I'm so surprised that this organist, quite accomplished, would take this work at that tempo. One cannot grasp the musical communication. Phrases are abrupt. Too metronomic. Was this part of a masterclass or something? On how not to play Vierne in a live accoustical space?!? Shocking!
I think this tempo is not right... you can hear how the reverb can't keep up with the notes...all you'll hear is a big noise at the other end of the cathedral...
too bad, the tempo doesn't do justice to an otherwise outstanding performance..
@jeanseborg The 32' reed on this organ isn't digital. You are more than likely just hearing possible feedback or the actual resonance of the building. I played this organ back in college when our choir did a concert here and St. Patrick's is about as live a building as you can get for acoustics; probably one of the best in the nation. The marriage of room and organ is amazing!!! Lively-Fulcher also has another wonderful installation at the RC Cathedral in DC that is again just a perfect match.
@bcschmerker - 44 ranks, small for a 3-manual? Here in Britain you'll rarely find a 2-manual bigger than 30 ranks (if that), so 30 ranks up to about 60 (maximum) for a 3-manual. Most 50+ rank organs are four-manual instruments.
@EccentricRichard In anticipation of future construction at OMS Japanese Christian Church, Walnut Creek, CA, USA, I did a study of organ configurations around dual pulpits and a baptistry, using the D. A. Flentrop 3-manual at Harvard for a baseline on account of anticipated Sanctuary dimensions. I came up with 59 ranks controlled by 49 stops to meet known music requirements for the blended service.
I'm so surprised that this organist, quite accomplished, would take this work at that tempo. One cannot grasp the musical communication. Phrases are abrupt. Too metronomic. Was this part of a masterclass or something? On how not to play Vierne in a live accoustical space?!? Shocking!
davlber221 4 months ago
Brilliant performance, one letdown, too fast!
contraposaune 6 months ago
Excellent! I loved it
zippylad77 1 year ago
Effortless playing by a master of the instrument! All the notes are there, great to have this posting.
pldavey 1 year ago
I think this tempo is not right... you can hear how the reverb can't keep up with the notes...all you'll hear is a big noise at the other end of the cathedral...
too bad, the tempo doesn't do justice to an otherwise outstanding performance..
GJmusique 1 year ago
@GJmusique Actually, the audtio portion of this was recorded at the front of the church -- half a city block from the inistrument.
a55b47 1 year ago
I almost went to this....
bombarde1701a 1 year ago
Great Final!
Is it a reverb for digital 32' reeds at 5:52?
jeanseborg 1 year ago
@jeanseborg The 32' reed on this organ isn't digital. You are more than likely just hearing possible feedback or the actual resonance of the building. I played this organ back in college when our choir did a concert here and St. Patrick's is about as live a building as you can get for acoustics; probably one of the best in the nation. The marriage of room and organ is amazing!!! Lively-Fulcher also has another wonderful installation at the RC Cathedral in DC that is again just a perfect match.
CoutureOrganiste 1 year ago
Excellent performance here. 44 ranks may be few for a 3-manual, but in the right setting they can do the job.
bcschmerker 1 year ago 3
@bcschmerker - 44 ranks, small for a 3-manual? Here in Britain you'll rarely find a 2-manual bigger than 30 ranks (if that), so 30 ranks up to about 60 (maximum) for a 3-manual. Most 50+ rank organs are four-manual instruments.
EccentricRichard 1 year ago
@EccentricRichard In anticipation of future construction at OMS Japanese Christian Church, Walnut Creek, CA, USA, I did a study of organ configurations around dual pulpits and a baptistry, using the D. A. Flentrop 3-manual at Harvard for a baseline on account of anticipated Sanctuary dimensions. I came up with 59 ranks controlled by 49 stops to meet known music requirements for the blended service.
bcschmerker 1 year ago
wonderful
9476C 1 year ago