This film was made by Robert Chesterman. He put a second mortgage on his house to complete it, and afterwards continued to create documentaries about classical music for the rest of his life. A charming man of remarkable talent that I dearly miss, as I am sure do all of his friends. Prometheus Productions was his production company.
If the director is playing the organ, or unable to conduct (probably going up into the organ loft during this procession) a choral scholar from either side will conduct. There is somebody on the other side doing the same thing.
That's right. I recall seeing an evensong at King's many years ago and Stephen Cleobury didn't step out to conduct at all until the Magnificat. The choir did it all helped with the tenors on each side keeping the beat. That said they were doing one of the simpler preces and responses (Smith of Durham).
that is odd indeed. i don't think he's playing a keyboard cuz if you'll notice, his fingers are moving when the organ notes are holding..i'v never seen anything like this before. must be a time keeper.
The boys are charming and unusually articulate for their ages. I suppose that associating with adults all the time and singing such complex music does wonders for their intellectual development.
This film was made by Robert Chesterman. He put a second mortgage on his house to complete it, and afterwards continued to create documentaries about classical music for the rest of his life. A charming man of remarkable talent that I dearly miss, as I am sure do all of his friends. Prometheus Productions was his production company.
fleertv 2 years ago
Love their top hats.
JenseninBrizo 3 years ago
They call them Toppers
Daviesgram 2 years ago
Toppers...Eton's loss
dorisboy52 2 years ago 4
very interesting documentary . Thanks
titussenlair 3 years ago
beatiful thanks very much my prayers for you
benoitmaur 3 years ago
If the director is playing the organ, or unable to conduct (probably going up into the organ loft during this procession) a choral scholar from either side will conduct. There is somebody on the other side doing the same thing.
choirboyfromhell1 3 years ago
Who was that Choral Scholar pretending to play the organ on the surface of the choir stalls? That was quite odd.
stuggsie 3 years ago
I haven't watched to check, but they are probably beating (conducting). They do this when the Director of Music isn't there (e.g. during psalms).
FOZZIEBASE 3 years ago
That's right. I recall seeing an evensong at King's many years ago and Stephen Cleobury didn't step out to conduct at all until the Magnificat. The choir did it all helped with the tenors on each side keeping the beat. That said they were doing one of the simpler preces and responses (Smith of Durham).
wftjet 2 years ago
That was the Organ Scholar. There is a small chamber organ installed in the choir stalls.
Theodopolis 3 years ago
that is odd indeed. i don't think he's playing a keyboard cuz if you'll notice, his fingers are moving when the organ notes are holding..i'v never seen anything like this before. must be a time keeper.
kensingtonpalace 3 years ago
The boys are charming and unusually articulate for their ages. I suppose that associating with adults all the time and singing such complex music does wonders for their intellectual development.
pdxtran 3 years ago
great! are you gonna post more of this?
EvelynCor 4 years ago
All in good time. I like to keeping people looking forward to more. :-)
InQuires 4 years ago
I'm a busy and very patient person, so that's okay ;)
EvelynCor 4 years ago
I couldn't wait for you. I had to buy it !! Of course I don't regret it one little bit :-)
drwestbury 4 years ago
What a joy to be alive! blaine
sloopy312 4 years ago