VIVALDI - SUMMER - HEREFORD CATHEDRAL ORGAN - JONATHAN SCOTT

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  • Опубліковано 2 вер 2016
  • Jonathan Scott plays his solo organ arrangement of "Summer" from Antonio Vivaldi's "The Four Seasons" on the 'Father' Willis organ of Hereford Cathedral. The score of this arrangement is available here: www.scottbrothersduo.com/SCORE...
    Film and sound by Tom Scott
    For more information about Jonathan Scott, please visit: www.jonathanscott.co.uk

КОМЕНТАРІ • 404

  • @GeorgeChar95
    @GeorgeChar95 4 роки тому +421

    Imagine just casually visiting your local cathedral for a prayer and hearing the sound of perfection blasting towards you through those magnificent organ pipes!

    • @nresnik
      @nresnik 4 роки тому +15

      Move to Varaždin, Croatia. :o)
      It happens often over here.

    • @Mulberry2000
      @Mulberry2000 4 роки тому

      done that and i am not a christian

    • @hjander
      @hjander 4 роки тому +10

      I had that same experience in the Cologne Cathedral. A memory I'll take to my grave.

    • @mariagallo2355
      @mariagallo2355 3 роки тому +9

      Today that happen to me. In my town we have the biggest organ in Sudamérica and this morning I walked for the church Street and entered the church. I hear the organ in some events but today I was just me there and the entire building in darkness with only the light came in from the vitraux windows. It was a magical moment.

    • @Wilantonjakov
      @Wilantonjakov 3 роки тому +5

      @George Charalambous That's what happens every Sunday at Mass.

  • @cameronhansen5945
    @cameronhansen5945 2 роки тому +23

    I would pay good money to hear this in person

    • @vburdo
      @vburdo Рік тому

      I'll pay twice of yours!

  • @jeffs6090
    @jeffs6090 5 років тому +297

    His arrangements makes it as if the music was originally written for the organ!

    • @joe-nf8go
      @joe-nf8go 4 роки тому +22

      I think four seasons sounds better on organ

    • @RezaChity-G
      @RezaChity-G 4 роки тому +3

      Xaver Varnus is an amazing organ player but I like Jonathan's take better

    • @EtaCarinaeSC
      @EtaCarinaeSC 4 роки тому +4

      Wait... The Four Seasons was not written for the organ? My life was a lie.

    • @duprattcarol
      @duprattcarol 4 роки тому +2

      @@RezaChity-G They have different temperaments shaped by different periods of history as well as personal journeys . The new generaion of organists have grown up in times of peace and are more turned to brilliantly transcribing orchestral works for the organ while the older play the romantic works written for the orchestral organ with a lot of passion.

    • @brendencornelious147
      @brendencornelious147 3 роки тому +1

      @@EtaCarinaeSC all music probably was. vibrations. water. biodigital jazz man

  • @ekaterinamochalova2798
    @ekaterinamochalova2798 2 роки тому +26

    That's why I love UA-cam.
    I've watched this movie more than thirty times in five years.
    I don't get tired of watching it over and over again.
    Beautiful arrangement.
    Great performance.
    Thank you, Jonathan.

  • @harryhaden7238
    @harryhaden7238 Місяць тому +2

    Father Willis has to be one of the very best organ builders and teamed up with Jonathan Scott heaven on earth. Thank you Jonathan

  • @dkintana
    @dkintana 3 роки тому +55

    Four Seasons Summer
    0:14 Under the seasons harsh sun , languishes the man , languishes the flock ,
    1:03 ... And burns the pine.
    1:31 We hear the cuckoo's voice ,
    2:30 ... And in agreement the songs of the turtlebove and finch are hearb.
    3:09 Bephyr [ The West Wind ] gently blows ,
    3:24 ... But Borreas [ The North wind] sweeps him suboenly asibe ;
    4:09 The Shepherd weeps , fearing violent storms and his fate.
    6:00 The fear of lightning and fierce thunder...
    6:22 ... Robs his tired limbs of rest ...
    6:55 ... As wasps and flies furiously swarm around.
    8:19 Alas, his fears were justified.
    8:28 The heavens open with thunder and lightning ,
    8:34 ... The hail cuts the heads off the corn and damages the grain.
    October 29 2020

  • @bengunn99
    @bengunn99 6 років тому +188

    There is no more difficult instrument to play than the organ and Jonathan does it with ease. Truly amazing.

