List of compositions by Felix Mendelssohn explained

This is a list of compositions by Felix Mendelssohn.

Listed by opus number

(Note: the list includes works which were published posthumously and given opus numbers after the composer's death. Only the opus numbers 1 to 72 were assigned by Mendelssohn, the later ones by publishers. The opus number sequence does not therefore always accord with the order of composition).The list also includes the Mendelssohn-Werkverzeichnis classification code (MWV).

Works with opus number assigned by Mendelssohn

Op. 1–20

• Op. 1, Piano Quartet No. 1 in C minor (1822) (MWV Q 11)
• Op. 2, Piano Quartet No. 2 in F minor (1823) (MWV Q 13)
• Op. 3, Piano Quartet No. 3 in B minor (1824/25) (MWV Q 17)
• Op. 4, Violin Sonata (No. 2) in F minor (1823) (MWV Q 12)
• Op. 5, Capriccio in F-sharp minor for piano (1825) (MWV U 50)
• Op. 6, Piano Sonata No. 1 in E major (1826) (MWV U 54) (actually the composer's 2nd Piano Sonata)
• Op. 7, (7) Pièces caractéristiques for piano (1827)
  • No. 1 Sanft und mit Empfindung (MWV U 56)
  • No. 2 Mit heftiger Bewegung (MWV U 44)
  • No. 3 Kräftig und feurig (MWV U 59)
  • No. 4 Schnell und beweglich (MWV U 55)
  • No. 5 Ernst und mit steigender Lebhaftigkeit (MWV U 60)
  • No. 6 Sehnsüchtig (MWV U 61)
  • No. 7 Leicht und luftig (MWV U 62)
• Op. 8, 12 Songs for voice and piano (1824/28)
  • No. 1 "Minnelied im Mai: Holder klingt der Vogelsang" (MWV K 30)
  • No. 2 "Das Heimweh: Was ist's das mir den Atem hemmet" (composed by Fanny Mendelssohn, but published under Felix's name)^[1]
  • No. 3 "Italien: Schöner und schöner schmückt sich" (composed by Fanny Mendelssohn)^[1]
  • No. 4 "Erntelied: Es ist ein Schnitter, der heißt Tod" (MWV K 37)
  • No. 5 "Pilgerspruch: Laß dich nur nichts nicht dauern" (MWV K 31)
  • No. 6 "Frühlingslied. In schwäb. Mundart: Jetzt kommt der Frühling" (MWV K 17)
  • No. 7 "Maienlied: Man soll hören süßes Singen" (MWV K 32)
  • No. 8 "Hexenlied. Andres Maienlied: Die Schwalbe fliegt" (MWV K 33)
  • No. 9 "Abendlied: Das Tagewerk ist abgethan" (MWV K 34)
  • No. 10 "Romanze: Einmal aus seinen Blicken" (MWV K 35)
  • No. 11 "Im Grünen: Willkommen im Grünen" (MWV K 36)
  • No. 12 "Suleika und Hatem: An des lust'gen Brunnens Rand" (composed by Fanny Mendelssohn)^[1]
• Op. 9, 12 Lieder for voice and piano (1829/30)
  • No. 1 "Frage: Ist es wahr?" (MWV K 39)
  • No. 2 "Geständnis: Kennst du nicht das Gluthverlangen" (MWV K 41)
  • No. 3 "Wartend (Romanze): Sie trug einen Falken" (MWV K 42)
  • No. 4 "Im Frühling: Ihr frühlingstrunknen Blumem" (MWV K 52)
  • No. 5 "Im Herbst: Ach wie schnell die Tage fliehen" (MWV K 38)
  • No. 6 "Scheidend: Wie so gelinde die Fluth bewegt" (MWV K 50)
  • No. 7 "Sehnsucht: Fern und ferner schallt der Reigen" (composed by Fanny Mendelssohn)^[2]
  • No. 8 "Frühlingsglaube: Die linden Lüfte sind erwacht" (MWV K 51)
  • No. 9 "Ferne: In weite Ferne will ich träumen" (MWV K 53)
  • No. 10 "Verlust: Und wussten's die Blumen" (composed by Fanny Mendelssohn)^[2]
  • No. 11 "Entsagung: Herr, zu dir will ich mich retten" (MWV K 54)
  • No. 12 "Die Nonne: Im stillen Klostergarten" (composed by Fanny Mendelssohn)^[2]
• Op. 10, Die Hochzeit des Camacho (The Marriage of Camacho) (Singspiel) (1825) (MWV L 5)
• Op. 11, Symphony No. 1 in C minor (1824) (MWV N 13)
• Op. 12, String Quartet No. 1 in E flat major (1829) (MWV R 25) (actually composed after Op. 13)
• Op. 13, String Quartet No. 2 in A minor (1827) (MWV R 22) (actually the composer's 1st mature String Quartet)
• Op. 14, Rondo capriccioso in E major for piano (1830)^[3] (MWV U 67)
• Op. 15, Fantasia on "The Last Rose of Summer" in E major for piano (1827) (MWV U 74)
• Op. 16, (3) Fantasies or Caprices for piano (1829)
  • No. 1 Fantasia in A minor (MWV U 70)
  • No. 2 Caprice or Scherzo in E minor (MWV U 71)
  • No. 3 Fantasia in E major ("The Rivulet") (MWV U 72)
• Op. 17, Variations concertantes in D major for cello and piano (1829) (MWV Q 19)
• Op. 18, String Quintet No. 1 in A major (1826/32) (MWV R 21)
• Op. 19a, 6 Songs for voice and piano (1830/34)
  • No. 1 "Frühlingslied: In dem Walde, süsse Tone" (MWV K 56)
  • No. 2 "Das erste Veilchen: Als ich das erste Veilchen erblickt" (MWV K 63)
  • No. 3 "Winterlied: Mein Sohn, wo willst du hin so spät" (MWV K 72)
  • No. 4 "Neue Liebe: In dem Mondenschein im Walde" (MWV K 70)
  • No. 5 "Gruss: Leise zieht durch mein Gemüth" (MWV K 71)
  • No. 6 "Reiselied: Bringet des treusten Herzens Grüsse" (MWV K 65)
• Op. 19b, Songs Without Words for piano, Book I (1829/30)
  • No. 1 Andante con moto in E major (MWV U 86)
  • No. 2 Andante espressivo in A minor (MWV U 80)
  • No. 3 Molto allegro e vivace in A major ("Hunting Song") (MWV U 89)
  • No. 4 Moderato in A major (MWV U 73)
  • No. 5 Poco agitato in F-sharp minor (MWV U 90)
  • No. 6 Andante sostenuto in G minor ("Venezianisches Gondellied" [Venetian Boat Song] No. 1) (MWV U 78)
• Op. 20, String Octet in E-flat major for double String Quartet (1825) (MWV R 20)

