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Letters of Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy from Italy and Switzerland

Letters of Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy from Italy and Switzerland

Embark on a captivating journey through the landscapes of Italy and Switzerland as experienced by the renowned composer Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy in his personal letters. This podcast invites listeners to explore the rich tapestry of travel, art, and culture during the Romantic era, providing a unique glimpse into the mind of a musical genius. Each episode features a new complete audiobook, offering a rotating collection of related works that delve into themes of inspiration, creativity, and the beauty of nature as seen through Mendelssohn's eyes. This is not a single story but a series of unique explorations that celebrate the correspondence that shaped his artistic vision. As you listen, you'll discover how travel influenced his compositions and enriched his understanding of the world around him. Join us in uncovering the insights and experiences that continue to resonate today, and discover a new book with every episode.

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John Stuart Mill; His Life and Works-Various 2 hr 33 min 52 sec
Sherman’s Recollections of California, 1846-1848, 1855-1857, from his Memoirs-William Tecumseh Sherman 4 hr 7 min 14 sec
Gracchi, Marius and Sulla-A. H. Beesly 7 hr 6 min 5 sec
Handel-Romain Rolland 3 hr 55 min 50 sec
Daughter of the Seine-Jeanette Eaton 9 hr 5 min 1 sec
Early Lives of Dante-Giovanni Boccaccio, Leonardo Bruni 3 hr 52 min 58 sec
Beethoven The Man and the Artist, as Revealed in His Own Words-Ludwig van Beethoven 2 hr 50 min 44 sec
Peeps at People - Being Certain Papers from the Writings of Anne Warrington Witherup-John Kendrick Bangs 2 hr 31 min 58 sec
American in the Making, the Life Story of an Immigrant-Marcus Eli Ravage 8 hr 41 min 16 sec
Buffalo Bill from Prairie to Palace-John M. Burke 7 hr 13 min 47 sec
Red Battle Flyer-Manfred von Richthofen 3 hr 48 min 11 sec
Recollections of Johannes Brahms-Albert Hermann Dietrich, Joseph Victor Widmann 4 hr 15 min 15 sec
History of a Six Weeks' Tour-Percy Bysshe Shelley, Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley 2 hr 19 min 13 sec
Story of My Life, Part 3 (Supplemental - Helen's Education)-Helen Keller, John Albert Macy, Anne Sullivan 6 hr 56 min 3 sec
Sir Titus Salt, Baronet, His Life and Its Lessons-Robert Balgarnie 9 hr 2 min
Cromwell's Place in History-Samuel Rawson Gardiner 3 hr 34 min 4 sec
Patience Worth-Casper S. Yost 5 hr 5 min 55 sec
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20 - Letters of Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy from Italy and Switzerland by Felix Mendelssohn 32 min 29 sec
19 - Letters of Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy from Italy and Switzerland by Felix Mendelssohn 28 min 45 sec
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17 - Letters of Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy from Italy and Switzerland by Felix Mendelssohn 21 min 58 sec
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04 - Letters of Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy from Italy and Switzerland by Felix Mendelssohn 20 min 58 sec
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02 - Letters of Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy from Italy and Switzerland by Felix Mendelssohn 19 min 25 sec
01 - Letters of Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy from Italy and Switzerland by Felix Mendelssohn 20 min 30 sec

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