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Episode 20 - Donald MacKenzie plays the 5 manual Compton at the Odeon Leicester Square - Gordon S...
Donald MacKenzie showcases the historic Compton organ at the Odeon cinema in London's Leicester Square. As one of Europe's leading theatre organists and accompanist of silent films, Donald demonstrates the art of film improvisation and brings to life the history and rich tradition of the cinema organ.
Donald MacKenzie (www.donaldmackenzie.org.uk/)
Odeon Organ Specification - NPOR (npor.org.uk/survey/N18252)
The Musical Museum Brentford (www.musicalmuseum.co.uk/)
Gordon Stewart looks back on his long career as an international recitalist, conductor, broadcaster, town hall performer, teacher, and his continuing fascination with the music of Bach.
Gordon Stewart (www.gordonstewart.org/)
www.rco.org.uk/
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Episode 19 - Completing Bach's Orgelbüchlein with William Whitehead & Rediscovering Victorian org...
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William Whitehead talks about his major international project aimed at completing Bach's Orgelbüchlein (Little Organ Book) - The Orgelbüchlein Project (orgelbuechlein.co.uk/) . With 118 missing chorale preludes, where only the chorale titles have been penned by Bach, William plays examples of the newly finished compositions which he has commissioned from leading composers all over the world. Or...
Episode 18 - The Organ Reform Movement - what was it all about? Ben Bloor reflects on the pros a...
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William McVicker talks about the impact and legacy of one of the most significant revolutions in organ design - the Organ Reform Movement. Explaining the historical context out of which the movement grew (lead by German polymath and organist, Albert Schweitzer), William demonstrates the musical results at the console of a 1968 German-inspired reform organ at the church of Our Lady of Dolours, i...
Episode 17 - Liverpool Cathedral's new Echo division with Ian Tracey - St Paul's Cathedral's Orga...
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In this episode Ian Tracey, Organist of Liverpool Cathedral, demonstrates the newly installed Echo organ and showcases the extraordinary sounds and power of the UK's largest pipe organ. With a total of ten divisions, located in organ cases around the cathedral, this new echo organ completes the tonal design of the organ, which began in 1923 under the craftsmanship of Henry Willis III, and the c...
Episode 16 - Manchester Cathedral’s Tickell Organ - New discoveries in Cesar Franck’s music
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In this episode, Richard Brasier talks about some of the startling discoveries he made whilst researching for his new edition of the organ and harmonium works of Cesar Franck. He also plays an unpublished work by Franck for the first time. After five years' work, having studied previously lost manuscripts, Richard explains the approach to registration and performance based on historic evidence ...
Episode 15 - A tour of Harrison & Harrison's workshop with Head Voicer Andy Scott - Katelyn Emers...
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In this episode, Harrison & Harrison Head Voicer and Managing Director, Andy Scott, takes Mark O'Brien on a tour round the workshop in Durham to highlight the importance of apprenticeships in sustaining the skill and craft of organ building. Andy also talks about his experience at Harrison's, having started as an apprentice himself, aged 16, before becoming London Tuner, Head Voicer and Managin...
Episode 14 - Music therapy and the pipe organ - The organ at the West London Synagogue
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In this episode, Mark O'Brien visits the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery in London, where the recent restoration of a 1938 Robert Spurden Rutt pipe organ has opened the door to the instrument being used for therapeutic purposes and wellbeing. Mark talks to a Consultant Neurologist about the therapeutic qualities of music and the possible use of the hospital pipe organ - and hea...
Episode 13 - Pipe Organ Rescue with Martin Renshaw and Pipe-up - Katherine Dienes Williams on pre...
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In this Episode, Mark O'Brien joins Martin Renshaw, from the organ charity, Pipe-up for Pipe Organs, as he and a team of volunteers remove an organ from a closed-down Baptist chapel in Hertfordshire. Mark also has a look around Martin's warehouse, where several historic organs are lying in storage, waiting for a new home in the UK - or about to be transported to Europe. Pipe Up for Pipe Organs ...
Episode 12 - BBC Radio 3's Choral Evensong at King's College Cambridge - Gordon Stewart demonstra...
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In this episode, we go behind the scenes of a live broadcast of BBC Radio 3's Choral Evensong from the chapel of King's College, Cambridge. We hear from the programme's Producer and Sound Supervisor, as well as from the Director of Music at King's - Daniel Hyde. The Choir of King's College, Cambridge (www.kings.cam.ac.uk/choir) BBC Sounds - Choral Evensong (www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/brand/b006tp7r) ...
Tom's Messiaen vlog : Episode 19
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In this episode Tom discusses the insights he has gained into Messian's working life as he visits the village of Petichet, near Grenoble in the French Alps, where Messiaen had a summer writing retreat. Tom Bell is RCO Director for the North of England, North Wales and the Isle of Man. Visit iRCO i.rco.org.uk/ the Royal College of Organists' virtual campus, for more videos, audio files, papers, ...
