Mendelssohn, Goethe, and the Walpurgis Night

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This in-depth study explores Mendelssohn's two musical settings of Goethe's "Die erste Walpurgisnacht," examining their relationship to scenes from Goethe's "Faust" and other literary works. It delves into the thematic and artistic connections, providing insights into Mendelssohn's interpretation of Goethe's texts and the broader implications for understanding the interplay between music and literature in the Romantic era.