Mendelssohn Bartholdy: The most popular work of the German-British

Mendelssohn Bartholdy: The most popular work of the German-British

Mendelssohn's "Paulus" and his timeless fascination

The music world was once influenced by a genius called Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy, who was regarded as the legitimate successor to the famous hand. Although Mendelssohn was later exposed to anti -Semitic hostility, his work was never forgotten. His oratorios, similar to those of Handel, ensured that his compositions were continuously listed.

One of his outstanding works is the oratorio "Paulus", for choir, singing soloists and orchestra. In this work, the impressive transformation of the Saul von Tarsus is addressed to the apostle Paulus.

a timeless masterpiece

The first part of the oratorio shows the persecution of the young Christian communities by Paul, followed by his conversion on the way to Damascus and his subsequent work as a missionary. The premiere of the "Paulus" in 1836 caused euphoric reactions and led to countless performances across Europe. In Mendelssohn's lifetime, this work was his absolute crowd favorite.

Nowadays, the "Paulus" Oratorio is still admired and valued. It reminds of the artistic brilliance of Mendelssohn and its timeless ability to transform emotional and spiritual topics into music. The importance of this work extends over centuries and remains a cornerstone of musical history.

- Nag