Tom's Messiaen vlog : Episode 18
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In this episode Tom gives a more detailed explanation of some of the component parts of Messiaen's Messe de la Pentecote, following his overview of the piece in the previous film, and suggests performances to listen to as a follow-up. Tom Bell is RCO Director for the North of England, North Wales and the Isle of Man. Visit iRCO i.rco.org.uk/ the Royal College of Organists' virtual campus, for m...
Episode 11 - York Minster's Organ - RCO in State Schools - Wayne Marshall's Musical Life
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In this episode, Robert Sharpe, Director of Music at York Minster, gives a tour of the sounds and colours of the organ at York Minster. Following the major restoration undertaken by Harrison & Harrison from 2018 - 2021, Robert explains why they looked back to the golden era of Arthur Harrison and Sir Edward Bairstow for their tonal inspiration, and demonstrates the astonishing results that have...
Episode 10 - Anna Lapwood - Abandoned Monastery Organ - Crisis in Scotland
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In this episode, Mark O'Brien is joined by organ builder David Wood as they engage in some organ archaeology whilst exploring an abandoned organ in an old monastery chapel in Staffordshire. www.woodofhuddersfield.com/ npor.org.uk/survey/D02316 A crisis is facing the pipe organ in Scotland as hundreds of churches are earmarked for closure. We talk to Chris Bragg, from Sowne of Organe, who is lea...
Episode 9 - The Wurlitzer at Blackpool Tower - Liverpool's St George's Hall Willis Organ - Discov...
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In this episode Phil Kelsall, organist at the Tower Ballroom in Blackpool, showcases the world famous Wurlitzer organ - and his own world famous playing technique! www.philkelsall.co.uk/ Ian Tracey talks about the history of the Henry Willis organ at Liverpool's St George's Hall. As a new appeal has been launched to help raise fund for its restoration, Ian demonstrates some of the distinctive W...
Episode 8 - Richard McVeigh reflects on his YouTube success - William McVicker on the difficultie...
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In this episode, Hauptwerk genius and UA-cam star, Richard McVeigh talks about the rise of his channel 'Beauty in Sound' as a platform to live-stream hymns to a global audience, as well as recording some of the UK's finest pipe organs and organists. www.youtube.com/@beautyinsound/videos William McVicker gives a glimpse into his role as one of the country's leading pipe organ consultants. Whilst...
Episode 7 - David Briggs on his role at the Cathedral of St John the Divine, New York, improvisin...
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Episode 7 - David Briggs on his role at the Cathedral of St John the Divine, New York, improvisin...
Episode 6 - Liverpool Cathedral's new echo organ - Organic Metal and the pipe organ - Sir Andrew...
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Episode 6 - Liverpool Cathedral's new echo organ - Organic Metal and the pipe organ - Sir Andrew...
Episode 5 - Voicing the Guards' Chapel with Harrison & Harrison - Exploring the National Pipe Org...
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Episode 5 - Voicing the Guards' Chapel with Harrison & Harrison - Exploring the National Pipe Org...
Episode 4 - Improvising at the movies with Darius Battiwalla - The challenge of rebuilding Sheff...
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Episode 4 - Improvising at the movies with Darius Battiwalla - The challenge of rebuilding Sheff...
Episode 3 - Bristol Cathedral says 'Goodbye' to its Walker organ - Some extraordinary attitudes f...
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Episode 3 - Bristol Cathedral says 'Goodbye' to its Walker organ - Some extraordinary attitudes f...
Episode 2 - 1688 Smith Organ at Auckland Castle - Lost Bairstow score - Martin Baker talks about ...
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Episode 2 - 1688 Smith Organ at Auckland Castle - Lost Bairstow score - Martin Baker talks about ...
Episode 1 - Manchester Town Hall's Cavaillé-Coll - Tom Bell records Messiaen - Margaret Phillips ...
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Episode 1 - Manchester Town Hall's Cavaillé-Coll - Tom Bell records Messiaen - Margaret Phillips ...
The Organ Podcast - Trailer
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The Organ Podcast - Trailer
Tom's Messiaen vlog : Episode 17
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Tom's Messiaen vlog : Episode 17
Tom's Messiaen vlog : Episode 16
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Tom's Messiaen vlog : Episode 16
Toccata in D Minor, BWV 565 (arr. Karl Tausig) | Michael Broadway, Pianola
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Toccata in D Minor, BWV 565 (arr. Karl Tausig) | Michael Broadway, Pianola
Toccata and Fugue in D Minor, BWV 565 | Daniel Moult
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Toccata and Fugue in D Minor, BWV 565 | Daniel Moult
Fantasy in G Minor, BWV 542, played at London Bridge Station | Carolyn Craig
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Fantasy in G Minor, BWV 542, played at London Bridge Station | Carolyn Craig
Ronald Binge, Elizabethan Serenade | Richard Hills
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Ronald Binge, Elizabethan Serenade | Richard Hills
William Mathias, Toccata Giocosa | Peter Richard Conte
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William Mathias, Toccata Giocosa | Peter Richard Conte

