Andante and Variations

Historical context

Julius Rietz, in “the book,” identifies this work as ‘Variations for Pianoforte,’ Op. 83. He places its composition within the composer’s final period, specifically subsequent to 1840. While its place in the composer’s later output is thus established, Rietz notes that a precise date for its creation is wanting.

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.