Mendelssohn – Wedding March from A Midsummer Night’s Dream The “Wedding March” is one of the most famous ceremonial pieces in the world, instantly recognized as the music that accompanies countless wedding ceremonies. Its origin lies in the incidental music that German composer Felix Mendelssohn wrote for Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream. With its festive and triumphant sound, the piece has become an enduring symbol of joyous new beginnings. Overview of the Piece The “Wedding March” was composed in 1842 as part of the incidental music for A Midsummer Night’s Dream. In the play, it is performed during the wedding ...
