Felix Mendelssohn
Seven Characteristic Pieces
Op. 7

About Felix Mendelssohn's Seven Characteristic Pieces

The Seven Characteristic Pieces were probably written as early as 1825, when Mendelssohn was 16. They are dedicated to his piano teacher, Ludwig Berger, and reflect the study of counterpoint he had undertaken and his absorption of the keyboard idiom of Johann Sebastian Bach.

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1. Quietly, with Feeling Op. 7 No. 1 in E Minor by Mendelssohn piano sheet music AAB 1. Quietly, with Feeling 14 E Minor 1827 8
2. With Violent Motion Op. 7 No. 2 in B Minor by Mendelssohn piano sheet music AAC 2. With Violent Motion 36 B Minor 1827 7
3. With Strength and Fire Op. 7 No. 3 in D Major by Mendelssohn piano sheet music AAD 3. With Strength and Fire 7 D Major 1827 8
4. Fast and Lively Op. 7 No. 4 in A Major by Mendelssohn piano sheet music AAE 4. Fast and Lively 29 A Major 1827 8
5. Fugue: Serious, with Increasing Vivacity Op. 7 No. 5 in A Major by Mendelssohn piano sheet music AAF 5. Fugue: Serious, with Increasing Vivacity 29 A Major 1827 7
6. With Longing Op. 7 No. 6 in E Minor by Mendelssohn piano sheet music AAG 6. With Longing 14 E Minor 1827 7
7. Light and Airy Op. 7 No. 7 in E Major by Mendelssohn piano sheet music AAH 7. Light and Airy 13 E Major 1827 8+