Rondo capriccioso

Historical context

The Rondo capriccioso, Op. 14, holds an interesting place in its composer’s catalog regarding its exact origins. While a precise date of composition is not available, Julius Rietz, in his book, places the creation of this piece within a specific four-year window. Listeners can therefore understand that the work emerged sometime between 1824 and 1828, offering a glimpse into the composer’s activity during that period.

Drawn from Mendelssohn-Bartholdy, Felix, 1809-1847; Mendelssohn-Bartholdy, Paul, 1812-1874; Mendelssohn-Bartholdy, Karl, 1838-1897; Rietz, Julius, 1812-1877, Letters of Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy from 1833 to 1847 (1863) — public domain, archive.org.