Fanny Mendelssohn and the Drawer Full of Music

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26:06

Fanny Mendelssohn composed over 400 pieces but was forced to hide them in a drawer because women weren’t allowed to publish music. One of her songs was so brilliant that for 150 years, people thought her famous brother Felix had written it.

  • Duration: 26:06
  • Composer: Fanny Mendelssohn
  • Release: February 1, 2026

Music Featured

Composer Title Source
Fanny Mendelssohn Sonata in G minor - III. Adagio archive.org
Fanny Mendelssohn Vier Romische Klavierstucke - I. Allegro moderato archive.org
Fanny Mendelssohn Sonata in G minor - I. Allegro molto agitato archive.org
Fanny Mendelssohn Easter Sonata - II. Largo e molto espressivo archive.org
Fanny Mendelssohn Easter Sonata - III. Allegretto (Scherzo) archive.org
Fanny Mendelssohn Vier Romische Klavierstucke - IV. Ponte molle archive.org
Fanny Mendelssohn Sonatensatz in E major archive.org
Fanny Mendelssohn Sonata in C minor - III. Finale (Presto) archive.org
Fanny Mendelssohn Easter Sonata - I. Allegro assai moderato archive.org
Fanny Mendelssohn Sonata in C minor - II. Andante con moto archive.org