One of the most well-known pieces in the organ repertory. You need to articulate clearly, tempo was great. When pedalling take care to look ahead and find the right notes. On a 32 note pedal board you have to take even more care!
Not a bad job, I just learned this piece on piano, I don't have a organ at home so I had to learn the hand part on the piano. then i'm going to my church organ to figure out the pedal part. Could I ask you how long it took to learn it? and agian good job.
hey this performance proves what can go wrong, I bet the bloke had a few beads of sweat on his forehead during and after the performance and also the man turning the pages! I would like to have a go at it soon, if I could do a tiny portion that that man did I would be glad, well done!
Liasen to Peter Hurford's performance (on CD). It's slower than this (a little bit). It is in fact the tempo Widor played himself (available on CD) and it sounds wonderful.
That's cool... I have heard Widor's recording... which is where I got this tempo... and as we all know we end up playing faster than we practiced when we perform it... check out my Buxtehude... I blazed through that - I was shocked hearing the recording for the first time! I was not aware that Hurford had recorded that... although I should not be surprised - I love Peter Hurford - esp. his recording of the Liszt BACH.
Du lieber Gott! Wieso musste das Video ins Netz gestellt werden? Graußam ist kein Ausdruck mehr. Mis ist ganz schlecht nach dieser Aufführung. Nun muss ich ko.....en
Ach du lieber Gott; wieso ist dieses Video im Internet gelandet; das ist ja eine einzige Kathastrophe! Wer macht so etwas; mir is nach dieser Aufführung total schlecht und ich muss jetzt ko...... graußam, also wirklich, scheißlich!
Nice effort! I'm a piano major (with some organ experience), and I know what happens when nerves take over! I really liked your use of the stops, as well as the slower tempo. It's on the right track--a little more time in the practice room and you've got it!
Its awful when nerves take over.. Feel so sorry for you man, Im sure you've learnt it perfectly by now and played it eyes shut.. ;-) dont stop playing it..
yeh, i would practice that until you could at least get all the way through it without stopping before you perform it. i feel embarassed for you. sorry man.
I'm playing also this piece and it is really so powerful.
But I like to play it fast and I think you should hear the version played by Nicholas Kynaston (Not on YouTube, not on iTubes but you can find it only on CD). Then you will understand what is the real power of the Toccata from the 5th Symphonie of Widor. Probably, you will never support to hear it slowly anymore...
Very slow, it's dragging a lot, like he's struggling to get his fingers around it but credit to him, a very challenging piece of music and if he loves it well, it can only get better and better! I couldn't do it!Well done!
I know a Doctor in Music who cuts this tune short just of the last bit because he finds crossing over the hands difficult. I can play perfectly, I have a brilliant ear, it's just i can't sight read very well, that's what's holding me back from being a full virtuoso.
Don't mean to be critical-- but while the performance is somewhat passable -- and it sounded like he forgot something and also sounds like just too many mistakes which he does not cover up well. I found it just too slow and tedious.
That piece reminds me of the infinite Glory of Heaven.
I could never coordinate the composition well enough to play it myself but admire you for sitting up there giving it your best in Honor of GOD. I'm sure even the most techincly advanced musicians or machine that could hit every note would only sound like a baby cooing in the presence of Almighty GOD. It always inspires me to see others striving to offer their talents in praise...MAY JESUS CHRIST BE PRAISED!!!
It is a beautiful instrument. There have been some comb action issues lolz... but a good deal of the pipework is from the earlier Moller this one replaced. The action is electromechanical with the exception of the high pressure solo which is electropneumatic... leather is NOT compatible with all the oilfield chemicals we have in the dry air out here! Thank you for your encouraging comments... they mean a lot to me.
Definately not ready for Prime Time, but so nice to know that they embrace the organ out there in west Texas. Beautiful organ. They are to be commended, so is the organist. Thanks
The tempo is not too slow, just a little unsteady. A hair faster would be good. But...all in all..considering you had to play it on a Late Moller, good job!
So we had an organist, who is has a doctorate and has played at the Vatican, play at my sister's wedding. Let me tell you that he BUTCHERED the song. He cut it short and all, but it was horrible.
