Classicopia returns to Old South Church on Thursday, October 26 at 7:30 for another fascinating program highlighting connections between two musically important families in Germany in the early Romantic period–the Mendelssohns and the Schumanns. While Felix and Robert are more famous as composers, Fanny (Felix's sister) and Clara (Robert's wife) were also both incredible composers who deserve to have their music included in the repertoire. Clara was also one of the greatest pianists of her generation and often played with the Leipzig Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Felix Mendelssohn. Felix in turn helped support a struggling Robert Schumann as he attempted to write his symphonies that went largely unheard in his lifetime. Fanny, who, like Clara, began composing at the age of 15, held weekly chamber music Salons in her home in Berlin and continued to compose incredible works despite not getting any support from Felix or her father. Admission is $15 for Church members, $20 for general admission, and free for children 18 and under. For more info and to buy discounted seats in advance, please visit: https://classicopia.org/concert/the-mendelssohns-and-the-schumanns/

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