Nathan Laube in Recital: Choral No. 1 in E (part two)- César Franck

[bob94109]

Beautiful!

[colinmacknight]

ugh this guy's so good

[jaegermeister579]

Totally great. :-)

[tenoralkid]

Fantastic performance, bravissimo!! Are Franck´s three chorals to be considered as his most demanding organ pieces?

[daddybearphillip]

Wow, GORGEOUS!!!! Everything about this video is gorgeous, Franck's incredible music, the awesome Nichols & Simpson Organ, the church setting, the heart-felt and moving interpretation, AND without a doubt, Mr.Laube!! Thank you for sharing this inspiring work!. Kudos to the videographer as well!

[kbos13]

Nathan- You really love playing.

That's what counts.

Thank you for sharing.

-Keenan

[kempedkemp]

wonderful on every account. Didn't know about Nichols & Simpson before now. Whew! Hope all of their organs are as magnificent as this one!

[OrganNLou]

@kempedkemp They are the modern day "Skinners".

[Irko1969]

Bravo!!!

[joeyboi87]

probably in my opinion one of franck's hardest of organ works!

[Shenandoah58]

@joeyboi87 Yah, for some reason, things in E Maj are SO challenging!!!!

[Blockedify]

Indeed, I must concur with the "incredibly rude" assessment. It is "incredibly rude" of this teacher, and I use that word advisedly, to not correct him in these mannerisms. Lamentable, one cannot use the word "teacher" in referring to an instructor at Curtis, "coach" is more apropos. There is very little teaching that goes on at Curtis, LOTS of coaching. Perhaps in the days that Dr. McCurdy was running the organ show one might get some teaching, but again, lamentably, none since him.

[alankrishna108]

I enjoyed the performance, my teacher studied with Jean Langlais who arguably knows Franck interpretations. Perhaps you would like to post a performance to enlighten us?

[alankrishna108]

how incredibly rude

[dennisferrara1]

A totally warm and sensitive interpretation. The 3-61 Nichols and Simpson 3-61 is truly a beautifully voiced instrument; needless to say, Nathan's interpretation matches the instrument. Expressive virtuosity best describes the art of this young and exciting concert organist!

[jdcrash7]

Nathan is a truly spectacular musician. Absolute control. Totally into the music. The Nichols and Simpson organ is just stunning. Panning to the Vox in the chambers during the Franck opening was a very pleasant surprise. I love it, I love it, I love it. It's just like dying and going to heaven! Thank you Nathan and thank you Nichols and Simpson!

[frater09]

That is so incredible that you played it without music. How do you do that? Good memory, I guess. I have to remember not to forget ...haha