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The Nation's Top Christmas Carols
Colin Richell replied to DouglasCorr's topic in General discussion
can we have some shorter messages please, some are far too long and time consuming, and you lose the gist of the message. Colin Richell. -
The Nation's Top Christmas Carols
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Organs On Screen (not The Screen!)
Colin Richell replied to Jonathan Lane's topic in General discussion
In today's Daily Mail there is an answer to correspondents feature, and one of the questions asked is "Are there any femail jazz organists ? The reply states "The first great female jazz organist of note was Pittsburgh-born Ethel Smith(1902-1996). A gifted pianist she had no role model for playing the Hammond Organ, so she could only adapt her piano technique. Due to failing health she retired in the 1960's and a leading critic pronounced that her technical ability on the keyboard for jazz was as great as it is for Bach.She appeared with Bing Crosby and Frank Sinatra. Two worthy UK contende -
Organist Wayne Marshall Live in Manchester
Colin Richell replied to notanorganist's topic in General discussion
Why should any point of view be described as negative criticism, when we are provided with free speech ? Different viewpoints makes the world go round and that is good. I like Carlo Curly, thousands probably don't but if they expressed that view it would be nonsense to suggest this was negative criticism. I hope that contributors will continue with this debate, until they decide to cease. Colin Richell. -
Organist Wayne Marshall Live in Manchester
Colin Richell replied to notanorganist's topic in General discussion
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Organist Wayne Marshall Live in Manchester
Colin Richell replied to notanorganist's topic in General discussion
I agree that there are far more notable organists and anniversaries to celebrate. Personally I would not cross the road to hear Wayne Marshall, and most certainly I will not be there even if I had a free ticket Colin Richell. -
Organist Wayne Marshall Live in Manchester
Colin Richell replied to notanorganist's topic in General discussion
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With respect did you mean Finsbury Park ? Colin Richell
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With respect you have forgotten to mention CARLO CURLEY who always speaks to his audience where his enthusiasm and vast knowledge is very apparent. Carlo always manages to relax his audience, and I would miss his witty asides if he decided to not speak between musical items. Colin Richell.
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Proms seem madder than ever this year
Colin Richell replied to UoBDMWC's topic in General discussion
With a completely full Albert Hall plus choir, and orchestra, including singers in various parks throughout the country, I have always assumed that full organ is utilised surely ? If this is the case you cannot hear the organ because it is drowned out by choir and orchestra. Perhaps next year we can allow the orchestra to have a rest and enable just the organ to accompany, for example Jerusalem, which would sound great. Does anyone agree ? Colin Richell -
Proms seem madder than ever this year
Colin Richell replied to UoBDMWC's topic in General discussion
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Proms seem madder than ever this year
Colin Richell replied to UoBDMWC's topic in General discussion
Year after year I find that during Rule Britannia. Land of Hope And Glory, and Jerusalem the organ is drowned out by the orchestra, choir and 6000? singers and I just cannot hear it. Might as well not have it playing. Colin Richell. -
Proms seem madder than ever this year
Colin Richell replied to UoBDMWC's topic in General discussion
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Proms seem madder than ever this year
Colin Richell replied to UoBDMWC's topic in General discussion
Because I was working I tried to record Last night of the Proms, because I particuarly enjoy Rule Britannia. Land Of Hope and Glory and Jerusalem in the hope that I can hear the organ (not always easy). Because the BBC mess about between BBC 1 and 2 and because I also wanted to record Match of the Day, I managed to only catch the the end of Jerusalem. Very disappointed but I hope the Last night was up to its normal standard. I will now have to wait until next year. Colin Richell.