The Titans of Romanticism - Mendelssohn or Schumann?

Frenemies… That is perhaps how one could possibly describe Felix Mendelssohn and Robert Schumann’s relationship. Close friends at times, inspired by each other compositions and performances; yet, there outstanding talents at times pitted one against the other.

Despite that, they respected what each other provided to the music world. So, let’s look at some of their pieces and see if you think one outshone the other… Or, perhaps it just depends on what piece you are listening too.

Enjoy!

00:00 Symphony no. 4 in A 'Italian', Op. 90 - I. Allegro vivace (Mendelssohn)
07:34 Symphony no. 1 in B flat 'Spring', Op. 38 - III. Sherzo (Schumann)
13:19 Violin Sonata, Op.4 - I. Adagio, Allegro moderato (Mendelssohn)
20:39 Violin Sonata no. 1, Op. 105 (Schumann)
28:51 Song without Words. No.4 'Sighing Winds'. (Mendelssohn)
31:26 Scenes from Childhood, Op. 15 - VII. Dreaming _ Reverie (Träumerei) (Schumann)
34:45 Symphony no. 3 'Scottish', Op. 56 - III. Adagio (Mendelssohn)
44:20 Symphony no. 4 in D minor, Op. 120 - I. Lento assai – vivace (Schumann)
52:37 Piano Concerto no. 2 in Dm, Op. 40 - III. Finale, presto scherzando (Mendelssohn)
59:34 Piano Concerto in A minor, Op. 54 - III. Allegro vivace (Schumann)
1:03:37 String Quartet No. 6 in F minor, Op. 80 - I. Allegro vivace assai (Mendelssohn)
1:11:18 String Quartet no.2 in F major, Op. 41 no.2 (Schumann)
1:22:24 A Midsummer Night's Dream, Op. 61 - Wedding March (Mendelssohn)
1:27:15 Symphonic Etudes Op. 13 (Schumann)
Piano Quartet no. 2 in F minor, Op. 2 - IV. Allegro molto vivace (Mendelsohn)
Piano Quintet in E-flat major, Op. 44 - IV. Allegro ma non troppo (Schumann)

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