Op. 21–40

• Op. 21, A Midsummer Night's Dream, Overture in E major for orchestra (1826) (MWV P 3)
• Op. 22, Capriccio Brillant in B minor for piano and orchestra (1832) (MWV O 8)
• Op. 23, Kirchenmusik/3 Sacred pieces for soloists, choir, and organ/ensemble (1830)
  • No. 1 Aus tiefer Not schrei' ich zu dir (MWV B 20)
  • No. 2 Ave Maria (MWV B 19)
  • No. 3 Mitten wir im Leben sind (MWV B 21)
• Op. 24, Overture in C major for wind instruments (1824/38) (MWV P 1)
• Op. 25, Piano Concerto No. 1 in G minor (1831) (MWV O 7)
• Op. 26, The Hebrides or Fingal's Cave, Overture in B minor for orchestra (1830/32). (MWV P 7)
• Op. 27, Meeresstille und glückliche Fahrt (Calm Sea and Prosperous Voyage), Overture in D major for orchestra (1828) (MWV P 5)
• Op. 28, Fantasia in F-sharp minor for piano ("Sonate écossaise") (MWV U 92)
• Op. 29, Rondo brillant in E flat major for piano and orchestra (1834) (MWV O 10)
• Op. 30, Songs Without Words for piano, Book II (1833/34)
  • No. 1 Andante espressivo in E-flat major (MWV U 103)
  • No. 2 Allegro di molto in B-flat minor (MWV U 77)
  • No. 3 Adagio non troppo in E major (MWV U 104)
  • No. 4 Agitato e con fuoco in B minor (MWV U 98)
  • No. 5 Andante grazioso in D major (MWV U 97)
  • No. 6 Allegretto tranquillo in F-sharp minor ("Venezianisches Gondellied" or Venetian Boat Song No. 2) (MWV U 110)
• Op. 31, Nicht unserm Namen, Herr for choir and orchestra (1830) (MWV A 9)
• Op. 32, Das Märchen von der schönen Melusine (The Beautiful Melusine), Overture in F major for orchestra (1833) (MWV P 12)
• Op. 33, 3 Caprices for piano (1833/35)
  • No. 1 Caprice in A minor (MWV U 99)
  • No. 2 Caprice in E major (MWV U 112)
  • No. 3 Caprice in B-flat minor (MWV U 95)
• Op. 34, 6 Songs for voice and piano (1834/36)
  • No. 1 "Minnelied: Leucht't heller als die Sonne" (MWV K 80)
  • No. 2 "Auf Flügeln des Gesanges" (MWV K 86)
  • No. 3 "Frühlingslied: Es brechen im schallenden Reigen" (MWV K 89)
  • No. 4 "Suleika: Ach, um deine feuchten Schwingen" (MWV K 92)
  • No. 5 "Sonntagslied: Ringsum erschallt in Wald und Flur" (MWV K 84)
  • No. 6 "Reiselied: Der Herbstwind rüttelt die Bäume" (MWV K 90)
• Op. 35, 6 Preludes and Fugues for piano (1827/37)
  • No. 1 Prelude and Fugue in E minor (MWV U 116, MWV U 66)
  • No. 2 Prelude and Fugue in D major (MWV U 129, MWV U 105)
  • No. 3 Prelude and Fugue in B minor (MWV U 131, MWV U 91)
  • No. 4 Prelude and Fugue in A-flat major (MWV U 122, MWV U 108)
  • No. 5 Prelude and Fugue in F minor (MWV U 126, MWV U 106)
  • No. 6 Prelude and Fugue in B-flat major (MWV U 135, MWV U 128)
• Op. 36, St. Paul (Oratorio) for choir and orchestra (1836) (MWV A 14)
• Op. 37, 3 Preludes and Fugues for organ (1837)
  • No. 1 Prelude and Fugue in C minor (MWV W 21, MWV W 18)
  • No. 2 Prelude and Fugue in G major (MWV W 22, MWV W 20)
  • No. 3 Prelude and Fugue in D minor (MWV W 23, MWV W 13)
• Op. 38, Songs Without Words for piano, Book III (1836/37)
  • No. 1 Con moto in E-flat major (MWV U 121)
  • No. 2 Allegro non troppo in C minor (MWV U 115)
  • No. 3 Presto e molto vivace in E major (MWV U 107)
  • No. 4 Andante in A major (MWV U 120)
  • No. 5 Agitato in A minor (MWV U 137)
  • No. 6 Andante con moto in A-flat major ("Duetto") (MWV U 119)
• Op. 39, 3 Motets for female choir and organ (1830)
  • No. 1 Veni, Domine (MWV B 24)
  • No. 2 Laudate pueri (MWV B 30)
  • No. 3 Surrexit pastor (MWV B 23)
• Op. 40, Piano Concerto No. 2 in D minor (1837) (MWV O 11)

Op. 41–60

• Op. 41, 6 Lieder for mixed voices a cappella (1834/38)
  • No. 1 "Im Walde: Ihr Vögel in den Zweigen schwank" (MWV F 10)
  • No. 2 "Entflieh' mit mir: Entflieh' mit mir" (MWV F 4)
  • No. 3 "Es fiel ein Reif: Es fiel ein Reif" (MWV F 5)
  • No. 4 "Auf ihrem Grab: Auf ihrem Grab" (MWV F 6)
  • No. 5 "Mailied: Der Schnee zerrinnt" (MWV F 7)
  • No. 6 "Auf dem See: Und frische Nahrung" (MWV F 9)
• Op. 42, Psalm 42 for choir and orchestra (1837) (MWV A 15)
• Op. 43, Serenade and Allegro giocoso in B minor for piano and orchestra (1838) (MWV O 12)
• Op. 44, 3 String Quartets
  • 1. String Quartet No. 3 in D major (1838) (MWV R 30)
  • 2. String Quartet No. 4 in E minor (1837) (MWV R 26) (actually composed before Op. 44/1)
  • 3. String Quartet No. 5 in E-flat major (1838) (MWV R 28)
• Op. 45, Cello Sonata No. 1 in B-flat major (1838) (MWV Q 27)
• Op. 46, Psalm XCV ("Come, let us sing") for SST soloists, choir and orchestra (1838) (MWV A 16)
• Op. 47, 6 Songs for voice and piano (1839)
  • No. 1 "Minnelied: Wie der Quell so lieblich klinget" (MWV K 97)
  • No. 2 "Morgengruss: Über die Berge steigt schon die Sonne" (MWV K 100)
  • No. 3 "Frühlingslied: Durch den Wald, den dunklen, geht" (MWV K 101)
  • No. 4 "Volkslied: Es ist bestimmt in Gottes Rath" (MWV K 102)
  • No. 5 "Der Blumenstrauss: Sie wandelt im Blumengarten" (MWV K 73)
  • No. 6 "Bei der Wiege: Schlummre! Schlummre und träume von kommender Zeit" (MWV K 77)
• Op. 48, Der erste Frühlingstag [The first day of Spring] for mixed voices a cappella (1839)
  • No. 1 "Frühlingsahnung: O sanfter süsser Hauch" (MWV F 14)
  • No. 2 "Die Primel: Liebliche Blume" (MWV F 16)
  • No. 3 "Frühlingsfeier: Süsser, goldner Frühlingstag" (MWV F 18)
  • No. 4 "Lerchengesang: Wie lieblicher Klang" (MWV F 13)
  • No. 5 "Morgengebet: O wunderbares tiefes Schweigen" (MWV F 15)
  • No. 6 "Herbstlied: Holder Lenz, du bist dahin" (MWV F 17)
• Op. 49, Piano Trio No. 1 in D minor (1839) (MWV Q 29)
• Op. 50, 6 Lieder for four male voices a cappella (1837/40)
  • No. 1 "Türkisches Schenkenlied: Setze mir nicht, du Grobian" (MWV G 23)
  • No. 2 "Der Jäger Abschied: Wer hat dich, du schöner Wald" (MWV G 27)
  • No. 3 "Sommerlied: Wie Feld und Au' so blinkend im Thau" (MWV G 19)
  • No. 4 "Wasserfahrt: Am fernen Horizonte" (MWV G 17)
  • No. 5 "Liebe und Wein: Liebesschmerz. Was quälte dir dein armes Herz" (MWV G 26)
  • No. 6 "Wanderlied: Vom Grund bis zu den Gipfeln" (MWV G 28)
• Op. 51, Psalm CXIV ("When Israel out of Egypt came") for double choir and orchestra (1839) (MWV A 17)
• Op. Posth. 52, Lobgesang (Hymn of Praise), Symphony-Cantata on Words of the Holy Bible, for Soloists, Chorus and Orchestra (1840) (posthumously named Symphony No. 2 in B-flat major) (MWV A 18)
• Op. 53, Songs Without Words for piano, Book IV (1839/41)
  • No. 1 Andante con moto in A-flat major (MWV U 143)
  • No. 2 Allegro non troppo in E-flat major (MWV U 109)
  • No. 3 Presto agitato in G minor (MWV U 144)
  • No. 4 Adagio in F major (MWV U 114)
  • No. 5 Allegro con fuoco in A minor ("Volkslied") (MWV U 153)
  • No. 6 Molto Allegro vivace in A major (MWV U 154)
• Op. 54, Variations sérieuses for piano (1841) (MWV U 156)
• Op. 55, Antigone, incidental music for narrators, soloists, double male chorus and orchestra (1841) (MWV M 12)
• Op. 56, Symphony No. 3 in A minor ("Scottish") (1841/42) (MWV N 18) (actually the composer's last Symphony)
• Op. 57, 6 Lieder for voice and piano
  • No. 1 "Altdeutsches Lied: Es ist in den Wald gesungen" (MWV K 104)
  • No. 2 "Hirtenlied: O Winter, schlimmer Winter" (MWV K 103)
  • No. 3 "Suleika: Was bedeutet die Bewegung?" (MWV K 93)
  • No. 4 "O Jugend, o schöne Rosenzeit!: Von allen schönen Kindern auf der Welt" (MWV K 106)
  • No. 5 "Venetianisches Gondellied: Wenn durch die Piazetta" (MWV K 114)
  • No. 6 "Wanderlied: Laue Luft kommt blau geflossen" (MWV K 108)
• Op. 58, Cello Sonata No. 2 in D major (1843) (MWV Q 32)
• Op. 59, Im Grünen, Sechs Lieder for mixed voices a cappella (1837/43)
  • No. 1 "Im Grünen: Im Grün erwacht der frische Muth" (MWV F 8)
  • No. 2 "Frühzeitiger Frühling: Tage der Wonne, kommt ihr so bald" (MWV F 23)
  • No. 3 "Abschied vom Wald: O Thaler weit, o Höhen" (MWV F 20)
  • No. 4 "Die Nachtigall: Die Nachtigall, sie war entfernt" (MWV F 24)
  • No. 5 "Ruhetal: Wann im letzten Abendstrahl" (MWV F 21)
  • No. 6 "Jagdlied: Durch schwankende Wipfel" (MWV F 22)
• Op. 60, Die erste Walpurgisnacht, Cantata for soloists, choir and orchestra (1831/43) (MWV D 3)

