MENDELSSOHN: Organ Sonatas, Op. 65 – Samuel Bristow, organ (Chelmsford Cathedral)
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MENDELSSOHN: Organ Sonatas, Op. 65 – Samuel Bristow, organ (Chelmsford Cathedral)

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Following a successful concert series of Felix Mendelssohn’s complete organ works at St Paul’s Cathedral in 2021, Samuel Bristow marks the 30th anniversary of the installation of the Mander organs at Chelmsford Cathedral by recording Mendelssohn’s revolutionary set of Organ Sonatas, Op. 65. The sonatas contain such a wide breadth of moods and textures that an equally wide range of colours can be explored on both contrasting, yet complimentary, instruments. This album acts as a testament to the completion of a unique musical vision, with Mendelssohn’s music a perfect, fitting vehicle to celebrate their strengths.

Released 24 July 2026
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Released on a DigiSleeve CD and on all digital platforms: 24 July 2026

Samuel Bristow organ

Felix MENDELSSOHN (1809–1847)
6 Organ Sonatas, Op. 65 (1844–45)

1–3. Sonata No. 1 in F minor * †

4–6. Sonata No. 2 in C minor †

7–8. Sonata No. 3 in A Major †

9–12. Sonata No. 4 in B flat major *

13–15. Sonata No. 5 in D major †

16–19. Sonata No. 6 in D minor *

Recorded on the * Chancel and † Nave Organs of Chelmsford Cathedral, Essex, UK, 14-15 and 21-22 May 2025
Produced by Daniel Moult
24bit, 96kHz high resolution recording, editing and mastering by David Jones (Sonus Audio)

A surround sound mix with Dolby Atmos of this recording, by David Jones (Sonus Audio), will also be available on streaming services

Press Quotes

‘Bristow’s feel for the music roots is often apparent. Eloquent choices of registration and a satisfying sense of scale and acoustic depth’ (BBC Radio 3 ‘Record Review’)