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Fanny Hensel in Print

Composer of the Week Fanny Mendelssohn (1805-1847)
Episode 5 of 5

Donald Macleod explores Fanny Hensel née Mendelssohn’s final years when she eventually published her own music, with the support of her husband and brother.

Donald Macleod explores Fanny Hensel née Mendelssohn’s final years when she eventually published her own music, with the support of her husband Wilhelm and brother Felix. However, within a year of this venture Fanny had unexpectedly died, leaving behind a young son, devoted husband, and a significant portfolio of music.

Aus meinen Tränen sprießen, H-U 327
Judith Erb, soprano
Felicitas Erb, soprano
Doriana Tchakarova, piano

Abschied von Rom, H-U 352
Ana Markovic, piano

Die frühen Gräber, H-U 222
Chen Reiss, soprano
Jewish Chamber Orchestra Munich
Daniel Grossmann, conductor

Dämmrung senkte sich von oben, H-U 392
Chen Reiss, soprano
Jewish Chamber Orchestra Munich
Daniel Grossmann, conductor

Piano Trio in D minor, Op 11
Kaleidoscope Chamber Collective

Lobgesang, H-U 257 (excerpt)
Michaela Krämer, soprano
Chamber Choir of Dortmund University
Florilegium Musicum Rotterdam
Willi Gundlach, conductor

Im Herbste, H-U 416
Lan Rao, soprano
Micaela Gelius, piano

Vorwulf, H-U 462
Lan Rao, soprano
Micaela Gelius, piano

Bergeslust, H-U 466
Lan Rao, soprano
Micaela Gelius, piano

Produced by Luke Whitlock

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Music Played

  • Fanny Mendelssohn

    Aus meinen Tranen spriessen

    Performer: Dorian Tchakarova. Singer: Judith Erb. Singer: Felicitas Erb.
    • ARS PRODUCTION : ARS38201.
    • ARS PRODUCTION.
    • 9.

  • Fanny Mendelssohn

    Farewell to Rome

    Performer: Ana Markovic.
    • GRAMOLA : 99-094.
    • GRAMOLA.
    • 10.

  • Fanny Mendelssohn

    Die fruhen Graber

    Singer: Chen Reiss. Orchestra: Jewish Chamber Orchestra Munich. Conductor: Daniel Grossmann.
    • Onyx 4231.
    • ONYX.
    • 11.

  • Fanny Mendelssohn

    Dammrung senkte sich von oben

    Singer: Chen Reiss. Orchestra: Jewish Chamber Orchestra Munich. Conductor: Daniel Grossmann.
    • Onyx 4231.
    • ONYX.
    • 8.

  • Fanny Mendelssohn

    Piano Trio in D minor, Op 11

    Performer: Kaleidoscope Chamber Collective.
    • Fanny and Felix Mendelssohn: Piano Sextet; Piano Quartet; Piano Trio.
    • Chandos.
    • 5.

  • Fanny Mendelssohn

    Lobgesang (excerpt)

    Choir: Dortmund University Chamber Choir. Ensemble: Florilegium Musicum Rotterdam. Conductor: Willi Gundlach. Singer: Michaela Krämer.
    • THOROFON : CTH-2346.
    • THOROFON.
    • 13.

  • Fanny Mendelssohn

    5 Songs, Op 10 (Nos 4, 2 & 5)

    Performer: Micaela Gelius. Singer: Lan Rao.
    • ARTE NOVA : G0100012025055.
    • ARTE NOVA.

Broadcast

  • Fri 13 Jun 2025 16:00
    ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 3

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