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A raging family feud soured Bach’s working environment in Weimar in 1717. The Duke of Weimar, William Ernest, who resided at the “Wilhelmsburg” household, became a sworn enemy to his nephew, Ernst August, who lived at the “Rote Schloß.” As
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Felix Mendelssohn was one of the 19th century’s most gifted composers. Blending classical elegance with a touch of romantic flair, his music is truly timeless. From the sweeping grandeur of his symphonies to the ethereal charm of his concertos, or