I had the tremendous privilege of playing this remarkable pipe organ on my vacation to FL. It is an amazing, powerful instrument. Something you'd have to experience! The staff at the church is awesome - very inviting and hospitable.
@Dwight Penfield- My grandmother is an organist. She is amazing. One of the best I've ever heard. She's 75 now, but she plays just as well as she always has. She plays just as well as Ms. Bish does, I'd say. I'm not positive about that, but when I hear Diane play and when I hear my grandmother play, I'm shocked at the resemblance. They even look somewhat alike and Diane's voice at age 74 even sounds like my grandmother.
Hello Sam! Excuse me for replying to a comment you have written so long ago, but your story really struck a chord with me. First of all, I hope your grandmother is still going strong in her eighties ☺ But I do have one question for you: What does your grandmother think about Ms. Bish's video's? And does she agree with your comparison? 🙂✌
OUTSTANDING! Like every work performed by Miss Bish, it's absolutely outstanding!!!! Praise and thanksgiving to her, and to the Lord who gave her these incredible academic and performance abilities! Miss Bish, you have made the musical world a better place! Amen and amen!!!! Your friend in st. petersburg, fla... .marc b. (barlow)
Another great classic from a very accomplished composer. Henry Purcell composed several pieces some of which are confused by many as compositions by Jeremiah Clark who was a contemporary of Purcell and had a similar style however both are great composers.This particular piece is indeed a classic of Purcell
Ms. Bish thank you for your art and your inspiration! The first time I heard this I was immediately drawn to it. I too fell in love with the organ when I was very young- only 5 years old and have been serving off and on a good part of my life as organist. I just returned again and you are a role model. I purchased several of your organ books and am practicing this piece. It sounds wonderful with the festival trumpet stop on our organ! Your accomplishments are a true prayer to God and His wonder.
If I ever got married again, I would definitely hire this great organist to play this at my recessional. I don't care about the cost, it's the lifetime memories.
Gods bless Diane Bish. She can do soft and sweet, but she is NEVER afraid to do full organ. I truly think she is the Jeremy Clarkson of organists. Skill and knowledge, but "POWEEEEEEEEEER"!
Glad to hear it went to a good home. I remember a church that had a ruffatti and the console was replaced. I remember it being pushed over the balcony onto a lift and thrown into a dumpster. It had mahogany inlay and everything. So sad.
Another great future: at the end of the url address for this video, type in &fmt=18 and then press enter or click on go. This will enhance the soud slightly to give the effect as if being in the same room with Ms. Bish
She seems to have the music memorized -- no sheet music that I could see! Curious -- during the Air, she turns on a star-shaped device that spins and makes a tingling/ringing sound. What is that "star"? How does it work?
@bishfan I know older Ruffatti consoles had solid state issues.... That was probably the reason it was replaced, but re-building the console is much more cost effective than replacement.... Plus, I like the Ruffatti the way it was before it was added to.... It was a more cohesive sound, now it doesn't blend well at all with the new Walker added to it
The original Ruffati console was four manuals. They must have made some significant additions to the organ because this is a five manual drawknob console. Once considered a luxury, drawknob consoles are almost universal in this country anymore. Some builders, notably Ernest Skinner built only drawknob consoles, while they were almost mandatory for large instruments of four manuals or more. Today they are the standard, and a good looking one at that.
@ahgblopes I didn't know that. I have Purcell's complete harpsichord works played by Robert Woolley and the programme notes do not suggest any ambiguity of composers. Perhaps it was not seen as an issue when the recording was made in the 70s. Thanks.
I'm curious about the spinning "star" that Ms. Bish activates for the Air portion of the music. What is that thing called? How exactly does it make that tinkling sound that it makes while it's spinning? I've never seen one of those before. Any answers?
