Mendelssohn: Organ Sonatas

Peter Hurford
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“Hurford's performances of Mendelssohn bring the same freshness of approach which made his Bach series so memorable. Throughout the recital the throaty reeds of the characterful Ratzeburg organ precent any hint of blandness, yet in the Andantes - essentially songs without words for organ - the registration has endearing charm. The recording is superb, as the majestic opening of the Third Sonata immediately demonstrates ... marvellous presence.”
The Penguin Guide to Compact Discs

Tracklisting

Sonata in C minor, op.65 no.2
1. Grave - Adagio 4:26
2. Allegro maestoso e vivace 2:08
3. Fugue 3:21

4. Prelude and Fugue in G major, op.37 no.2 7:45

Sonata in A major, op.65 no.3
5. Con moto maestoso 8:06
6. Andante tranquillo 2:29

7. Prelude and Fugue in C minor, op.37 no.1 6:15

Sonata in D minor, op.65 no.6
8. Chorale - Andante sostenuto - Allegro molto 9:35
9. Fugue 2:28
10. Finale 2:25
11. Prelude and Fugue in D minor, op.37 no.3 8:44
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