Justadad Posted January 9, 2008 Share Posted January 9, 2008 The choir of Coventry Cathedral, c.1988, deliver the Coventry Carol accompanied by the (I'm guessing) inclusive music group. There are other clips in the same account (notyobs) that you might find interesting. Best wishes barry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pierre Lauwers Posted January 9, 2008 Share Posted January 9, 2008 My vote goes to Lichfield ! Pierre Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Cynic Posted January 10, 2008 Share Posted January 10, 2008 The choir of Coventry Cathedral, c.1988, deliver the Coventry Carol accompanied by the (I'm guessing) inclusive music group. There are other clips in the same account (notyobs) that you might find interesting. Best wishes barry It's a pity that the extra musicians seem to be the ones responsible for spoiling this very atmospheric performance. Coincidence? In 1988 arch-arranger [indeed the all-time-gold-medal-SOP-hymn-Souper-Up-in-Chief] Paul Leddington Wright was Organist and Master of the Choristers at Coventry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vox Humana Posted January 10, 2008 Share Posted January 10, 2008 The choir of Coventry Cathedral, c.1988 How different from when I last heard them in the early 1970s (yeah, I don't get around much). Back then they had a very continental tone even more dramatic than George Malcolm's choir at Westminster Cathedral. And first-rate they sounded too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
churchmouse Posted January 10, 2008 Share Posted January 10, 2008 I felt weak at the knees when I watched this video of Cameron Carpenter playing the Chopin Revolutionary study. Yep, that's right. And guess what he uses to play the runny left hand bits with??? Think I'll give up now and take up truck driving again. chirps Churchmouse - still feeling weak-kneed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
churchmouse Posted January 10, 2008 Share Posted January 10, 2008 Oh , I should have added to my first post but was a bit shy; there are 4 or 5 little videos of my Martin playing the Christchurch Rieger: Grison, some of his own bits n' bats, and a Lefebure-Wely Sortie. The latter might be of interest to some of you as it also shows shots of the interior of the organ and I even braved climbing to the top of the swell to get those as well. (heights AND Cameron Carpenter playing make me weak-kneed, obviously!) Martin's little collection you can find on YouTube here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Contrabombarde Posted January 10, 2008 Share Posted January 10, 2008 Oh dear, it's back to primary school again for me with that Chopin. And I thought I was doing well to get through the first page of the Krebs E major toccata as my recital party piece!!! This guy is easily a match for Virgil Fox. Though for sheer laughter therapy, THIS takes some beating Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Harvey Posted January 10, 2008 Share Posted January 10, 2008 A few of my favorite YouTube clips: Bach Prelude in e minor BWV 548 http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=ouJ3O2T4ZI0 Bach Fugue in e minor BWV 548 http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=idhHq1mn1XA The only clip I've found of the Paris Aubertain (not brilliant playing but a fine sound) http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=voqGH5Re5b8 Latry playing Vierne (sadly not his fantastic recording at Notre Dame) http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=vvXddUK7I4k Leonhardt and Buxtehude: http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=5VrGQGi4lvA Little Fugue in g minor BWV 578 http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=x1Vm6_mn4ME Something a bit fun out there for you theorists: http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=_1ain4qftoM Some sublime piano plaing: http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=pR6kpZzOGdo http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=5QGwS69fVyA http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=S3Lox6Qab8A http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=Vrr3bfA5QKs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazman Posted January 10, 2008 Share Posted January 10, 2008 Oh dear, it's back to primary school again for me with that Chopin. And I thought I was doing well to get through the first page of the Krebs E major toccata as my recital party piece!!! This guy is easily a match for Virgil Fox. Though for sheer laughter therapy, THIS takes some beating Sorry, CB, but I couldn't get your links to work. Whilst I agree that Cameron Carpenter has a fantastic technique, he doesn't have the musicianship Virgil Fox could display. He comes across to me as a highly skilled acrobat, devoid of musicianship. Or am I just jealous?