Not sure if he's reading really - just mean the way he played it - different from what I've heard others do with this Dupre piece.
From the description by the original poster "Enjoy this very colourful interpretation, listen out for his interesting registrations and the toccata played just as fast as he can go! This is my favourite interpretation, just perfect."
époustouflant!!!! Le version de Pierre Cochereau était déjà magnifique...celle ci est légèrement plus flamboyante! Devernay était décidément le grand successeur de Cochereau à Notre-Dame!!!
I sent the first comment while I was listening for the first time -- before I heard him race through the toccata. I don't think I've EVER heard it played even half this fast !!!
He played most things quite fast, which is good because I can fit it all into one video! The toccata is taken with such amazing brio, it never fails to make me smile, no matter how many times I hear it!
The fastest interpretation of the Toccata I've ever heard is the one by John Scott in St-Paul's Cathedral in London. The 2 CDs box containing also the esquisses is truly awsome. I recommend it to you.
I have both the John Scott CDs, they are fabulous, especially managing to get such clarity from the organ in that acoustic. His performance of the Deux Esquisses and the variations is electrifying, the toccata is taken at a frightening pace.
I also think his Duruflé CD is the best ever recording of his complete works. John Scott is one of our greates interpreters.
I think the fact that the oboe (& maybe 1 or 2 other reeds) is slightly out of tune actually adds to the appeal. That he was able to get this much out of the old beast in its sorry late-80's state is nothing short of miraculous.
Shame the oboe was way out though in the first Stanza. Reading your notes this is obviously recorded just before the rebuild when the organ was falling to bits. Nonetheless great interpretation, up there with PCs recording of this.
This utterly fantastic! Thank you for this! Definitely the best interpretation I've heard! You can actually hear essence of Cavaille-Coll in this recording!
The picture of pedal pipes coming through the top of the facade at 4:18 is awesome!
nice pictures !
YesYesYouAreRight 10 months ago
Interesting interpretation - lots of fun!
Vergergc 1 year ago
@Vergergc
Dear vege.
What do you mean 'interpretation' was he reading something?
Cheers.
from,.
del-boy
YesYesYouAreRight 10 months ago
@YesYesYouAreRight
Not sure if he's reading really - just mean the way he played it - different from what I've heard others do with this Dupre piece.
From the description by the original poster "Enjoy this very colourful interpretation, listen out for his interesting registrations and the toccata played just as fast as he can go! This is my favourite interpretation, just perfect."
Vergergc 10 months ago
époustouflant!!!! Le version de Pierre Cochereau était déjà magnifique...celle ci est légèrement plus flamboyante! Devernay était décidément le grand successeur de Cochereau à Notre-Dame!!!
roethinger 2 years ago 2
I sent the first comment while I was listening for the first time -- before I heard him race through the toccata. I don't think I've EVER heard it played even half this fast !!!
a55b47 2 years ago
He played most things quite fast, which is good because I can fit it all into one video! The toccata is taken with such amazing brio, it never fails to make me smile, no matter how many times I hear it!
JFSnail 2 years ago
The fastest interpretation of the Toccata I've ever heard is the one by John Scott in St-Paul's Cathedral in London. The 2 CDs box containing also the esquisses is truly awsome. I recommend it to you.
Nikorgan 2 years ago
I have both the John Scott CDs, they are fabulous, especially managing to get such clarity from the organ in that acoustic. His performance of the Deux Esquisses and the variations is electrifying, the toccata is taken at a frightening pace.
I also think his Duruflé CD is the best ever recording of his complete works. John Scott is one of our greates interpreters.
JFSnail 2 years ago
I completely agree. However I don't have his Duruflé CD. John Scott's interpretations are so impressive that I think I should buy it.
Today my favourite one is Latry's .... wonderful
Nikorgan 2 years ago
I think the fact that the oboe (& maybe 1 or 2 other reeds) is slightly out of tune actually adds to the appeal. That he was able to get this much out of the old beast in its sorry late-80's state is nothing short of miraculous.
a55b47 2 years ago
Hey where'd you get the pics? I couldn't find any of him to make one myself
bombarde1701a 2 years ago
pics of him are very hard to find, its taken many hours to find them!
JFSnail 2 years ago
Great!!
chamade216 2 years ago
Shame the oboe was way out though in the first Stanza. Reading your notes this is obviously recorded just before the rebuild when the organ was falling to bits. Nonetheless great interpretation, up there with PCs recording of this.
ds1868 2 years ago
This utterly fantastic! Thank you for this! Definitely the best interpretation I've heard! You can actually hear essence of Cavaille-Coll in this recording!
The picture of pedal pipes coming through the top of the facade at 4:18 is awesome!
codeman2008 2 years ago 2
You can also hear a bit of Cliquot too!
Organistcomposer21 2 years ago
Finally I managed to get a widescreen video up and working!
JFSnail 2 years ago