The music of the Church of England owes so much to CV Stanford, his pupils, contemporaries and even adversaries (thinking particularly of CHH Parry). So very fitting to have a tribute like this to honour his massive contribution. Well played Jerry and Richard! What a great concept for a recital.
I was very disappointed due to family commitments not to be able to watch this recital 'live' and join in the chat. But what a pairing: Martin and McVeigh perform Stanford. Just magnificent! Of course, Stanford is a giant in terms of his compositional achievements in Victorian and Edwardian music. As a professor during his time at the Royal College of Music, he had a reputation for being a somewhat irascible teacher with criticisms of his students being expressed as either: "I like it, my boy," or (rather more frequently!): "It's damned ugly, my boy" (suffered by the likes of Holst, Ireland and Howells to name but a few of those greats who were taught by Stanford and then went on to perhaps outshine him). Indeed, one of Richard's musical heroes, Herbert Howells, recalled: "Corner any Stanford pupil you like, and ask him to confess the sins he most hated being discovered in by his master. He will tell you 'slovenliness' and 'vulgarity.' When these went into the teacher's room they came out, badly damaged. Against compromise with dubious material or workmanship Stanford stubbornly set his face." So what might Stanford have made of the 'material and workmanship' in these very special recordings presented here by Jerry and Richard? Well, we have already had the answer he would have given: "I like it, my boys!" Congratulations to you both on this feast of music and the organ sample sets selected for these mini masterpieces. We can all join in the chorus: "We like it, our boys!" B R A V O!
@@beautyinsound If only! I can confess to being a complete 'nobody' in the world of the organ! My musical 'qualifications' extend no further than Grade 4 Piano and Theory, which were required before I could be taught the organ at school! And as you have seen . . . I am just a 'pretend' composer!
Delightful collaboration Richard, Jerry and Stanford. Lovely registration, and great to hear the variety of different instruments. Excellent sound quality and set up from you both! Thank you both for your dedication and passion for sharing great music.
Yes absolutely. I have performed his Introduction, Passacaglia and Fugue but other than that I don’t know his music. Is there a list of Willan’s complete organ output?
The music of the Church of England owes so much to CV Stanford, his pupils, contemporaries and even adversaries (thinking particularly of CHH Parry). So very fitting to have a tribute like this to honour his massive contribution. Well played Jerry and Richard! What a great concept for a recital.
I was very disappointed due to family commitments not to be able to watch this recital 'live' and join in the chat. But what a pairing: Martin and McVeigh perform Stanford. Just magnificent! Of course, Stanford is a giant in terms of his compositional achievements in Victorian and Edwardian music. As a professor during his time at the Royal College of Music, he had a reputation for being a somewhat irascible teacher with criticisms of his students being expressed as either: "I like it, my boy," or (rather more frequently!): "It's damned ugly, my boy" (suffered by the likes of Holst, Ireland and Howells to name but a few of those greats who were taught by Stanford and then went on to perhaps outshine him). Indeed, one of Richard's musical heroes, Herbert Howells, recalled: "Corner any Stanford pupil you like, and ask him to confess the sins he most hated being discovered in by his master. He will tell you 'slovenliness' and 'vulgarity.' When these went into the teacher's room they came out, badly damaged. Against compromise with dubious material or workmanship Stanford stubbornly set his face."
So what might Stanford have made of the 'material and workmanship' in these very special recordings presented here by Jerry and Richard? Well, we have already had the answer he would have given: "I like it, my boys!"
Congratulations to you both on this feast of music and the organ sample sets selected for these mini masterpieces. We can all join in the chorus: "We like it, our boys!" B R A V O!
Thank you Graham for this wonderful insight. 😊😉
That’s Graham, and great to hear this anecdote. Were you at the RCM?
@@beautyinsound If only! I can confess to being a complete 'nobody' in the world of the organ! My musical 'qualifications' extend no further than Grade 4 Piano and Theory, which were required before I could be taught the organ at school! And as you have seen . . . I am just a 'pretend' composer!
Come On !!! What a great recording. Thank you gentlemen for giving us to hear this (almost) perfect music.
Wonderful to have the whole set of these wonderful and well-crafted pieces. Thanks so much!
Stanford is my favourite composer. Absolutely loved his settings and music to the services. This performance is superb!!!!
What an enjoyable treat from Martin and McVeigh. Thank you!
Delightful collaboration Richard, Jerry and Stanford. Lovely registration, and great to hear the variety of different instruments. Excellent sound quality and set up from you both! Thank you both for your dedication and passion for sharing great music.
Delightful. Very pleasant. Thanks.
Thank you so very much Richard & Jerry - such a magnificent album!!
Yet another treat! Thank you both so much.
👏👏👏 Beautiful!.. Wonderful sounds. And I'm sorry to say but most of them I haven't heard before. It's always nice to learn..!💘🙏😊💕
An interesting programme which is new to me. I'm looking forward to hearing some new (for me) sample sets.
Not familiar with these works. Richard and Jerry, both of you did an excellent job. Thank you for this program.
We throughly enjoyed and Frances Moore (Kokie) was delighted Jerry that you mentioned her tutelage.
Wonderful sound, wonderful setup Jerry!
Beautiful!
Very nice pieces. Bought them two years ago in Canterbury for 1 pound.
£1?! Bargain!
Great job! Also what’s the Bach piece at the end? Always wonderd
That is a piece by Ralph Vaughn Williams name Prelude on Rhosymedre.
Oh, sorry for the misunderstanding, thanks.
Good idea using these often forgotten composers. Why not try Healy Willan also ??
Yes absolutely. I have performed his Introduction, Passacaglia and Fugue but other than that I don’t know his music. Is there a list of Willan’s complete organ output?