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  1. Well done Jeremy - richly deserved!! A sad loss for Rochester indeed.
  2. I'm slightly surprised that Andrew Nesthingha doesn't appear to have been rewarded for his work at the King's Coronation, whereas other musicians who participated were awarded honours (the conductor of the orchestra for instance). If he has been missed out, surely this is a dreadful oversight. Surely a worthier recipient than Ms Lapwood.....
  3. I have to admit that when I saw the stoplist on the British Pipe Organs FB page I did feel the need to check that it wasn't April 1st. I have been trying to formulate a response to the proposed stoplist on FB but find myself lost for words at every turn (which is probably a good thing).....
  4. I can confirm that the 'security alert' was a practice at Canterbury. My twins sons are in the choir and were highly amused. I was waiting outside in the car, drinking my coffee and was bemused by the fact that the congregation and cathedral ushers were all outside. The Remembrance Day outburst was unfortunate, and as someone said - who would be foolish enough to stage a protest when surrounded by large numbers of our armed services!!
  5. I thank you for the pontificating regarding how Germans play hymns. The original simple question was, where can I get hold of a copy of this hymn book?????
  6. I've recently heard my humble little anthem sung in a number of German churches and Cathedrals. Listening to a number of the service, the music is often really inspiring, especially the hymns. I've managed to find the hymnbook: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gotteslob This particular hymn is quite wonderful, although I suspect it is the player that really makes it on this occasion. The hymn starts at 1:24'ish. Wolfgang Seifen is a wonderful improviser - do listen to the whole recital if you have time. Now the question - where can I get a copy of the full music edition of this hymnbook, SPECIFICALLY the one that is supplied (or rather, sold) through the diocese of Altenberg? Looking at the versions it appears that each book is geared to the diocese/area/country. Any pointers would be hugely appreciate.
  7. I'm on the case!!! I've managed to contact what seems likes half of France and have been in contact with the composer's daughter who has put me in touch with the person who has the score. There is also a Toccata by the same composer.
  8. Greetings all, Here’s yet another interesting one to add to the pile, if any of us can find a copy. I heard a lovely piece ‘Communion’ by Jacques Lechat played recently and wondered if anyone has a copy they are prepared to scan so that I can add another interesting little nugget to my library. I think that Daniel Roth may have known him and the only information I can find on the composer is this rather loving tribute: http://arobert.eklablog.com/jacques-lechat-organiste-a39253068 Hopefully someone out there has a copy…
  9. Apologies for the trawling post. I'm look for a copy of the Six Interludes on Passion Hymns by William Lloyd Webber (published by Novello). It seems to have fallen off the face of the planet in terms of trying to get a reprint. The one Interlude that I would really like (Horsley) has not been included in the various Mayhew albums, and unusually for me I have reached a brick wall. Can anyone help??
  10. That's a shame. It's a sublime piece of music - really, really good.
  11. I agree - this is an outstanding piece. I have to admit that I am at a loss as to where one can find a copy. It certainly deserves to be more widely played. I emailed the player but have not had a response..... Next stop, the BBC!!
  12. I happened on this link this morning: https://www.carmelitechoir.com/organ I’ve had the brochure on this organ for some years and always wondered how successful the organ was. There are some interesting videos which also give a flavour of the organ. I think that Downes was also involved at Chigwell, possibly others. The Carmelite organ is obviously in a generous acoustic, and sounds like a really versatile instrument. Does anyone have experience of the smaller instruments that he was involved with?
  13. I’d need to listen again to the recording, but I know that two of the pieces were: Ceremonial March - Herbert Sumsion Festive Voluntary - Flor Peeters I was watching and listening as my twin boys are in the choir, so I’m one very proud dad. They were even at the front of the procession behind the crucifer. The final service of the Lambeth Conference is tomorrow afternoon, and I wonder if we are going to be subject to another 45+ minute procession. Then with a little bit of luck, my two boys can come back to France and enjoy the rest of their holiday.
  14. I deputised recently at the methodist church that my grandparents attended for many years. I grew up knowing this organ, but simply not appreciating just how good it was. The poor instrument had been moved three times, the church having been compulsory purchased twice. Remarkably the instrument remains in fine fettle in it's new home, albeit with pond-scum coloured front pipes instead of a rather imaginative display. The organ is a rebuild of a Forster and Andrews, and what struck me what the cunning way the organ has a total unity, despite having had modern additions (Quintaten 16’ on the Great etc). https://www.npor.org.uk/NPORView.html?RI=P00134 I'm curious to find out more about the H,N&B organs of the 1960 - 1975 era. There were some rather interesting designs, some based on American classic ideals, others having quirky, but nevertheless very useful and economic ideas. There were also very interesting case designs as well, including one in Portsmouth possibly based around the organ at Freiburg (Rieger?). I understand that the style/design of the organs was mocked by one builder, calling them 'John Norman's bass-less organs' because of the cunning use of basses to complete other ranks. We also had a small two manual in Orpington which came from the Spurgeon's homes in Birchington, which eventually moved to Dover College. Sadly this organ is no more as Dover College threw the organ out. See: https://www.npor.org.uk/NPORView.html?RI=D07967 This organ seemed to have everything wrong with the stoplist - lack of a 4' and 2' Principals, no Mixture, yet everything worked. There are a number of this kind of instrument out there and I am keen to learn more about them. I have a very small collection of Hill, Norman and Beard brochures which cover a few of the organs, but not all of them. I would really like to add to the collection, especially between the years 1960 - 1975, or at least until John Norman ceased his association with the company. Does anyone out there have any brochure that they can spare (I'm happy to pay for them, within reason)? Please message me if you are able to help.
  15. My 11 year old is learning the organ, and we decided to buy him an adjustable stool. I searched and found one on Gumtree of all places. It was billed as a 'Mid 20th Century Adjustable Table' - which it wasn't! At £225, it seemed a snip at the price, and a quick trip to Salisbury to pick it up proved that it wasn't a table at all. The guy I bought it off was very proud of the fact that he and his wife made their living from selling mid 1950s memorabilia. I have to confess that I didn't feel like bursting his bubble!! The stool is excellent, probably made by one of the more upmarket toaster manufacturers. I have discovered that Gumtree is a very good place to find things like this. I picked up a very nice Romsey Organ Works key block for £600 (cost new, well over £2K). The other odd place to look is Facebook Market place.
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