Mendelssohn Piano Concerto No. 1 – 2nd Movement

We are continuing our exploration of 2nd movements of romantic piano concertos with Mendelssohn’s Piano Concerto No. 1. #PianoAdagios

In 1831, Felix Mendelssohn, a 22-year-old prodigy brimming with Romantic fervor, composed his Piano Concerto No. 1 in G minor in just a few months. Mendelssohn premiered it himself in Munich on October 17, 1831, to rapturous applause, dedicating it to pianist Delphine von Schauroth. It’s Mendelssohn at his most vibrant — effervescent, poetic, and impossible to resist.