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    Youtube

    in General discussion

    Posted

    (organ specs here )

    Two more videos:

    Marius Monnikendam - Elevatio from 12 Inventions:



    Joyce Jones- Pedal Variations on "When the Roll is Called Up Yonder"

     

    Enjoy, and pardon a couple of slips in the Variations :wacko:

     

    - Giwro

    Youtube

    in General discussion

    Posted

    I've been off these boards for quite some time, finally getting some time to post again...

     

    I was privileged to be asked to give one of the 25 minute post-mass concerts at St. Louis. King of France RC in St. Paul, MN USA this past Tuesday, 10 Dec, 2013. Here are a couple of YouTube clips - the first 2 pieces:

     

    David German: Festive Trumpet Tune



    Daniel Gawthrop: Largo - Mvt 2 from 1st Organ Symphony

     

    Enjoy,

     

    - giwro

    Youtube

    in General discussion

    Posted

    Greetings all,

     

    Didn't know if anyone would be interested, but I am doing some recording of an old Wangerin organ at the Madison Masonic center...

    Last week I was doing some mic placement tests and recorded this little improv to show some of the sounds:

     

     

    Monday I took the iPad for a walk to shoot some footage of the auditorium and chambers!

     

    http://vimeo.com/30706668

     

    I have to say this organ is equal of anything Skinner or Kimball produced in the same era - the sound is thrilling...

     

    Enjoy!

     

    G

    HUNGARIAN MUSIC AND ORGANS - jump aboard the bus again

    in The Organ

    Posted

    Thanks MM for such a wonderful tour!

     

    I've been on holiday for 2 weeks, so I've had limited time to surf the internet... I shall have to digest your wonderful posts over then next few days.

     

    I must add to what you have said about Gardonyi and son - I had the privilege of meeting Zsolt in 1984 when he came to Arizona USA to give a concert

    of his father's music. Most notable to me were the Partita on Veni Creator and the 3rd Sonate. There have since been a couple of recordings released

    of Zsoltan's music, one a LP recording on Motette (sadly never re-released on CD) and a more recent CD with all 3 Sonates as well as the Veni Creator.

     

    I've corresponded with Zsolt off and on through the years, he is very kind and quite passionate about his father's music. I was able to obtain some scores

    from him when they were out of print, and he gladly gave suggestions for performance.

     

    ~~~

     

    There was a wonderful 3-volume set from EMB of Hungarian organ music - I have 2 volumes and access to a third at the local uni library. If I have some time

    in coming days, I will peruse them and give some further comments.

     

    Best to all,

     

    -G

    Carillons For Organ...

    in The Organ

    Posted

    Hello,

     

    am I right that your source for this two pieces is "Les Maitres contemporains de l'Orgue" Volume 8, published by Joseph Joubert at Edition Maurice Senart in 1914?

     

    Cheers

    tiratutti

     

    You are correct!

    An armchair journey to the Czech Republic

    in The Organ

    Posted

    Just a quick update on Wiedermann - 2 volumes available from Český Rozhlas, 2007.

     

    Vol 1:

    Toccata diatonica --

    Tristezza --

    Capricietto --

    Ave Maria in H --

    Ó, Beránku Boží, Kriste! --

    Jak růže krásná z Jericha --

    Pastorale frygico --

    Allegro maestoso --

    Andante pastorale --

    Finale.

     

    Vol 2:

    Preludium in e moll --

    Humoreska --

    Monolog --

    Dumka --

    Nevídaná, neslýchaná --

    Tisíckrát bud̕ pozdravena --

    Andante quasi pastorale --

    Lístek do památníku --

    Miletínský menuet --

    Burlesca.

     

    These join the volume available from Panton (1984):

    Toccata mi minore (1948) --

    Preludio corale I : Anděl Gabriel --

    Preludio corale II : Ó, hlavo, plná trýzně --

    Notturno (1942) --

    Impetuoso (1933)

     

    So, now quite a rich selection of music available from Wiedermann

     

    Best,

     

    - G

    An armchair journey to the Czech Republic

    in The Organ

    Posted

    During the romantic period, the organ fell out of favour for some time, even in the Czech Republic; possibly because the organs were generally of a baroque disposition. Almost single-handedly, the famous organist Weidermann, at St Jame's, Prague, created a new style of romantic instrument with the help of Rieger. (Later to become Varhany Krnov, and then Rieger-Kloss under the communist regime and to the present day). Sadly, but triumphantly (at the time), a fine baroque organ was mutilated and a romantic organ created; very much the basis for the current, large organ at St.James', Prague. Unfortunately, the music of Weidermann exists only in manuscript form due to the fact that he was out of favour with the communist authorities, as were other superb composers such as Klement Slavicky, who survived with the collaboration of a kindly catholic priest who helped to support he and his wife.