It's called a cimbalstern (and there are other spellings). It has little bells attached, or inside, to make the jingling sound. A nice feature for certain pieces! :-)
@ahgblopes Sorry - not so. The famous Trumpet Voluntary, for long attributed to Purcell, is indeed by Clarke. But the music on this clip is all Purcell. But because of a certain similarity with Clarke's Voluntary, that's where the earlier confusion lay.
My mother could play a pipe organ like that. Our church in Collinsville, CT has a Flontrop. I was in high school when it arrived from Holland, in 2 huge crates, and watched & helped out as the two Flontrop craftsmen install it over a two week period. The big bellows and blower are fitted to the size of the pipes - exactly. The blower motor failed a couple of times over the years but we have found replacements. I still have scraps of Mahogany from the custom onsite fitting and trimming. And my dad, brothers and I contsructed a new upper floor in our barn from the crate wood. A beautiful instrument.
+David Casteel You are correct. This is Tune Tune in D my Jeremiah Clarke. Poor Clarke, all of his most famous music (this song and the Prince of Denmark's March (aka Trumpet Voluntary)) were attributed to Purcell due to an editing error in a 17th Century songbook.
It is folly to criticize what ladies choose to wear. There is no explaining it, just love them for their good points and shrug off the strange cladding they don.
As far as European builders are concerned, I tend to go for Mander. They are based in the UK, but the do work around the world. Cavaille-Coll is nice and all, but they've been out of business since the early 20th century.
i like diane bish, but i feel when she plays sometimes she dosent really have a lot of feeling like virgil fox did, and some of her pieces feel rushed and choppy...i dont know, just my take.
Oh indeed! Ms. Bish really needed some good gay male friends to help her with her fashion choices. Impeccable talent but she dresses like a hostess in a truck stop!
Donald P Grant It is folly to criticize what ladies choose to wear. There is no explaining it, just love them for their good points and shrug off the strange cladding they don.
Such a beautiful classic played by one of the finest organists in the World!!!!
Too right, Chris! 👏🙂
What a wonderful instrument, played with passion and great expertise. A real joy
This was the song I walked the aisle to in my wedding. Wonderful!
Absolutely amazing... so powerful and majestic. Diane is certainly a gifted musician. Simply beautiful.
Mrs. Diane Bish. Truly amazing Composition and pipe arrangement.
I had the tremendous privilege of playing this remarkable pipe organ on my vacation to FL. It is an amazing, powerful instrument. Something you'd have to experience! The staff at the church is awesome - very inviting and hospitable.
The King of Instruments played by the Queen of the instrument. Brilliant!
@Dwight Penfield- My grandmother is an organist. She is amazing. One of the best I've ever heard. She's 75 now, but she plays just as well as she always has. She plays just as well as Ms. Bish does, I'd say. I'm not positive about that, but when I hear Diane play and when I hear my grandmother play, I'm shocked at the resemblance. They even look somewhat alike and Diane's voice at age 74 even sounds like my grandmother.
You have a blessing.
Hello Sam! Excuse me for replying to a comment you have written so long ago, but your story really struck a chord with me. First of all, I hope your grandmother is still going strong in her eighties ☺ But I do have one question for you: What does your grandmother think about Ms. Bish's video's? And does she agree with your comparison? 🙂✌
Wonderful in every respect! Thank you Diane Bish for displaying your God-given talents!!
she's an exceptionally good organist
She is good and I'm glad they show some of her pedal work in addition to her keyboard work.
the_others Always gets dressed up well for the occasion too!
OUTSTANDING! Like every work performed by Miss Bish, it's absolutely outstanding!!!!
Praise and thanksgiving to her, and to the Lord who gave her these incredible academic and performance abilities! Miss Bish, you have made the musical world a better place! Amen and amen!!!! Your friend in st. petersburg, fla... .marc b. (barlow)
The King of Instruments played by the Queen of the instrument. Thankyou.
Wonderful!! My absolute favorite! Like a breath of fresh air; i feel like i'm in heaven before His throne!!:)
Wonderfull program, we should have more like these in non-cable tv
Again lovely English music for the world to enjoy - no guns no violence.