Actually, Widor hated this piece being played too fast. I never play it as quickly as, say, Marie-Claire Alain who always races through it without much expression. The wee guy did well.
Ya this was a live performance. I got lost... Did you look at the rest of the recital? and do I need to take the organ stuff off to get you people to watch the piano and saxophone? lol
Yeah some misakes but hey it's a good effort- and he kept going, chewed his way through. Takes courage... not easy when you've got a bunch of people staring at your neck
The video was a little shaky, but I enjoy seeing stuff like this. The performance was amazing. I wish more of our culture appreciated this kind of art!
One of the most well-known pieces in the organ repertory. You need to articulate clearly, tempo was great. When pedalling take care to look ahead and find the right notes. On a 32 note pedal board you have to take even more care!
pldavey 2 years ago
Not a bad job, I just learned this piece on piano, I don't have a organ at home so I had to learn the hand part on the piano. then i'm going to my church organ to figure out the pedal part. Could I ask you how long it took to learn it? and agian good job.
AmericanCars101 3 years ago
Good to see that Moller Still kickin!
Good tempo
DesireeDeFete 3 years ago
They say that it's not too difficult,
hey this performance proves what can go wrong, I bet the bloke had a few beads of sweat on his forehead during and after the performance and also the man turning the pages! I would like to have a go at it soon, if I could do a tiny portion that that man did I would be glad, well done!
P.S. How do we cope with 13 note bass pedals?
1wirewool 3 years ago 2
I have the same problem, I play stuff perfectly and the mess it up infront of people
Reesman95 4 years ago
Liasen to Peter Hurford's performance (on CD). It's slower than this (a little bit). It is in fact the tempo Widor played himself (available on CD) and it sounds wonderful.
wurlitzer3 4 years ago
That's cool... I have heard Widor's recording... which is where I got this tempo... and as we all know we end up playing faster than we practiced when we perform it... check out my Buxtehude... I blazed through that - I was shocked hearing the recording for the first time! I was not aware that Hurford had recorded that... although I should not be surprised - I love Peter Hurford - esp. his recording of the Liszt BACH.
tatroplayspiano 4 years ago
Du lieber Gott! Wieso musste das Video ins Netz gestellt werden? Graußam ist kein Ausdruck mehr. Mis ist ganz schlecht nach dieser Aufführung. Nun muss ich ko.....en
organistpeter 4 years ago
Well... I shall answer that in the only German I know... in the words of my dad: "Das es einen guglefarten, meine liebe!"
tatroplayspiano 4 years ago
and what kind of comment is this? and you are criticising my comment on your video?
worldorganist 3 years ago
yes
tatroplayspiano 2 years ago
Ach du lieber Gott; wieso ist dieses Video im Internet gelandet; das ist ja eine einzige Kathastrophe! Wer macht so etwas; mir is nach dieser Aufführung total schlecht und ich muss jetzt ko...... graußam, also wirklich, scheißlich!
organistpeter 4 years ago
Nice effort! I'm a piano major (with some organ experience), and I know what happens when nerves take over! I really liked your use of the stops, as well as the slower tempo. It's on the right track--a little more time in the practice room and you've got it!
tmsenzig 4 years ago 2
It sounds ok but I wish there wern't so many mistakes. :(
classicalmusic1mzrt 4 years ago
Its awful when nerves take over.. Feel so sorry for you man, Im sure you've learnt it perfectly by now and played it eyes shut.. ;-) dont stop playing it..
denni2579 4 years ago 4
why take too long.
pablokiddo13 4 years ago
but on the bright side, you do cover up mistakes well. faking it like a baptist! XD
riverscuomo06 4 years ago
cool... i'm glad... I am Baptist.
tatroplayspiano 4 years ago
me too...and that's why i also suck
riverscuomo06 4 years ago
I'm baptist but practice in an episcopalian church along with teacher it's kinda wierd
Reesman95 4 years ago
yeh, i would practice that until you could at least get all the way through it without stopping before you perform it. i feel embarassed for you. sorry man.
riverscuomo06 4 years ago 2
The touch is a little too legato. There are clearly
technical problems which could be solved by very
slow practice. Before the entry of the pedal, you
are much too tentative. Get back to the practice
room and you should see some improvement in the
future. Remember, do not play a piece before its
time! Good luck.
claviergoren 4 years ago
I'm playing also this piece and it is really so powerful.