    • @romanblecha1102
      @romanblecha1102 5 років тому +4

      and accordion :)

    • @cromorno8749
      @cromorno8749 4 роки тому +1

      @@romanblecha1102 almost

    • @cromorno8749
      @cromorno8749 4 роки тому +13

      @@JuanSantos-yq1jn You're foo, an organist has to study ours and ours technique for the pedalboard and the keyboards (that are differents from the piano!!!) Each organ piece need different interpretation. Then we have to adapt our touch depending on the riverberation, a pianist doesn't do this.

    • @cromorno8749
      @cromorno8749 4 роки тому +7

      @@JuanSantos-yq1jn no, in the piano you don't have the stops and many keyboards!!!

    • @timandmel777
      @timandmel777 4 роки тому +26

      @Juan Santos , the piano does offer it’s own expression but the organ requires a technique that is far and away more difficult. Mozart nick-named the organ the “King of Instruments” partly due to it’s sound but also due to the skill required above all other instruments-and yes the piano was around in Mozart’s time. Each piece is interpreted many ways, yes. I’ve heard countless organists perform Bach’s Toccata and Fugue in D Minor and each bring their own expression and I’ve never heard it expressed the same way by different organists. Many organ students when taught proper classical technique and using correct shoes, will attest that the pedal is not the hardest part of learning organ. The manuals are very difficult to manage the different articulations of legato/staccato. The piano has a percussive sound and decay with a sustain pedal which allows the pianist to move their hands while the note plays. Organists must use finger substitutions, glissandos and proper handling of repeated notes. Keys must be held down to sustain. Also, when a key note (such as in a melody or theme) repeats with no written rest, there is an implied rest so that each note is properly heard-the length of this rest depends on the style, tempo, surrounding notes, musical phrase, and even the active acoustics of the room. Also, skilled organists will play notes on multiple manuals at a time to bring out certain notes or parts over others, spanning their fingers to keys on adjacent manuals. Also, in organ solos, the pedal does not “spare the hands” from technical difficulty, they add to it and have their own articulation technique using toe-heel, toe glissandos, foot substitutions, etc. All these techniques are how organists express in volume, articulation and the color of the tone-yes, even individual notes by spanning across manuals. For performances, each organ (especially pipe organs) are vastly different and have not only different sounds but different placement of things and may have different spacing on the pedal board-although the AGO has helped standardize, it still takes a while for an organist to get comfortable to an organ they’ve never played. Even the placement of the “Great,” “Swell,” “Choir,” etc. manuals can change as to which one is first, second, etc. Organ keys are narrower and lighter, otherwise these finger gymnastics would be impossible. Having played both (each in their own classical disciplines) I can tell you expression on piano is easier than organ. Pianists cannot simply play even just the manuals without first learning the classical discipline of the organ-it sound’s terrible. It’s way beyond just multitasking.

  • @hidemichiXT
    @hidemichiXT 6 років тому +76

    10:23 - so much power here! Now I finally can hear the storm in this piece. Jonathan - well done, master!

    • @JohanDas
      @JohanDas 3 роки тому +2

      And perfectly timed videoshot of the largest pipes between 10:26 and 10:30...

  • @GustavoMedinaSerrano
    @GustavoMedinaSerrano 6 років тому +234

    I doubted perfection existed until the Presto began at 08:18. "Alas, his fears were justified".

    • @flallana18
      @flallana18 4 роки тому +11

      Gave me chills down my spine. This is what a storm sounds like, in my opinion

    • @Johannesburgus
      @Johannesburgus 4 роки тому +3

      Oh God that was awesome

    • @symfoniatragic
      @symfoniatragic 3 роки тому +3

      I doubted what you said until I watched and heard it myself. Perfection does exist.

