Mendelssohn: Organ Works: Organ Comb Bound Book
By Felix Mendelssohn
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Three Preludes and Fugues, Op. 37 * Six Sonatas, Op. 65. The comb binding creates a lay-flat book that is perfect for study and performance.
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Series:
Kalmus Edition
Publisher:
Alfred Music
Page Count:
120
SKU:
00-PK-0003213
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About the Composer: Felix Mendelssohn
Felix Mendelssohn (1809-1847) shaped the Romantic era by advancing both symphonic and liturgical organ music. His nine organ sonatas and three sets of preludes and fugues demonstrated that the organ could express the lyrical, intimate voice that defined his aesthetic, moving beyond the instrument's traditional role in religious services.
Why we love this
Mendelssohn's organ works occupy a rare space: they are substantial enough to anchor a recital program yet accessible enough for serious students progressing beyond basic repertoire. The three Preludes and Fugues and six Sonatas showcase his gift for songful melody and architectural clarity without demanding virtuosic fireworks, making this collection invaluable for building a sustainable organ recital library.
What to expect
Mendelssohn's organ writing glows with warmth and singing quality. The Sonatas unfold with the poise of chamber music translated to keyboard, while the Preludes and Fugues combine improvisatory freedom with learned contrapuntal discipline, creating moments of both intimate reflection and architectural grandeur.
Who it's for
Advanced amateur organists and conservatory students seeking substantial recital material beyond early Romantic sonatas. Music directors responsible for church services or concert programming will find works suitable for both liturgical and secular performance contexts.
How to get the most out of it
- Balance the melodic line against contrapuntal voices by allowing the top voice breathing room; Mendelssohn's textures invite transparency rather than thick pedal registration.
- Approach the fugues with attention to subject entrances across the manuals and pedals; clarity of line matters more than dramatic tempo variation.
- Use the comb binding to mark multiple working sections simultaneously, keeping your place during long study sessions without dog-earing pages.
How to use it
Program individual sonatas as centerpieces for organ recitals or use them to anchor a concert devoted to 19th-century keyboard music. The Preludes and Fugues work equally well as opening statements or closing pieces, and several sonatas suit liturgical settings where sophisticated congregational and volunteer organists lead services.
Skills your students will build
- Pedal technique and independent foot independence in fugal textures
- Registrational variety and manual changes across longer formal structures
- Phrasing and articulation in cantabile melodic lines
- Contrapuntal clarity in multi-voice textures with simultaneous manual parts