churchmouse Posted January 29, 2009 Posted January 29, 2009 Um, and may I humbly point out to those who might not read C&Owith all the painstaking attention that it undoubtedly deserves that I will be playing the new Slapp-and-Tickell in Worcester Cathedral on September 5th, and that I would of course be delighted to meet all those names? ...and can I ask if you'll be having a little fry-up in the loft, Barry? Wish we could be there ....
Colin Richell Posted February 4, 2009 Posted February 4, 2009 Just a note to remind everyone that David Liddle will be performing at Westminster RC Cathedral on Sunday 15th February at 4-35pm. David is a very fine organist and is a former organist of Alexandra Palace, and many people wish he still held that position, but that is something for the future. See you there Colin Richell.
Malcolm Kemp Posted February 4, 2009 Posted February 4, 2009 Members of this Board may not be aware that one of our regular contributors, Ron Bayfield, has developped an interest in braille in recent years and has transcribed a lot of music into braille for David Liddle. Any money he is given for providing this service for blind people goes to charity. Malcolm
Peter Allison Posted February 4, 2009 Posted February 4, 2009 talking about David Liddle, reminds me when I first met him and his mother, one warm sunday in May, a few years ago in the Maddeline in Paris, a stunning recital, and also in All Saints, Hessle, Hull, not so long ago. A marvellous performer Peter
peeweeel Posted February 10, 2009 Posted February 10, 2009 THe Lichfield Cathedral Recital series for 2009, all at 7.30pm: Tuesday 10 March-Philip Scriven; Tuesday 12 May - Martyn Rawles; Tuesday 9 June - Cathy Lamb; Friday 11 September - Cameron Carpenter; Tuesday 13 October - Carlo Curly; Tuesday 10 November - "The home team" Trios and requests.
andyorgan Posted February 24, 2009 Posted February 24, 2009 Rather impressive for a 16 year old to have... "mastered harpsichord, accordion, keyboard, electric, acoustic and bass guitars since he first picked up a violin when he was six" ... not to mention the organ. Has our regular Devon correspondant come across this fine youg chap?
handsoff Posted February 24, 2009 Posted February 24, 2009 Chris Allsop, whom some of us met at Worcester Cathedral, is giving the Friday lunchtime recital at Birmingham (CE) Cathedral this Friday at 13.10. Harry Bramma is appearing tomorrow (Ash Wednesday) lunchtime at Bradford Cathedral.
Malcolm Kemp Posted February 24, 2009 Posted February 24, 2009 The article in the Sidmouth paper reminds me of the very well known (and long deceased) musical Brighton vicar who once commented to me about the organist of another local church "They say she plays with her heart and soul; it's a pity she doesn't make more use of her hands and feet". He was rather like that - all charity and tact! Malcolm
peeweeel Posted March 12, 2009 Posted March 12, 2009 THe Lichfield Cathedral Recital series for 2009, all at 7.30pm: Tuesday 10 March-Philip Scriven; Tuesday 12 May - Martyn Rawles; Tuesday 9 June - Cathy Lamb; Friday 11 September - Cameron Carpenter; Tuesday 13 October - Carlo Curly; Tuesday 10 November - "The home team" Trios and requests. There has been a change: Cathy Lamb plays on May 12 and Martyn Rawles on June 9
Clavecin Posted June 1, 2009 Posted June 1, 2009 We went to Coventry Cathedral today to hear resident D.o.M Kerry Beaumont play a lunchtime recital. The last time I was there was on a Burnley Grammar School trip in 1969, so today was the first time I've heard this organ. I was most impressed by it, and rather surprised that it is so infrequently recorded. In many respects its sound and the acoustic reminded me a lot of Blackburn Cathedral, an organ on which many choose to make their recordings. What do other forum members think of it? DT
Vox Humana Posted June 1, 2009 Posted June 1, 2009 We went to Coventry Cathedral today to hear resident D.o.M Kerry Beaumont play a lunchtime recital.The last time I was there was on a Burnley Grammar School trip in 1969, so today was the first time I've heard this organ. I was most impressed by it, and rather surprised that it is so infrequently recorded. In many respects its sound and the acoustic reminded me a lot of Blackburn Cathedral, an organ on which many choose to make their recordings. What do other forum members think of it? DT A superb organ. Has many similarities with the similar vintage H&H at St George's, Windsor. The specification provides less flexibility than St George's, but the voicing has better tonal integrity.
