This Urtext edition from Breitkopf & Härtel, edited by Clemens Harasim, presents Mendelssohn’s two string quintets—Op. 18 and [Op. 87]—in their most authentic form. Based on the Leipzig Mendelssohn Complete Edition, these works for two violins, two violas, and cello reveal striking similarities despite being composed nearly twenty years apart. See EB 8998 for details.
• Urtext from Leipzig Mendelssohn Complete Edition
• Edited by Clemens Harasim
• Includes Op. 18 & [Op. 87]
• 2 violins, 2 violas, cello
• Published by Breitkopf & Härtel
• Reference: EB 8998
Discover the definitive edition of Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy’s two masterful contributions to the string quintet repertoire with the “Mendelssohn String Quintets Op. 18 MWV R 21, [Op. 87] MWV R 33 (Urtext, Breitkopf & Härtel),” meticulously edited by Clemens Harasim. This Urtext edition is based on the Leipzig Mendelssohn Complete Edition, ensuring scholarly accuracy and fidelity to Mendelssohn’s original intentions. Though written nearly twenty years apart, these quintets—scored for two violins, two violas, and cello—showcase remarkable structural and musical parallels, reflecting Mendelssohn’s unique stylistic evolution. The edition provides performers and scholars with an authoritative resource, offering an unaltered text that encourages a historically informed interpretation. For further reference, consult EB 8998.
• Urtext edition based on the Leipzig Mendelssohn Complete Edition
• Edited by Clemens Harasim for maximal scholarly rigor
• Contains both Mendelssohn String Quintets: Op. 18 (MWV R 21) and [Op. 87] (MWV R 33)
• Scored for two violins, two violas, and cello (2vl, 2va, vc)
• Quintets composed nearly two decades apart but sharing notable formal and musical similarities
• Perfect for performers seeking an authentic Mendelssohn experience
• Published by Breitkopf & Härtel, a leader in music publishing
• For additional details, see EB 8998
Mendelssohn’s Concerto in E Minor, Op. 64 (IMC), is a lyrical and virtuosic masterpiece for violin, presented in a dependable edition for performance and study.
Key Features:
• Romantic violin concerto
• Lyrical and technical
• IMC edition
• For advanced performers and students
Three Romantic Violin Concertos (Schirmer) brings together the Bruch G-minor, Mendelssohn E-minor, and Tchaikovsky D-major concertos—three pillars of the Romantic violin repertoire.
Key features
• Three iconic concertos in one volume
• A journey from lyricism to symphonic virtuosity
• Essential study and performance repertoire
• Cornerstone collection for advancing violinists
Mendelssohn’s Concerto in E Minor, Op. 64 (Henle) is a beloved Romantic masterpiece for violin, presented in a scholarly urtext edition—ideal for study and performance.
Key Features:
• Romantic violin concerto
• Lyrical and virtuosic
• Henle Urtext Edition
• For advanced performers and students
Mendelssohn’s String Quartet in E-flat Major, Op. 12, brims with lyrical beauty and inventive form—a Romantic classic for chamber musicians.
Key Features:
• Romantic string quartet
• Expressive and lyrical
• Four contrasting movements
• Ideal for performance and study
Mendelssohn’s String Quintets (Breitkopf & Härtel) deliver both early and revised versions, capturing the composer’s artistry and attention to detail—an essential edition for performers and scholars.
Key Features:
• Both quintets and multiple versions
• Playable early and final A major quintets
• Study score included
• Breitkopf & Härtel edition
This Bärenreiter Urtext edition presents all of Mendelssohn’s violin sonatas, with facsimiles and expert commentary—an essential resource for study and performance.
Key Features:
• Complete Mendelssohn violin sonatas
• Urtext and fingered violin parts
• Moderate technical level
• Bärenreiter edition
Mendelssohn’s Song Without Words for Violin and Piano (Schott) showcases Romantic lyricism—an excellent choice for expressive performance or study.
Key Features:
• Lyrical Romantic arrangement
• For violin and piano
• Schott edition
• Perfect for recitals and teaching