Op. 61–72

• Op. 61, A Midsummer Night's Dream, incidental music for soloists, female chorus and orchestra (1842) (MWV M 13)
  • – Scherzo
  • – Notturno
  • – Wedding March
• Op. 62, Songs Without Words for piano, Book V (1842/44)
  • No. 1 Andante espressivo in G major (MWV U 185)
  • No. 2 Allegro con fuoco in B-flat major (MWV U 181)
  • No. 3 Andante maestoso in E minor ("Trauermarsch") (MWV U 177)
  • No. 4 Allegro con anima in G major (MWV U 175)
  • No. 5 Andante con moto in A minor ("Venezianisches Gondellied" or Venetian Boat Song No. 3) (MWV U 151)
  • No. 6 Allegretto grazioso in A major ("Frühlingslied" or "Spring Song") (MWV U 161)
• Op. 63, 6 Lieder (Duets) for 2 voices and piano (1836/45)
  • No. 1 "Ich wollt' meine Lieb' ergösse sich: Ich wollt' meine Lieb' ergösse sich" (MWV J 5)
  • No. 2 "Abschied der Zugvögel: Wie war so schön doch Wald und Feld!" (MWV J 9)
  • No. 3 "Gruss: Wohin ich geh' und schaue" (MWV J 8)
  • No. 4 "Herbstlied: Ach, wie so bald verhallet der Reigen" (MWV J 11)
  • No. 5 "Volkslied: O sah' ich auf der Haide dort im Sturme dich" (MWV J 10)
  • No. 6 "Maiglöckchen und die Blümelein: Maiglöckchen läutet in dem Thal" (MWV J 7)
• Op. 64, Violin Concerto (No. 2) in E minor (1844) (MWV O 14)
• Op. 65, (6) Organ Sonatas (1844/45)
  • 1. Organ Sonata No. 1 in F minor (1844) (MWV W 56)
  • 2. Organ Sonata No. 2 in C minor (1844) (MWV W 57)
  • 3. Organ Sonata No. 3 in A major (1844) (MWV W 58)
  • 4. Organ Sonata No. 4 in B-flat major (1845) (MWV W 59)
  • 5. Organ Sonata No. 5 in D major (1844) (MWV W 60)
  • 6. Organ Sonata No. 6 in D minor (1845) (MWV W 61)
• Op. 66, Piano Trio No. 2 in C minor (1845) (MWV Q 33)
• Op. 67, (6) Songs Without Words for piano, Book VI (1843/45)
  • No. 1 Andante in E-flat major (MWV U 180)
  • No. 2 Allegro leggiero in F-sharp minor (MWV U 145)
  • No. 3 Andante tranquillo in B-flat major (MWV U 102)
  • No. 4 Presto in C major ("Spinnerlied") (MWV U 182)
  • No. 5 Moderato in B minor (MWV U 184)
  • No. 6 Allegro non troppo in E major (MWV U 188)
• Op. 68, Festgesang an die Künstler: Der Menschheit Würde, Cantata for male chorus & brass (1846) (MWV D 6)
• Op. 69, 3 Motets for choir (1847)
  • No. 1 Nunc dimittis (MWV B 60)
  • No. 2 Jubilate (MWV B 58)
  • No. 3 Magnificat (MWV B 59)
• Op. 70, Elijah (Oratorio) for choir and orchestra (1846) (MWV A 25)
• Op. 71, 6 Lieder for voice and piano
  • No. 1 "Tröstung: Werde heiter, mein Gemüthe" (MWV K 120)
  • No. 2 "Frühlingslied: Der Frühling naht mit Brausen" (MWV K 119)
  • No. 3 "An die Entfernte: Diese Rose pflück' ich hier" (MWV K 126)
  • No. 4 "Schilflied: Auf dem Teich, dem regungslosen" (MWV K 116)
  • No. 5 "Auf der Wanderschaft: Ich wand're fort ins ferne Land" (MWV K 124)
  • No. 6 "Nachtlied: Vergangen ist der lichte Tag" (MWV K 125)
• Op. 72, (6) Kinderstücke [Children's pieces] for piano (1842)
  • No. 1 Allegro non troppo in G major (MWV U 171)
  • No. 2 Andante sostenuto in E-flat major (MWV U 170)
  • No. 3 Allegretto in G major (MWV U 164)
  • No. 4 Andante con moto in D major (MWV U 169)
  • No. 5 Allegro assai in G minor (MWV U 166)
  • No. 6 Vivace in F major (MWV U 168)

