Definition
Mendelsohn is a surname, most famously associated with Felix Mendelssohn, a German composer, pianist, organist and conductor of the early Romantic period. He was a musical prodigy. Felix Mendelssohn wrote famous works like the "Wedding March" and "Hebrides Overture." Think of him as the Taylor Swift of the 19th century, but with classical music instead of pop songs. His compositions are still performed today.