  • @stylusfantasticus
    @stylusfantasticus 4 роки тому +44

    As an organist as I am I have to say this: PERFECTION FROM EVERY POINT OF VIEW.

  • @petersharp90
    @petersharp90 3 роки тому +10

    Spectacular. Both hands, both feet at the same time - truly an amazing talent.

  • @thedeathman97
    @thedeathman97 2 роки тому +4

    From italy, amazing job.

  • @jacquesbensimon6509
    @jacquesbensimon6509 Рік тому +16

    I own all of Jonathan's "Seasons" CDs, and they're a treat, but I keep coming back to this Summer video for the visuals. I could watch it forever and NEVER understand how a human being can do what we see here, and do it to such perfection. Add to that the beauty of Vivaldi's composition,Tom's brilliant recording and editing, the magnificent setting, and the engineering marvel that is the instrument, and we have here encapsulated quite a stunning summary of human genius. Send this to the stars if you want to advertise Earth as a tourist destination! ;-)

  • @emilalbazi8691
    @emilalbazi8691 5 років тому +92

    16 th century heavy metal... when first started.... vivaldi super star genius

    • @garfixit
      @garfixit 3 роки тому +1

      I agree 👍 💯 👏

    • @JohanDas
      @JohanDas 3 роки тому

      emil albazi I just enjoyed your Description 👍💪

    • @jprmp
      @jprmp 3 роки тому +1

      Sorry! 18th century!!!

    • @heleneardleytaylor25
      @heleneardleytaylor25 3 роки тому

      16th century would be Bach

    • @elliotthop2072
      @elliotthop2072 3 роки тому

      @@heleneardleytaylor25 how the fuck do you place Bach in the 16th century ?

  • @MaxWatch08
    @MaxWatch08 3 роки тому +7

    what a fantastic organ and a great organist and performance!

  • @Tom-Lahaye
    @Tom-Lahaye 6 років тому +41

    This interpretation shows the dynamic and tonal range of this instrument to the fullest extent, a truly great performance this.

  • @scottnyc6572
    @scottnyc6572 3 роки тому +8

    Oh the goosebumps!!
    I want to hear and see Jonathan Scott perform live!!

  • @siriosstar4789
    @siriosstar4789 3 дні тому

    what incredible talent it takes to co ordinate both hands and feet simultaneously . amazing!

  • @blackeaglenrzero8607
    @blackeaglenrzero8607 6 років тому +25

    just heard this 10 minute piece, completely passed away

  • @acs197
    @acs197 3 роки тому +4

    Brilliant way of portraying a summer day, when you think about it. Clam and quiet early on, like a bright summer morning. Later on, with the heat of the day and ominous clouds building. Then, one heck of a thunderstorm!

  • @rodgy3099
    @rodgy3099 2 роки тому +2

    Incridible!!!...

  • @feldschlange
    @feldschlange 4 роки тому +8

    this gave my goosebumps goosebumps....

  • @matteosassariolo4927
    @matteosassariolo4927 2 роки тому +6

    This has something of divine. Your way of playing is divine.

  • @ErnestoBrausewind
    @ErnestoBrausewind 2 роки тому +3

    the vents open and he steps on it. ...holy.......

  • @velocirapture89
    @velocirapture89 10 місяців тому +3

    Goodness. The technique....it's blowing my mind. And the registration is, as always, spot on.

  • @MrAsBBB
    @MrAsBBB 3 роки тому +7

    WOW it’s what you need in these Dark days , god bless. Can’t wait until we can all go to a concert to hear this in person. Xx

  • @alisonbuckley3080
    @alisonbuckley3080 7 років тому +123

    What a fantastic performance of this beautiful piece, and in such a stunning setting too. I really like the text on the screen, it involves the listener in the performance and makes you focus on how the instrument can be used to "imitate" sounds with which we are all familiar.. Bravo!

