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Royal Approval
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Mendelssohn went to Scotland in 1829. Here's how much he hated the music
10. Royal Approval
The great popularity already enjoyed by Mendelssohn in Britain was enhanced even further when Queen Victoria granted Mendelssohn royal approval to dedicate the Scottish Symphony to her. She is seen here at Balmoral with her Scottish attendant John Brown. Photo: Getty
