I really enjoyed that performance. She clearly has a great appreciation for the organ, the piece, and the acoustics of the building. She is a master. Thanks for posting this Bishfan.
I'm 100% in agreement with Eccentric Richard. Let me just say that I was pleasantly surprised by this offering from D Bish. As others have commented, I don't believe the tempo here is too slow, I think it's certianly within a range of acceptable tempi. So, give credit where credit is due, great job, Diane! I like your interpretation here as well as your registration. This is definitely my favorite so far of your recordings that I've seen on YouTube!
This is the best I've heard her play. A little slow but all the better for it. Best bit is the sound people got it right (that's a first) and you can actually hear the organ instead of the more normal screaming distortion in her videos.
BRAVISSIMO!!! Vintage Diane Bish - I wonder if any regular organists there have developed carpal tunnel syndrome - those keys look rather stiff, especially the great when all manuals coupled together!!
At last, some sign of actual musicianship from Bish... she's still one of the most overrated organists in the world, though. She also has appalling dress sense - the pink dress she's wearing in this video nearly made me vomit, it's so awful.
@EccentricRichard If you knew anything about her, you would know this is a warm up suit and not a dress! It was VERY cold in there that day and she wore this to keep warm. PLEASE if your going to make statements, get the facts straight! She is a wonderful person and joy to be around!
@Likumhairy - forgive me, I'm not too well versed in the terminology of women's clothing =)
It wasn't so much what it is as the colour it is that made me feel sick... and her dress sense is usually brash in the extreme anyway. Same goes for her playing, sadly... it's good here, but all too many times I've heard her massacre artistry and subtlety on the altar of gratuitous flash virtuosity.
@EccentricRichard, I agree with you about Bish's overrated performances and her gaudy attire. This video is another example. In this video, the few pedal views reveal that Bish conveniently left out the hallmark of this majestic composition-the difficult octave pedal part.
@GrandeBombarde16 Cutting remark, but true! - The best exponent of this piece is (In my Humble Opinion - IMHO) that of Nicholas Kynaston - look him up. RHD
@GrandeBombarde16 I doubt that she would have simply 'chickened out' as you seem to be suggesting!!
I think it's more likely that she, just as many of us might have done, either decided that the pedal couplers were adequate, or that the octaves just didn't add anything. Just because the octaves are written, it doesn't necessarily follow they will work satisfactorily with every instrument - they may just 'muddy' the sound.
I suppose the specs of the organ in question may shed some light...!
Åkerman built this organ in 1871 and its strongly influenced by the french romantic era and built according to the french ideal.
Rufatti bulit a new four manual organ situated in the north transept. The church houses several organs besides the Åkerman and the rufatti organs. There is a two manual Marcussen organ aswell. I have played all of them and must say the Åkeman is my favorite.
If my research is accurate, Åkerman & Lund built the organ used for this video; the terraced console with full mechanical coupling, more common to southern Germany and Austria, has been used by north German and Scandanavian builders. Fratelli Ruffati built a two-manual for the north Transept to accompany a choir.
@speaks3703 The Åkerman organ from 1871 shown in this video is still intact. The four manual Ruffatti is located in the north transept and is not intended to replace this instrument. The Åkerman would benefit from a major restoration. Although the windchests and the action are original, many ranks of pipes have been replaced over the years - as you can hear. All original ranks are however in storage, so it shouldn't be that difficult to put it back to it's former glory.
I watched her play this in Uppsala! Most magical time of my life!
Vivaldi991 1 day ago
I really enjoyed that performance. She clearly has a great appreciation for the organ, the piece, and the acoustics of the building. She is a master. Thanks for posting this Bishfan.
vinyalonde 3 weeks ago
2rd Best 32' Sound i've ever heard!!
