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emsgdh

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  1. Go to the head of the class. In the seven or so years I've been reading these remarks, NONE have compared to your last. It's the funniest thing I've ever read. KMW
  2. Catholic Cathedral Music ? What, pray, would that be ? In the US it's strictly cowboy music, reel two of a "Sons of the Pioneers" movie. Karl Watson, Staten Island, NY
  3. Tromba: Your policy of no liquids is an excellent discipline. However, not unlike other traditional old-time practises, it seems to have gone the way of all flesh. I think that I would be quite lost without my bottled water when working at the organ during the week and, just lately, during services. Perhaps because I'm over 60 ? emsgdh
  4. I agree but, to this we've come ?
  5. WOW ! I thought these things only happened in the US. Of course, the clergy are to blame.
  6. SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO glad that someone remembered Beverley. To my ears, it's one of the finest organs in England.
  7. This news gives me quite a pain. I'm deeply chagrined at this news. When I think of what so many of us endured at the hands of that infantile crack-pot from the states, Steve Bournais, and for months on end, Paul is hardly in that class. I, for one, will miss his contributions greatly. In the matter of Nicholson's, it sounded to me that, whatever Paul's intentions, he was mis-informed. This has happened to all of us at one time or another. Adieu, Paul.
  8. Hugh Blair was in his 30s when he left Worcester. What of the remainder of his life ? Was he active as an organist and/or composer ?
  9. emsgdh

    Liszt

    Although it has become almost automatic to discount and debunk the Dupre editions, esp. the Franck, I find the Liszt simply wonderful. Whatever its real or imagined shortcomings, it organizes and makes cogent works that can tend to be a bit loose and chaotic. The the fingering and pedal marks are terrific.
  10. I would second Colin Harvey's suggestions to the letter. With the exception of the 16' pedal thing, I use the Rutter edition and do almost exactly the same, and I'm now inclined to follow his lead re: the use or no of 16' pedal stops. If you take this advice, you'll find that all will be well. Anything else will make itself apparent at the "dress" rehearsal. At that point it will be a simple matter to make necessary adjustments, however slight. Good luck.
  11. Dear fellow member: A couple of things: This is a job for CYNIC. He's forgotten more about this subject than the rest of us will ever know. You may find my opinions out of step with current thinking, but I'd prefer a third 8-ft. stop on the Gt., a Dulciana, perhaps, to anything higher that 4-ft. Chamber organs don't require much upper work. It would be nice to have a 4-ft. Principal on the Gt. I like seeing the Clarinet there, as well. Cornet on the Sw. nice, but I don't think the Trumpet useful in this context. One must protect the ears in a small space. Just my thoughts - nothing carved in stone. emsgdh
  12. emsgdh

    New CD

    Lovely playing, repertoire and a simply gorgeous organ ! Perhaps Pierre can tell us something about this fine instrument.
  13. One hardly knows what to say or think about this. The word shocking comes to mind. Having never heard this much lauded player until now, is this performance typical of his usual standard ? Perhaps an attack of nerves caused him to play faster than he was able and to so mis-represent the composer's intent. False notes notwithstanding, he is very free with the score, at least as I know it.
  14. Very well put. Couldn't agree more.
  15. Dear Discussion Board: I've been listening lately to some rather large-scale versions of voluntaries by Stanley and Greene as played by Drs. SDB, Marchant and others. Of course they are period pieces in every conceivable way, esp. registration, BUT, I enjoy them hugely. I own the respectable two-stave versions and play them. My questions is - do they exist in these much grander, filled-in, fleshed-out versions or have the above named great men done the job themselves ? In times like these one sorely misses the departed CYNIC. He knows everything. I haven't ruled-out writing him but wonderful if the board could help with this query. Thank you very much. KMW Staten Island, NY
  16. Yes, I see your point. It's a pity. The church looks to be a beaut.
  17. To this we've come. May God have mercy.
  18. With the very greatest respect to Barry Williams, I must say that Carlo Curley does not belong on a list alongside Dr. Ball, G D Cunningham, and, in particular, Daniel Chorzempa. These three gentlemen all possessed virtuoso technique of a very high order. In short, they were REAL pianists, able to play the repertoire at a moments notice, and with a beautiful tone.
  19. I found the enclosed CD, generally speaking, unfortunate. The tone and general feel of the issue is certainly improved. May it continue. It had such a wonderful spirit in the Paul Hale days.
  20. I always play the Garth Edmundson (sp.) Vom Himmel Hoch toccata. People seem to enjoy it and it does make an organ sound its best.
  21. I'd be grateful to read the whole of our host's description of the recent work. I can't seem to find it. Although I liked the sound of those old Tubas, I'm more than willing to defer to Mr. Mander's judgement in the matter. Anyone with the hands-on experience of making an organ "go," esp. one so important, must be trusted absolutely.
  22. The cathedral's web-site has a description of the organ that mentions the Dome Tubas. They are new. Why ?
  23. I'm really beginning to appreciate you, Pierre. Good one.
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