Symphony No. 5 (Mendelssohn)

The Symphony No. 5 in D Minor, op. 107, called the "Reformation" Symphony, was composed by Felix Mendelssohn in honor of the 300th anniversary of the Protestant Reformation initiated by Martin Luther. The symphony concludes with Luther's chorale "A Mighty Fortress is Our God" from the Augsburg Confession.

Related Topics:
Felix Mendelssohn - Protestant Reformation - Martin Luther - A Mighty Fortress is Our God

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The late opus number should not be understood to indicate a late work, since Mendelssohn composed this symphony in 1829-1830 (prior to his 2nd, 3rd, or 4th Symphonies). Instead, the "Op. 107" numbering resulted from the publication of the "Reformation" Symphony after the composer's death.

Related Topics:
Opus number - Symphony - 1829 - 1830 - 2nd - 3rd - 4th Symphonies

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