Guest Psalm 78 v.67 Report post Posted April 24, 2007 I bet it was the same person who stole my copy of Peeters Aria! Wasn't me 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vox Humana 0 Report post Posted April 24, 2007 No. It was... The Phantom of the Organ! Strange noises would sometimes be heard emanating from the pipes of St T's at dead of night, so 'tis said. I never did find out who it was! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
heva 0 Report post Posted April 25, 2007 I agree that only when the fingering and footing is totally secure can one begin to consider interpretation. A thorough knowledge of orthodox technique is the only way to real mastery of the organ. It has always been my practice to memorise the most difficult passsages and only to attempt memorisation after the fingering and footing has been properly established. Whilst some encourage people to commence the organ at an early stage, I cannot see how real progress can be made unless one has something approaching grade eight keyboard technique before starting. There are a very few exceptions, (one is a contributor to this Board,) the acquisition of secure keyboard skills must be the foundation of all good organ playing. Most professional pianists keep two piano concerti memorised at any one time. Few organists could match this. Barry Williams I don't agree. In my view fingering/footing is also defined by "how you want to play what", the brain (which makes the music) must command the fingers from the music, not the other way around. Good technique encompasses the entire musicmaking, not just the "gymnastics" (may I suggest reading 'The art of piano playing' by Heinrich Neuhaus?). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MusingMuso 0 Report post Posted April 25, 2007 I don't agree. In my view fingering/footing is also defined by "how you want to play what", the brain (which makes the music) must command the fingers from the music, not the other way around. Good technique encompasses the entire musicmaking, not just the "gymnastics" (may I suggest reading 'The art of piano playing' by Heinrich Neuhaus?). =========================== I think I would probably agree with this for the reasons already posted, but of course, and self-respecting performer knows that good technique is absolutely everything, and musicianship the preserve of the amateur. I am frankly appalled at some virtuosic performances, which have not the slightest musical understanding, and equally appalled by those who are very good at getting the notes down, but who fail to actually pick them up again. I recall Dr Francis Jackson saying how important the silences were in music, which he described as "daylight." MM Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Psalm 78 v.67 Report post Posted April 25, 2007 No. It was... The Phantom of the Organ! Strange noises would sometimes be heard emanating from the pipes of St T's at dead of night, so 'tis said. I never did find out who it was! That wasn't me either! I did turn up at (one of) my church(es) one Sunday morning (Oakfield Road Unitarian) to find that there had been a burglarious entry, followed by a "black mass" overnight - complete with hymnbook upside down on the music rest. They did turn the blower off afterwards though! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
