Although more famous for his incidental music to *A Midsummer Night's Dream* , Mendelssohn was commissioned by the King of Prussia to provide music for Racine's religious drama *Athalie*, which includes the "War March of the Priests." The march tune draws its energy from a repeating triplet figure in the introduction, and features a nice legato contrasting section. A great opportunity to teach style and nuance! (2:45)
