"Romanza" Eugene Gigout

This may be the most important piece of literature written for the American reed organ. It is quite a challenge to play. It uses all the resources of the instrument to the fullest. Written for the Mason & Hamlin Liszt Organ.
Performed by Michael Hendron.
Instrument restored by Casey Pratt. see also:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IUHXXT4yxCI

Category:

Music

Tags:

• Eugene
• Gigout
• Classical
• romantic
• reed
• organ
• harmonium

[rodneyjantzi]

This is one of the many Michael Hendron performances at his best. It must also be one of the Casey Pratt restorations at his best as well. What a fantastic performance on a fantastic instrument!

[MasonHamlinOrgans]

Thanks; and, BTW, I need to find out exactly how you record your Berlin organ. The sub bass has a thump/attack like I have never heard. I have enjoyed your recordings very much indeed. Especially the entertaining "Alley Cat":.

[Hammondlover2]

Wow, this is a Reed organ?!

[MasonHamlinOrgans]

A very sophisticated, capable and expensive instrument.. This sold for $600 originally. About the same as a Ford automobile.

[ofacteur]

where is the score available??

[MasonHamlinOrgans]

Mr. Hendron found it at the Library of Congress. It was published by Arthur P. Schmidt Boston (USA) and London. It dates to 1892.

[MrEric0576]

The sound comming from that thing is extraordinary

[lindeman1913]

Fine piece, handsome instrument, fine playing! More please, Michael ;-}

[decimaquinta69]

Ottimo

[cantori2]

This is absolutely incredible! WOW! I can't believe that this is a reed organ! Too bad you can't find instruments being built like this anymore. :-(