten
"" (He who allows dear God to rule him) is a 1641 hymn by Georg Neumark, who also composed the melody for it. It has seven verses and deals with the Christian putting their trust in God. Its author referred to it as a "Trostlied" or song of conso ...
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Wer nur den lieben Gott läßt walten
"" (He who allows dear God to rule him) is a 1641 hymn by Georg Neumark, who also composed the melody for it. It has seven verses and deals with the Christian putting their trust in God. Its author referred to it as a "Trostlied" or song of conso ...
Wir glauben all an einen Gott
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'' (1831), SATB, orch., on Luther's "
Wir glauben all an einen Gott
"" (We all believe in one God) is a Lutheran hymn, a paraphrase of the creed, by Martin Luther and first published in Johann Walter's chorale hymnal '' Eyn geystlich Gesangk Buchleyn''. The hymn was used in several musical settings, including '' ...
* Gott du bist unsre Zuversicht ( Psalm 46) (1821), 5vv
* Die Himmel erzählen (
Psalm 19
Psalm 19 is the 19th psalm in the Book of Psalms, beginning in English in the King James Version: "The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament sheweth his handywork." In the slightly different numbering system used in the Greek Septua ...
) (1821), SSATB
* Jauchzet Gott alle Lande (
Psalm 66
Psalm 66 is the 66th psalm of the Book of Psalms, beginning in English in the King James Version: "Make a joyful noise unto God, all ye lands". In the slightly different numbering system of the Greek Septuagint version of the Bible and the Latin ...
) (1822), SSA soli, SSASSA, bc
* Ich weiche nicht ( Psalm 119:102) (1823?), SATB
* Deine Rede präge ich in meinem Herzen ( Psalm 119:11) (1823?), SATB
* ''Nicht unserm Namen, Herr'' (
Psalm 115
Psalm 115 is the 115th psalm of the Book of Psalms, beginning in English in the King James Version: "Not unto us, O , not unto us, but unto thy name give glory". It is part of the Egyptian Hallel sequence in the fifth division of the Book of Ps ...
), Op. 31 (1835), S solo, SATB, orch.
* Wie der Hirsch schreit nach frischem Wasser ( Psalm 42), Op. 42 (1838), Solo: STTBB, Choir: SATB, Orchestra (partially reused in ''Richte mich Gott'')
* Defend Me, Lord ( Psalm 31) (1839)
* Lord, hear the voice ( Psalm 5) (1839), male chorus
* Da Israel aus Aegypten zog ( Psalm 114), Op. 51 (1841), SSAATTBB, orch.
* Kommt, laßt uns anbeten und knien von dem Herrn ( Psalm 95), Op. 46 (1842), SST soli, choir and orch.
* ''3 Hymns'' (
Psalm 13
Psalm 13 is the 13th psalm of the Book of Psalms, beginning in English in the King James Version (KJV): "How long, O Lord". The Book of Psalms is part of the third section of the Hebrew Bible, and a book of the Christian Old Testament. In the ...
), Op. Posth. 96 (1843) (From WoO 14), for alto solo, choir and orchestra
*Singet dem Herrn ein neues Lied ( Psalm 98), Op. Posth. 91 (1843), SATBSATB, orch.
* Jauchzet dem Herrn, alle Welt (
Psalm 100
Psalm 100 is the 100th psalm in the Book of Psalms in the Hebrew Bible. In English, it is translated as "Make a joyful noise unto the Lord, all ye lands" in the King James Version (KJV), and as "O be joyful in the Lord, all ye lands" in the Book ...
) (1844), SATB, WoO 28
*Hymn ''Hör mein Bitten / Hear My Prayer'' (paraphrase of
Psalm 55
Psalm 55 is the 55th psalm of the Book of Psalms, beginning in English in the King James Version, "Give ear to my prayer, O God, and hide not thyself from my supplication". The Book of Psalms forms part of the ketuvim, the third section of the ...
), (1844), S solo, SATB, organ, WoO 15
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Denn er hat seinen Engeln befohlen
''Denn er hat seinen Engeln befohlen'' (''For He shall give His angels charge''), MWV B 53, is the incipit of a motet for an eight-part choir a cappella by Felix Mendelssohn. He wrote it in 1844 for the Berlin Cathedral, setting verses 11 and ...