Works with opus number assigned posthumously

Op. Posth. 73–80

• Op. Posth. 73, Lauda Sion, for soloists, choir and orchestra (1846) (MWV A 24)
  • Lauda Sion salvatorem
  • Laudis thema specialis
  • Sit laus plena sit sonora
  • In hac mensa novi regis
  • Docti sacris institutis
  • Caro cibus, sanguis potus
  • Sumit unus, summunt mille
• Op. Posth. 74, Athalie, incidental music for narrators, soloists, double chorus and orchestra (1845) (MWV M 16)
• Op. Posth. 75, Wandersmann for TTBB chorus a cappella
  • No. 1 "Der frohe Wandersmann: Wem Gott will rechte Gunst" (Eichendorff) (MWV G 34)
  • No. 2 "Abendständchen: Schlafe, Liebchen, weil's auf Erden" (Eichendorff) (MWV G 24)
  • No. 3 "Trinklied: So lang man nüchtern ist" (Goethe) (MWV G 15)
  • No. 4 "Abschiedstafel: So ruckt denn in die Runde" (Eichendorff) (MWV G 33)
• Op. Posth. 76, 4 Lieder for four male voices (1844/46)
  • No. 1 "Das Lied vom braven Mann: Gaben mir Rath und gute Lehren" (MWV G 16)
  • No. 2 "Rheinweinlied: Wo solch' ein Feuer noch gedeiht" (MWV G 35)
  • No. 3 "Lied für die Deutschen in Lyon: Was uns eint als deutsche" (MWV G 36)
  • No. 4 "Comitat: Nun zu guter Letzt" (MWV G 38)
• Op. Posth. 77, 3 Lieder for voice and piano (1836/47)
  • No. 1 "Sonntagsmorgen: Das ist der Tag des Herrn" (MWV J 4)
  • No. 2 "Das Ährenfeld: Ein Leben war's im Ährenfeld" (MWV J 12)
  • No. 3 "Lied aus "Ruy Blas": Wozu der Vöglein Chöre belauschen fern und nah?" (MWV J 6)
• Op. Posth. 78, 3 Psalms for choir a cappella
  • No. 1 Psalm II ("Warum toben die Heiden" – "Why rage fiercely the heathen?") (1843) (MWV B 41)
  • No. 2 Psalm XLIII ("Richte mich, Gott und führe meine Sache" – "Judge me, O God") (1844) (MWV B 46)
  • No. 3 Psalm XXII ("Mein Gott, warum hast du mich verlassen" – "My God, my God!") (1844) (MWV B 51)
• Op. Posth. 79, 6 Anthems (Sechs Sprüche) for eight voices a cappella (1844/46)
  • No. 1 "Rejoice, O ye people" ("Frohlocket, ihr Völker auf Erden") (MWV B 42)
  • No. 2 "Thou, Lord, hast been our refuge" ("Herr Gott, du bist unsre Zuflucht") (MWV B 44)
  • No. 3 "Above all praise" ("Erhaben, o Herr, über alles Lob") (MWV B 55)
  • No. 4 "Lord, on our offences" ("Herr, gedenke nicht unsrer Übeltaten") (MWV B 50)
  • No. 5 "Let our hearts be joyful" ("Lasset uns frohlocken") (MWV B 54)
  • No. 6 "For our offences ("Um unsrer Sünden willen") (MWV B 52)
• Op. Posth. 80, String Quartet No. 6 in F minor (1847) (MWV R 37)

Op. Posth. 81–100

• Op. Posth. 81, 4 Pieces for String Quartet (1843/47)
  • No. 1 Andante in E major (MWV R 34)
  • No. 2 Scherzo in A minor (MWV R 35)
  • No. 3 Capriccio in E minor (MWV R 32)
  • No. 4 Fugue in E-flat major (MWV R 23)
• Op. Posth. 82, Variations in E-flat major for piano (1841) (MWV U 158)
• Op. Posth. 83, Variations in B-flat major for piano (also for piano, four hands) (1841) (MWV U 159)
• Op. Posth. 84, 3 Lieder for bass voice and piano (1831/39)
  • No. 1 "Da lieg' ich unter den Bäumen: Da lieg' ich unter den Bäumen" (MWV K 69)
  • No. 2 "Herbstlied: Im Walde rauschen dürre Blätter" (MWV K 99)
  • No. 3 "Jagdlied: Mit Lust tät ich ausreiten" (MWV K 82)
• Op. Posth. 85, (6) Songs Without Words for piano, Book VII (1834/45)
  • No. 1 Andante espressivo in F major (MWV U 150)
  • No. 2 Allegro agitato in A minor (MWV U 101)
  • No. 3 Presto in E-flat major (MWV U 111)
  • No. 4 Andante sostenuto in D major (MWV U 190)
  • No. 5 Allegretto in A major (MWV U 191)
  • No. 6 Allegretto con moto in B-flat major (MWV U 155)
• Op. Posth. 86, 6 Songs for voice and piano (1826/47)
  • No. 1 "Es lauschte das Laub: Es lauschte das Laub so dunkelgrun" (MWV K 29)
  • No. 2 "Morgenlied: Erwacht in neuer Starke" (MWV K 123)
  • No. 3 "Die Liebende schreibt: Ein Blick von deinen Augen" (MWV K 66)
  • No. 4 "Allnächtlich im Traume seh' ich dich: Allnächtlich im Traume" (MWV K 78)
  • No. 5 "Der Mond: Mein Herz ist wie die dunkle Nacht" (MWV K 122)
  • No. 6 "Altdeutsches Frühlingslied: Der trübe Winter ist vorbei" (MWV K 127)
• Op. Posth. 87, String Quintet No. 2 in B-flat major (1845) (MWV R 33)
• Op. Posth. 88, 6 Lieder for four mixed voices a cappella (1839/44)
  • No. 1 "Neujahrslied: Mit der Freude zieht der Schmerz" (MWV F 28)
  • No. 2 "Der Glückliche: Ich hab' ein Liebchen" (MWV F 27)
  • No. 3 "Hirtenlied: O Winter, schlimmer Winter" (MWV F 12)
  • No. 4 "Die Waldvögelein: Kommt, lasst uns geh'n spazieren" (MWV F 25)
  • No. 5 "Deutschland: Durch tiefe Nacht ein Brausen zieht" (MWV F 33)
  • No. 6 "Der wandernde Musikant: Durch Feld und Buchenhallen" (MWV F 19)
• Op. Posth. 89, Die Heimkehr aus der Fremde (Singspiel) (1829) (MWV L 6)
• Op. Posth. 90, Symphony No. 4 in A major ("Italian") (1833) (MWV N 16) (actually the composer's 3rd Symphony)
• Op. Posth. 91, Psalm XCVIII ("Sing to the Lord a new song") for choir, orchestra, and organ (1843) (MWV A 23)
• Op. Posth. 92, Allegro brillant in A major for piano, four hands (1841) (MWV T 4)
• Op. Posth. 93, Oedipus at Colonos, incidental music for narrators, soloists, double male chorus and orchestra (1845) (MWV M 14)
• Op. Posth. 94, Infelice: Unglückselge! … Kehret wieder in B-flat major for soprano and orchestra (two versions: London, 1834 and Leipzig, 1842) (MWV H 4, MWV H 5)
• Op. Posth. 95, Ruy Blas, Overture in C minor for orchestra (1839) (MWV P 15)
• Op. Posth. 96, 3 Hymns for alto solo, choir and orchestra (1843) (MWV A 19) (From WoO 14)
• Op. Posth. 97, Christus (Oratorio) (unfinished) (1847) (MWV A 26)
• Op. Posth. 98, Loreley (opera) (unfinished) (1847) (MWV L 7)
• Op. Posth. 99, 6 Songs for voice and piano (1841/45)
  • No. 1 "Erster Verlust: Ach, wer bringt die schönen Tage" (MWV K 110)
  • No. 2 "Die Sterne schau'n in stiller Nacht: Die Sterne schau'n in stiller Nacht" (MWV K 19)
  • No. 3 "Lieblingsplätzchen: Wisst ihr, wo ich gerne weil'" (MWV K 61)
  • No. 4 "Das Schifflein: Ein Schifflein ziehet leise" (MWV K 109)
  • No. 5 "Wenn sich zwei Herzen scheiden: Wenn sich zwei Herzen scheiden" (MWV K 121)
  • No. 6 "Es weiss und rät es doch Keiner: Es weiss und rät es doch Keiner" (MWV K 112)
• Op. Posth. 100, 4 Lieder for four voices a cappella (1839/44)
  • No. 1 "Andenken: Die Bäume grünen überall" (MWV F 29)
  • No. 2 "Lob des Frühlings: Saatengrün, Veilchenduft" (MWV F 26)
  • No. 3 "Frühlingslied: Berg und Thal will ich durchstreifen" (MWV F 30)
  • No. 4 "Im Wald: O Wald, du kühlender Bronnen" (MWV F 11)

