t sentimental character, suitable to be sung at
table.

As a composer for voice, Mendelssohn attained a very high rank,
producing melodies of great sweetness (yet often also of inherent
coldness) and very singable. One of the most beautiful examples of
this kind is found in the "O for the Wings of a Dove," first sung as
soprano solo and then later for chorus, in his setting of a psalm.
Another well-known example for alto is the "O Rest in the Lord." The
latter melody derives additional beauty from the contrast it makes with
the rather dramatic place in the oratorio where it occurs. Further
illustrations of Mendelssohn's powers in this direction may be taken
from the list above, which there is not time at present to discuss more
fully.

The part-songs of Mendelssohn for mixed voices deserve to be more
frequently sung. They are extremely beautiful and delightfully written
for the voices. While of moderate difficulty, they belong among the
very best of part-songs for unaccompanied mixed voices. The omission
of the accompaniment is of very great importance, as these pieces are
strictly written in such a manner that the voices have the complete
ideas, both melody and harmony, and when given independent of
accompaniment it is possible to obtain a purer intonation and better
sympathy.

The present program permits a somewhat greater latitude of arrangement
of parts than those of the preceding chapters. The works do not
contrast with each other exactly as was sought in previous programs,
but rather form phases of lyric melody, to be sung in such order and
combination as best suits the performers, taking care however, that an
agreeable succession of keys is generally observed.

PROGRAM.

Schubert: Waltzes.
Minuet, opus 79.
March, from four-hand collection.
"Fair Rosamunde and Variations."
Songs: "Hedge Roses."
"Wanderer."
"Hark! Hark! the Lark."
"Gretchen."
"Fruehlingsglaube."
Mendelssohn: Songs Without Words. The first.
"Hunting Song," No. 3.
"Folk-song," No. 4.
"Gondellied," No. 6.
B-flat minor, No. 8.
"Table Song," No. 28.
Duetto, No. 18.
Overture to "Midsummer Night's Dream"; four hands.
"O rest in the Lord."
"If with all your hearts."
"It is enough."
Scene from "Elijah," "Lord God of Abraham," etc.
"Hunting Song," ) part-songs
"Farewell to the Forest,"; )

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