First hearung for me. What a mountainous piece that is. Thank you for sharing it. (The pedal point "stretto coda" is stunning and just when it is enough there is a final addendum which delivers the fugue and piece into another dimension. That's my first impression.
Brilliant as usual David! Ken Cowan's Pro Organo recording of IPF at St. John The Divine is a perfect example of 'big-building music'! I've always loved this piece! Keep them coming!
Time stamp for the start of the piece 5:01 :) magnificent interpretation of this piece!! This very piece is what made the Tuba one of my favorite registers, and what made my favorite compositional type the passacaglia!!
Magnificent....you'd better be careful not to make that Walker sound TOO good! Seriously, this is one of the key works in the the organ literature, and I'm so happy that it's making its way back into the performance mainstream...as evidenced by your superb performance. In fairness, I think a debt of gratitude is due to Frederick Swann who played the piece regularly when few would deign to look at it. Fortunately, he played for thousands, and kept the IPF alive. Many thanks!
I have the sheet music for this piece dated 1919, Oxford University Press, Amen House, Warwick Square...,would this be the original publication? Not sure about the date 1916. I was under the impression that Oxford U Press was his go to publisher...,anyone?
Work was composed in 1916 but not published until 1919 by OUP. It would appear that he was financially supported part by his compositions so before 1919 he probably self published.
First hearung for me. What a mountainous piece that is. Thank you for sharing it. (The pedal point "stretto coda" is stunning and just when it is enough there is a final addendum which delivers the fugue and piece into another dimension. That's my first impression.
A 'white hot' performance of this memorable piece. Very much appreciated.
Thank you so much - I'm thrilled that you enjoyed it 😎
Love IPF. Outstanding Mr Briggs.
Thank you!
Brilliant as usual David! Ken Cowan's Pro Organo recording of IPF at St. John The Divine is a perfect example of 'big-building music'! I've always loved this piece! Keep them coming!
Outstanding, David! Deserves a replay on the A-S when it's back from rennovation...
You bet! 🥰
Magnificent playing on a wonderful instrument- the bold/ strong Tuba, and the rumbling bass on the pedals are glorious.
Many thanks!
Time stamp for the start of the piece 5:01 :) magnificent interpretation of this piece!! This very piece is what made the Tuba one of my favorite registers, and what made my favorite compositional type the passacaglia!!
Thanks for that!
Magnificent....you'd better be careful not to make that Walker sound TOO good! Seriously, this is one of the key works in the the organ literature, and I'm so happy that it's making its way back into the performance mainstream...as evidenced by your superb performance. In fairness, I think a debt of gratitude is due to Frederick Swann who played the piece regularly when few would deign to look at it. Fortunately, he played for thousands, and kept the IPF alive. Many thanks!
A creamy luscious sound David.
Thank you!
I have the sheet music for this piece dated 1919, Oxford University Press, Amen House, Warwick Square...,would this be the original publication? Not sure about the date 1916. I was under the impression that Oxford U Press was his go to publisher...,anyone?
Work was composed in 1916 but not published until 1919 by OUP. It would appear that he was financially supported part by his compositions so before 1919 he probably self published.
Im a simple man; if the pedals roar, I am pleased.
Not bad at all Dave, not bad at all. Quite nice in fact ! 😉👍🇬🇧