Op. Posth. 101–121

• Op. Posth. 101, Trumpet Overture, Overture in C major for orchestra (1826) (MWV P 2)
• Op. Posth. 102, (6) Songs Without Words for piano, Book VIII (1842/45)
  • No. 1 Andante un poco agitato in E minor (MWV U 162)
  • No. 2 Adagio in D major (MWV U 192)
  • No. 3 Presto in C major ("Tarantelle") ("Kinderstuck") (MWV U 195)
  • No. 4 Un poco agitato, ma andante in G minor ("The Sighing Wind") (MWV U 152)
  • No. 5 Allegro vivace in A major ("The Joyous Peasant") ("Kinderstuck") (MWV U 194)
  • No. 6 Andante in C major ("Belief") (MWV U 172)
• Op. Posth. 103, Trauermarsch [Funeral March] in A minor for military orchestra (1836) (MWV P 14)
• Op. Posth. 104a, 3 Preludes for piano (1834)
  • No. 1 Prelude in B-flat major (MWV U 132)
  • No. 2 Prelude in B minor (MWV U 123)
  • No. 3 Prelude in D major (MWV U 127)
• Op. Posth. 104b, 3 Études for piano (1834/38)
  • No. 1 Étude in B-flat minor (MWV U 117)
  • No. 2 Étude in F major (MWV U 100)
  • No. 3 Étude in A minor (MWV U 142)
• Op. Posth. 105, Piano Sonata No. 2 in G minor (1821) (MWV U 30) (actually Mendelssohn's 1st Piano Sonata)
• Op. Posth. 106, Piano Sonata No. 3 in B-flat major (1827) (MWV U 64)
• Op. Posth. 107, Symphony No. 5 in D major/minor ("Reformation") (1830) (MWV N 15) (actually the composer's 2nd Symphony)
• Op. Posth. 108, March in D major for orchestra (1841) (MWV P 16)
• Op. Posth. 109, Song without words in D major for cello and piano (1845) (MWV Q 34)
• Op. Posth. 110, Piano Sextet in D major (1824) (MWV Q 16)
• Op. Posth. 111, Tu es Petrus in A major for five voices and orchestra (1827) (MWV A 4)
• Op. Posth. 112, 2 Sacred songs for voice and piano (1835)
  • No. 1 "Doch der Herr, er leitet die Irrenden recht"
  • No. 2 "Der du die Menschen lassest sterben"
• Op. Posth. 113, Concert Piece No. 1 in F minor for clarinet, basset-horn, and piano (1833) (MWV Q 23)
• Op. Posth. 114, Concert Piece No. 2 in D minor for clarinet, basset-horn, and piano (1833) (MWV Q 24)
• Op. Posth. 115, 2 Sacred choruses for male choir a cappella (1833)
  • No. 1 "Beati mortui: Beati mortui in Domino" (MWV B 28)
  • No. 2 "Periti autem: Periti autem fulgebunt" (MWV B 29)
• Op. Posth. 116, Trauer-Gesang: Sahst du ihn herniederschweben in der Morgen [Funeral Song] in G minor for mixed choir a cappella (1845) (MWV F 31)
• Op. Posth. 117, Albumblatt (Album-leaf) in E minor ("Lied ohne Worte") for piano (1837) (MWV U 134)
• Op. Posth. 118, Capriccio in E major for piano (1837) (MWV U 139)
• Op. Posth. 119, Perpetuum mobile in C major for piano (MWV U 58)
• Op. Posth. 120, 4 Lieder for four male voices a cappella (1822–47)
  • No. 1 "Jagdlied: Auf, ihr Herrn und Damen schön" (MWV G 21)
  • No. 2 "Morgengruss des Thüringischen Sangerbundes: Seid gegrüsset, traute Bruder" (MWV G 37)
  • No. 3 "Im Süden: Süsse Dufte, milde Lüfte" (MWV G 20)
  • No. 4 "Zigeunerlied: Im Nebelgeriesel, im tiefen Schnee" (MWV G 5)
• Op. Posth. 121, Adspice Domine de sede for male choir and cello (1833) (MWV B 26)
  • Adspice Domine de sede
  • Asperi oculos tuos
  • Qui regis Israel
  • Asperi oculos tuos
  • O lux beata

Works with WoO numbers

WoO 1 – 10

• WoO 1, Etude in F minor for piano (1826) (MWV U 125)
• WoO 2, Scherzo in B minor for piano (1829) (MWV U 69)
• WoO 3, Scherzo a capriccio in F-sharp minor for piano (1835/36) (MWV U 113)
• WoO 4, 2 Romances, voice and piano (1833/34)
  • No. 1 There be none of beauty's daughters, 1833 (MWV K 76)
  • No. 2 Sun of the sleepless, 1834 (MWV K 85)
• WoO 5, Verleih uns Frieden for choir, and orchestra or organ (1831) (MWV A 11)
• WoO 6, Andante cantabile e Presto agitato in B major for piano (1838) (MWV U 141)
• WoO 7, The Garland (Der Blumenkranz), lied (1829) (MWV K 44)
• WoO 8, Ersatz für Unbestand for 4 male voices (1839) (MWV G 25)
• WoO 9, Festgesang zum Gutenbergfest, for male chorus & brass (1840) (MWV D 4)
• WoO 10, Gondellied for piano (1837) (MWV U 136)

WoO 11 – 20

• WoO 11, 3 Folk Songs (1836)
  • No. 1 Wie kann ich froh und lustig sein? (MWV J 1)
  • No. 2 Abendlied (MWV J 2)
  • No. 3 Wasserfahrt (MWV J 3)
• WoO 12, Lord, have mercy upon us for choir a capella (1833) (MWV B 27)
• WoO 13, Präludium und Fuge for piano ("Notre Temps") (1827/41) (MWV U 157, MWV U 65)
• WoO 14, 3 Sacred Songs (1840) (MWV B 33) (Later developed into Op. Posth. 96)
  • No. 1 Lass', o Herr, mich Hülfe finden
  • No. 2 Choral. Deines Kind's Gebet erhöre
  • No. 3 Herr, wir trau'n auf deine Güte
• WoO 15, Hymn Hör mein Bitten / Hear My Prayer (1844) (MWV B 49)
• WoO 16, Song Warnung vor dem Rhein (MWV K 105) (1840)
• WoO 17, 2 Songs (1835)
  • No. 1 Das Waldschloss (MWV K 87)
  • No. 2 Pagenlied (MWV K 75)
• WoO 18, 2 Songs (1834/41)
  • No. 1 Ich hör' ein Vöglein (A. Böttger, 1841) (MWV K 107)
  • No. 2 Todeslied der Bojaren (C. Immermann, 1834) (MWV K 68)
• WoO 19, Andante cantabile e Presto agitato in B-flat major/G minor for piano (MWV U 93, MWV U 94)
• WoO 20, Seemanns Scheidelied, lied (1831) (MWV K 48)

WoO 21 – 29

• WoO 21, Nachtgesang, for four male voices (1840) (MWV G 29)
• WoO 22, Die Stiftungsfeier, for four male voices (1842) (MWV G 32)
• WoO 23, Des Mädchens Klage, song (MWV K 25)
• WoO 24, Kyrie eleison (1846) (MWV B 57/1)
• WoO 25, Duo concertant, variations on Carl Maria von Weber's march 'La preciosa' for two pianos (1833) (MWV O 9)
• WoO 26, Ehre sei Gott in der Höhe (1846)
• WoO 27, Heilig for choir (1846) (MWV B 47 same as MWV B 57/2)
• WoO 28, Psalm 100 Jauchzet dem Herrn, alle Welt for choir (1844) (MWV B 45)
• WoO 29, Te Deum in A (1832) (MWV B 25)

