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. [1]
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 suggestions of effective fingering.
Articulation and Phrasing
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Ornamentation
There is no indicated ornamentation for this movement.
Tempo and Meter
Tempo
Scores and Editions
Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy: Complete Organ Works, Volume IV, Edited by Wm. A. Little (Novello & Company) contains: Six Sonatas of Op. 65
Kalmus Edition (K 03670)contains: Three Preludes and Fugues, Opus 37; and Six Sonatas, Opus 65
Marcel Dupré Edition contains: Three Preludes and Fugues, Opus 37; and Six Sonatas, Opus 65
Recordings
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Notes
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