The Basle ensemble Ossian’s Dream in their programme convey a lively impression of the legendary »Sonntagsmusiken«, the Sunday musical events organised by Fanny Hensel in the garden hall of the Mendelssohn family’s stately home. Numerous illustrious guests from Berlin aristocracy gathered here for these private concerts, joined by artists, poets, music lovers and musicians passing through Berlin. In summer, Fanny Hensel opened the doors to the garden, at the same time providing space for large audiences and inviting the scents and natural sounds to merge with the performances.  Afterwards, visitors dined together and lively conversations were held. We are looking forward to this very special re-enactment of an imaginary matiné in the Mendelssohn-Hensel household.

Claudia Reyes Segovia, historical clarinets · Jaume Guri Batlle, violin · Anne-Sophie van Riel, viola, Martin Egidi, violoncello · Pau Fernández Benlloch, fortepiano

Programm

Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy (1809-1847), Ouvertüre zu Die Erste Walpurgisnacht, Op. 60 (arr. für Sextett von Ossian’s Dream)
Fanny Hensel (1805-1847), Nacht ist wie ein stilles Meer, H-U 453, arr. for clarinet and pianoforte
Fanny Hensel, September, aus »Das Jahr«
Fanny Hensel, Die Sennin, H 838 (arr. für Violine, Klarinette und Fortepiano von Ossian’s Dream)
Robert Schumann (1810-1856), Märchenerzählungen op. 132
Fanny Hensel, Du bist die Ruh, aus 6 Lieder op. 7, no. 4 (arr. für Viola und Pianoforte)
Fanny. Hensel, Waldruhe, H-U 379 (arr. for violin, viola, cello and pianoforte)
Fanny Hensel, Oktober, aus »Das Jahr«
Fanny Hensel, Streichquartett in Es-Dur, H 227