One of the greatest and most beloved composers of all time, Felix Mendelssohn was a grandson of a famous Jewish thinker Moses Mendelssohn. Mendelssohn later added surname Bartholdy due to his conversion to Christianity. Mendelssohn’s talent was immediately recognized by critics and audiences alike. Mendelssohn played a leading role in revitalizing public interest in the music of J.S. Bach. As a conductor Mendelssohn brought the Leipzig's Gewandhaus Orchestra to fame. Mendelssohn established the first Conservatory in Leipzig. Mendelssohn was also a renowned music critic.
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