Mendelssohn: The Hebrides Overture - An Analysis

[@dga5000]

I'm loving these videos. I feel that the background knowledge you share gives me a foot-in to appreciating the music.

[@vincentsheehan3193]

Thanks for watching - it’s comments like these that keep me motivated!

[@theenergyflowtribejamesbro1302]

If I had not heard this overture before, your video would have won me over. Such a beautiful overture and I agree it is symphonic poem. Thank you.

[@maximereny5449]

Great stuff! The ouverture is one of my favourite pieces.

[@vincentsheehan3193]

Thanks for watching!

[@TristanMA]

Fingal's Cave Conncert Overture is Mendelssohn's work for Halloween.

[@am22222]

Such a great piece! Hearing it always makes me think of The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp (likewise the "Unfinished" Symphony), if you've seen that film? Just makes it even more mysterious and magical. Now I can enjoy it even more. Thank you!

[@vincentsheehan3193]

Thanks for commenting- will watch the movie cheers!

[@am22222]

@@vincentsheehan3193 Enjoy! Its appearance is very brief. But an extraordinary moment.

[@northernlights1010]

Why did Mendelssohn insert the passages of fanfare and marching motifs, evoking a disciplined military activity? They seem so at odds with the ambience of the flowing waves, the passion of natural rhythms, the uncontrollable energy of the wild. What are the two themes doing in the same piece? Early on, you suggested that the fanfare might be the horns of passing boats, an idea that's appealing, but the fanfare leads to the marching motif, going beyond boat horns. I'm lost here. What's your take on this odd mix? I value anyone's input, thanks!

[@tidnid1869]

Great video 👍

[@vincentsheehan3193]

Thank you!

[@tidnid1869]

Have you ever listened to Glazunov's symphonies? his 4th and 5th are brilliant

[@vincentsheehan3193]

I don’t know them to be honest. You’ve requested the 5th before - I’ll study it and add it to the waiting list!