Dr Robert Parkins performs on the Aeolian Organ during The Kathleen Upton Byrns McClendon Organ Dedication Recital in Duke University Chapel on February 8th, 2009.
Toccata in D Minor, Op. 59, No. 5 Max Reger (1873-1916)
It's wonderful that this Aeolian organ was saved. I understand that it was through heroic efforts by alumni that it escaped the trash heap. I have trouble imagining Reger on the Brombaugh.
This is the best rendition of this piece I have ever heard. I especially like his decrescendo and tempo rubato followed by the rapid addition of stops to fortissimo coupled with accelerando in the last few measures. Highly effective! This is the way Reger was meant to be played.
It's wonderful that this Aeolian organ was saved. I understand that it was through heroic efforts by alumni that it escaped the trash heap. I have trouble imagining Reger on the Brombaugh.
wurlitzer3 9 months ago
Wonderful! I'm so pleased to find these videos available.
Are there any clips uploaded that feature Duke's new(ish) Brombaugh Organ?
ywrenr 10 months ago
This is the best rendition of this piece I have ever heard. I especially like his decrescendo and tempo rubato followed by the rapid addition of stops to fortissimo coupled with accelerando in the last few measures. Highly effective! This is the way Reger was meant to be played.
jazzkeyboardman 1 year ago
Great organ, great organist, great piece! Thanks so much.
MrBooker39 1 year ago
Nice.
Great that the audience was able to see him perform.
robertgift 2 years ago