I remember meeting Daniel some years ago when, for our 20th wedding anniversary (we honeymooned in Paris) we wrote and asked if he would play Widor's Toccata at St Sulpice. He asked us to be there for the end of the Sunday Mass and after meeting him in the organ loft we went back downstairs to await his playing. The people at the Mass all started to go out and then when Daniel started that famous piece they alll came back in. We were seated with our two daughters listening to this wonderful piece and in front of us were a couple in raptures also. We discovered that this was the former USA ambassador to France who had decided to come to the Mass because, being the last day of the Tour de France couldn't get to the American Cathedral across the Champs Elysses. At the end Daniel must have kept that last chord on for at least 20 seconds or more and as the sound echoed throughout the church I told the chap that it had been played esepcially for us. He said that he had always wanted to hear this at St Sulpice but was prevented from doing so because of ambassadorial commitments. "Now we came here today not expecting this to be played!" I said to him that this must have made his day, "No sire" he responded "it has made my life!"" I would urge anyone to go to St Sulpice and hear the organ played at the end of a Sunday Mass - absolutely wonderful. THanks Carol for the interview and thanks Daniel for playing Widor for us all those years ago John & Mary Anne Baxter
Great documentary! Congratulations. And great interpretation of the Tournemire masterpiece "Te Deum". Carol Williams so sympathetic! Un saluto dall'Italia.
YES!!! THIS IS THE "ON THE BENCH" EPISODE I'VE BEEN WAITING FOR!!! If you'll excuse me, I'm gonna go watch it now. Thank you Carol for interviewing this wonderful man, and genius in the organ world!!!
Fantastic playing on my personal favorite pipe organ, the pedal division of this specific instrument growls with a noble clarity unlike other instruments around the world, but of course other Cavaille-Coll instruments are just as good. One thing that perhaps Mr. Roth didn't mention was that 50% of the instrument's pipework was from of course 1862, but the other 50% of the pipes are from 1781. The Cavaille-Coll Grand Organ of St. Sulpice binds the art of the Romantic symphonic era, with french classical era sound colors! :)
I'm always so impressed with the Cavaille-Coll pedal division. How they have that terrifying "clobbering" quality, but are also so crystal clear. Just so satisfying that nothing gets in the way of something else. Of course, Dr. Williams just played the hell out the thing too!
I thought it was a good chuckle to see Mr. Roth fascinated with the clothes peg. I wonder what he would think of poutine? Truly a very humble person and always happy to tell all of the great organ of St. Sulpice.
One of the greatest organist of modern times. Would love to see/hear him in person but Paris is a long way from Nova Scotia...LOL Thanks for this interview Carol.
Oh, believe me, it's worth it if you can! I'm a lot closer, in the UK, and we went to Paris one day, and heard the free recital between the two Sunday mass services at St Sulpice, and was in tears, it was so wonderful.
I've heard Daniel Roth live twice, in Dunblane in Scotland and Hamburg in Germany. The Hamburg concert was over two hours of almost non-stop playing followed by a standing ovation that lasted the best part of ten minutes. If he turns up anywhere within practical travelling distance you absolutely must go to hear him. He's 76 now and won't be able to go on for ever.
Daniel: Do you want to play something? Carol: I'm coming back tomorr.... Well maybe I could play something! Smart choice! I would have just geeked out and just hoped on the bench if I was asked that, Lolol Also your face at 14:52 says it all
You can sort of configure a general cancel but it won't affect the stops like a general cancel piston. The stops are all controlled by the Barker lever which permits the arrangements of stops on the terraced console. This provides a single level memory which is activated by the Appel General which in thus activates the stored registration set in the Barker lever. You can be playing while the next registration is being programmed which doesn't affect the sound from the current registration. Quite a remarkable instrument for its time.
@@BellVideo your playing on that organ, that isnt easy to handle, was excellent. I am not making publicity for my own stuff, but maybe you like to listen .Actually writing a book on my dear Maître and 41 years long inspiration and friend Jean Guillou
I remember meeting Daniel some years ago when, for our 20th wedding anniversary (we honeymooned in Paris) we wrote and asked if he would play Widor's Toccata at St Sulpice. He asked us to be there for the end of the Sunday Mass and after meeting him in the organ loft we went back downstairs to await his playing. The people at the Mass all started to go out and then when Daniel started that famous piece they alll came back in. We were seated with our two daughters listening to this wonderful piece and in front of us were a couple in raptures also. We discovered that this was the former USA ambassador to France who had decided to come to the Mass because, being the last day of the Tour de France couldn't get to the American Cathedral across the Champs Elysses. At the end Daniel must have kept that last chord on for at least 20 seconds or more and as the sound echoed throughout the church I told the chap that it had been played esepcially for us. He said that he had always wanted to hear this at St Sulpice but was prevented from doing so because of ambassadorial commitments. "Now we came here today not expecting this to be played!" I said to him that this must have made his day, "No sire" he responded "it has made my life!"" I would urge anyone to go to St Sulpice and hear the organ played at the end of a Sunday Mass - absolutely wonderful. THanks Carol for the interview and thanks Daniel for playing Widor for us all those years ago John & Mary Anne Baxter
Wonderful times.
