Suite in Four Movements Mendelssohn wrote eight volumes containing six "Lieder" known collectively as "Songs Without Words" for the Piano. The idea of writing lyrical works for the instrument became popular in the Romantic era. Opus 85. is from Volume 7, from the years 1834-1845 and the three from Opus 102. are from the final Volume 8, around 1842-1845. The Return, is dramatic Tarantella, is a quick Italian style dance in triple meter Faith, is romantic and flowing with emotion The Joyous Peasant, is a lively perfect closer. This suite is appropriate for advanced performers and Kim Ohlemeyers arrangement is a joy to perform.
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