Felix Mendelssohn

Family had moved to Berlin.

Baptized as a Reformed Christian, along with his siblings.

Public debut at a chamber music concert.

First public concert as a pianist.

First full-length composition, the Singspiel Die Soldatenliebschaft, completed.

First visit to Goethe in Weimar.

First visit to England, met with Ignaz Moscheles.

Performed in Paris, received praise from prominent musicians.

Wrote the Octet for Strings, Op. 20.

Wrote the Octet for Strings, Op. 20.

Completed the overture to A Midsummer Night's Dream.

Conducted the St. Matthew Passion by J.S. Bach, sparking a Bach revival.

First visit to Britain, where he would return frequently and be greatly appreciated.

Visited Italy, where he composed the Hebrides Overture and the Italian Symphony.

Appointed as the music director in Düsseldorf.

Appointed as the music director of the Gewandhaus in Leipzig.

Premiere of St. Paul oratorio.

Premiere of St. Paul oratorio.

Married Cécile Jeanrenaud, daughter of a French Protestant clergyman.

Met with Queen Victoria and Prince Albert, who admired his music.

Conducted the premiere of his Violin Concerto in E minor, Op. 64.

Founded the Leipzig Conservatory of Music.

Premiere of the Scottish Symphony.

Established the Leipzig Conservatory, the first modern European conservatory.

Performed in England, conducted five Philharmonic concerts.

Premiere of the Violin Concerto in E minor, one of his most popular works.

Completed the oratorio Elijah, one of his most celebrated works.

Last visit to England, conducting Elijah at Exeter Hall, London.

Sister Fanny Mendelssohn passed away, causing him great distress.