Michael Bennett performs the Toccata from Leon Boellmann's Suite Gothique on a three-manual Allen Quantum organ at Octave Hall. Michael is a student of Peter Richard Conte, Grand Court Organist of the Wanamaker Organ at the Macy's Philadelphia department store. Michael began his study of the organ less than one year ago.
@SLCUTAHGUY Actually, Allens are electric organs. No pipes involved, unless it is a hybrid, but I don't think this particular organ is
jmhuene 1 month ago
amazing great job makes me want a pipe organ in my house.
SLCUTAHGUY 6 months ago
wow! i thought i was special when i played widor's toccata was special, but WOW!!!!
WorldsCast 7 months ago
An excellent reading for a student of one year's experience. Michael is a shining star of the future for the organ. Thanks for posting this.
iandavidhenderson 8 months ago
Very very good....the sound is very good....
ChrissysVideokids 9 months ago
Really no need to play it quite that fast, although the room is quite dead. Still impressive that you can!
mikedc2020 11 months ago
Bravo Michael!!
A very gifted student and a very gifted teacher on a superb instrument. Saw your video on the Wanamaker, just totally awesome!
JoRoAM1 1 year ago
Fantastic!
craigkeller1966 1 year ago
Terrific!!! Keep on playing.
shorttim77 1 year ago
Bravo! I've been playing that Suite for more than 40 years! I've never mastered the toccata. He had a couple of 'flubs' but carried it off, considering it was from memory. A talented sixth grader. Michael continue your studies! You're good! JMM
jmm21340 1 year ago