Hark! the Herald Angels Sing

Le Regard Libre N° 72 - Jean-David Ponci

«Ah, you like Mendelssohn». At a social gathering, Mendelssohn is probably the one composer whose praises you shouldn't sing too loudly. His music is too accessible to attract your interlocutor's interest. The snob tends to forget that ease is a quality compatible with grandeur and beauty. Mendelssohn was considered the finest composer of his time, at least in England. Here's a little overview to help us get rid of our prejudices and discover what's original and profound about him.