Grand Choeur Dialogue, Gigout

Organist Diane Bish plays this great piece on the organ of Uppsala Cathedral.located centrally in the city of Uppsala, Sweden. It dates back to the late 13th century and at a height of 118.7 m is the largest church building in Scandinavia. Originally built under Roman Catholicism and used for coronations of the Swedish monarch, since the Protestant Reformation, it has been controlled by the Lutheran Church of Sweden. It is now the seat of the Archbishop of the Church of Sweden.

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[vinyalonde]

I really enjoyed that performance. She clearly has a great appreciation for the organ, the piece, and the acoustics of the building. She is a master. Thanks for posting this Bishfan.

[HONGYOUNGEUN]

2rd Best 32' Sound i've ever heard!!

[Owdfolkie]

@GrandeBombarde16 I doubt that she would have simply 'chickened out' as you seem to be suggesting!!

I think it's more likely that she, just as many of us might have done, either decided that the pedal couplers were adequate, or that the octaves just didn't add anything. Just because the octaves are written, it doesn't necessarily follow they will work satisfactorily with every instrument - they may just 'muddy' the sound.

I suppose the specs of the organ in question may shed some light...!

[passacaglia28]

Who manufactured this magnificent organ? 

[chen0466]

I'm 100% in agreement with Eccentric Richard. Let me just say that I was pleasantly surprised by this offering from D Bish. As others have commented, I don't believe the tempo here is too slow, I think it's certianly within a range of acceptable tempi. So, give credit where credit is due, great job, Diane! I like your interpretation here as well as your registration. This is definitely my favorite so far of your recordings that I've seen on YouTube!

[ProfMoose]

This is the best I've heard her play. A little slow but all the better for it. Best bit is the sound people got it right (that's a first) and you can actually hear the organ instead of the more normal screaming distortion in her videos.

[steelersfanhawaii]

BRAVISSIMO!!! Vintage Diane Bish - I wonder if any regular organists there have developed carpal tunnel syndrome - those keys look rather stiff, especially the great when all manuals coupled together!!

[accousticdecay]

Majestic beyond all else!!

[marco042298]

good bombarde

[waldenhouse]

@GrandeBombarde16 Cutting remark, but true! - The best exponent of this piece is (In my Humble Opinion - IMHO) that of Nicholas Kynaston - look him up. RHD