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justadad Posted January 10, 2008 Author Share Posted January 10, 2008 I'm afraid it made me feel weak at the stomach. J I felt weak at the knees when I watched this video of Cameron Carpenter playing the Chopin Revolutionary study. Yep, that's right. And guess what he uses to play the runny left hand bits with??? Think I'll give up now and take up truck driving again. chirps Churchmouse - still feeling weak-kneed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardDawson91 Posted January 10, 2008 Share Posted January 10, 2008 Here are a few of my Favourite Youtube Videos: Parry - I Was Glad - St Pauls Cathedral http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=2YstlGy1Ld0 Vierne - Finale - Symphonie No. 6. A tad too fast IMO but a terrific performance. http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=iyQ5Qq-rviM Thalben-Ball - Elegy - Technically great performance, I thought maybe a bit more expression needed. For example maybe dwell a bit longer on the fortissimo chord before the pedals come rumbling in below. Only my opinion though! http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=9ZJlGuNFi8g&...feature=related Durufle - Prelude and Fugue on the Name of ALAIN. Simply breathtaking music worderfully performed. Prelude - http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=3kYAG5ArZsg&NR=1 Fugue - http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=JR-sqchqWnE And finally, my favourtie video on youtube to the present day: Guilmant - Final - Sonata No. 1 http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=GOzV41iwe-E I think this video is simply wonderful. The organist (Raúl Prieto Ramírez) simply plays it fantastically, both technically and musically. He puts so much life, energy and enthusiasm into the performance. I also love the organ, especially that wonderful reed (chamade?) at the end. I keep going back to it again and again as I find simply breathtaking to watch and listen to! Kind Regards, Richard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJJ Posted January 11, 2008 Share Posted January 11, 2008 Here is a good example of a split personality organist - half way through Danse Macabre he pops out for a hair cut ...and a new console etc!! AJJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justadad Posted January 11, 2008 Author Share Posted January 11, 2008 Michel Chapuis improvising on the organ of the Chapel Royal at Versailles http://fr.youtube.com/watch?v=ArTJAlKPdpQ&...feature=related Best wishes J Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveHarries Posted January 13, 2008 Share Posted January 13, 2008 Came across this set by chance whilst browsing the website of the church in question. History of the organ: St. Laurenskerk, Rotterdam, NL There are pictures of this organ as early as 1645 when an organ was in situ. This had been built by Hans Goltfusz. This lasted until around 1790 when a new organ was built by Wolfferts: this was worked on by Meere in 1828. The Wolfferts / Mere organ was lost, along with almost all of the rest of the cathedral on 14th May 1940 when Rotterdam was heavily bombed by the Germans. The current organ contains 4 manuals, 84 stops, 150 ranks and around 7600 pipes: it was built by Marcussen of Denmark in 1973. There are several clips on YouTube and it sounds fantastic: Firstly, someone trying to play Handel's "Water Music" on the instrument. Sounds OK. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sNJy1KJLOXg Next up is an improvisation on Psalm 54. Anyone know the composer? And another improvisation on 'Holy Holy Holy': Lastly, this piece makes great use of the organ's chamade ranks. Anyone know the title & composer of the piece? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pmPYSlolSVw Anyway, sounds fantastic: I shall make every effort to hear this organ next time I find myself in Holland. As an aside, this church has three other organs: Transept organ: Marcussen of Denmark, 1959. 3 manuals, 31 stops, 52 ranks Choir Organ: Unknown builder, 1725. Came from a catholic church in Amsterdam. Moved to Bunschoten but was later moved to Rotterdam by Marcussen of Denmark. 1 manual, 8 stops, 12 ranks and a tremulant. Borrowed pedals with no independant stops. Manual - Pedal coupler. Positive Organ: Built for a church in Rotterdam, 1963. Moved to St. Laurenskerk in 1990. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dulciana Posted January 13, 2008 Share Posted January 13, 2008 Whilst I agree that Cameron Carpenter has a fantastic technique, he doesn't have the musicianship Virgil Fox could display. He comes across to me as a highly skilled acrobat, devoid of musicianship. Which one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazman Posted January 13, 2008 Share Posted January 13, 2008 Which one? Cameron Carpenter! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dulciana Posted January 13, 2008 Share Posted January 13, 2008 Cameron Carpenter! I know; I was sort of making a point (badly). The two performers seem pretty similar to me. However, what do people think of this: http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=pATsnf9Ie5s ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazman Posted January 13, 2008 Share Posted January 13, 2008 I know; I was sort of making a point (badly). The two performers seem pretty similar to me. However, what do people think of this: http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=pATsnf9Ie5s ? Very clever technique, excellent handling of the instrument, and all from memory too. But it just doesn't come across as a musical performance IMHO. He takes massive liberties with Franck's intentions, and these just get in the way of the music to me. But I can admire the technique - and the clever