John Robinson Posted July 25, 2020 Posted July 25, 2020 7 hours ago, DariusB said: Leeds Town Hall organ returns after lockdown (online only, but we cautiously expect that we can have a socially-distanced audience for the start of the main season in September). It's next Saturday at 1pm - details here, and this is also where you will be able to listen to the concert: https://www.leedstownhall.co.uk/whats-on/all-shows/yorkshire-day-organ-concert/6332 Best wishes to all Darius Thank you. Bookmarked! An interesting programme. Any further news about the proposed rebuild of the LTH organ? Any definite specification?
Rowland Wateridge Posted July 26, 2020 Posted July 26, 2020 For those of us who live at long distances from Leeds, will there be any chance of a YouTube, or similar, recording? I have a friend in the US who would love this. Also very good news that live concerts are to return to the Town Hall. As a guess, would Percy Whitlock be the one composer without a direct link to Yorkshire? - or do we have to wait until Saturday for the answer? On reflection, Johann Strauss seems more likely. Intriguing!
DariusB Posted July 26, 2020 Posted July 26, 2020 The concert will be streamed on the Leeds Town Hall website and possibly on YouTube as well, and it will definitely be available after the event as well. As for the 'one composer without a link to Yorkshire' well - that was a mistake in the publicity department and there are two as you spotted! - unless someone here knows of a Yorkshire connection for Whitlock....(or even Strauss)? Rebuild plans are continuing (and an initial contract signed) and yes there is a specification.. we hope to be definite and more public by the time of the opening recital of the season proper, in mid-September.
Rowland Wateridge Posted July 26, 2020 Posted July 26, 2020 Thank you. That is good news on all fronts.
John Robinson Posted August 2, 2020 Posted August 2, 2020 I'd like to thank Darius for an excellent recital yesterday. I listened to it yesterday evening, on 'catch-up' (I think it's called), but haven't before today been able to write my congratulations on a fantastic display not only of interesting pieces skilfully played, but also the magnificent town hall organ. It has been several years since I have had the opportunity to attend the lunchtime recitals, but hopefully these may begin again when these 'lock downs' are over. If anyone here is interested, I believe it is still available on the web site Darius provided above.
DariusB Posted August 3, 2020 Posted August 3, 2020 Thank you John for your kind words - much appreciated. Hope you and others can join us from September either live or online.
DariusB Posted April 4, 2021 Posted April 4, 2021 Easter Monday recital tomorrow at 11am from the Schulze at St Bartholomew's Armley - by the man who knows it better than anyone else!
Rowland Wateridge Posted April 5, 2021 Posted April 5, 2021 In spite of the limitations of listening on an iPad, it was a delight in present circumstances to be able to feel as though in the building hearing that wonderful organ. I think a revelation for me (and it has been said before by others) is how well César Franck sounds on the Schulze - and that was especially so in today’s performance by Graham Barber of ‘Pièce Héroique’.
Martin Cooke Posted April 5, 2021 Posted April 5, 2021 Tonight, there is a recital by John Challenger on the Salisbury cathedral organ - I believe it is available from 7.30pm on the cathedral website and thereafter on youTube.
Rowland Wateridge Posted May 15, 2021 Posted May 15, 2021 Coventry Cathedral recitals 2021 Coventry Cathedral resumes its live weekly lunchtime recitals from Monday 17th May. In present circumstances pre-booking is requested. it looks a stupendous series of fine programmes on (dare I suggest) England’s finest post WW II cathedral organ, introduced here by Rachel Mahon: https://www.coventrycathedral.org.uk/wpsite/blog/2021/05/01/monday-lunchtime-organ-recitals-from-may-to-october-at-12-30-pm/
Vox Humana Posted May 15, 2021 Posted May 15, 2021 32 minutes ago, Rowland Wateridge said: on (dare I suggest) England’s finest post WW II cathedral organ You may! 🙂
DariusB Posted May 21, 2021 Posted May 21, 2021 Leeds Town Hall resuming concerts tomorrow - now with video streaming, new mics for the audio, and a live audience! First of the new summer recital series tomorrow at 11am, with Christopher Stokes from Manchester Cathedral playing Mendelssohn, Bach, Widor etc. These are to raise money for the organ reconstruction which we are planning to announce at an event on 26 June. Recital link: https://www.leedstownhall.co.uk/whatson-event/summer-organ-series-christopher-stokes/?venue=
Rowland Wateridge Posted July 17, 2021 Posted July 17, 2021 Organ Recital by Peter Dyke at Hereford Cathedral in memory of Angus Smart Tuesday 3rd August at 1.15 pm As announced last year, the recital in memory of Angus had to be postponed due to national lockdown. Peter Dyke will play a specially chosen programme to include some of Angus’ favourite music on the Father Willis organ which he so much admired. Admission is free, but advance booking is recommended. Contact details as below: [email protected]Tel: 01432 374200 Events Officer: 01432 374251
Jonathan Dods Posted July 17, 2021 Posted July 17, 2021 Organ recitals have begun again at St Stephen Walbrook in the City of London. Every Friday at 12.30pm. I believe the organ is being looked after by Gary Owens now, and is sounding better than it has for some time. Details of recitalists can be found on their Facebook page.