Works without opus or WoO number

• Recitative for Piano and Strings in G minor (1820) (MWV O 1)
• Trio for Piano, Violin and Viola in C minor (1820) (MWV Q 3)
• Violin Sonata (No. 1) in F major (1820) (MWV Q 7)
• Die Soldatenliebschaft, singspiel, (1820) (MWV L 1)
• 19 miscellaneous pieces (plus several fragments) for organ (1820/45)
• Sinfonia for Strings No. 1 in C Major: I. Allegro, II. Andante, III. Allegro (1821) (MWV N 1)
• Sinfonia for Strings No. 2 in D Major: I. Allegro, II. Andante, III. Allegro vivace (1821) (MWV N 2)
• Sinfonia for Strings No. 3 in E minor: I. Allegro di molto, II. Andante, III. Allegro (1821) (MWV N 3)
• Sinfonia for Strings No. 4 in C minor: I. Grave - Allegro, II. Andante, III. Allegro vivace (1821) (MWV N 4)
• Sinfonia for Strings No. 5 in B-flat Major: I. Allegro vivace, II. Andante, III. Presto (1821) (MWV N 5)
• Sinfonia for Strings No. 6 in E-flat Major: I. Allegro, II. Menuetto, III. Prestissimo (1821) (MWV N 6)
• Piano Quartet in D minor (1821) (MWV Q 10)
• 17 Fugues for String Quartet (1821) (MWV R 1-MWV R 17, some incomplete)
• Die beiden Pädagogen, singspiel, (1821) (MWV L 2)
• Gloria for choir and orchestra (1822) (MWV A 1)
• Magnificat for choir and orchestra (1822) (MWV A 2)
• Sinfonia for Strings No. 7 in D minor: I. Allegro, II. Andante amorevole, III. Menuetto, IV. Allegro molto (1822) (MWV N 7)
• Sinfonia for Strings No. 8 in D Major: I. Adagio e Grave - Allegro, II. Adagio, III. Menuetto. (Presto), IV. Allegro molto (1822) (MWV N 8) (later arranged for full orchestra)
• Concerto for Piano and Strings in A minor (1822) (MWV O 2)
• Concerto (No. 1) for Violin and Strings in D minor (1823) (MWV O 3)
• Die wandernden Komödianten, singspiel, (1822) (MWV L 3)
• Sinfonia for Strings No. 9 in C Major: I. Grave - Allegro, II. Andante, III. Scherzo, IV. Allegro vivace (1823) (MWV N 9)
• Sinfonia for Strings No. 10 in B minor: Adagio - Allegro - Più Presto (1823) (MWV N 10)
• Sinfonia for Strings No. 11 in F Major: I. Adagio - Allegro molto, II. 'Schweizerlied'. Scherzo comodo, III. Adagio, IV. Menuetto. Allegro moderato, V. Allegro molto (1823) (MWV N 11)
• Sinfonia for Strings No. 12 in G minor: I.Fuga. (Grave) - Allegro, II. Andante, III. Allegro molto (1823) (MWV N 12)
• "Symphoniesatz" (Sinfonia for Strings No. 13) movement in C minor: Grave - Allegro molto (1823) (MWV N 14)
• Concerto for Violin, Piano, and Strings in D minor (1823) (MWV O 4)
• Concerto for 2 Pianos and Orchestra (No. 1) in E major (1823) (MWV O 5)
• String Quartet in E-flat (1823) (MWV R 18)
• Der Onkel aus Boston, oder Die beiden Neffen, singspiel, (1823) (MWV L 4)
• Kyrie in C minor for SSAATTBB and soloists a cappella (1823) (MWV B 12)
• Viola Sonata in C minor (1823/24) (MWV Q 14)
• Concerto for 2 Pianos and Orchestra (No. 2) in A-flat Major (1824) (MWV O 6)
• Clarinet Sonata in E-flat major (1824) (MWV Q 15)
• Kyrie in D minor for choir and orchestra (1825) (MWV A 3)
• Te Deum in D for SSAATTBB & bc. (1826) (MWV B 15)
• The Evening Bell in B flat for harp and piano (1829) (MWV Q 20)
• The Shepherd's Song in G minor for solo flute (MWV R 24)
• Assai tranquillo in B minor, for cello and piano (1835)^[4] (MWV Q 25)
• Violin Sonata (No. 3) in F major (1838) (MWV Q 26) (ed./publ. by Yehudi Menuhin, 1953)
• Lord, hear the voice (Psalm 5) (1839) (MWV B 31), SATB
• Defend Me, Lord (Psalm 31) (1839) (MWV B 32), SATB

Lost works

• 3 Kindersymphonien (two performed in Berlin, Christmas Eve 1827 and 1828, and one of unknown dating, which are now lost)

Listed by genre

Secular vocal/choral (each category in order of work completion)

Operas

Completion	Title	Genre	Length	Première	Libretto
1820	Soldatenliebschaft (MWV L 1)		1 act		Johann Ludwig Casper, after an unknown librettist
1821	Die beiden Pädagogen (MWV L 2)	Singspiel	1 act	15 March 1821, private performance, Berlin	Johann Ludwig Casper, after Eugène Scribe
1822	Die wandernden Komödianten (MWV L 3)	Singspiel	1 act	8 March 1822, private performance, Berlin	Johann Ludwig Casper, after Louis-Benoît Picard
1823	Der Onkel aus Boston, oder Die beiden Neffen (MWV L 4)	Singspiel	3 acts	7 February 1824, private performance, Berlin	Johann Ludwig Casper, after an unknown librettist
1825	Die Hochzeit des Camacho, Op. 10	Singspiel	2 acts	29 April 1827, Schauspielhaus, Berlin	Friedrich Voigts after Ludwig Tieck's translation of Miguel de Cervantes
1829	Die Heimkehr aus der Fremde, Op. Posth. 89		1 act		Karl Klingemann
1847	Die Lorelei, Op. Posth. 98		only a fragment: finale of Act 1 and Vintners' Chorus		Emanuel Geibel

Incidental music

• Antigone, Op. 55 (1841), narrators, soloists, double male chorus and orchestra
• A Midsummer Night's Dream, Op. 61 (1843), soloists, female chorus and orchestra
• Athalie, Op. Posth. 74 (1845), narrators, soloists, double chorus and orchestra
• Oedipus at Colonus, Op. 93 (1845), soloists, chorus, and orchestra

Lieder & Songs

• Des Mädchens Klage, song for voice and piano (1825) (WoO 23) (MWV K 25)
• Twelve Songs for voice and piano, Op. 8 (1824–27) (3 of the songs were composed by Fanny Mendelssohn, but published under Felix's name)
• The Garland (Der Blumenkranz), lied for voice and piano (1829) (WoO 7) (MWV K 44)
• Twelve Lieder for voice and piano, Op. 9 (1827–30) (3 of the lieder were composed by Fanny Mendelssohn, but published under Felix's name)
• Seemanns Scheidelied, lied for voice and piano (1831) (WoO 20) (MWV K 48)
• Six Songs for voice and piano, Op. 19a (1830–32)
• Two Romances for voice and piano (1833–34) (WoO 4)
  • No. 1 There be none of beauty's daughters, 1833 (MWV K 76)
  • No. 2 Sun of the sleepless, 1834 (MWV K 85)
• Two Songs for voice and piano (1832–1835) (WoO 17)
  • No. 1 Das Waldschloss (MWV K 87)
  • No. 2 Pagenlied (MWV K 75)
• Three Folk Songs for 2 voices and piano (1836) (WoO 11)
  • No. 1 Wie kann ich froh und lustig sein? (MWV J 1)
  • No. 2 Abendlied (MWV J 2)
  • No. 3 Wasserfahrt (MWV J 3)
• Six Songs for voice and piano, Op. 34 (1834–37) (No. 2: "On Wings of Song")
• Six Lieder for four mixed voices or SATB chorus a cappella, Op. 41 (1834–38)
• Three Lieder for bass voice and piano, Op. Posth. 84 (1831–39)
• Six Songs for voice and piano, Op. 47 (1832–39)
• Ersatz für Unbestand, TTBB chorus a cappella (1839) (WoO 8) (MWV G 25)
• Der erste Frühlingstag for four mixed voices or SATB chorus a cappella, Op. 48 (1839)
• Six Lieder for TTBB a cappella (+optional brass), Op. 50 (1837–40)
• Warnung vor dem Rhein for voice and piano (1840) (WoO 16) (MWV K 105)
• Nachtgesang for TTBB chorus a cappella (1840) (WoO 21) (MWV G 29)
• Two Songs for voice and piano (1831–41) (WoO 18)
  • No. 1 Ich hör' ein Vöglein (A. Böttger, 1841) (MWV K 107)
  • No. 2 Todeslied der Bojaren (C. Immermann, 1831) (MWV K 68)
• Six Lieder for voice and piano, Op. 57 (1837–42)
• Die Stiftungsfeier for TTBB chorus (1842) (WoO 22) (MWV G 32)
• Im Grünen: Six lieder for SATB chorus a cappella, Op. 59 (1837–43)
• Six Lieder (Duets) for 2 voices and piano, Op. 63 (1836–44)
• Wandersmann: Four lieder for TTBB chorus a cappella, Op. Posth. 75 (1837–1844)
• Four Lieder for SATB chorus a cappella, Op. Posth. 100 (1839–44)
• Six Songs for voice and piano, Op. Posth. 99 (1824–45)
• Four Lieder for TTBB chorus a cappella, Op. Posth. 120 (ca.1822-1847)
• Six Songs for voice and piano, Op. Posth. 86 (1826–47)
• Three Lieder for voice and piano, Op. Posth. 77 (1836–47)
• Four Lieder for TTBB, Op. Posth. 76 (1837–47)
• Six Lieder for four mixed voices or SATB chorus a cappella, Op. Posth. 88 (1839–47)
• Six Lieder for voice and piano, Op. 71 (1842–47)

