Fanny: The Other Mendelssohn

‘Overdue recognition for a groundbreaking genius’ – The Guardian 

This new documentary about one of the true unsung heroines of Classical Music, Fanny: The Other Mendelssohn is lovingly directed by the composer’s great-great-great-granddaughter Sheila Hayman. The film tackles sexism in the music worlds of both 1840s and the present day as Mendelssohn’s work is still being discovered –several of her greatest works were often misattributed to her very celebrated brother Felix – and the film features world-first recordings of her work by Isata Kanneh-Mason. Fanny Mendelssohn’s life and work features heavily in The Ballad of Hattie and James and this new documentary from Dartmouth Films couldn’t have come at a more perfect time. Join us and playwright Samuel Adamson to celebrate the work of this vital figure in the history of music.