Wow, that improv is FILLED with Joy and Happiness -- if only Msr. Cochereau would have lived longer ! Thanks for learning and performing this Beautiful Piece ! ! ! And thanks to Mr. Filsell for the EVER so tedious task of transcribing it.
What a nice and joyfull piece! The tune is the French (occitan, or, langue d'oc) song "L'aïo dè rotso té foro mourit, filhoto" (Spring water wil kill you, litte girl) - girl means here "shepherdess". Folksongs collected (and arranged) by Joseph Canteloube (1879-1957), in his famous "Chants d'Auvergne".
Although reading through these comments I see there is still some debate in certain quarters about the Gloucester Cathedral Organ and its efficacy, I shall only say that in this performance of Cochereau’s Toccata ‘Boston’ Symphony Improvisée, it makes the most thrilling sound. The fabulous length of reverberant decay for the sound to die away after you release that final chord is just awesome. But what is most awesome is the sheer virtuosity of your playing, Richard! What a tour de force for any recitalist and performed with such flair and panache by you. Any organ that can deliver what this music demands is certainly doing a good job, but any organist that can actually play such a score is doing an amazing job: bravo to you!
@Graham Twist Not sure if the word 'efficacy' is the correct term to use in this context for the Gloucester Cathedral organ. 'Efficacy' to do what? The Gloucester instrument is what it is. It certainly has its detractors, but then it's the same for virtually all other instruments, but perhaps more so here simply because it sounds 'French'. Whatever is done by the upcoming rebuild by Nicholsons I do hope the finished result will not depart too much from the work of Ralph Downes and the additions suggested by David Briggs.
@@ds1868 I wrote that comment having read what some detractors and champions of the organ had to say about the instrument - so 'efficacy' - the ability to produce a desired or intended result - seemed an appropriate term to use as some favour the current tonal scheme and others don't like it. I go on to comment on my (subjective) impression of how the piece sounded to my ears on the instrument and the interpretation of the performer - not my personal opinion about the organ in general. Therefore, 'efficacy' is quite in order for the context of my comment . . . even if it doesn't suit you.
For those interested, the organ builders Nicholsons have removed all the pipework from this instrument and the pipes have been melted down. The exception are the case pipes which date from the 17th century. So the Gloucester Cathedral organ shown here no longer exists. As such this demonstration is a useful historical record of the instrument before its destruction. The brand new organ is due to be completed in 2026.
One of most magnificent pieces I've heard in years. Superb! Thanks for sharing your tremendous skill at the organ... and your great love of Art and Beauty with all of us. We are made the richer for it.
Wow. Richard, just stumbled across this magnificent piece, played flawlessly by…you. Looks like you almost always use sock feet to play the pedals. I do the same often. But I digress. Beautiful piece, stunning artistry, quite impressive organ and acoustics. Thank you for sharing your great talent.
@Richard McVeigh | BEAUTY IN SOUND I'd be smiling at the end of that, even if I played it on a 'Toaster'. I can of course play all the notes, just not nececelery in the right order 😉
👏👏👏 What need be said of the Music and Playing..? Beautiful and Fine as Always!👍❤️ But of the Imagery and Cinematography?.. Well DONE!😳 I've always wanted to go see the Churches of the world. This helps and makes me want to really do it!🤠 [Too bad! Not enough Money! 💸]😜🙏
Mesmerizing! Enthralling! And spectacular. You, this piece and this organ were all made for each other. Cochereau might not have predicted this performance but he would certainly be proud.
Gob smacked, what can I say! I love this organ and this was epic! I grew up singing in this cathedral for many years & I'm so pleased this organ has finally found it's voice. I never had the privilege of hearing it in its Willis years, but the the rebuild and additions by Nicholson have given it a new voice and at long last the fanfare reed it deserves!
I sang there when I was a chorister at Cheltenham Grammar School and when The choir I sang with at Christ Church Cheltenham deputised for the Cathedral choir as did so many other choirs to have the privilege to do so. My memories of that organ loft are wonderful!@@beautyinsound
Bravo!! I didn’t know this until you introduced us to it. Your effortless performance is mesmerizing. And the organ *really* suits it. Presented in a perfectly immersive audio and visual package!! Thrilling!!! 🥰
Just listened to you at Gloucester cathedral for the umpteenth time. Bravo. The performance is as if you are listening to the composer himself. Is their any performance that you don't excell at?. If there was a live concert of both you and John Scott performing it would be my idea of a match made in heaven. Long may you continue. Regards Vaughan James. X organ builder/organist.😅
An amazing performance on an incredible instrument. Is there a hauptwerk sample set for this instrument? I would love to be able to play this organ at home!!
