Will you people please back off?! I'd like to see YOU play in front of camera...not so easy. More, she was playing with a BBC production in mind and such meant timing to fit various slots. I challenge any of you to match her technique.
"During the 2nd world war (...) Henri Mulet took over playing for the services"
That's incorrect - Mulet had left Paris for the Provence in 1937 and was actually titulaire of St. Roch at the time he wrote the Esquisses Byzanthines.
Oh but she cheats the music! At 1:54, two of those G#s in the pedal are supposed to be played an octave up while the other foot closes the swell in two beats' time. It's a difficult maneuver that I only noticed because it took me a lot of practice to play that part as written.
Interesting. Having listened to this recording by other artists several times, I'd say 1:54 sounds as indicated, but I trust you're aware of her mistake. When I buy this score I'll have to look into your observations.
I first saw Gillian Weir play at Manchester Town Hall, 30 years ago, when she was undoubtedly the world's most beautiful organist; and sat opposite her at a dinner 20 years ago. I have always admired her effortless technique. She is also delightful company! This is a superb performance, needless to say.
This organ has both a Bourdon 32' and a Bombarde 32'.
It's the video quality! It's pretty much always much light in this church! The doom is white but it looks grey here. Maybe this was filmed at night. They have installed spots at the organloft now.
A bit of a departure from your usual posts Rob. I must admit that she is an Amazing organist. I've seen her live at the Ulster Hall in Belfast on two occasions. The first time she played with the Ulster Orchestra and the second was a programme of solo organ pieces. Technically, she is flawless and has a great instinctive flare for counterpoint. Bach and Buxthude just seem to be effortless for her. I'm almost ashamed to admit that the second time I saw her play was free as the venue was empty!
Will you people please back off?! I'd like to see YOU play in front of camera...not so easy. More, she was playing with a BBC production in mind and such meant timing to fit various slots. I challenge any of you to match her technique.
omahas9000 5 months ago in playlist pipeorgan
"During the 2nd world war (...) Henri Mulet took over playing for the services"
That's incorrect - Mulet had left Paris for the Provence in 1937 and was actually titulaire of St. Roch at the time he wrote the Esquisses Byzanthines.
GJmusique 7 months ago
She's rushes it
radketim 1 year ago
Oh but she cheats the music! At 1:54, two of those G#s in the pedal are supposed to be played an octave up while the other foot closes the swell in two beats' time. It's a difficult maneuver that I only noticed because it took me a lot of practice to play that part as written.
zbjornson 1 year ago
@zbjornson
Interesting. Having listened to this recording by other artists several times, I'd say 1:54 sounds as indicated, but I trust you're aware of her mistake. When I buy this score I'll have to look into your observations.
Thanks a bunch.
mfortee 1 year ago
I first saw Gillian Weir play at Manchester Town Hall, 30 years ago, when she was undoubtedly the world's most beautiful organist; and sat opposite her at a dinner 20 years ago. I have always admired her effortless technique. She is also delightful company! This is a superb performance, needless to say.
all1rog 2 years ago
splendid video! any chance of watching mrs weir playing messiaen's la nativite?
chrysalifourfour 2 years ago
great video! any chance of watching mrs weir playing messiaen's la nativite on youtube?
chrysalifourfour 2 years ago
Thank you, hazrob, for posting these wonderful, well done videos.
You have enabled many to appreciate her and these wonderful organ works.
Also, thank you for the stop list.
No 32' Principal?
The Organ Princept requires a 32' Principal here.
More light on her legs!
robertgift 2 years ago
What do you mean?
This organ has both a Bourdon 32' and a Bombarde 32'.
It's the video quality! It's pretty much always much light in this church! The doom is white but it looks grey here. Maybe this was filmed at night. They have installed spots at the organloft now.
tjugofyra 2 years ago
To be "proper", if there is a 16' Principal in the Manual, there should be a 32' Principal in the Pedal. That's all.
Still a wonderful organ, magnificent performance of a fantastic work.
More leg and more cleavage.
My wrists hurt after attempting this.
robertgift 2 years ago
Incredible video! I would love to see more excerpts from this program, if you have it!
mosley2k 2 years ago
A bit of a departure from your usual posts Rob. I must admit that she is an Amazing organist. I've seen her live at the Ulster Hall in Belfast on two occasions. The first time she played with the Ulster Orchestra and the second was a programme of solo organ pieces. Technically, she is flawless and has a great instinctive flare for counterpoint. Bach and Buxthude just seem to be effortless for her. I'm almost ashamed to admit that the second time I saw her play was free as the venue was empty!
Billy88666 2 years ago