Who composed the Wedding March from the incidental music of A Midsummer Night’s Dream?

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Felix Mendelssohn’s “Wedding March” comes from the incidental music composed for Shakespeare’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream.” It was written in 1842, several years after the opening of the same ensemble. Its use at the wedding of Victoria, British Princess Royal, to Prince Frederick of Prussia in 1858 contributed to its popularity in Western ceremonies. It frequently accompanies the exit of the married couple, called recessive march. The bride’s entrance is often associated with the bridal chorus of “Lohengrin” by Richard Wagner. Uses vary, but the two works should not be confused.