Unfortunately not yet. I’d love it too, but I don’t think Hauptwerk would do the wind model justice as that’s what gives this instrument it’s unique character!
You must have special wiring in your brain to be able to play this kind of music. Your playing looks so easy going. Unbelievable. If i close my eyes I hear a Cavaille-Coll.
@Richard Harrold I suspect David Briggs might disagree with you on some of this. Having learnt to play for five years on this instrument (pre David's changes, but with the privilege of his teaching) it was surprisingly lacking in some areas, notably 32ft pedal and a big solo Reed, but as organ scholar there I never struggled to find interesting and appropriate tonal colours for either accompanying or solo work. I concede that in those days you had to push it hard to accompany hymns in the nave, as I did for school chapel on a near daily basis. Having played it only once since David beefed it up, I can attest that it caught me out with just how powerful the full organ now is (literally window-shakingly, as verger gently reprimanded me). It is not my favourite cathedral organ, and it is definitely not a traditional English sound, but I don't think it is the worst instrument out there.
Thanks Rien. I agree - it does sound very continental and it is a fabulous organ. There are some things this organ does very well, and some things not so well but anyone who says it is one of the worst cathedral organs in the UK has cloth ears.
@@beautyinsound 1994-95. Far too long ago now! I was actually auditioned by John Sanders just before he retired, and then had DJB in his first year there.
Love it 👏👏 Sounds awesome through decent headphones. It must give you a kick and a half to play that wonderful beasty. Glad you didn't cancel mid-reverb too, thanks Richard.
What a stunning performance, thank you, something to really treasure. What a tragedy it is that there will be no further possibility to hear this great instrument, so unique in this country and so well voiced and suited to that stunning building with its astonishing acoustic.
@Jean Lemoine The Gloucester organ has sounded more 'French' since the addition of the Pedal mutations 6 2/5 and Septieme 4 4/7 suggested by a previous organist David Briggs. The inspiration for this was the similar mutations on the Grand Organ of Notre Dame de Paris.
Richard: Your performance is full of the joy and mischievousness that characterized Pierre Cochereau's improvisations - especially the Postludes at the end of Mass. It seemed for him a 'romp' through all the tonalities and twists and turns in rhythms. I was lucky enough to be up in the organ loft on several occasions and was amazed at how effortless he did all this. You have that same sense of effortlessness. Truly stunning! A question: How do you get the pages to turn on your tablet? I send my best. Marc
Wow, that improv is FILLED with Joy and Happiness -- if only Msr. Cochereau would have lived longer ! Thanks for learning and performing this Beautiful Piece ! ! ! And thanks to Mr. Filsell for the EVER so tedious task of transcribing it.
What a nice and joyfull piece!
The tune is the French (occitan, or, langue d'oc) song "L'aïo dè rotso té foro mourit, filhoto" (Spring water wil kill you, litte girl) - girl means here "shepherdess". Folksongs collected (and arranged) by Joseph Canteloube (1879-1957), in his famous "Chants d'Auvergne".
WOW!!!! LIve ! Thank you!
Richard,You Sir are a gift to our ears,souls. Thank You..
Never has an English cathedral organ spoke with such a French accent! Bravo!
Although reading through these comments I see there is still some debate in certain quarters about the Gloucester Cathedral Organ and its efficacy, I shall only say that in this performance of Cochereau’s Toccata ‘Boston’ Symphony Improvisée, it makes the most thrilling sound. The fabulous length of reverberant decay for the sound to die away after you release that final chord is just awesome. But what is most awesome is the sheer virtuosity of your playing, Richard! What a tour de force for any recitalist and performed with such flair and panache by you. Any organ that can deliver what this music demands is certainly doing a good job, but any organist that can actually play such a score is doing an amazing job: bravo to you!