( Psalm 91), (1844) SSAATTBB (reused in ''Elijah'')
*Three Psalms, Op. Posth. 78 (1845), 8vv
** Warum toben die Heiden ("Why rage fiercely the heathen?") ( Psalm 2)
** Richte mich Gott ("Judge me, O God") (
Psalm 43
Psalm 43 is the 43rd psalm of the Book of Psalms, known in the English King James Version as "Judge me, O God, and plead my cause against an ungodly nation". In the slightly different numbering system used in the Greek Septuagint and Latin Vulgat ...
Accompanied:
* Te Deum in D (1826), double ch. & bc.
* Tu es Petrus, Op. Posth. 111 (1827)
* 3 Motets for female choir and organ Op. 39 (1830 + 1837 (No. 2) )
** No. 1 Veni, Domine (MWV B 24)
** No. 2 Laudate pueri (MWV B 30)
** No. 3 Surrexit pastor (MWV B 23)
* ''Kirchenmusik, 3 Sacred pieces'' for soloists, choir, and organ/ensemble Op. 23 (1830)
** No. 1 ''Aus tiefer Not schrei' ich zu dir'' (MWV B 20)
** No. 2 ''Ave Maria'' (MWV B 19)
** No. 3 ''Mitten wir im Leben sind mit dem Tod umfangen'' (MWV B 21)
* ''
Die erste Walpurgisnacht
''Die erste Walpurgisnacht'' (''The First Walpurgis Night'') is a poem by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, telling of the attempts of Druids in the Harz mountains to practice their pagan rituals in the face of new and dominating Christian forces.
It wa ...
'', Op. 60 (1833), soloists, choir and orchestra
* ''Adspice Domine de sede'' ''Vespergesang'' for male choir and cello Op. Posth. 121 (1833) (MWV B 26)
** Adspice Domine de sede
** Asperi oculos tuos
** Qui regis Israel
** Asperi oculos tuos
** O lux beata
* '' Festgesang Gutenberg Cantata'' (1840), male chorus & brass
* '' Lobgesang'', Op. Posth. 52 (Symphony No. 2 in B flat major) (1840), symphony-cantata for soloists, choir, organ and orchestra
* '' Festgesang an die Künstler: Der Menschheit Würde'', Op. 68 (1846), male chorus & brass
* Lauda Sion, a setting of Lauda Sion, Op. Posth. 73 (1846)
* ''Es wird öffnen die Augen der Blinden'' (1846) (intended for ''Elijah'')
A cappella
* 2 ''Sacred choruses'' for male choir a cappella (1833), Op. Posth. 115
** No. 1 "Beati mortui: Beati mortui in Domino" (MWV B 28)
** No. 2 "Periti autem: Periti autem fulgebunt" (MWV B 29)
* '' Lord, have mercy upon us'' for choir a capella (1833), WoO 12
* Six Anthems (''Sechs Sprüche''), Op. Posth. 79 (1843–4), SSAATTBB
** Rejoice, O Ye People (Christmas) ("Frohlocket, ihr Völker auf Erden" – Weihnachten)
** Thou, Lord, Our Refuge (New Year) ("Herr Gott, du bist unsre Zuflucht" – Am Neujahrstage)
** Above All Praise (Ascension) ("Erhaben, o Herr, über alles Lob" – Am Himmelsfahrtstage)
** Lord, on Our Offences (Passiontide) ("Herr, gedenke nicht unsrer Übelthaten" – In der Passionszeit)
** Let Our Hearts Be Joyful (Advent) ("Lasset uns frohlocken" – Im Advent)
** For Our Offences (Good Friday) ("Um unsrer Sünden" – Am Karfreitag)
* ''
Die Deutsche Liturgie
, MWV B 57, is a collection of musical settings of the ten sung elements in the Protestant liturgy, composed by Felix Mendelssohn for double choir a cappella. He wrote it in 1846 for the Berlin Cathedral, on a request by the emperor, Friedrich ...
'' (Kyrie, Sanctus, Gloria, Responses and Amen) (1846), 8vv
** ''Ehre sei Gott in der Höhe'' (1846), WoO 26
** ''Heilig'' (1846), WoO 27
Lieder & Songs
* Twelve Songs for voice and piano, Op. 8 (3 of the songs were composed by
Fanny Mendelssohn
Fanny Mendelssohn (14 November 1805 – 14 May 1847) was a German composer and pianist of the early Romantic era who was also known as Fanny (Cäcilie) Mendelssohn Bartholdy and, after her marriage, Fanny Hensel (as well as Fanny Mendelssohn He ...