Secular cantatas

• Die erste Walpurgisnacht, Op. 60 (1831/43), soloists, choir and orchestra
• , Op. 68 (1846), male chorus & brass

Sacred vocal/choral (each category in order of work completion)

Oratorios

• St. Paul (Paulus), Op. 36 (1836)
• Elijah (Elias), Op. 70 (1846)
• Christus, Op. Posth. 97 (unfinished) (1847)

Chorale cantatas

Mendelssohn composed several chorale cantatas, several on Lutheran hymns:

• Christe du Lamm Gottes (MWV A 5), (1827), SATB, strings, on the German Agnus Dei
• Cantata on "Jesu, meine Freude" (MWV A 6), (1828), SATB, strings
• Wer nur den lieben Gott läßt walten on "Wer nur den lieben Gott läßt walten" (MWV A 7), (1829), S solo, SATB, strings
• Cantata on "O Haupt voll Blut und Wunden" (MWV A 8), (1830), baritone, SATB, orch.
• Vom Himmel hoch, Christmas cantata on "Vom Himmel hoch, da komm ich her" (MWV A 10), (1831), SB soloists, SATB, orchestra
• Verleih uns Frieden (MWV A 11), (1831) SATB, orchestra/organ
• Wir glauben all an einen Gott (MWV A 12), (1831), SATB, orch., on Luther's "Wir glauben all an einen Gott"
• Cantata on "Ach Gott, vom Himmel sieh darein" (MWV A 13), (1832), baritone, SATB, strings

Psalm settings

• Gott du bist unsre Zuversicht (Psalm 46), (1821) (MWV B 5) SSATB a cappella
• Die Himmel erzählen (Psalm 19), (1821) (MWV B 6) SSATB
• Ich weiche nicht (Psalm 119:102), (1821/22) (MWV B 1) SATB
• Deine Rede präge ich in meinem Herzen (Psalm 119:11), (1821/22) (MWV B 2) SATB
• Jauchzet Gott alle Lande (Psalm 66), (1822) (MWV B 9) SSA soli, SSASSA, bc
• Nicht unserm Namen, Herr (Psalm 115), Op. 31 (1835), S solo, SATB, orch.
• Wie der Hirsch schreit nach frischem Wasser (Psalm 42), Op. 42 (1838), Solo: STTBB, Choir: SATB, Orchestra (partially reused in Richte mich Gott)
• Lord, hear the voice of my complaint (Psalm 5) (1839) (MWV B 31), SATB
• Defend Me, Lord (Psalm 31) (1839) (MWV B 32), SATB
• Da Israel aus Aegypten zog (Psalm 114), Op. 51 (1841), SSAATTBB, orch.
• Kommt, laßt uns anbeten und knien von dem Herrn (Psalm 95), Op. 46 (1842), SST soli, choir and orch.
• Singet dem Herrn ein neues Lied (Psalm 98), Op. Posth. 91 (1843), SATBSATB, orch.
• Jauchzet dem Herrn, alle Welt (Psalm 100), WoO 28 (1844), SATB
• Hymn Hör mein Bitten / Hear My Prayer (paraphrase of Psalm 55), WoO 15 (1844), S solo, SATB, organ
• Denn er hat seinen Engeln befohlen (Psalm 91), (1844) (MWV B 53) SSAATTBB (reused in Elijah)
• Three Psalms, Op. Posth. 78 (1843–45), SSAATTBB
  • Warum toben die Heiden (Psalm 2)
  • Richte mich Gott (Psalm 43)
  • Mein Gott, warum hast du mich verlassen (Psalm 22)

Other accompanied sacred vocal/choral

• Gloria for choir and orchestra (1822) (MWV A 1)
• Magnificat for choir and orchestra (1822) (MWV A 2)
• Kyrie in D minor for choir and orchestra (1825) (MWV A 3)
• Te Deum in D for SSAATTBB & bc. (1826) (MWV B 15)
• Tu es Petrus in A major for SSATB and orchestra, Op. Posth. 111 (1827) (MWV A 4)
• Kirchenmusik, 3 Sacred pieces for soloists, choir, and organ/ensemble, Op. 23 (1830)
  • No. 1 Aus tiefer Not schrei' ich zu dir (MWV B 20)
  • No. 2 Ave Maria (MWV B 19)
  • No. 3 Mitten wir im Leben sind mit dem Tod umfangen (MWV B 21)
• Te Deum in A, WoO 29 (1832) (MWV B 25), SATB and organ
• Adspice Domine de sede (Vespergesang) for male choir and cello, Op. Posth. 121 (1833) (MWV B 26)
  • Adspice Domine de sede
  • Asperi oculos tuos
  • Qui regis Israel
  • Asperi oculos tuos
  • O lux beata
• Two Sacred songs for solo voice and piano, Op. Posth. 112 (1835)
  • No. 1 Doch Der Herr, er leitet
  • No. 2 Der du die Menschen lässest sterben
• 3 Motets for female choir and organ, Op. 39 (1830/1837)
  • No. 1 Veni, Domine (Herr, erhöre uns) (MWV B 24)
  • No. 2 Laudate pueri (Ihr Kinder Israel) (MWV B 30)
  • No. 3 Surrexit pastor (Er ist ein guter Hirte) (MWV B 23)
• Lobgesang, Op. Posth. 52 (Symphony No. 2 in B flat major) (1840), symphony-cantata for soloists, choir, organ and orchestra
• Festgesang - Gutenberg Cantata, WoO 9 (1840) (MWV D 4) male chorus & brass
• 3 Sacred Songs WoO 14 (1840) for alto solo, choir and organ (Later developed into Op. Posth. 96)
  • No. 1 Lass', o Herr, mich Hülfe finden
  • No. 2 Deines Kind's Gebet erhöre
  • No. 3 Herr, wir trau'n auf deine Güte
• 3 Hymns and Fugue Op. Posth. 96 (From WoO 14), (1843), for alto solo, choir and orchestra
  • No. 1 Lass', o Herr, mich Hülfe finden
  • No. 2 Deines Kind's Gebet erhöre
  • No. 3 Herr, wir trau'n auf deine Güte
  • Fugue Lasst sein heilig Lob uns singen
• Lauda Sion Op. Posth. 73 (1846), for soloists, SATB choir and orchestra