    • @pordzio
      @pordzio 7 років тому +11

      Those texts are from Vivaldi himself. Those are annotations given on the score (here they're translated)

    • @Ladynipchick2
      @Ladynipchick2 5 років тому +1

      Lol, I was slumped across the bed in a coma of delight at the sound - consequently, saw nothing on the screen! Must listen and look next time (immediately). X

    • @MrKabDrivr
      @MrKabDrivr 4 роки тому

      I wish I could have been there to hear it live... I'm afraid my 40$ headphones do not render justice to this masterfully interpreted classic and the absolutely amazing instrument it is played on...

  • @nancybradley4466
    @nancybradley4466 2 роки тому +5

    I am going through family difficulty. This piece, indeed life the 4 Season segments, sooths my soul! I love the poems words! And the playing is wonderful!

  • @hermannmiddeke9934
    @hermannmiddeke9934 3 роки тому +7

    Unbelievable perfect. I love this powerful performance,

  • @mimi86_xdd
    @mimi86_xdd 2 роки тому +2

    Magnifique, grandiose .......

  • @atothetop3779
    @atothetop3779 5 років тому +151

    Did he just play the cello part for the 3rd movement with his legs 0_0

    • @artem_serg
      @artem_serg 5 років тому +17

      maybe feet not legs?

    • @darthlacrimdarklord8081
      @darthlacrimdarklord8081 4 роки тому +17

      @@artem_serg Purist of shit, just enjoy the music, if u can.

    • @yeoldebanjo5470
      @yeoldebanjo5470 4 роки тому +32

      @Clinton Pendleton Take it outside ladies, I can't hear the music.

    • @sbakst
      @sbakst 4 роки тому +3

      Artem Sergeevich Why are russian kids always grammar police?

    • @organbuilder272
      @organbuilder272 3 роки тому +2

      @@sbakst Because better English than others who use the language do.

  • @trespire
    @trespire 2 роки тому +1

    When a humble, tiny, quite, engish parish church organ,
    plays THE Nr.1 master composor in the Latin tradition and sentiment.
    Glory glory on High.

  • @tomaszcisowski3239
    @tomaszcisowski3239 2 роки тому +2

    Fantastic

  • @markmiller3713
    @markmiller3713 3 роки тому +5

    What a gorgeous cathedral. And Jonathan's playing is as always, outstanding.

  • @Peter-vc3zh
    @Peter-vc3zh 3 роки тому +3

    2021 ist ja das Jahr der Orgel . Aber die Klänge von Vivaldi oder gar Smetana sind hier in Ton und Bild
    so brillant , dass die Worte alle sind . So etwas habe noch. nicht gehört , gehört oder gesehen .
    Das ist die Verbindung zwischen. Erde und Himmel .
    So sehe ich das in Thüringen in Deutschland . Ein herzliches Danke .

  • @lutzweb
    @lutzweb Рік тому +1

    best version on organ

  • @cuiti78
    @cuiti78 3 роки тому +2

    Wow amazing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @DaughterOfAnarchy.
    @DaughterOfAnarchy. 2 роки тому +2

    I'm love with this instrument 😍

  • @rogerhajj3019
    @rogerhajj3019 Рік тому +2

    Speechless...perfection as usual from master Jonathan Scott...

  • @linnaeusshecut3959
    @linnaeusshecut3959 3 роки тому +9

    What a great Willis opus! The reverberation time in the Hereford Cathedral adds another pleasing, majestic element to the mix. Please do more videos in this location.

  • @JulianoMolteni
    @JulianoMolteni 3 роки тому +2

    what else? PERFECT.

  • @jeremyperkins9110
    @jeremyperkins9110 9 місяців тому +1

    Am I really watching Jonathan play without even a music sheet? Amazing

  • @tomaszoman3446
    @tomaszoman3446 4 роки тому +3

    Soul of happiness. God bless human musicians!!!

  • @jacquesbruno2436
    @jacquesbruno2436 4 роки тому +4

    Antonio Vivaldi doit applaudir quand il entend ce fabuleux arrangement, si bien servi par l'immense talent de Jonathan !
    Merci d'exister Jonathan.

  • @user-xn4tg1zf4l
    @user-xn4tg1zf4l 2 роки тому +8

    Спасибо.
    Музыка заполняет всё пространство...
    Её хочется слушать и слушать.
    Эти звуки очищают душу.

