Mendelssohn Song Without Words In D Major Op 109 (Breitkopf & Härtel)

The "Lied ohne Worte" (Song without Words) in D major, Op. 109 is a unique posthumous piece of Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy (1809-1847) arranged for Cello and Piano by Michael Denhoff, published by Breitkopf & Härtel. This character piece was created in 1845 and was dedicated by the composer to "Miss Lisa Cristiani". 

The piece 'Song without Words' features a piano solo called 'Andante', a typical example of Mendelssohn's. The piece's primary focus is on the cello, which has an extensive range (C to a'') throughout the composition and is accompanied by a soft, springy sound background. The piece is structured in three parts (A - B - A), each addressing different emotions and expressions. The A part is in the primary key of D major and features a beautiful cello solo over the accompanying piano. The B part shifts to D minor, creating a more agitated and passionate atmosphere, with the cello playing sometimes in a virtuosic style and sometimes with extreme changes in register. The middle section ends with a 'ritardando' on an A major chord, transitioning back to the A section. The A section repeats the initial theme of the piece and incorporates echoes of the agitated D minor middle section in a more concise form, summing up the piece before ending quietly and peacefully.