Jonathan Dods Posted August 30, 2021 Posted August 30, 2021 Friday lunchtime recital St Michael and All Angels, Bedford Park W4 12.30 pm, 3rd September 2021 Jack Spencer L Vierne (1870-1937): from Pieces de Fantasie Suite No 2 3) Hymne au Soleil 5) Claire de Lune C Franck (1822-1890): Pièce hèroïque from 3 Pieces R Goss-Custard (1877-1956): Chelsea Fayre E Coates (1886-1957) arr. JS: Westminster from London Suite P Grainger (1882-1961) arr. Stockmeier: Handel in the Strand E Elgar (1857-1934) arr. Lemare: Pomp and Circumstance March No 1 in D
Rowland Wateridge Posted September 2, 2021 Posted September 2, 2021 BBC Proms Organ Recital by Peter Holder Saturday 4th September Royal Albert Hall at 11.45 am. Programme: Meyerbeer, transcr. W. T. Best: Le prophète – Coronation March J S Bach: Fantasia and Fugue in C minor, BWV 537 Widor: Symphony No. 5 – Allegro vivace (1st movt) Saint-Saens: Fantaisie No. 1 in E flat major Liszt: Fantasy and Fugue on ‘Ad nos, ad salutarem undam’ Proms aficionados will doubtless know about this already, but the RAH only announced it on organrecitals.com yesterday. Further details there.
DariusB Posted September 4, 2021 Posted September 4, 2021 Rather late, we've now announced the full series for Leeds Town Hall for 21-22. The first seven in the hall, then in the Cathedral while the work and organ rebuild takes place. You can see all the recitalists here; we start on September 13, live and online - https://www.leedstownhall.co.uk/concert-season/whats-on/?whatson-event-keyword-search=organ
John Robinson Posted September 4, 2021 Posted September 4, 2021 Excellent. It is really gratifying that Leeds is able to attract such talent.
bam Posted September 6, 2021 Posted September 6, 2021 Tim Byram-Wigfield is coming to St John the Evangelist, Whitchurch (Buckinghamshire) on Friday, 1 October starting at 7.45pm. Tickets £10 on the door or from Parrott's farm shop in advance.
DariusB Posted September 28, 2021 Posted September 28, 2021 Isabelle Demers' recital at Leeds Town Hall yesterday was absolutely outstanding (Trio Sonata 6, Demessieux, Franck, Vierne 6 Final). And Rachel Laurin's Variations on Kingsfold were a treat that I didn't know before. You can see it again here:
Jonathan Dods Posted October 1, 2021 Posted October 1, 2021 The next in our First Friday lunchtime recitals at Bedford Park today at 12.30 Callum Anderson Dieterich Buxtehude (1637-1707)- Praeludium in G minor (BuxWV 148) Jan Pieterszoon Sweelink- ‘Sol es sein’Johann C.F. Fischer (1656-1746)- Chaconne in F Major (Musikalischer Parnassus) Georg Muffat (1653-1703)-Toccata duodecima et ultima (Appartus Musico-Organisticus) William Walond (1719-1768)- Volunatry V in G Major Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750)- Passacaglia and Fugue in C minor (BWV 582)
DHM Posted October 1, 2021 Posted October 1, 2021 From the York & District Organists' Association: SATURDAY 02 OCTOBER (19:30) “Francis Jackson at 104” Birthday Celebration Concert The York & District Organists’ Association is going to broadcast a concert on YouTube in honour of Dr Francis Jackson CBE (Master of the Music at York Minster, 1946-1982) at 19:30 on Saturday 02 October 2021. Just click on this direct link to watch the concert: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ka89o7lEwFg Programme: The Goss-Radley Fanfare Performed by Benjamin Morris at York Minster Praeludium in E Performed by Ben Horden at the Sir Jack Lyons Concert Hall, University of York Scherzetto Pastorale Performed by Keith Wright at St Olave’s Church, York Pavane from Seven Pieces Performed by Benjamin Morris at York Minster Exultet Performed by Christopher Strange at Peterborough Cathedral Cavatina for bassoon and organ Performed by Isabel Dowell and Geoffrey Coffin at St Chad’s Church, York Improvisation on a chant of John Goss Performed by John Scott Whiteley at the Coffee House, Everingham Scherzetto from Fifth Sonata Performed by Tim Harper at Ripon Cathedral The Owl Performed by James Sanderson and Josephine Peach at St Chad’s Church, York Prelude on an American Folk Hymn: Lonesome Valley Performed by Maximillian Elliott at St Olave’s Church, York Magnificat in G Performed by the choir of York Minster directed by Robert Sharpe Organ: Benjamin Morris
Contrabombarde Posted October 14, 2021 Posted October 14, 2021 James Mcinnie gives the opening recital of the newly restored and completed Hill at Shrewsbury Abbey tomorrow Fri 15 October at 630pm. I say complete as it has taken 110 years to add pipes to the many "prepared for" drawstops but it is a beautiful instrument to play and hear. Details of a weekend of events and the new specification can be found at https://www.shrewsburyabbey.com/
Salcional Posted October 15, 2021 Posted October 15, 2021 This moment has been long in coming and now after 110 years of incompleteness, it is definitely well worth coming to Shrewsbury tonight to hear the Hill organ played by James McVinnie at 6.30 pm. His recent performance at the BBC Proms attracted glowing reviews, and he is playing a varied and exciting programme concluding with a selection from the Stravinsky Firebird Suite. Tickets available on line or at the door.
Jonathan Dods Posted November 3, 2021 Posted November 3, 2021 The next in our regular recitals at St Michael and All Angels, Bedford Park this Friday at 12.30: Jonathan Lilley (Waltham Abbey) Music for the Royal Fireworks G F Handel 1685-1759 Ouverture – Bourrée – La Paix – La Réjouissance Two movements from Suite Brève Jean Langlais 1907-1991 Cantilène – Dialogue sur les mixtures Pensée d’Automne Op.47 No.2 Joseph Jongen 1873-1953 Impromptu from Pièces de Fantaisie, 3rd Suite Op.54 Louis Vierne 1870-1937 Final from Sept Pièces Op.27 Marcel Dupré 1886-1971
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