The name Felix means happy, and appropriately Felix Mendelssohn led a very happy life. Find out more about this composer and his music this week on Classics for Kids.

Music Used within the Program (all by Mendelssohn):

Violin Concerto

Spinning Song

Octet

Calm Sea/Prosperous Voyage

Hebrides Overture

Symphony No. 3

Symphony No. 4

Elijah: He Watching Over Israel

Midsummer Night’s Dream: Overture