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That's on a German-built organ that does quite a convincing impersonation of a Cavaille-Coll from the 19th century. It's a 4 manual, 52 rank Gerald Woehl instrument built in 1984. You can find its disposition here: de.wikipedia.org/wiki/St._Remigius_(Viersen)#Orgeln

Romantic/Gothicismm . Felix Genius

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The Final in B-flat was astounding . Amazing pedal work on this rousing piece!

Love this 1901 version, especially those last chords…very different!

Stunning! Thank you for uploading!

Fabulous interpretation of the 3 chorals. They are César Franck's organ masterpieces. The play is not pompous but joyous, tormented and flamboyant. Thank you so much.

I love the deep and sonorous tone of this organ. Moreover, unlike some commenters here, I have no problem with the tempi used by Wouter van den Broek. He is a fine interpreter of César Franck.

Ik luister vaak naar deze opname en ik vind het echt een geweldige uitvoering!

Fantastisch gedaan. Oh, en nu moet ik echt een keer naar de Mozes en Aaron kerk. Vaak langs gefietst (ik woon nu in Utrecht) maar ik weet wat me te doen staat.

I am thinking that Charles Widor knew everything about all of the stops of the pipe organ in this big organ masterpiece of his. He was thinking this, "If composers can compose symphonies for their orchestras, why not do that same symphony, or "symphonie" in French, on the "orgue" (or "organ in French)." And that is what he did. I myself played music on the console organ and digital organ myself, but never a masterpiece as big as this........ Charles knew that each pipe organ stop had something related to or something related to the instruments in a symphony orchestra (flutes, trumpets, horns), and effects not related to orchestra instruments (like "quints, tierces"), and the so-called couplers and expression pedals. We know that pipe organs have the ability for the performer to do double pedaling to represent the bass parts of brass instruments and the doubling of that in the string basses. Widor knew that too. J.S. Bach, known for his so-many organ works, would have loved Widor as well. My thinking. The second movement's opening measures focuses on the organ's effect of using the oboe as the main melody and possibly the strings and low winds as the orchestral obbligato along with it.

EXCELLENT!!!!

When I listen to this music from a large cathedral organ, I feel the presence of God more than I feel the presence otherwise!!

Beste Wouter, bedankt voor je integrale uitvoering van César Franck en voor de synchronisatie met de bladmuziek. Het is zoals gezegd een gift: dit muziek te kunnen volgen. Ik heb van uw opname genoten.

Been a fan of Widor for years... But a word about general public acceptance of organ music. Years ago as "Morning Edition" host for the college radio station I chose this Toccata as a musical interlude, reasoning that the 16th notes played allegro would qualify as "up-tempo." My supervisors disagreed. I did a little informal public research in the following days and learned that organists agreed with me, but the general public agreed with my supervisors. I think for many people it's hard to hear all the detail in organ music. I also partially blame Hollywood's use of organ music in horror films, which adds a sinister connotation in many American's minds...?

Einfach geil!

INMENSO. INFINITO. ABSOLUTO......

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Mooi stuk, ik kende het niet

The Phantasie on "Wachet Auf..." is a real favorite. I'm sure that Bach himself would have been well pleased with both the writing and performance.

It's not often to hear the 1901 version, great job!

I do not play a keyboard instrument yet the scrolling score is such a gift! The visibility of the score helps to understand the various interpretations along with the composer's recommendations/instructions. (I am sure that there is a technical term for these marginal notes.)

Amazing Toccata tempo

Being called Home

Een kei van een organist...

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Schitterend - zijn pianomuziek en symfonieën zijn van hoog niveau maar waar Mendelssohn wat mij betreft het meeste in uitblinkt is de muziek die in het verlengde van de Duitse kerkmuziektraditie ligt. Deze orgelsonates, de Paulus, of de door hem nieuw leven in geblazen interesse in het vertolken van de werken van J.S. Bach, die voor zijn tijd vooral werden gezien als een reliek uit het verleden dat als studiemateriaal en inspiratie diende, maar niet op het podium te horen was.

この曲のCDを愛聴していた者です。作曲家はこのように完璧に響くのを想定してこの曲を書いたと思います

Great performance by this master organist and musician . A pity we couldn't actually see him playing see the inside of the church and the organ.

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His playing is typical of Germans. Stiff, sterile, strict adherence to the noted on the page. There is little feeling in the Prelude. The pacing does not feel right - admittedly the notes are correct but a computer can do as well. The pastoral is too fast. Pastoral, gentle, peaceful, . A little slower might have more it more emotional. The Finale says Majestic. You are playing it like your pants are on fire. SLOW DOWN. The 3 Trios are played far too fast, These are solemn pieces. Are you playing to show how fast you can get through them? Play Bach if you want to show off. Do you think you are another Virgil Fox? NOT!!!!

In The way Chopinetyds can get a People begin with piano,this french Cavaille Coll romantic style(Franck belgick) can get me begin with organ

super!

I never paid any attention to Mendelssohn until these amazing organ works .I suppose you do not have to be a baroque composer to be amazing

It feels so releasing to listen like a Kafka,Joyce that in The end has overcome (in)human society for a better world

Qué bonito!!👏👏👏👏

Mooie uitvoering zonder meer. Alleen jammer dat de 4' in het vierde deel niet te horen is en zeker niet door iemand die het stuk niet kent. Een zacht tongwerk 4' is hier mooier...

There is Cesar Franck, there is the French Organ....and then there is everything else.....

Absolutely fascinating. Thank you for practicing, playing, recording, and sharing!

3:47 is best part

Ok you're damn good in playing fast. This is the way you like it, not me.

Hmm.. das orgel… the real orgel sound.. hmm

Zeer mooie en evenwichtige opname van een virtuoos organist en natuurlijk ook een ongeëvenaard componist. Heb de video al 10tallen keren beluisterd!

Zoooo mooi! Instrument, uitvoering en opname. Nu hadden de microfoons van mij nog ietsjes dichter bij de pijpen mogen staan om het aanspreken beter te kunnen horen, juist omdat je dat in de kerk live nooit zo heel goed hoort en dat op een opname dus wel goed mee kunt nemen. Maar goed, dan komen we terecht in de filosofie van het opnemen......

Франк - это всегда необычный язык и всегда очень интересно... люблю его с юности. Спасибо за нотный текст.

Het tweede deel van elke sonate is altijd heel bijzonder. Ik gebruik het altijd om te spelen tijdens de kerkelijke communie.

Wonderbare interpretatie!

Einfach nur : Großartig!!!

Genieten met volle teugen! Prachtig!

I feel the registration is poor given what was available but I like the tempos.