The Mendelssohn Mission

A project in by Abigail Karr and Yi-heng Yang
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The Karr-Yang Duo records the sonatas of Felix Mendelssohn on period instruments. Drew University Concert Hall; Jesse Lewis, producer.
Backers: 168
Average Pledge Per Backer: $101

Funded: $16,884 of $15,000
Dates: Apr 15th -> May 18th (33 days)
Project By: Abigail Karr and Yi-heng Yang
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Latest News

Thank you, we made it!

May 11th - via: kickstarter.com
The Mission is off the ground! We hit our $15,000 goal last night. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts, for supporting this special project and helping us bring this music to life.  The Mission does not stop here, however! There are almost 4... (Read More)

48 Hour Challenge!

May 11th - via: kickstarter.com
Dear Mendelssohnians, Inspired by your enthusiasm, a generous donor has offered us a challenge grant. If we can raise $1000 between now and Wednesday at 1pm, every pledge will be matched dollar for dollar. So let your friends know, and check those... (Read More)

Lea Mendelssohn: 19th Century Tiger Mother

May 9th - via: kickstarter.com
In honor of Mother's Day... Felix Mendelssohn and his older sister Fanny were known for their prodigious accomplishments in music and other fields. One concerned older relative was so impressed, and alarmed, by the spectacular, near-freakish... (Read More)

Tomorrow @ The Green Room, Somerville, MA

April 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
A quick update on the Mendelssohn Mission:  As of this morning, we are at 71% of our goal, and roughly halfway through the campaign. What started as a seedling of an idea has now flowered into a small movement to make great chamber music on 19th... (Read More)

"Not Your Grandfather's Performance Practice"

April 17th - via: kickstarter.com
Your generous support has helped the Mendelssohn Mission catch fire. We are almost at 30% of our 15K goal, with 26 days left on the campaign. However, unless we meet our total in pledges by May 18th, we get nothing!  So, we hope you'll continue to... (Read More)

We've just been selected as a Kickstarter Staff Pick and New & Noteworthy Project!

April 17th - via: kickstarter.com
The first 24 hrs of the Mendelssohn Mission has been an incredible success. Thank you so much to the wonderful friends and music lovers who have donated already.  It is a beautiful outpouring of support, and evidence that people want Mendelssohn... (Read More)

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