@Graham Twist Not sure if the word 'efficacy' is the correct term to use in this context for the Gloucester Cathedral organ. 'Efficacy' to do what? The Gloucester instrument is what it is. It certainly has its detractors, but then it's the same for virtually all other instruments, but perhaps more so here simply because it sounds 'French'. Whatever is done by the upcoming rebuild by Nicholsons I do hope the finished result will not depart too much from the work of Ralph Downes and the additions suggested by David Briggs.
@@ds1868 I wrote that comment having read what some detractors and champions of the organ had to say about the instrument - so 'efficacy' - the ability to produce a desired or intended result - seemed an appropriate term to use as some favour the current tonal scheme and others don't like it. I go on to comment on my (subjective) impression of how the piece sounded to my ears on the instrument and the interpretation of the performer - not my personal opinion about the organ in general. Therefore, 'efficacy' is quite in order for the context of my comment . . . even if it doesn't suit you.
Spectacular! Just… SPECTACULAR! 😌
For those interested, the organ builders Nicholsons have removed all the pipework from this instrument and the pipes have been melted down. The exception are the case pipes which date from the 17th century. So the Gloucester Cathedral organ shown here no longer exists. As such this demonstration is a useful historical record of the instrument before its destruction. The brand new organ is due to be completed in 2026.
Oh no! Why did they do that?
Wow ..the sound of this Organ!
I'm so glad I stumbled across this hidden gem!! Wow!!
wonderful... So triumphant!
Marvelous.
Love to Gloucester Cathedral :) Well done, Sir !
Beautiful. Happy to hear this again on the wonderful organ at Gloucester.
Awesomely cosmic!!!! Greetings from Guatemala centralamerica.
Great job! And a thanks for posting.
Special on every account! 👏👏👏 BRAVO
One of most magnificent pieces I've heard in years. Superb! Thanks for sharing your tremendous skill at the organ... and your great love of Art and Beauty with all of us. We are made the richer for it.
Positively brilliant!
Spine tingling stuff!!!
Beautiful
Loving the couch up there! So funny
Very easy to fall asleep in it!!
Wow. Richard, just stumbled across this magnificent piece, played flawlessly by…you. Looks like you almost always use sock feet to play the pedals. I do the same often. But I digress. Beautiful piece, stunning artistry, quite impressive organ and acoustics. Thank you for sharing your great talent.
Really enjoyed hearing and artfully played on this magnificent organ,
Thank you for playing this piece again. Absolutely stunning!
This remains one of my favorite videos from
2021. Amazing organ. Dazzling performance. Brilliant organist 😊
Loved the smirk at the end. 😄
I think I was grinning from ear-to-ear the moment I arrived in Gloucester. The whole experience was just amazing!
@Richard McVeigh | BEAUTY IN SOUND I'd be smiling at the end of that, even if I played it on a 'Toaster'. I can of course play all the notes, just not nececelery in the right order 😉
Wowzers!
Did you know this piece before? It's rather good isn't it!
👏👏👏 What need be said of the Music and Playing..? Beautiful and Fine as Always!👍❤️ But of the Imagery and Cinematography?.. Well DONE!😳 I've always wanted to go see the Churches of the world. This helps and makes me want to really do it!🤠 [Too bad! Not enough Money! 💸]😜🙏
Mesmerizing! Enthralling! And spectacular. You, this piece and this organ were all made for each other. Cochereau might not have predicted this performance but he would certainly be proud.
Sir,This Masterpiece was played with so much feeling, energy,and with such a professional way. Played on this amazing organ., Thanks
Gob smacked, what can I say! I love this organ and this was epic! I grew up singing in this cathedral for many years & I'm so pleased this organ has finally found it's voice. I never had the privilege of hearing it in its Willis years, but the the rebuild and additions by Nicholson have given it a new voice and at long last the fanfare reed it deserves!
Glad you enjoyed it Mark! Were you a chorister at Gloucester?
I sang there when I was a chorister at Cheltenham Grammar School and when The choir I sang with at Christ Church Cheltenham deputised for the Cathedral choir as did so many other choirs to have the privilege to do so. My memories of that organ loft are wonderful!@@beautyinsound
I love the slightly out of tune reeds makes the whole French experience more authentic. Superbly played Richard. BRAVO
Such a magnificent performance on an incredible instrument - thanks again Richard!