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This must have been a very special moment for Dr Carol to get the chance to play Tournemire on this organ!
Great documentary! Congratulations. And great interpretation of the Tournemire masterpiece "Te Deum". Carol Williams so sympathetic! Un saluto dall'Italia.
A short time, but a great moment to see and listen to Carol Williams and Daniel Roth together .Many thanks to you both. Grace to God!
Daniel is the master of improv!
What an incredibly nice man. You'd expect from an organist with such a position that he'd be arrogant, but he is so humble and nice!
This is THE BEST!!! Daniel's improv and your Te Deum. Wow. Thank you both and the camera guy, too. Bravo St. Sulpice!
YES!!! THIS IS THE "ON THE BENCH" EPISODE I'VE BEEN WAITING FOR!!! If you'll excuse me, I'm gonna go watch it now. Thank you Carol for interviewing this wonderful man, and genius in the organ world!!!
I saw Carol on a Wurlitzer here in the UK the Regal Kingston reckon Carol can handle 'em whatever side of the great pond
Gordon Exmouth UK
Daniel Roth is the best love him and the way he mentors young organist ❤❤❤🎶🎶🎶🎵🎵🎶🎶
Fantastic playing on my personal favorite pipe organ, the pedal division of this specific instrument growls with a noble clarity unlike other instruments around the world, but of course other Cavaille-Coll instruments are just as good. One thing that perhaps Mr. Roth didn't mention was that 50% of the instrument's pipework was from of course 1862, but the other 50% of the pipes are from 1781. The Cavaille-Coll Grand Organ of St. Sulpice binds the art of the Romantic symphonic era, with french classical era sound colors! :)
I can't believe he's in his mid-70's. He still looks 40 years old!
2 fine musicians
I'm always so impressed with the Cavaille-Coll pedal division. How they have that terrifying "clobbering" quality, but are also so crystal clear. Just so satisfying that nothing gets in the way of something else. Of course, Dr. Williams just played the hell out the thing too!
Very interesting interview and enjoyable. I loved your playing and Maestro Roth.
Roth has such a contagious smile
A belated happy birthday, Maestro, and many happy returns!
How spectacular Dr Carol!
OMG this is awesome I met him once such a nice man
Magnificent
I thought it was a good chuckle to see Mr. Roth fascinated with the clothes peg. I wonder what he would think of poutine? Truly a very humble person and always happy to tell all of the great organ of St. Sulpice.
That clap echoed for like...6 seconds
A very interesting individual, i always found him
One of the greatest organist of modern times. Would love to see/hear him in person but Paris is a long way from Nova Scotia...LOL
Thanks for this interview Carol.
He does visit the US to play at Wanamaker in Philly.
Oh, believe me, it's worth it if you can! I'm a lot closer, in the UK, and we went to Paris one day, and heard the free recital between the two Sunday mass services at St Sulpice, and was in tears, it was so wonderful.
I've heard Daniel Roth live twice, in Dunblane in Scotland and Hamburg in Germany. The Hamburg concert was over two hours of almost non-stop playing followed by a standing ovation that lasted the best part of ten minutes. If he turns up anywhere within practical travelling distance you absolutely must go to hear him. He's 76 now and won't be able to go on for ever.
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0:09 and we love you too Carol.
6:42... WOW
Very interesting. Daniel Roth can tell nice interesting stories. And he is humble and nice. What is Dr. Carol Williams playing ?
Thank you
Tournemire Te Deum, transcribed by Duruflé.
Daniel: Do you want to play something?
Carol: I'm coming back tomorr.... Well maybe I could play something!
Smart choice! I would have just geeked out and just hoped on the bench if I was asked that, Lolol
Also your face at 14:52 says it all
Finally!!!
(5.December.2020)
Elle ressemble a Morticia Adams !
umm. no general counsel on this organ???? Roth seemed to be pushing in the stops one by one at the end
Nope, all mechanical no electrical pistons whatsoever.
Console
You normally have two people helping to pull stops at a concert.
You can sort of configure a general cancel but it won't affect the stops like a general cancel piston. The stops are all controlled by the Barker lever which permits the arrangements of stops on the terraced console. This provides a single level memory which is activated by the Appel General which in thus activates the stored registration set in the Barker lever. You can be playing while the next registration is being programmed which doesn't affect the sound from the current registration. Quite a remarkable instrument for its time.
Hu
she plays galaxies better than him! ;-)
Thank you for the kind words. He taught me for a year at that organ back in the day ...
@@BellVideo your playing on that organ, that isnt easy to handle, was excellent. I am not making publicity for my own stuff, but maybe you like to listen .Actually writing a book on my dear Maître and 41 years long inspiration and friend Jean Guillou