The musical and art style got there from continental Europe.
Throwing shade to the 1812 overture… I see how it is…
Another great classic from a very accomplished composer. Henry Purcell composed several pieces some of which are confused by many as compositions by Jeremiah Clark who was a contemporary of Purcell and had a similar style however both are great composers.This particular piece is indeed a classic of Purcell
Ms. Bish thank you for your art and your inspiration! The first time I heard this I was immediately drawn to it. I too fell in love with the organ when I was very young- only 5 years old and have been serving off and on a good part of my life as organist. I just returned again and you are a role model. I purchased several of your organ books and am practicing this piece. It sounds wonderful with the festival trumpet stop on our organ! Your accomplishments are a true prayer to God and His wonder.
Diane Bish, one of the best organists ever. Powerful 🎺 Reed stops this Rufatti organ has.
Wonderful. Thanks, Diane!
If I ever got married again, I would definitely hire this great organist to play this at my recessional. I don't care about the cost, it's the lifetime memories.
Love from Uttah usa
Gods bless Diane Bish. She can do soft and sweet, but she is NEVER afraid to do full organ.
I truly think she is the Jeremy Clarkson of organists. Skill and knowledge, but "POWEEEEEEEEEER"!
Beautiful Diane I love this.
I wish Diane would come and play in the UK
Magnificent .. and what an elegant Lady indeed ...
Brilliant all round playing as Diane has said in the past watch the feet.
This was the processional at my wedding.
¡¡¡GRANDIOSOOOOO!!! GRACIAS bishfan
Great performance.
She is utterly exquisite.
What a talented lady!-Diane Bish
Finally! A Bish performance NOT too fast!
The Trumpet Tune at the Most Blessed Sacrament Catholic School Ocean Pines MD Class of 2022 Graduation...... As an opening piece.
This is the song my high school music teacher plays as the graduates come off of the stage.
Glad to hear it went to a good home. I remember a church that had a ruffatti and the console was replaced. I remember it being pushed over the balcony onto a lift and thrown into a dumpster. It had mahogany inlay and everything. So sad.
Very good performing!
Oh, Jesus.
very nice, sharing it around in honor of Britain going Rx Nov 1st 2018
Diane Bish, you are a don of the organ!
Another great future:
at the end of the url address for this video, type in &fmt=18 and then press enter or click on go. This will enhance the soud slightly to give the effect as if being in the same room with Ms. Bish
Die Frau kann was. Sie spielt super und richtig flott. Mach weiter so.
sehr gut denkst du?
Magic !!
Großartig!!!
Bravissima e bellissima donna.
GRANDIOSA!
I love your pedal technique :D
meraviglioso
This was the recessional for my wedding 28 years ago
This console was restored and placed in The Baptist Church of Beaufort.. Diane bish gave the dedication concert herself
She seems to have the music memorized -- no sheet music that I could see!
Curious -- during the Air, she turns on a star-shaped device that spins and makes a tingling/ringing sound. What is that "star"? How does it work?
Mark "Jurassic Mark" Junge it’s a zimbelstern. It has several small bells inside that sound when it spins.
magnifique :O)
@bishfan I know older Ruffatti consoles had solid state issues.... That was probably the reason it was replaced, but re-building the console is much more cost effective than replacement.... Plus, I like the Ruffatti the way it was before it was added to.... It was a more cohesive sound, now it doesn't blend well at all with the new Walker added to it
The original Ruffati console was four manuals. They must have made some significant additions to the organ because this is a five manual drawknob console. Once considered a luxury, drawknob consoles are almost universal in this country anymore. Some builders, notably Ernest Skinner built only drawknob consoles, while they were almost mandatory for large instruments of four manuals or more. Today they are the standard, and a good looking one at that.
thanks
@ahgblopes I didn't know that. I have Purcell's complete harpsichord works played by Robert Woolley and the programme notes do not suggest any ambiguity of composers. Perhaps it was not seen as an issue when the recording was made in the 70s. Thanks.