     

    <snip>

     

    Josef Klička is probably little known outside the Czech Repblic, but his Fantasia on the Wenceslavian Chorale found a certain acceptance in America and at home, though I understand that the music is no longer available. The musical language is that of extreme chromaticism, reminicent of Max Reger. We hear Jiřina Pokorná at the organ of the Concert Hall, Klara, in Cheb, once again.

     

    <snip>

     

     

    I'm pleased to say I've been watching for more Wiedermann, and I think some more music of his is finally being published. I was searching on WorldCat recently and found either 2 or 3 more volumes of his organ music, so I expect now we simply await someone to record the music. I have some recordings - perhaps a total of 5 pieces so far, my favorite being the cheeky "Impetuoso"

     

    As for Josef Klička, those scores are harder to come by, although I do have a copy of the Wenceslavian Chorale, long since passed into the Public Domain (so if anyone wants a PDF, simply ask!)

     

    MM does us a great service in bringing up these works (and indeed, the entire subject of Eastern European Organ culture). There are simply a staggering number of works lying unknown from that part of the world, many of which certainly do not deserve the oblivion they have been consigned to. I'm knee- deep in finishing off the Organ Symphonie book, so I won't have time to write or research much about this right now, but I'll dig up some things when I have a free moment or two.

     

    Best,

     

    - g

    Édith Beaulieu - Symphonie Pour Orgue

    in The Organ

    Posted

    Does anyone know of any other music by Edith Beaulieu?

     

    There is a link here , which links to the first few seconds of each movement of the Organ Symphony, but I cannot find anything else by her, that has not already been posted.

     

    Edith is working on some shorter pieces (useful service music) - I'd be happy to post when I have more information.

     

    Best,

     

    -G

    New CD

    in The Organ

    Posted

    I do play his CP on occasion, and have tinkered with his 3 P+F as well as movements from the Suite Modale. While not every work is a masterpiece, I find all of his music to be expertly crafted. Certainly he in no way deserves to be neglected! I've wondered if anyone will ever tackle the 30 or so hours of organ music he wrote and make an integrale recording set...

     

    Sadly, I doubt it will happen - the sheer magnitude of the expense with no hope of merely breaking even on the cost will deter CD companies from trying.

     

    That makes me wonder - when you lot buy a CD, is it primarily for the repertoire, the organ/venue or both? Would you be curious enough about the repertoire

    to buy a CD (if there were no other recordings) even if you weren't particularly excited about the venue?

     

    I've been toying with some ideas on how to get some of this repertoire recorded and out there - it would be a bit of a departure from what most CD companies

    do, but it might work...

     

    oops.... there I went and hijacked the thread... sorry

     

    :unsure:

     

    -G

    American organ music for Christmas

    in The Organ

    Posted

    You could ask Jonathan Orwig (see http://www.evensongmusic.net/orwigorgan.html), he's a member here; he's also written a piece on a particular animals red nose ...

     

    ...since someone mentioned me, here are a few links. All are available at the link above except the last two, which you'll have to email me for...

     

    http://www.evensongmusic.net/audio/OrwigWenceslas.mp3

    http://www.evensongmusic.net/audio/orwig/O...o_the_World.mp3

    http://www.evensongmusic.net/audio/orwig/O...rald_Angels.mp3

    http://www.evensongmusic.net/audio/orwig/O...dagioSilent.mp3

    http://www.evensongmusic.net/audio/orwig/O...ta_Carillon.mp3

    http://www.evensongmusic.net/audio/orwig/Orwig_Il_est_ne.mp3

    you'll have to email me:

    http://www.evensongmusic.net/audio/nasroten.mp3

    http://www.evensongmusic.net/audio/Fuga_a_la_Noel.mp3

     

    ***********

     

    I'd also suggest Leonardo Ciampa's 25 pieces for Advent and Christmas

    http://www.evensongmusic.net/ciampaorgan.html

     

    and either of David Gotch's Variations:

    http://www.evensongmusic.net/gotchorgan.html

     

    </commercial>

     

    We now return you to regularly scheduled programming

    Making a recording

    in General discussion

    Posted

    I may well stand corrected, but I have a feeling that some of the more excellent Hauptwerk recordings are edited in this way (ie editing at the level of the controls to the organ, rather than editing the sound the organ makes after the sound recording). Any thoughts?

     

    "Confess, all ye sinners here?"....

     

    Well, I'll admit to it...

     

    And let me tell you, sometimes it takes a LONG time to edit (probably far less than splicing in, which I've done also)

    As many have mentioned, MIDI is not always precise as one might want, so sometimes even FURTHER editing is needed

    to make things sound right.

     

    There are some things to consider, however, that will make for a more precise capture - most importantly

    TPQN - Ticks Per Quarter Note (Ticks Per Crochet) The higher the number, the more precisely the musical information

    is being captured (and, of course, the larger the file, to some extent). It's kind of like the MIDI equivalent of printing

    resolution - i.e. the higher the DPI, the sharper and truer the image being reproduced.