But I like to play it fast and I think you should hear the version played by Nicholas Kynaston (Not on YouTube, not on iTubes but you can find it only on CD). Then you will understand what is the real power of the Toccata from the 5th Symphonie of Widor. Probably, you will never support to hear it slowly anymore...
bgiorgi58 4 years ago
Very slow, it's dragging a lot, like he's struggling to get his fingers around it but credit to him, a very challenging piece of music and if he loves it well, it can only get better and better! I couldn't do it!Well done!
madgirl414 4 years ago
Try playing the notes in th middle of the arpeggios in staccato.
BeFrSc 4 years ago
I know a Doctor in Music who cuts this tune short just of the last bit because he finds crossing over the hands difficult. I can play perfectly, I have a brilliant ear, it's just i can't sight read very well, that's what's holding me back from being a full virtuoso.
BeFrSc 4 years ago
Don't mean to be critical-- but while the performance is somewhat passable -- and it sounded like he forgot something and also sounds like just too many mistakes which he does not cover up well. I found it just too slow and tedious.
ludwig123456789 4 years ago
Terrific!!! one little star.
juliusmax85 4 years ago
That piece reminds me of the infinite Glory of Heaven.
I could never coordinate the composition well enough to play it myself but admire you for sitting up there giving it your best in Honor of GOD. I'm sure even the most techincly advanced musicians or machine that could hit every note would only sound like a baby cooing in the presence of Almighty GOD. It always inspires me to see others striving to offer their talents in praise...MAY JESUS CHRIST BE PRAISED!!!
totallyamused 4 years ago
It is a beautiful instrument. There have been some comb action issues lolz... but a good deal of the pipework is from the earlier Moller this one replaced. The action is electromechanical with the exception of the high pressure solo which is electropneumatic... leather is NOT compatible with all the oilfield chemicals we have in the dry air out here! Thank you for your encouraging comments... they mean a lot to me.
tatroplayspiano 4 years ago
Definately not ready for Prime Time, but so nice to know that they embrace the organ out there in west Texas. Beautiful organ. They are to be commended, so is the organist. Thanks
yamaho5 4 years ago
The tempo is not too slow, just a little unsteady. A hair faster would be good. But...all in all..considering you had to play it on a Late Moller, good job!
DesireeDeFete 4 years ago
So we had an organist, who is has a doctorate and has played at the Vatican, play at my sister's wedding. Let me tell you that he BUTCHERED the song. He cut it short and all, but it was horrible.
Congrats, you're better than him!
cleanswab49 4 years ago
Man, I LOVE the organ. I wish I was talented enough to play!
cleanswab49 4 years ago
good stuff
guitarmansegovia 4 years ago
wayyyy to slow, pick it up a bit
btmackay 4 years ago
Actually, Widor hated this piece being played too fast. I never play it as quickly as, say, Marie-Claire Alain who always races through it without much expression. The wee guy did well.
dihamilton100 4 years ago
He's playing it to fast still, you need to be able to hear the individual notes of the arpeggios.
BeFrSc 4 years ago
No, please don't you dare take away the organ "stuff".
2468HOTROD 4 years ago
Ya this was a live performance. I got lost... Did you look at the rest of the recital? and do I need to take the organ stuff off to get you people to watch the piano and saxophone? lol
tatroplayspiano 4 years ago
Yeah some misakes but hey it's a good effort- and he kept going, chewed his way through. Takes courage... not easy when you've got a bunch of people staring at your neck
andpearce 4 years ago
quite a few mistakes...
edders05 4 years ago
Congratulations Dustin! Beautiful Performance. I'm very proud of your hard work.
brettandbeth 4 years ago
The video was a little shaky, but I enjoy seeing stuff like this. The performance was amazing. I wish more of our culture appreciated this kind of art!
jtsoundtech 4 years ago