Fanny: The Other Mendelssohn
Fanny: The Other Mendelssohn
Documentary about one of the unsung heroines of classical music, with several of her greatest works often misattributed to her celebrated brother Felix. The film explores sexism in the music worlds of both 1840s and the present day and features recordings of her work by Isata Kanneh-Mason
Fanny: The Other Mendelssohn airs on Sky Arts HD at 12:50 AM, Friday 8 November. (Subtitles.)
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