Arrival of the Queen of Sheba by Handel - Viscount Organ Tutorial
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- Опубліковано 9 вер 2024
- The fourth piece in this organ performance tutorial series is Arrival of the Queen of Sheba, written by England’s arguably greatest German import, George Frederick Handel. Jonathan Kingston and Francis Rumsey discuss what one might do with it on the organ, as it’s often asked for at weddings.
The piece was originally an orchestral sinfonia from the oratorio Solomon, so to render it on the organ one should probably be aiming for something of the sound of bright string figurations and woodwind contrasts. That suggests the need to register two contrasting manuals up to at least two-foot (fifteenth) flue stops, with a reasonably distinct pedal line to bring out the bass rhythm.
It’s very hard to play this piece without pedals, as it’s the pedal line that keeps the steady bass accompaniment going, and the piece misses something essential without it chugging along underneath. This is also what can help to keep the tempo steady, as it’s only too easy for the speed to increase gradually throughout the performance.
If the bride and groom wants this at the entrance of the wedding then the piece can usefully be wrapped up after the first couple of pages, if the bride has reached the front by then.
If they want it at the end then you’ll have to learn the whole thing and be much more disciplined about your speed control!
In this video, you’ll see and hear Jonathan Kingston playing a Viscount Envoy 35-F Physis-based digital organ, which offers a lot of registration flexibility over two manuals and pedals. It was installed with external loudspeakers in St Margaret’s Church for the recording and voiced specifically for the installation.
For more about this piece and others in this series see our blog:
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Read more about this organ tutorial here: viscountorgans.net/organ-tutorial-arrival-of-the-queen-of-sheba/
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Sparkling! I do agree, a series featuring Trumpet Tunes would be splendid.
I love Jonathan's playing. It is so vibrant and musical.
So do we! Jonathan is a great organist which is why we love working with him.
A great series, thanks! 👍👍👍
The style of this lovely performance is very light, jovial, and precise.
Wonderful… Thank you !!
Truly excellent - I'm leaning so much from these!
At full chat through my Linn Kabers sound fabulous!
I so love these videos Jonathan and Francis. A lot of great information. The setting is so beautiful - adds to the ambiance. And I just LOVE the sound of Viscount organs especially this one. Jonathan's registrations are so spot on - brings the pieces totally alive. Thank you so much for bringing this joyful music into my life.
Thank you so much for the lovely feedback. We'll make sure to let Jonathan and Francis know as well.
beautiful!!!! next time some trumpet tunes! Purcell, Stanley, Clarke!
Very well done! May I ask what arrangement you are using? I am trying to learn this piece arranged by Alain Brunet, but I think I like your version better. Thank you!
I like the organ how much does it cost greetings and good played.😊
Price in the Uk is £16850. Sorry for the huge delay in reply.