Other unaccompanied sacred vocal/choral

• Kyrie in C minor for SSAATTBB and soloists a cappella (1823) (MWV B 12)
• 2 Sacred choruses for male choir a cappella, Op. Posth. 115 (1833)
  • No. 1 Beati mortui in Domino (MWV B 28)
  • No. 2 Periti autem fulgebunt (MWV B 29)
• Lord, have mercy upon us (Herr, sei gnädig) motet for choir a capella, WoO 12 (1833)
• Six Anthems (Sechs Sprüche), Op. Posth. 79 (1843–6), SSAATTBB
  • Frohlocket, ihr Völker auf Erden – Weihnachten (Christmas)
  • Herr Gott, du bist unsre Zuflucht – Am Neujahrstage (New Year)
  • Erhaben, o Herr, über alles Lob – Am Himmelsfahrtstage (Ascension)
  • Herr, gedenke nicht unsrer Übelthaten – In der Passionszeit (Passiontide)
  • Lasset uns frohlocken – Im Advent (Advent)
  • Um unsrer Sünden – Am Karfreitag (Good Friday)
• Die Deutsche Liturgie (1846), (MWV B 57) SSAATTBB
  • Amen
  • Ehre sei dem Vater (doxology)
  • Kyrie (WoO 24)
  • Ehre sei Gott in der Höhe (Gloria) (WoO 26)
  • Und mit deinem Geiste
  • Amen (after collection)
  • Alleluja (Hallelujah)
  • Amen (after the Gospel reading)
  • Amen (after the profession of faith)
  • Heilig (Sanctus) (WoO 27)
• 3 Motets (English Church Pieces) for SATB choir, Op. 69 (1847) (Movement 2 sets Psalm 100, but this sub-category seems more appropriate than the 'Psalm settings' list above)
  • No. 1 Herr, nun lässest du / Lord now lettest thou (Nunc dimittis) (MWV B 60)
  • No. 2 Jauchzet / O be joyful (Jubilate) (Psalm 100) (MWV B 58)
  • No. 3 Mein Herz erhebet / My soul doth magnify (Magnificat) (MWV B 59)

Instrumental

Symphonies

• 13 String Symphonies
  • String Symphony No. 1 in C major (1821)
  • String Symphony No. 2 in D major (1821)
  • String Symphony No. 3 in E minor (1821)
  • String Symphony No. 4 in C minor (1821)
  • String Symphony No. 5 in B flat major (1821)
  • String Symphony No. 6 in E flat major (1821)
  • String Symphony No. 7 in D minor (1822)
  • String Symphony No. 8 in D major (later arranged for full orchestra) (1822)
  • String Symphony No. 9 in C minor (1823)
  • String Symphony No. 10 in B minor (1823)
  • String Symphony No. 11 in F major (1823)
  • String Symphony No. 12 in G minor (1823)
  • String Symphony No. 13 in C minor "Symphoniesatz" (single movement) (1823)
• Symphony No. 1 in C minor, Op. 11 (1824)
• Lobgesang, Op. Posth. 52 (Symphony No. 2 in B flat major) (1840), symphony-cantata for soloists, choir, organ and orchestra
• Symphony No. 3 in A minor, Op. 56 "Scottish" (1842)
• Symphony No. 4 in A major, Op. Posth. 90 "Italian" (1833)
• Symphony No. 5 in D major/minor, Op. Posth. 107 "Reformation" (1832)

Concertos and concertante works

• Piano Concerto (No. 0) in A minor, for piano and strings (1822)
• Piano Concerto No. 1 in G minor, Op. 25 (1831)
• Piano Concerto No. 2 in D minor, Op. 40 (1837)
• Piano Concerto No. 3 (fragment) in E minor, Op. Posth. (1844)
• Violin Concerto (No. 1) in D minor, for violin and strings (1822)
• Violin Concerto (No. 2) in E minor, Op. 64 (1844)
• Recitative in G minor, for piano and strings (1820)
• Capriccio brillant for Piano and Orchestra in B minor, Op. 22 (1826, published 1832)
• Rondo brillant for Piano and Orchestra in E flat major, Op. 29 (1834)
• Serenade and Allegro giocoso for Piano and Orchestra in B minor, Op. 43 (1838)
• Double Concerto for Violin, Piano and String Orchestra in D minor (1823)
• Concerto for 2 Pianos and Orchestra (No. 1) in E major (1823)
• Concerto for 2 Pianos and Orchestra (No. 2) in A flat major (1824)

Overtures and other orchestral works

• A Midsummer Night's Dream, Overture in E major for orchestra, op. 21 (1827)
• Overture in C major for wind instruments, op. 24 (1824)
• The Hebrides or Fingal's Cave, Overture in B minor for orchestra, op. 26 (1832)
• Meeresstille und glückliche Fahrt (Calm Sea and Prosperous Voyage), Overture in D major for orchestra, op. 27 (1828)
• Das Märchen von der schönen Melusine (The Beautiful Melusine), Overture in F major for orchestra, op. 32 (1834)
• Ruy Blas, Overture in C minor for orchestra, op. posth. 95 (1839)
• Trumpet Overture, Overture in C major for orchestra, op. posth. 101 (1826)
• Funeral March in A minor, op. posth. 103 (1836)
• March en D major, op. posth. 108 (1841)
• Kindersinfonie MWV P 4 (1827) (lost)
• Kindersinfonie MWV P 6 (1828) (lost)
• Kindersinfonie MWV P 8 (lost)

Chamber music

• Violin Sonata (No. 1) in F major (1820)
• Piano Trio (No. 0) in C minor (1820)
• 12 Fugues for String Quartet (1821)
• Piano Quartet (No. 0) in D minor (1821)
• Piano Quartet No. 1 in C minor, Op. 1
• String Quartet (No. 0) in E-flat major (1823)
• Piano Quartet No. 2 in F minor, Op. 2
• Piano Quartet No. 3 in B minor, Op. 3
• Viola Sonata in C minor (1824)
• Clarinet Sonata in E-flat major (1824)
• Violin Sonata (No. 2) in F minor, Op. 4
• String Quartet No. 1 in E flat major, Op. 12
• String Quartet No. 2 in A minor, Op. 13
• Variations concertantes in D major for cello and piano, Op. 17
• String Quintet No. 1 in A major, Op. 18
• String Octet in E flat major, Op. 20 (1825)
• The Evening Bell in B flat major for harp and piano (1829)
• The Shepherd's Song in G minor for solo flute
• Assai tranquillo in B minor, for cello and piano (1835)
• String Quartet No. 3 in D major, Op. 44/1
• String Quartet No. 4 in E minor, Op. 44/2
• String Quartet No. 5 in E flat major, Op. 44/3
• Violin Sonata (No. 3) in F major (1838)
• Cello Sonata No. 1 in B flat major, Op. 45
• Piano Trio No. 1 in D minor, Op. 49
• Cello Sonata No. 2 in D major, Op. 58
• Piano Trio No. 2 in C minor, Op. 66
• String Quartet No. 6 in F minor, Op. Posth. 80
• Four pieces for string quartet, Op. Posth. 81
• String Quintet No. 2 in B flat major, Op. Posth. 87
• Lied ohne Worte (Song without Words) in D major for cello and piano, Op. Posth. 109 (1845)
• Piano Sextet in D major, Op. Posth. 110
• Concert Piece No. 1 in F minor for clarinet, basset-horn, and piano, Op. Posth. 113
• Concert Piece No. 2 in D minor for clarinet, basset-horn, and piano, Op. Posth. 114

Piano

• List of solo piano compositions by Felix Mendelssohn

Organ

• 6 Organ Sonatas, Op. 65 (1844/45)
• 3 Preludes and Fugues for organ, Op. 37 (1837)

See also

• Mendelssohn-Werkverzeichnis (MWV), the first modern fully researched music catalogue of the works of Felix Mendelssohn

Notes

1. Book: Todd, R. Larry. Mendelssohn: A Life in Music. Oxford. Oxford University Press. 2003. 175. 0-19-511043-9.
2. Book: Todd, R. Larry. Mendelssohn: A Life in Music. Oxford. Oxford University Press. 2003. 224. 0-19-511043-9.
3. Web site: Rondo capriccioso in E major, Op 14 - Hyperion Records - CDs, MP3 and Lossless downloads. 2020-10-29. www.hyperion-records.co.uk.
4. http://www.arkivmusic.com/classical/album.jsp?site_id=CTRV&album_id=104489 Mendelssohn: Octuor Op 20, Etc / Braley, Dieltiens, et al. | ArkivMusic

References

• Ralf Wehner: Thematic-systematic Catalogue of the Musical Works (MWV), Sächsische Akademie der Wissenschaften zu Leipzig
• Complete list of works with MWV Numbers