Composer

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Felix Mendelssohn

Genre

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Keyboard

Style

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Sonata

Compose Date

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Aug 17, 1844

Publication Date

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1845

Average_duration

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72:40

Movement_count

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19

Movement ....

Felix Mendelssohn's 'Organ Sonatas (6), Op. 65' is a collection of six sonatas for the organ, composed between 1844 and 1845. The sonatas were premiered by Mendelssohn himself at the Gewandhaus in Leipzig in 1845. The six sonatas are each composed of three movements, with the exception of the final sonata, which has four movements. The first movement of each sonata is typically in sonata form, with a fast tempo and a lively character. The second movement is usually a slow and lyrical adagio, while the third movement is a lively and energetic scherzo. The sonatas are characterized by Mendelssohn's signature style, which combines elements of classical and romantic music. The sonatas are notable for their virtuosic organ writing, which showcases the capabilities of the instrument. Mendelssohn also incorporates elements of counterpoint and fugue writing, which were popular in the Baroque era. The first sonata in F minor is perhaps the most well-known of the collection, with its dramatic opening and virtuosic organ writing. The second sonata in C minor is notable for its use of chromaticism and its hauntingly beautiful adagio. The third sonata in A major is characterized by its lively and playful scherzo, while the fourth sonata in B flat major is notable for its use of fugue writing in the final movement. The fifth sonata in D major is perhaps the most experimental of the collection, with its use of unusual harmonies and rhythms. The final sonata in D minor is the longest and most complex of the collection, with its four movements and use of counterpoint and fugue writing throughout. Overall, Mendelssohn's 'Organ Sonatas (6), Op. 65' are a significant contribution to the organ repertoire, showcasing the capabilities of the instrument and Mendelssohn's unique style.

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