Mendelssohn on the Hudson

Mendelssohn on the Hudson

Inwood Art Works

Mendelssohn on the Hudson is a self-guided historical and musical walking tour that follows the footsteps of the German Jews and others who fled 1930s Nazi Germany to settle in Washington Heights, also referred to at the time as "Frankfurt on the Hudson." The self-directed historical tour route – offering autonomy, fresh air, and social distancing – includes West 181 Street to the Heather Garden in Fort Tryon Park, and points in between.

The musical stories presented at their specific locations offer a rare, multi-layered connection between storyteller and listener. It's an unusual, accessible, and free musical experience via smartphone or another internet-enabled device. During the tour, visitors will hear via podcast twelve episodes with songs based on true field-collected stories from neighborhood residents set to Felix Mendelssohn's Songs without Words. Each song offers and retains a snapshot of German Jewish life from the 1930s to the near-present. Mendelssohn on the Hudson is unique in combining oral history, musical theatre, classical music, and local landmarks into a compelling record of the German Jewish culture of Northern Manhattan.

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Questions & Answers

How many episodes are there of Mendelssohn on the Hudson?

There are 12 episodes avaiable of Mendelssohn on the Hudson.

What is Mendelssohn on the Hudson about?

We have categorized Mendelssohn on the Hudson as:

  • Arts
  • Society & Culture
  • Performing Arts
  • Documentary

Where can you listen to Mendelssohn on the Hudson?

Mendelssohn on the Hudson is available, among others places, on:

  • Spotify
  • Apple Podcasts
  • Podtail
  • Google Podcasts

When did Mendelssohn on the Hudson start?

The first episode of Mendelssohn on the Hudson that we have available was released 30 September 2021.

Who creates the podcast Mendelssohn on the Hudson?

Mendelssohn on the Hudson is produced and created by Inwood Art Works .