Joshua Bell plays and conducts Mendelssohn

Even at a young age, Mendelssohn was an avid Shakespeare fan. In July 1826, he initiated his sister Fanny into a “secret” plan to “dream a midsummernight’s dream” – in music, of course. A 17-year-old’…

Even at a young age, Mendelssohn was an avid Shakespeare fan. In July 1826, he initiated his sister Fanny into a “secret” plan to “dream a midsummernight’s dream” – in music, of course. A 17-year-old’…