Hidden Music: The Life of Fanny Mendelssohn

by Gloria Kamen

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Describes the life of Felix Mendelssohn's sister, a highly talented composer in her own right.

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Genres: Nonfiction, Kids, Tween, Music, Biography & Memoir
DDC/MDS: 786.2 — Arts & recreation Music Keyboard, mechanical, electrophonic, percussion instruments Pianos [formerly: keyboard string instuments]
LCC: ML3930 .H46 .K36 — Music Literature on music Literature on music Literature for children

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