Adagio (Sonata 2, mvt. 2)

from Sonata 2 (Op. 65) by Felix Mendelssohn

Background

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Registration and Organs

Mendelssohn gives general registration instructions in his preface to Op. 65. In this movement, Mendelssohn indicates to play on two manuals, with a pp dynamic indicated for both manuals and the pedal. According to Mendelssohn, pp is achieved with one soft 8' stop

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

Fingering and Pedaling

Both the Peters and Dupre Editions of Mendelssohn's Organ Works contain fingering suggestions. Refer to both to see what fingerings/pedalings work for you. The Novello contains no fingering or pedaling.

Articulation and Phrasing

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Ornamentation

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Tempo and Meter

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Notes

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