Moses Mendelssohn was a humpback and non-casist, but very smart, so he conquered the beautiful Frumtier.

Felix Mendelssohn German composer, who at one time created many brilliant works. His cult march, once written for the play A Midsummer Night's Dream, still sounds at almost every wedding ceremony.





The name of the musical creator is associated with many interesting facts, which we will tell you in today’s article. We can’t wait to tell the extraordinary story of the composer’s grandfather, the philosopher Moses Mendelssohn. We're sure you'll like her!

Felix Mendelssohn Felix Mendelssohn was born into a wealthy family. As a child, he began to engage in swimming, drawing, music and horse riding. The gifted boy read a lot and studied literature. He was beautiful and talented and could easily become anyone, but he chose music.





The future composer studied piano and violin. As a 9-year-old, he was already a pianist. A year later he appeared in front of the audience as a vocalist. Around the same time, he began to compose his music, which was very easy for him.

At the age of 12, Mendelssohn met Johann Goethe, who was amazed by the talent of the young creator. Felix became famous when he wrote the overture “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” at age 17. After 6 years, the Prussian king instructed the composer to write music for the comedy of the same name by William Shakespeare. This is how the wedding march came about.





Mendelssohn's career developed rapidly. The composer began to perform not only at home, but also in other countries of the world, where he was invited again and again. But Felix never stopped there and founded the Leipzig Conservatory. The University of Leipzig awarded him the title of Doctor of Philosophy.

Felix Mendelssohn's wedding march didn't live to see his march become iconic. He died without surviving the death of his sister Fanny.



Only 11 years later, the cult work of the composer was performed at the wedding of the Crown Prince of Prussia Friedrich Wilhelm IV and the English Princess Victoria Adelgeid. The girl was 14 years old, and she personally chose the composition for the wedding. Since then, Mendelssohn's march has been considered a wedding.

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Moses Mendelssohn was the grandfather of the legendary composer. The famous philosopher Moses Mendelssohn. Mark Victor Hansen wrote about it in his book Chicken Soup for the Soul: 101 Best Story. I want you to enjoy this incredible story.



GettyImages Moses Mendelssohn was no different in beauty. He was small, but also a hunchback. Once in the house of a Hamburg merchant he saw his beautiful daughter Frumtier and fell in love with her at first sight. But the girl did not want to look at such a freak.

Before leaving, Moses mustered up courage and went up to her room to talk to her one last time. The girl was angelically good, but the fact that she never looked at him hurt Moses in the heart. He hesitated to start a conversation, but finally asked:

- Do you believe marriages are made in heaven?
“I do,” Frumtier replied, still looking at the floor. - And you?



- Me too. You know, in heaven, whenever a boy is born, God decides who he marries. When I was born, he pointed out my future bride and added, “Your wife will be a hunchback.” Then I cried out, “Lord, have mercy!” How hard it is for a hunchback woman to live in the world! Better give me a hump and let my wife be beautiful!

Frumtier looked into his eyes and a memory moved into her heart. She gave Mendelssohn a hand and became his faithful and loving wife.

Now you know a little more about the famous composer. And if you are fond of music and love the work of Felix Mendelssohn, be sure to share your favorite works of this creator in the comments. Classical music will live on forever!

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