More Bach at Carcassonne

Pastor de Lasala, Sydney Australia, plays Bach's Canzona in D Minor on the 17th Century organ in the Basilica of St Nazaire-St Celse, Carcassonne, France. This interpretation is in the French style ie RH Cornet LH Cromorne Ped Flûte. In the second half, the GO Jeu de Tierce is added to the pedal line.

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[crudosoy1]

What a great instrument... wish i could play it..

Cheers

Sant

[tormus1]

It was a privilege to have been offered a recital on this wonderful organ in this incredible 11th century basilica.

[PrinsTan]

Carcassonne France?

[tormus1]

Yes, France.

[Bachlives2]

How do you play on such small pedals?

How long did it take to get used to it?

[tormus1]

I have been playing on them on an off for years. Once you get used to the dimensions, everything is relative. There are some instruments like Souvigny (Clicquot) where the pedals not in the normal position. They can be a challenge. Also the compass of these 17th and 18th century instruments is not always standard.

[gerardbedecarter]

Sublime music. Incredible sounds. Magnificent playing. What else could one want! Thanks so much, Pastor for introducing me to this treasure trove.

[Benedict101]

Well I'm sure to the audience it sounded magical

[tormus1]

Thank you. The problem was that the camera/microphone was in the loft. The Cromorne on the Positif was the nearest rank. For the performer this can be a little off-putting as the Cornet on the Récit sounds quite distant from the console. You need a act of faith that what you are playing is blending well from below in the nave.

[Benedict101]

Gorgeous, although the Cromorne's power slightly overpowered the recording at times - Great playing