HONGYOUNGEUN 1 month ago
Who manufactured this magnificent organ?
passacaglia28 3 months ago
I'm 100% in agreement with Eccentric Richard. Let me just say that I was pleasantly surprised by this offering from D Bish. As others have commented, I don't believe the tempo here is too slow, I think it's certianly within a range of acceptable tempi. So, give credit where credit is due, great job, Diane! I like your interpretation here as well as your registration. This is definitely my favorite so far of your recordings that I've seen on YouTube!
chen0466 5 months ago
This is the best I've heard her play. A little slow but all the better for it. Best bit is the sound people got it right (that's a first) and you can actually hear the organ instead of the more normal screaming distortion in her videos.
ProfMoose 6 months ago
BRAVISSIMO!!! Vintage Diane Bish - I wonder if any regular organists there have developed carpal tunnel syndrome - those keys look rather stiff, especially the great when all manuals coupled together!!
steelersfanhawaii 6 months ago
Majestic beyond all else!!
accousticdecay 8 months ago
good bombarde
marco042298 8 months ago
It's a bit slow, isn't it? Either that, or the room isn't loud enough...
JWall416 10 months ago
Beautiful to listen to her. Thumbs up ;)
Plato030986 1 year ago
At last, some sign of actual musicianship from Bish... she's still one of the most overrated organists in the world, though. She also has appalling dress sense - the pink dress she's wearing in this video nearly made me vomit, it's so awful.
EccentricRichard 1 year ago
@EccentricRichard If you knew anything about her, you would know this is a warm up suit and not a dress! It was VERY cold in there that day and she wore this to keep warm. PLEASE if your going to make statements, get the facts straight! She is a wonderful person and joy to be around!
Likumhairy 1 year ago
@Likumhairy - forgive me, I'm not too well versed in the terminology of women's clothing =)
It wasn't so much what it is as the colour it is that made me feel sick... and her dress sense is usually brash in the extreme anyway. Same goes for her playing, sadly... it's good here, but all too many times I've heard her massacre artistry and subtlety on the altar of gratuitous flash virtuosity.
EccentricRichard 1 year ago
@EccentricRichard, I agree with you about Bish's overrated performances and her gaudy attire. This video is another example. In this video, the few pedal views reveal that Bish conveniently left out the hallmark of this majestic composition-the difficult octave pedal part.
GrandeBombarde16 1 year ago
@GrandeBombarde16 Cutting remark, but true! - The best exponent of this piece is (In my Humble Opinion - IMHO) that of Nicholas Kynaston - look him up. RHD
waldenhouse 9 months ago
@GrandeBombarde16 I doubt that she would have simply 'chickened out' as you seem to be suggesting!!
I think it's more likely that she, just as many of us might have done, either decided that the pedal couplers were adequate, or that the octaves just didn't add anything. Just because the octaves are written, it doesn't necessarily follow they will work satisfactorily with every instrument - they may just 'muddy' the sound.
I suppose the specs of the organ in question may shed some light...!
Owdfolkie 3 months ago
Åkerman built this organ in 1871 and its strongly influenced by the french romantic era and built according to the french ideal.
Rufatti bulit a new four manual organ situated in the north transept. The church houses several organs besides the Åkerman and the rufatti organs. There is a two manual Marcussen organ aswell. I have played all of them and must say the Åkeman is my favorite.
Stentorfon 1 year ago
If my research is accurate, Åkerman & Lund built the organ used for this video; the terraced console with full mechanical coupling, more common to southern Germany and Austria, has been used by north German and Scandanavian builders. Fratelli Ruffati built a two-manual for the north Transept to accompany a choir.
bcschmerker 1 year ago
Wasn't this organ replaced with a Ruffatti?
speaks3703 1 year ago
@speaks3703 The Åkerman organ from 1871 shown in this video is still intact. The four manual Ruffatti is located in the north transept and is not intended to replace this instrument. The Åkerman would benefit from a major restoration. Although the windchests and the action are original, many ranks of pipes have been replaced over the years - as you can hear. All original ranks are however in storage, so it shouldn't be that difficult to put it back to it's former glory.
steff2929 1 year ago
@steff2929 The Ruffatti is in the west gallery.
speaks3703 1 year ago
cool
vergil9951 1 year ago
impressive!
thanks
kohlbrugge 1 year ago