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Article: Mendelssohn lives in the heart of England; A concert at Symphony Hall on Thursday, including Mendelssohn's rarely-heard Second Symphony, Hymn of Praise, commmorates the great German composer's relationship with Birmingham. Christopher Morley looks at its history.(Features)
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- The Birmingham Post (England)
- Article date:
- February 3, 2004
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Byline: Christopher Morley
A s the railway network continued to expand during the 19th century, Birmingham, at its very centre in the heart of England, acted as a magnet for many of Europe's greatest musicians.
The building of Hansom's magnificent neo-classical Town Hall to house what was then considered the world's greatest organ was a shrewd move. It ensured a prestigious home for the long-established Triennial Festival, one which would attract the finest performers and composers, and lure a huge public to the town.
Felix Mendelssohn was the ...