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @James_Bowie
    @James_Bowie Місяць тому

    The so-called reform movement has been responsible for some truly awful sounding organs. There's a 1980 'neo baroque' organ near me that just screams. It's a pain in the ears after a short while. Father Willis had it right.

  • @James_Bowie
    @James_Bowie 5 місяців тому

    Well spoken, Anna! 👍👍👍

  • @liamdoyle4285
    @liamdoyle4285 Рік тому

    I am speechless. A truly wonderful performance by one of my favourite Organists. Lovely registrations too.

  • @paulbailey9568
    @paulbailey9568 Рік тому

    Truly wonderful. Many thanks Peter from Oxford.

  • @ennmery11
    @ennmery11 Рік тому

    Csodálatos!!💞🎹💞🎹💞🎹

  • @JamesSmith-th6rm
    @JamesSmith-th6rm Рік тому

    Magnificent ❤

  • @carloshenriquebarbalho
    @carloshenriquebarbalho Рік тому

    NICE MUSIC GOOD MEMORIES

  • @tormus1
    @tormus1 Рік тому

    Wonderful performance and well phrased.

  • @Parker6432
    @Parker6432 Рік тому

    Wonderful Stuff!!!!! Go Richard!!! :)

  • @linkovyporiadok
    @linkovyporiadok Рік тому

    Wow 😮

  • @iwishihadseenthatlol
    @iwishihadseenthatlol Рік тому

    Incredible performance!

  • @jerrickcavagnaro9417
    @jerrickcavagnaro9417 Рік тому

    So nicely played!

  • @hoorooblu
    @hoorooblu Рік тому

    This is rather brilliant, in all senses of brilliant.

  • @wurlitzer895
    @wurlitzer895 Рік тому

    Excellent, Carolyn. Who maintains and protects the organ from vandalism, theft of pipes, etc? Peter A

  • @kelvinsmallwood6315
    @kelvinsmallwood6315 Рік тому

    Amazing sound from a small organ. Well played & have subscribed. How old is this organ, how long has it been at the Station & what was the idea behind it?

  • @vyvianspipes
    @vyvianspipes Рік тому

    Although it may be an edition late to say it by one year, I very much enjoyed this 2022 installment of The Organ Show, and my first exposure to many of these new bits of repertoire was wonderful to hear. Thank you for the great programs you put together for us organists, they are always sublime to watch!

  • @Giovanni.Cipriano
    @Giovanni.Cipriano Рік тому

    Very well!

