Classical composer Felix Mendelssohn came to the Isle of Staffa in 1829 and wrote his famous overture, The Hebrides Opus 26, a year later. Popularly known as Fingal's Cave Overture, this music has ...
A performance of Mendelssohn’s 'Hebrides Overture' ('Fingal's Cave') videoA performance of Mendelssohn’s 'Hebrides Overture' ('Fingal's Cave') A performance of Felix Mendelssohn’s Hebrides ...
The program for Mendelssohn, Saint-Saëns, and Beethoven includes Mendelssohn's Hebrides Overture; Beethoven's Symphony No. 4 and Saint-Saëns' Cello Concerto, featuring Owen Young ...
Nature was a particularly popular subject. For example Mendelssohn's "Hebrides Overture" was inspired by the composer's trip to the island of Staffa. As you listen to Rachmaninoff's 'Piano ...