Summer Festival: Being Mendelssohn

This summer marks a momentous occasion for Music@Menlo: the final festival under the Artistic Directorship of David Finckel and Wu Han. Tickets are now on sale for Redux, a celebratory exploration of chamber music which revisits themes from David and Wu Han's 24 years of leadership.

Few composers match the brilliance, versatility, and humanity of Felix Mendelssohn. A prodigy, scholar, conductor, educator, and champion of Bach, he helped shape the musical world while inspiring generations of artists. The title Being Mendelssohn reflects the enduring appeal of a life so rich in achievement and curiosity. This program celebrates his spirit through a dazzling array of works that showcase his elegance, imagination, and remarkable genius.

PROGRAM
Felix Mendelssohn
Violin Sonata in F major (rev. Menuhin) • String Quintet no. 1 in A major, op. 18 • Piano Sextet in D major, op. 110

ARTISTS
Jean-Efflam Bavouzet, Wu Han, piano; Bella Hristova, Chad Hoopes, Areta Zhulla, violins; Guillermo Figueroa, Paul Neubauer, violas; Sterling Elliott, cello; Scott Pingel, bass

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