Where can I find the notes of the Air part ( 1:25 to 2:03). Would you be so kind as to help me ?
I'm curious about the spinning "star" that Ms. Bish activates for the Air portion of the music. What is that thing called? How exactly does it make that tinkling sound that it makes while it's spinning? I've never seen one of those before. Any answers?
It's called a cimbalstern (and there are other spellings). It has little bells attached, or inside, to make the jingling sound. A nice feature for certain pieces! :-)
Thanks, Kevin!
the composer is not Purcell but : Jeremiah Clarke - Trumpet Tune in D !!!
@ahgblopes Sorry - not so. The famous Trumpet Voluntary, for long attributed to Purcell, is indeed by Clarke. But the music on this clip is all Purcell. But because of a certain similarity with Clarke's Voluntary, that's where the earlier confusion lay.
Which is the name of this type of organs? and names of the best type of organs in france and Germany?
She do both instruments! Omg
A thread on The Organ Forum says that this was actually composed by Jeremiah Clarke, not Purcell.
My mother could play a pipe organ like that. Our church in Collinsville, CT has a Flontrop. I was in high school when it arrived from Holland, in 2 huge crates, and watched & helped out as the two Flontrop craftsmen install it over a two week period. The big bellows and blower are fitted to the size of the pipes - exactly. The blower motor failed a couple of times over the years but we have found replacements. I still have scraps of Mahogany from the custom onsite fitting and trimming. And my dad, brothers and I contsructed a new upper floor in our barn from the crate wood. A beautiful instrument.
+David Casteel You are correct. This is Tune Tune in D my Jeremiah Clarke. Poor Clarke, all of his most famous music (this song and the Prince of Denmark's March (aka Trumpet Voluntary)) were attributed to Purcell due to an editing error in a 17th Century songbook.
+Victor de Meireles
Please, do we have to call all compositions "songs"?
Yes, I agree with you. It isn't a song if no one is singing it, that's for sure. It's a "piece", not a "song".
@gilles2777 One great German organ builder is Klais.
What happened to the original Ruffatti console? Was it simply thrown out or did it end up in another church?
I'm supposed to play this piece after Spring Break, but God am I terrible at it.
+Oceananswer
Thank you, thank you, thank you! You did not call it a "song"!
What skill! gf
Die Organistin spielt super.
britain at its best
She knocks the pants off my recording (on miliggi uploads) so don't bother looking it up..!
It is folly to criticize what ladies choose to wear. There is no explaining it, just love them for their good points and shrug off the strange cladding they don.
Was she and Fox contemporaries?
Am Anfang dachte ich Queen Elisabeth spielte die Orgel. Sorry, wollte niemand zu nahe treten.
As far as European builders are concerned, I tend to go for Mander. They are based in the UK, but the do work around the world. Cavaille-Coll is nice and all, but they've been out of business since the early 20th century.
why 5 chamades in a modest space?
i like diane bish, but i feel when she plays sometimes she dosent really have a lot of feeling like virgil fox did, and some of her pieces feel rushed and choppy...i dont know, just my take.
Excelllent ....but this was made for a trumpet. You can add the organ but not replace the trumpet, honni soit qui mal y pense.
What she lacks in fashion sense (the gold shoes are ghastly), she makes up for in wonderful playing.
Oh indeed! Ms. Bish really needed some good gay male friends to help her with her fashion choices. Impeccable talent but she dresses like a hostess in a truck stop!
Donald P Grant It is folly to criticize what ladies choose to wear. There is no explaining it, just love them for their good points and shrug off the strange cladding they don.
They are actually organists' shoes, albeit a jazzed up pair. I have a pair of the same style, only in BLACK!! 😂
This was probably filmed in the early 90s, so that might explain it.
Kind of. The beginning of her career overlapped the end of Fox's.
Too choppy!!! Otherwise it is a good performance!