Mendelssohn was a skilled organist, and during his visits to Britain gave a number of well-received organ recitals. These often included the improvisations for which he was famous (e.g., at his recitals during his 1842 tour in London and Oxford). In an article in the magazine Musical World of 1838, the English organist Henry John Gauntlett noted:
| Date of composition | 1845 (1831-1845) |
| First published | 1845 |
| Type | Sonata |
| Catalogue | Op. 65 |
| Instruments | Organ |
| Autotranslations beta |
Felix Mendelssohn: 6 Organ Sonatas, Op. 65 Felix Mendelssohn: 6 Organ Sonatas, Op. 65 Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy: 6 Organ Sonatas, Op. 65 |