The man -- Multiplicity of talent -- Family background, childhood and education -- Religion and race -- Professional career -- The practical musician -- The teacher -- The composer -- Critical reception -- Posthumous reputation
Summary
Rejecting the received view of Mendelssohn as a lightweight this work draws on extensive documentary records to demonstrate that he was in fact an innovative & highly cerebral composer who has had a considerable influence on musical thought into the 20th century
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 533-540) and index