, but published under Felix's name)
* Twelve Lieder for voice and piano, Op. 9 (3 of the lieder were composed by Fanny Mendelssohn, but published under Felix's name)
* Six Songs for voice and piano, Op. 19a
* Six Songs for voice and piano, Op. 34 (No. 2: " On Wings of Song")
* Six Lieder for mixed voices a cappella, Op. 41
* Six Songs for voice and piano, Op. 47
* Six Lieder for four male voices a cappella, Op. 50
* Six Lieder for voice and piano, Op. 57
* ''Im Grünen'': Six lieder for mixed voices a cappella, Op. 59
* Six Lieder (Duets) for 2 voices and piano, Op. 63
* Six Lieder for voice and piano, Op. 71
* Four Lieder for four male voices, Op. Posth. 76
* Three Lieder for voice and piano, Op. Posth. 77
* Three Lieder for bass voice and piano, Op. Posth. 84
* Six Songs for voice and piano, Op. Posth. 86
* Six Lieder for four mixed voices a cappella, Op. Posth. 88
* Six Songs for voice and piano, Op. Posth. 99
* Four Lieder for four voices a cappella, Op. Posth. 100
* Two Sacred songs for voice and piano, Op. Posth. 112
* Four Lieder for four male voices a cappella, Op. Posth. 120
Instrumental (each subsection in chronological order)
Symphonies
* 13 String Symphonies
** String Symphony No. 1 in C major (1821)
** String Symphony No. 2 in D major (1821)
** String Symphony No. 3 in E minor (1821)
** String Symphony No. 4 in C minor (1821)
** String Symphony No. 5 in B flat major (1821)
** String Symphony No. 6 in E flat major (1821)
** String Symphony No. 7 in D minor (1822)
** String Symphony No. 8 in D major (later arranged for full orchestra) (1822)
** String Symphony No. 9 in C minor (1823)
** String Symphony No. 10 in B minor (1823)
** String Symphony No. 11 in F major (1823)
** String Symphony No. 12 in G minor (1823)
** String Symphony No. 13 in C minor "Symphoniesatz" (single movement) (1823)
* Symphony No. 1 in C minor, Op. 11 (1824)
* Lobgesang, Op. Posth. 52 (Symphony No. 2 in B flat major) (1840), symphony-cantata for soloists, choir, organ and orchestra
* Symphony No. 3 in A minor, Op. 56 "Scottish" (1842)
* Symphony No. 4 in A major, Op. Posth. 90 "Italian" (1833)
* Symphony No. 5 in D major/minor, Op. Posth. 107 "Reformation" (1832)
A Midsummer Night's Dream
''A Midsummer Night's Dream'' is a comedy written by William Shakespeare 1595 or 1596. The play is set in Athens, and consists of several subplots that revolve around the marriage of Theseus and Hippolyta. One subplot involves a conflict amon ...
'', Overture in E major for orchestra, op. 21 (1827)
* Overture in C major for wind instruments, op. 24 (1824)
* ''The Hebrides'' or ''Fingal's Cave'', Overture in B minor for orchestra, op. 26 (1832)
* '' Meeresstille und glückliche Fahrt'' (''Calm Sea and Prosperous Voyage''), Overture in D major for orchestra, op. 27 (1828)
* '' Das Märchen von der schönen Melusine (The Beautiful Melusine)'', Overture in F major for orchestra, op. 32 (1834)
* '' Ruy Blas'', Overture in C minor for orchestra, op. posth. 95 (1839)
* ''Trumpet Overture'', Overture in C major for orchestra, op. posth. 101 (1826)
* ''Funeral March'' in A minor, op. posth. 103 (1836)
* March en D major, op. posth. 108 (1841)
* ''Kindersinfonie'' MWV P 4 (1827) (lost)
* ''Kindersinfonie'' MWV P 6 (1828) (lost)
* ''Kindersinfonie'' MWV P 8 (lost)
List of solo piano compositions by Felix Mendelssohn
This is a list of solo piano pieces by Felix Mendelssohn.
Pieces
Sonatas
*Piano Sonata No.1, in E major, Op. 6 (1825, published in 1826)
*Piano Sonata No.2, in G minor, Op.posth. 105 (1821)
*Piano Sonata No.3, in B flat major, Op.posth. 106 (1827 ...
Mendelssohn-Werkverzeichnis The (MWV) (German for Mendelssohn Work Index) is the first modern fully researched music catalogue of the works of Felix Mendelssohn. It appeared in 2009 under the auspices of the Saxonian Academy of Sciences and Humanities (SAW) under the leader ...
(MWV), the first modern fully researched music catalogue of the works of Felix Mendelssohn