The Resume

(February 3, 1809-November 4, 1847)
Composed 'A Midsummer Nights Dream,' 'The Wedding March,' 'Violin Concerto,' 'Lorelay' and 'Capriccio'

Why he might be annoying:

He was the grandson of Jewish philosopher Moses Mendelssohn, yet converted to Christianity.
He was a child prodigy.
His family was wealthy, allowing him to spend more time studying and composing music.
He suffered from depression.

Why he might not be annoying:

He composed his first 12 symphonies between the ages of 12 and 14.
'The Wedding March' is played as the recessional at Christian weddings.
He was responsible for the revival and popularity of the music of Johann Sebastian Bach.
He became the conductor of the Leipzig Gewandhaus Orchestra at age 26.
He was happily married until his death.

Credit: Tina

Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

• An Asteroid was Named in My Honor (Ranked: 3954)
• Child Stars [Pre-1900]
• Classical Top 100 (Ranked: 19)
• I am a Jew who Converted to Christianity
• I Was a Child Star
• I was Home Schooled
• Look at Me, I'm Wearing a Top Hat
• Look at Me, My Picture Is Art
• Opera Singers and Composers
• Profiles 15751-16000 (Ranked: 15817)
• Tina's Profiles [Series 1]

Year In Review:

In 2023, Out of 2 Votes: 0% Annoying
In 2022, Out of 3 Votes: 0% Annoying
In 2021, Out of 10 Votes: 30.0% Annoying
In 2020, Out of 10 Votes: 40.0% Annoying
In 2019, Out of 14 Votes: 57.14% Annoying
In 2018, Out of 11 Votes: 63.64% Annoying
In 2017, Out of 10 Votes: 80.0% Annoying
In 2016, Out of 23 Votes: 73.91% Annoying
In 2015, Out of 39 Votes: 71.79% Annoying
In 2014, Out of 52 Votes: 63.46% Annoying
In 2013, Out of 47 Votes: 57.45% Annoying
In 2012, Out of 29 Votes: 55.17% Annoying
In 2011, Out of 27 Votes: 48.15% Annoying
In 2010, Out of 42 Votes: 45.24% Annoying
In 2009, Out of 59 Votes: 50.85% Annoying
In 2008, Out of 65 Votes: 52.31% Annoying
In 2007, Out of 147 Votes: 50.34% Annoying
In 2006, Out of 128 Votes: 45.31% Annoying
In 2005, Out of 121 Votes: 45.45% Annoying