Letters of Felix Mendelssohn to Ignaz and Charlotte Moscheles

The volume brings together a series of personal letters written by Felix Mendelssohn to his close friends Ignaz and Charlotte Moscheles. Through his own handwriting, Mendelssohn shares the everyday pleasures of rehearsals, concerts, and domestic scenes, while also offering candid opinions on fellow musicians and the cultural life of his time. The correspondence reveals a warm, witty voice that bridges the formal world of composition with intimate family moments.

Edited and translated from the original manuscripts, the collection includes helpful notes that explain references to London society, publishing deals, and the occasional friendly dispute. Listeners will hear the same genial humor and sincere affection that made Mendelssohn a beloved figure among his peers, as well as the tender regard he held for the Moscheles family, especially the matriarch who guided his early career in England. The letters provide a rare, human portrait of a 19th‑century musical genius, inviting us to hear his thoughts as they were written, not merely as historical footnotes.