Bravo!! I didn’t know this until you introduced us to it. Your effortless performance is mesmerizing. And the organ *really* suits it. Presented in a perfectly immersive audio and visual package!! Thrilling!!! 🥰
I think I hear a few hints of Vierne’s Carillon de Longpont.
Oh My God - What Can I say! - Absolutely Buzzing! - The Sound was just Brilliant!
Just listened to you at Gloucester cathedral for the umpteenth time. Bravo. The performance is as if you are listening to the composer himself. Is their any performance that you don't excell at?. If there was a live concert of both you and John Scott performing it would be my idea of a match made in heaven. Long may you continue.
Regards Vaughan James. X organ builder/organist.😅
Absolutely brilliant, bravo!!!
An amazing performance on an incredible instrument. Is there a hauptwerk sample set for this instrument? I would love to be able to play this organ at home!!
Unfortunately not yet. I’d love it too, but I don’t think Hauptwerk would do the wind model justice as that’s what gives this instrument it’s unique character!
Truly one of the highlights of 2021. Fantastic organ, wonderful organist.
Thank you!
You must have special wiring in your brain to be able to play this kind of music. Your playing looks so easy going. Unbelievable. If i close my eyes I hear a Cavaille-Coll.
@Richard Harrold I suspect David Briggs might disagree with you on some of this. Having learnt to play for five years on this instrument (pre David's changes, but with the privilege of his teaching) it was surprisingly lacking in some areas, notably 32ft pedal and a big solo Reed, but as organ scholar there I never struggled to find interesting and appropriate tonal colours for either accompanying or solo work. I concede that in those days you had to push it hard to accompany hymns in the nave, as I did for school chapel on a near daily basis. Having played it only once since David beefed it up, I can attest that it caught me out with just how powerful the full organ now is (literally window-shakingly, as verger gently reprimanded me). It is not my favourite cathedral organ, and it is definitely not a traditional English sound, but I don't think it is the worst instrument out there.
Thanks Rien. I agree - it does sound very continental and it is a fabulous organ. There are some things this organ does very well, and some things not so well but anyone who says it is one of the worst cathedral organs in the UK has cloth ears.
@Christopher Sparkhall - when were you Organ Scholar at Gloucester?
@@beautyinsound Amen!
@@beautyinsound 1994-95. Far too long ago now! I was actually auditioned by John Sanders just before he retired, and then had DJB in his first year there.
Amazingly beautiful Richard!
Unbelievable good! The organ sound and your playing are perfect!
Love it 👏👏 Sounds awesome through decent headphones. It must give you a kick and a half to play that wonderful beasty. Glad you didn't cancel mid-reverb too, thanks Richard.
This is fabulous. Where are you able to obtain the sheet music?
Can’t remember - try searching around on Google.
Magnificent, you rock!🪨😁
Sorry bad joke!
Bad jokes are welcome on this channel!
@@beautyinsound Yes, they wheelie are!
Knocked it out of the park Richard! Bravo! Makes me want to hear the whole symphony! :)
What a stunning performance, thank you, something to really treasure. What a tragedy it is that there will be no further possibility to hear this great instrument, so unique in this country and so well voiced and suited to that stunning building with its astonishing acoustic.
FAN-TAS-TIC!!!
I actually did not imagine English organs could sound so... French or, say, Cochereau-sounding!
You've made my day, Richard!
You’re welcome - glad you enjoyed it!
@Jean Lemoine The Gloucester organ has sounded more 'French' since the addition of the Pedal mutations 6 2/5 and Septieme 4 4/7 suggested by a previous organist David Briggs. The inspiration for this was the similar mutations on the Grand Organ of Notre Dame de Paris.
Richard: Your performance is full of the joy and mischievousness that characterized Pierre Cochereau's improvisations - especially the Postludes at the end of Mass. It seemed for him a 'romp' through all the tonalities and twists and turns in rhythms. I was lucky enough to be up in the organ loft on several occasions and was amazed at how effortless he did all this. You have that same sense of effortlessness. Truly stunning! A question: How do you get the pages to turn on your tablet? I send my best. Marc
Hello Marc, Richard uses an app called ForScore. Here is a video he made about it: ua-cam.com/video/3Acgt6Q6bCY/v-deo.html
Loved this. You made that organ sing! Brilliant performance, sound recording and videography. What more could anyone ask?
Ohhh the last chord wasn't exactly original... ;-)