  • @monteladow159
    @monteladow159 4 роки тому +14

    Oh my goodness... I didn't even know a human hand could move that fast let alone the instrument reacting to the lightening fast key strokes. Magnificent... you are a Master on the King of Instruments!! Thank you for sharing your gift and talent!!! BEAUTIFUL

    • @ClissaT
      @ClissaT 4 роки тому

      Yes how amazing is it that this instrument is air driven yet responds so crisply to Jonathan's rapid playing.

  • @saweksawek7663
    @saweksawek7663 Рік тому +1

    I love music Jonatan

  • @cosmofoxgaming1268
    @cosmofoxgaming1268 Рік тому +1

    Incredible beyond words. When the west wind starts blowing it sends me to another universe.

  • @westerncondor1132
    @westerncondor1132 3 роки тому +1

    wonderful jonathan scott! just only wonderful! 6 star

  • @pianolady19
    @pianolady19 3 роки тому +3

    I got chills. They're multiplyin'. That was magnificent.

  • @felixbrandau4751
    @felixbrandau4751 2 роки тому +2

    Perfect

  • @giusdach2739
    @giusdach2739 9 місяців тому +1

    sei immenso maestro! Sei un'orchestra completa...sei grande.

  • @jax-night
    @jax-night 4 роки тому +6

    it's really magical to see someone play a music composed with several instruments, to summarize all that in a single instrument of organ pipe and pipe organ still that is completely difficult. congratulations sir.

  • @clivetodd8782
    @clivetodd8782 4 роки тому +2

    Coronar Virus Quarantine does have its advantages of working from home and being able to listen to this fantastic piece.

  • @Walkion
    @Walkion 3 роки тому +2

    Mad lad is playing with his feet at the same time like a bloody genius, insane skills here!

    • @epincion
      @epincion 3 роки тому

      Yup he is playing the cello part with his feet.

  • @totoriri6973
    @totoriri6973 2 роки тому +1

    De la magie!

  • @joseguerra9967
    @joseguerra9967 6 років тому +23

    Fantastic, fantastic.
    Congratulations.

  • @AngelFoil
    @AngelFoil Рік тому +1

    Magic! 💖

  • @solveigsang5475
    @solveigsang5475 3 роки тому +3

    Magnifico Maestro Scott❤️

  • @Lubkramer
    @Lubkramer 7 років тому +5

    Great!!

  • @samshearman5251
    @samshearman5251 7 років тому +2

    Absolutely beautiful!

  • @peteroptland2224
    @peteroptland2224 5 років тому +8

    What an incredible performance! Very few would match this amazing talent. I wish I didn’t live 20,000km away otherwise I’d be a regular at your performances Jonathan

  • @georgewilson9553
    @georgewilson9553 6 років тому +15

    Jonathan Scott belongs in the pantheon along with E. Power Biggs, Michael Murray and Virgil Fox. I can't say enough - Stunning! Bravo, Bravo Bravissimo!

    • @organbuilder272
      @organbuilder272 6 років тому

      George - 5 & for that one. How few people today even know of the old guard. Add Fred Swann to that list. The last of the Fox understudies who turned out right.

    • @PolishPianoOrgan
      @PolishPianoOrgan 4 роки тому

      You donkt know the best of european master of improvisation prof. Julian Gembalski? Google it

  • @markertmichael8535
    @markertmichael8535 6 років тому +6

    Wonderfull Church. Wonderfull Organ. Brilliant played.

  • @padrepatta5535
    @padrepatta5535 6 років тому +2

    Magnificient!

  • @talos_x9295
    @talos_x9295 3 роки тому +21

    Playing this has to make you feel like a God

    • @organbuilder272
      @organbuilder272 3 роки тому +1

      In reality, it would make you feel like an accomplished organist upholding the traditions of bringing to the public the wanders of music play on a pipe organ. What say you?

  • @gordongriswold1473
    @gordongriswold1473 6 років тому +2

    Hauntingly superb.

  • @marcolambruschi1442
    @marcolambruschi1442 5 років тому +1

    Absolutely perfect!