Peter Allison Posted June 16, 2009 Posted June 16, 2009 and what about that beautiful instrument that is Beverley Minster?. Saw and heard the new D o M, Robert Poyser on Easter monday and D'Arcy Trinkwon on sat last, Now that is an under recorded organ, save for the few recordings that Alan Spedding made there during his long and illustrious tenure Ripon Cathedral too Peter
Henry Willis Posted June 24, 2009 Posted June 24, 2009 Any members in the Midlands (or thereabouts!) may be interested to know, if they don't already, that Olivier Latry is giving a concert tomorrow evening at Emmanuel Parish Church, Wylde Green, Birmingham: 7.30pm start. DW
Paul Carr Posted June 25, 2009 Posted June 25, 2009 Any members in the Midlands (or thereabouts!) may be interested to know, if they don't already, that Olivier Latry is giving a concert tomorrow evening at Emmanuel Parish Church, Wylde Green, Birmingham: 7.30pm start. DW See you there!
churchmouse Posted June 25, 2009 Posted June 25, 2009 Would dearly love to hear Olivier but sadly will be mid-air en route to another page-turning tour of Uk and Europe... It would really be a highlight if I was able to meet some of my forum friends (and in particular those who have helped so kindly with the birth of "organ-isms") at these page-turning concerts ... If you fancy seeing an experienced turner in action (subtle flicks of wrist, while balanced on tiny blocks of unstable decaying wood, how to collect dropped pages from pedals, as well as additional malevolent glares at chatters and sweet paper rustlers etc...) the venues are *Coventry Cathedral, Monday July 6th, 1pm *Oxford Town Hall, Tuesday July 7th, 1pm *York Methodist Central Hall, York, Friday, July 10th at 7.30pm *Leicester Cathedral, Tuesday, July 21 at 8pm *Bridlington Priory, Saturday, July 25 at 6pm and then it's on to Germany, France and Italy etc. Incidental background music will be provided on the organ by someone. Oh yes. Martin Setchell. I have to bring him along really. But it's the page-turning that will definitely be the winner here... If you want to see what scores I will be struggling to manipulate, view the programmes here: Pages being turned Please come and say hello!!! It truly would be wonderful to meet my forum friends! Chirps Churchmouse
Vox Humana Posted June 25, 2009 Posted June 25, 2009 If you fancy seeing an experienced turner in action (subtle flicks of wrist, while balanced on tiny blocks of unstable decaying wood, how to collect dropped pages from pedals, as well as additional malevolent glares at chatters and sweet paper rustlers etc...) ... Better get yourself kitted out! http://collegept.wordpress.com/2008/07/21/academic-dress/
Henry Willis Posted July 2, 2009 Posted July 2, 2009 May I alert you to notice of the Opening Recital on the new organ in St. James's Episcopal Church in the great Renaissance city of Florence (Italy of course!): Saturday 19th September at 8pm, by Colin Walsh (Organist Laureate, Lincoln Minster). There are a limited number of free 'House' tickets available on a first-come-first-served basis - please contact me privately asap if interested. DW
Charles Wooler Posted July 4, 2009 Posted July 4, 2009 Apologies for the self promotion but, I am playing two recitals in the first week of August. First on Monday 3rd August, St Mary's Episcopal Cathedral, Palmerston Place Edinburgh at 1.10 pm and then the following Friday 7th August, Truro Cathedral at 1.10pm. Programme: Fanfare (Four Extemporisations)- Percy Whitlock Andante Tranquillo & Scherzo (Five Short Pieces)- Percy Whitlock Choral No. 1 in E major- Cesar Franck Sketch No. 4 in Db major- Robert Schumann Piece d'Orgue (BWV 572)- Johann Sebastian Bach Chant de Paix (Neuf Pieces)- Jean Langlais Prelude and Fugue in g minor (Op. 7 No. 3)- Marcel Dupre It would be lovely if there was the chance to meet fellow board members and finally put some faces to names!. All the best, Charles
Henry Willis Posted July 8, 2009 Posted July 8, 2009 Recital at 8pm this evening at St. Peter's Collegiate Church, Ruthin by Colin Walsh Next week (15th), Neil Wright (Farnborough Abbey) DW
Colin Richell Posted July 8, 2009 Posted July 8, 2009 Recital at 8pm this evening at St. Peter's Collegiate Church, Ruthin by Colin Walsh Next week (15th), Neil Wright (Farnborough Abbey) DW
Colin Richell Posted July 8, 2009 Posted July 8, 2009 There is adequate coverage of forthcoming concerts provided by Steve Dunk and under www.organrecitals.com courtesy of Stephen Smith, featuring all different organ builders, so this should avoid too many individual postings hopefully. Colin Richell.
Henry Willis Posted July 8, 2009 Posted July 8, 2009 Alexandra Palace, Sunday, 3pm, Francis Jackson. DW
P DeVile Posted July 8, 2009 Posted July 8, 2009 Saffron Walden Parish Church. Saturday 18th July 7.30 John Pryer. Peter
jazzboy Posted July 8, 2009 Posted July 8, 2009 RICHARD HILLS AT SOUTHAMPTON GUILDHALL - SATURDAY 11TH JULY Just a reminder to all that top classical and theatre organist Richard Hills will be playing both consoles of the incredible Southampton Guildhall Compton concert organ at his performance this coming Saturday afternoon at 3pm. Details at: www.guildhall-compton.org.uk An organ and organist not to be missed!
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