Allegro maestoso e vivace (Sonata 2, mvt. 3)
from Sonata 2 (Op. 65) by Felix Mendelssohn
Background
This movement is in a prelude form.
Registration and Organs
Mendelssohn gives general registration instructions in his preface to Op. 65. In this movement, Mendelssohn indicates to play on one manual with a fortissimo dynamic indicated for both manuals and the pedal.According to Mendelssohn, a fortissimo dynamic is achieved by using the full organ [organo pleno plus reeds]
See the footnote in the "Notes" section at the bottom of the page. [1]
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
Different editions contain different phrasing marks in the score. The Novello edition has a system that shows which phrase marks are used in what editions. Refer to that edition to compare phrasing as you make your own musical decisions.
Ornamentation
m. 60-61 indicates a trill in the top voice
Tempo and Meter
This movement is written in 3/4 time
The Peters Edition indicates quarter note = 92
Scores and Editions
Refer to general Mendelssohn page for info on scores and editions[1]
Recordings
Refer to general Mendelssohn page[2] for info on recordings
Free Online
Refer to general Mendelssohn page[3] for info on free recordings
Pay to Listen
Refer to general Mendelssohn page[4] for info on recordings available for a fee
Other Resources
Mendelssohn and the Organ by Wm. A. Little (New York: Oxford University Press, 2010)
An Analysis of Mendelssohn's Organ Works; A Study of their Structural Features. For the use of students ([1898]) - [5]
p.21-35 contains a musical summary of what is happening in Sonata 2
Notes
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