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The Musical Narrative and Emotional Expression in Fanny Mendelssohn’s Piano Suite ‘Das Jahr’

Peng Zhang
Vol. 1, No. 1, pp. 1-4, 2026 DOI: 10.54097/4rs4vp62 April 10, 2026
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Abstract.Fanny Mendelssohn’s piano suite *Das Jahr* (The Year) employs the twelve months as its structural framework, presenting a distinct temporal logic and holistic conception. Building upon an examination of the work’s compositional background, this article focuses on analysing how it constructs a continuous temporal narrative through tonal organisation, shifts in form and the interplay of musical motifs. It further explores how the work embodies the unique aesthetic orientation and expressive style of a female composer, thereby deepening our understanding of the piece.
Keywords. Fanny Mendelssohn *The Year* Musical narrative Cross-media expression Temporal structure
APA Citation Peng Zhang (2026). The Musical Narrative and Emotional Expression in Fanny Mendelssohn’s Piano Suite ‘Das Jahr’. Academic Journal of Art and Design, 1(1), 1-4. https://doi.org/10.54097/4rs4vp62

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