Daniel Roth Improvising at Sacre Coeur

[samthemusicguy]

The tuning of the organ lends it a unique colour...like evening sunlight coming through the stained-glass window

[MegaDani141]

I think, that Daniel Roth and Oliver Latry are the best improvisatores ever ......

[vleermuisje2]

@MegaDani141

Damit bin ich ganz einverstanden! Daar ben ik het geheel mee eens!

De klasse druipt ervan af.

Van zulke improvisaties krijg ik nooit genoeg.

[MolnarPohdap]

This recording was released c. 1980, not 1984, as a demonstration of the sound of the organ before its restoration by Renaud. I visited Roth at Sacré-Coeur in December of 1984, and only 14 stop were playing yet!

[BigD4348]

This organ has such an incredible story to it. Started out in a baronial estate, was later removed and some of the orchestral stops were taken out and it was put into Sacre Couer (think around 1917 if I'm not mistaken). Anytime you hear a CC instrument it's an experience no doubt...

[stormkingfan]

The acoustics play a big factor in how the 32' Bombarde sounds. I'm guessing that it's very close to the other 32' Bombardes by C-C, if not identical.

Again, I'm guessing that French builders, back then, were pretty consistent in their voicing from opus to opus.

[stormkingfan]

The doubting Thomas that I am, I asked Daniel Roth, the other day, if it was in fact true about the bad condition of this organ and he said that it is.

Well, at least D. Roth is aware of this. *shaking my head* Wish the organ had been kept up. (tsk-tsk-tsk-tsk...)

[TheMysticalOrgan]

@stormkingfan - I have heard recently that the instrument is to undergo full restoration soon. I can't say if it's true that concerts aren't allowed! I pray that this will not be the case. I hope it will be restored and that the opportunity be taken to replicate it to replace its missing twin in Sheffield!

Pity about this dull improvisation, though. I've heard a lot of M.Roth and I really don't care for him as a performer or improviser. The organ also doesn't sound in good shape!

[crossbike]

stunning. wonderful.

[lorbo77]

OMG, I am impressed with this organ. Cavaillé-Coll is the Michelangelo of organs

[Pedalpoint1]

I love the sound of this organ. I wonder why this organ isnt as famous as other organs.

[tjugofyra]

There is a very sad story about the CC in Sacre Coeur. They don't get any fondings for the organ since they are NOT allowed to have concerts in Sacre Coeur. The organ is now in terrible shape. The chamades which you can hear in this recording are falling to bits and so is the floor next to them! haha

It also lack some power since It was made for a much smaller room originally. Nevertheless, one incredible organ!!! The 32' bombarde is so powerful in real!

[gaston0045]

WHAT A BORING IMPROVISATION !!!!

[bachprofessore]

Shut down!!!

[a55b47]

You've got better Sacré Coeur pix than I have ;-)

[JFSnail]

took me ages to find them all though!

[a55b47]

I know what you mean. I've discovered some really obscure web sites looking for mine. Thank God for Google ;-)

[tjugofyra]

Daniel Roth is for me undoubtedly the best improvisiser in the world!

Amazing as always!

[joenwayne]

Bravo Messieur Roth, and thank you "JFSnail" for uploading this video.

5*'s