gratuitous thumbing-down in the F sharp minor bit before the end. I much prefer this interpretation: http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=dugrozq17Ek&...feature=related Concerning Virgil Fox, I have contemplated posting the following on this thread, and have now decided to put my head above the parapet, and am quite expecting to be shot down for having "bad taste". For a really moving performance, see http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=JSbNgX1_-SA. I think that most people will have the same initial negative reaction as I had. However, upon subsequent listenings, I've really grown to appreciate this, especially considering the circumstances of its performance. I think it displays a really fine sense of musicianship, and a really skillful organist, and I've gone back to listen to it several times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles Wooler Posted January 14, 2008 Share Posted January 14, 2008 I felt weak at the knees when I watched this video of Cameron Carpenter playing the Chopin Revolutionary study. Yep, that's right. And guess what he uses to play the runny left hand bits with??? Think I'll give up now and take up truck driving again. chirps Churchmouse - still feeling weak-kneed Do you think he intentionally dressed up to look like Freddie Mercury? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Cynic Posted January 14, 2008 Share Posted January 14, 2008 I know; I was sort of making a point (badly). The two performers seem pretty similar to me. However, what do people think of this: http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=pATsnf9Ie5s ? I love the way he introduces vibrato into the organ tone by waving his wrists and arms around while holding keys down. I hadn't realised that the Mashall and Jaeger (electronic) instrument is touch sensitive to that extent. Now wonder people are (supposedly) raving about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P DeVile Posted January 14, 2008 Share Posted January 14, 2008 Pierre Cochereau: More Rotterdam - worth watching for the concentration on the stop-pullers' faces..... and the shaking organist toward the end! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w4QQXCobw40 Daniel Roth - Vierne Symphony 2 Mvt1 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nOofV3PCnno Toccata and Fugue in D Minor..... again. This time on the Hill Organ in Sydney Town Hall Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles Wooler Posted January 14, 2008 Share Posted January 14, 2008 Not at all Youtube, but an interesting tangent. I've just ordered my copy of this. Has anyone else heard/seen it. What's it like. I have high expectations! http://www.elgarfoundation.org/trolleyed/2/57/index.htm Charles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vox Humana Posted January 14, 2008 Share Posted January 14, 2008 Of all the improvisations from St Sulpice, this is the one I find the most musical: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NVJq8aBfBEI Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichaelDavidson Posted January 15, 2008 Share Posted January 15, 2008 Next up is an improvisation on Psalm 54. Anyone know the composer? And another improvisation on 'Holy Holy Holy': Lastly, this piece makes great use of the organ's chamade ranks. Anyone know the title & composer of the piece? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pmPYSlolSVw If you look through the comments on these videos I believe that you will discover that they are all original improvisations. Apparently the last one is based on "the dutch hyme: 'Eens als de bazuinen klinken'" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justinf Posted January 15, 2008 Share Posted January 15, 2008 There are several excellent videos in various formats (YouTube, blip, WMV, even the dreaded RM) available at this St. Sulpice web page. The most interesting are those of Daniel Roth improvising for visitors while calling out the stop changes: "Voix Humaine by Clicquot", "a wonderful stop, Flûte Conique, just behind the façade", and so on. Watch him stretch for the fourth manual and imagine Widor playing the Allegro from Symphonie No. 6 back back when the Récit was on V: The mind boggles! Here is another recording of M. Roth, this time playing in Rouen. I very much want to pick up this CD after watching the video, but it requires an SACD player. Has anyone on this forum invested in an SACD player? Was it worthwhile? I wonder if they make computer optical drives with SACD capability? Moving a bit closer to home for most forum members (warning: PDF) I found myself enjoying this recording of Petr Eben's shortly after he passed. Linked off to the right you can find the same piece recorded in three parts at the Bätz organ in Utrecht Domkerk with some very busy stop-pullers! Finally, for a laugh try some of this insanity. It must be rather difficult to keep up with the Joneses up at West Point, but the U.S. Naval Academy is gamely trying. Their "64' Double Ophicleide" reminds me of the sideline artillery fire at the Army-Navy (American) football games I saw growing up. It must be said that Veterans Stadium was a better acoustic for such cannonades. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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