Adagio (Sonata 1, mvt. 2)

from Sonata 1 (Op. 65) by Felix Mendelssohn

Background

This movement is in ternary - ABA' form.

Registration and Organs

The dialogue between the two manuals should be of equal strength, but contrasting in sound. Both manuals indicate pp.
Swell Manual - 8' Strings (Viole Celeste)
Great Manual - 8' 4' Flute
Pedal - 16' 8' Flute

See the footnote in the "Notes" section at the bottom of the page.

Fingering and Pedaling

Strict attention should be given to writing in fingering in order to play very legato. Both the Kalumus and Dupré editions give indications of effective fingering.

Articulation and Phrasing

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Ornamentation

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Tempo and Meter

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Notes

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