»Mendelssohn und die Nachwelt«

The international online symposium “Mendelssohn und die Nachwelt – Mendelssohn and Posterity”, taking place on November 13 and 14, 2026, explores the reception of Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy’s works from the 19th century to the present day.

The presentations examine the reception of his music in Europe, Israel, and the United States. Topics include the influence of religious affiliation and antisemitic prejudice, as well as the roles of performance practice, research, and cultural memory. A further focus is the significance of his compositions in musical life today.

Presentations begin at 9:00 a.m. (CET) on both days and will be held in German and English. All those interested are warmly invited to join the symposium and discussions via Zoom.

Online participation on November 13, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. (CET)
Join the Zoom meeting on November 13
Meeting ID: 881 5476 9173
Passcode: 957386

Online participation on November 14, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. (CET)
Join the Zoom meeting on November 14
Meeting ID: 886 7084 3754
Passcode: 503640