Song Without Words, Op. 85, No. 1

Mendelssohn, Felix (1809-1847)

A beautiful romantic song without words by Mendelssohn (Intermediate)! ♥

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Includes : One score and one part (6 pages)

Difficulty level : Grade 6/12

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Program Notes on Song Without Words, Op. 85, No. 1 by Mendelssohn :

This Song Without Words, Op. 85, No. 1 by Felix Mendelssohn was originally written for the piano in the key of F Major.

This score is an arrangement for viola with piano accompaniment.

It is set in the key of G Major.

The accompaniment to this beautiful Song Without Words is made up of ascending harp-like arpeggios.

The melody makes extensive use of 2 against 3 note figures.

The viola part is to be played in the first six positions.

Sources :

Felix Mendelssohn, Lieder ohne Worte (vii), Op. 85 [Songs Without Words] (Bonn, 1851).

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Sheet music details :

SONG WITHOUT WORDS, OP. 85, NO. 1

(Lieder ohne Worte - Lied - Rêverie - Reverie - Chant sans paroles)
Composer :	Mendelssohn, Felix (1809-1847)	Opus/catalog number :	Opus 85, No. 1
Movements :	Andante espressivo	Composition/First publication :	Bonn, 1851
Instrumentation :	Viola and piano	Style :	Romantic (1815-1910)
Key :	G Major	Duration :	01:16
Edition :	Arranged by M.A. Caux	Difficulty :	Grade 6/12

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