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.

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

The Peters Edition indicates quarter note = 92

Scores and Editions

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Recordings

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Free Online

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Pay to Listen

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Other Resources

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Notes

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