     

    IMHO, this kind of post-production is no different in spirit than splicing, and for a recording that is to be listened to many times,

    I think it is quite valid. Even when it can be done on a pipe organ it can be useful (and far less tiring for the performer!)

    and I find it quite freeing to know that an otherwise perfect take cannot be spoiled by noise, ciphers, etc.

     

    One caveat - if you are doing this in a live situation (i.e. a real pipe organ), it really is best to edit your MIDI playback in the venue,

    since that will give you instant feedback on what it will really sound like. For the extremely fussy, one can also make an audio recording

    during the MIDI session recording , and then the edited portions can be spliced in later.... leaving most of the recording "live"

     

    When it comes to recordings, if it sounds good, it is good.... for archival/documentation purposes I want it as perfect as possible.

     

    Best to all,

     

    - G

    Suggestions For Voluntary For End Of 9 Lessons

    in General discussion

    Posted

    It looks as though you can buy it (Fuga a la Noel) from that very website, but frustratingly, there isn't a search for composition, you have to know the composer's name to get to it.

     

    Actually, you can't buy it (it is a modification of something I found on the net for free), but I'm certainly willing to send a free copy to anyone who wants one. (PM me with your email).

    I played it as the closing voluntary for 9 p.m. Christmas Eve last year, and it was a hit!

     

    As for the "search for composition", that's an excellent idea - I think I need to implement that on the site

     

    Best,

     

    - G

    Marcel Dupré

    in The Organ

    Posted

    It was the first Dupré I ever learned - I had heard it on recording and was mesmerized by it...

     

    I managed to learn it by dint of hard diligent practice - at the time I tackled it (lo, these many years ago), I still did not even read music well yet!

    Practice the rhythms carefully - it helped me to do things slowly RH + Ped, LH + Ped, RH+LH.

     

    I still play it every year (27 years later!)

    Youtube

    in General discussion

    Posted

    Anyone come across Jean-Baptiste Robin before?

    He is titulaire at Poitier (where he certainly won't be playing this - Pédalier à la française!), I have his set of Couperin CDs from there which I like a lot.

    Here is the Durufle P&F from St. Eustache; very fine indeed, very well controlled.

    Notice in particular the big time-delay at the mobile console!

     

     

    I was pleased to hear him in early July at the national convention of the American Guild of Organists - he played some Alain (Trois Danses) a couple of his own pieces and a commissioned work for Organ and Harp by Rachel Laurin. Everything but the Commissioned work was by memory and all was flawlessly played. I also attended an improvisation workshop that he gave later in the week.... the only problem there was difficulty hearing what he was saying (although his handout musical examples and playing/teaching pretty much were understandable without hearing the commentary). My impression was of his total virtuosity and command of the organ - he tossed off the difficulties calmly and without any excessive gyrations... certainly one to watch!

    Joseph Reveyron Works

    in The Organ

    Posted

    Hello all,

     

    I wanted to follow up on this, as I have found some solutions to this question...

     

    This past week I was in Washington, DC for the national convention of the American Guild of Organists. Beforehand, I did quite a bit of research on the Library of Congress and what the requirements were to access music. In short, it was a very painless process - I obtained my Reader's Card, visited the Performing Arts reading room to ask a few questions, and then later in the week blocked out about 2-3 hours for my search.

     

    They were able to find 3 of the 4 pieces I was looking for, and with their permission I happily photographed the items I needed.... all were copies of the original manuscripts, sent either by the composer or his family. Since they are not published, the library staff allowed me to photograph them for study (I was very careful to ask!).

     

    I was able to get: Intonation, Fugue and Choral on the Name Dante Granato, Passacaille, and Les Sept Sceaux

     

    There were other works I wanted to see, but my narrow window of time only permitted me to access these 3. I hope to go again in the future and access some more scores (they have over 20 MILLION!). I certainly could spend at least a day or two looking for obscure music

     

    <chuckle>

     

    Best to all,

     

    - G

     

    (NB - A kind person from another forum also gave me contact details to Reveyron's family, so I can probably fill in the rest of my needs by contacting them)

    Recitals

    in General discussion

    Posted

    2 May 2010 - Yours truly celebrates 20 years as a professional church musician with a 3 p.m. concert,

    sanctuary of Asbury United Methodist Church, 6101 University Ave, Madison, WI USA.

     

    Music by Buxtehude, Walther, Peeters, Orwig, Blin, Karg-Elert, Kern, Purdy, Joyce Jones, Walker.

     

    It's hard to believe I've been at this for 20 years (really 30+ if you count the fact that my father,

    pastor in a small church, began roping me into helping out with music at the age of 14-15!).

     

    Best to all,

     

    - G

    Trying Something New

    in The Organ

    Posted

    I have the Josef Doppelbauer Toccata und Fuge 'In memoriam Ravel.... it looks like a LOT of fun.

     

    I have a recording somewhere, I could dig it out if you are interested.

    Have you ever thought of Kropfreiter's Toccata Francese? Wonderful piece.

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