  • @chrisraffen5980
    @chrisraffen5980 Рік тому

    BRILLIANT!

  • @aaran_fleet_music6442
    @aaran_fleet_music6442 Рік тому

    Gorgeous!

  • @dera_ng
    @dera_ng Рік тому

    King Charles III's Coronation Postlude!

  • @OrganNLou
    @OrganNLou Рік тому

    Terrific piece, and well played BRAVO!!!!

  • @OrganNLou
    @OrganNLou Рік тому

    BRAVO!!!!!

  • @OrganNLou
    @OrganNLou Рік тому

    BRILLIANT!!!!!!!!

  • @ZestyLemonBoi
    @ZestyLemonBoi Рік тому

    Brilliant!

  • @bernardcromarty485
    @bernardcromarty485 Рік тому

    Fascinating!

  • @funnyisfunny4944
    @funnyisfunny4944 Рік тому

    This is heaven!

  • @samkimsy
    @samkimsy Рік тому

    Fantastic

  • @cabbagepatch8947
    @cabbagepatch8947 Рік тому

    A very interesting and musical show. Thankyou for it.

  • @MrKrupp42
    @MrKrupp42 Рік тому

    Love this

  • @johnnyjames7139
    @johnnyjames7139 3 роки тому

    Oliver Wallace, composer, organist and eventually music director for Walt Disney was the first person to use a pipe organ to accompany a silent movie. Jessie Crawford learned his organ technique by observing Wallace when both were playing in Tacoma Washington at competing theatres.

  • @markcooke729
    @markcooke729 3 роки тому

    While I've never been a fan of cinema organ music and its style, I am in total awe of the organists who have mastered it. I see a comparison with the church organist conjuring up registrations to match the verses of the psalms, as well as the improvisations they have to provide during the liturgy, and the cinema organist when he had to improvise "on the hoof" everything that he saw on the screen and provide suitable accompaniment! Both require amazing musicality and skill. I applaud every musician who can improvise - sadly a gift I don't have!

  • @jackraves7363
    @jackraves7363 3 роки тому

    i did love to also watch and listen to that 1812 crime 👏👏👏

  • @jackraves7363
    @jackraves7363 3 роки тому

    very interesting, amusing and educational entertainment 😉 🙏 👏 🇳🇱

  • @organistlibrarian
    @organistlibrarian 3 роки тому

    Good to see Martin Baker

  • @fr.ewaldnathanaeldonhoffer7371
    @fr.ewaldnathanaeldonhoffer7371 3 роки тому

    A fantastic and inspiring week has come to an end. Great work - again THANK YOU all! What an honour to have been a small part of it! Good Night from Schlägl Abbey/Austria.

  • @geoffwillis8192
    @geoffwillis8192 3 роки тому

    Ronny Krippner's improvisation on The Wellerman sea shanty on Friday evening was brilliant. Let's see / hear more of him!

  • @焼き芋-w1g
    @焼き芋-w1g 3 роки тому

    Thank you for playing the beautiful organ. I would like to listen to it from time to time.

  • @glennmcquire9141
    @glennmcquire9141 3 роки тому

    Glenn McQuire, Past Organist Onward Lodge Fleetwood

  • @fr.ewaldnathanaeldonhoffer7371
    @fr.ewaldnathanaeldonhoffer7371 3 роки тому

    Again a very inspiring and interesting evening! Thanks lot!

  • @williamr.hutcheson2011
    @williamr.hutcheson2011 3 роки тому

    Splendid programme - I know both Richard Hills and Phil Kelsall and did all the tuning in Glasgow's Pollokshaws Burgh Hall for many years.

  • @patriciacorbitt1012
    @patriciacorbitt1012 3 роки тому

    Unfortunately, Tansy's microphone didn't work so everything she said was lost. As a choral musician, I was most interested in her comments and regret I could hear them.

    • @RcoOrgUk
      @RcoOrgUk 3 роки тому

      We're really sorry about the microphone issue in Tansy's interview. We re-recorded it after the show and will replay it in a forthcoming programme.

  • @fr.ewaldnathanaeldonhoffer7371
    @fr.ewaldnathanaeldonhoffer7371 3 роки тому

    Congratulations from Austria!