  • @Excalabur50
    @Excalabur50 5 років тому +3

    Magnificent and he played it from memory DAMN!

    • @authenticmusic4815
      @authenticmusic4815 3 роки тому

      It is way easier to play this particular piece by memory than to read it.

  • @samshearman5251
    @samshearman5251 4 роки тому +1

    Such beauty!

  • @OOlympus
    @OOlympus 5 років тому +1

    Astonishing!

  • @mauriciodrago1012
    @mauriciodrago1012 5 років тому

    Fantastic, incredible.Superb

  • @garnierfrancis1571
    @garnierfrancis1571 4 роки тому +7

    You play fabulously this piece , unbelivebable expressivity

  • @viktoriamanser3918
    @viktoriamanser3918 2 роки тому +7

    Прекрасно!!!👏👏👏🙏🙏🙏

  • @estarckmotta6100
    @estarckmotta6100 4 роки тому

    Beautiful and perfect!

  • @minisynthmaniac
    @minisynthmaniac 4 роки тому +1

    Absolutely amazing performance!

  • @AgeofJP
    @AgeofJP 6 років тому +4

    that 3rd movement is so damn epic

  • @bromleyedwards450
    @bromleyedwards450 2 роки тому +3

    This is a great organ piece. The arrangements are excellent

  • @kempedkemp
    @kempedkemp 4 роки тому

    What a treat to watch and listen to!

  • @Rumo82
    @Rumo82 4 роки тому

    This is so beautiful.

  • @peteacher52
    @peteacher52 5 років тому

    Right off the top shelf!

  • @rickwhite4137
    @rickwhite4137 4 роки тому

    I just can't get enough of this kind of music. 🏅 🏅 🏅

  • @cristinafreund8009
    @cristinafreund8009 4 роки тому +1

    Impressive! And ALL by heart!!!

  • @GabrieleCorniani
    @GabrieleCorniani 5 років тому

    Every time I listen to this performance I get chills, it's a fantastic thing !!

  • @TheWolfgangfritz
    @TheWolfgangfritz 4 роки тому +2

    This has got to be the ultimate HIGH!! MY GOD! to be able to play that and make it sound like that!!!!
    What more do you want???!!! You are the ALL MIGHTY!!!!!!!!!

  • @gerardbedecarter
    @gerardbedecarter 2 роки тому +1

    Beautiful playing.

  • @davidbrookes9430
    @davidbrookes9430 6 років тому +8

    Absolutely amazing and brilliant. Congratulations to Jonathon Scott on a wonderful arrangement and performance on such a versatile instrument.

  • @jankodde1017
    @jankodde1017 7 років тому +1

    great perfectionist bravo!!!!

  • @Ar-Rahman61
    @Ar-Rahman61 4 роки тому

    Just fantastic. The best of instruments.

  • @comatt4510
    @comatt4510 5 років тому

    This is sublime.

  • @accousticdecay
    @accousticdecay 4 роки тому

    Superb in every way!

  • @fourthlayer
    @fourthlayer 2 місяці тому +1

    That is some HEAVY SHT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @Wolfewriter83
    @Wolfewriter83 3 роки тому +2

    Magnificent.

  • @ClissaT
    @ClissaT 4 роки тому

    The organ is the voice & the cathedral is the voice box!
    Architecture and art of music brought together by prefect playing.

  • @marycavender7136
    @marycavender7136 4 роки тому

    Wow keep them coming!

  • @johnferguson4089
    @johnferguson4089 5 років тому +1

    A brilliant performance and a stunning arrangement. Thanks Jonathan.

  • @marioribeirodeazevedoneto311
    @marioribeirodeazevedoneto311 7 років тому +10

    Jonathan Scott toca com a alma, interpreta os maiores músicos clássicos com maestria. O coloco no rol dos mais famosos organistas da Europa.

  • @catpea33
    @catpea33 7 років тому +2

    Hereford representin'. Nice. More beautiful playing.

  • @charlesdavis7087
    @charlesdavis7087 2 роки тому +2

    Bravo. Stunning!

  • @samshearman5251
    @samshearman5251 6 років тому +1

    Wow!