Mendelssohn Songs without Words

The present edition contains in addition to the 48 well-known Songs without Words a number of individual compositions which because of their title or character seem to fit the classification Song without Words. A piano piece in E flat major with the simple title “Lied” (song) was Felix Mendelssohns surprise present to his sister Fanny on her birthday on 14 November 1828. Shortly afterwards she referred to the work as Song without Words and probably coined the phrase under which her brothers lyrical piano pieces numbering nearly 50 are known today. The present edition contains in addition to the 48 well-known Songs without Words a number of individual compositions which because of their title or character seem to fit the classification Song without Words. These and the above mentioned first example of 1828 are united in this essential compilation of works in a genre favoured by the composer. An enriching addition to the piano repertoire of interest for teaching as well as for recital purposes. Contents Sechs Lieder ohne Worte op. 19b Anhang zu Heft 1 Sechs Lieder ohne Worte op. 30 Sechs Lieder ohne Worte op. 38 Sechs Lieder ohne Worte op. 53 Anhang zu Heft 4 Sechs Lieder ohne Worte op. 62 Anhang zu Heft 5 Sechs Lieder ohne Worte op. 67 Posthum verffentlichte Lieder ohne Worte Sechs Lieder ohne Worte op. 102 Anhang zu Heft 8 Anhang