A Day with Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy
1910
A Day with Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy, published in 1910 by George Sampson, is a biographical narrative that recounts a fictional encounter with the composer Felix Mendelssohn in Leipzig during 1840. The book explores Mendelssohn's musical genius and charming personality through dialogues about his works, including the Hebrides Overture and a Violin Concerto. It provides insights into his creative process and relationships with contemporaries like Robert Schumann and Ferdinand David, offering a glimpse into the artistic milieu of the time.






