Bach 'Dorian' Fugue BWV 538; Organ of All Hallows' Gospel Oak

The last new organ to be built by the firm of William Hill & Son in 1915, under the supervision of Dr Arthur George Hill. As the organ approaches it's centenary, it remains unaltered with original tubular-pneumatic action - but heavily patched - and in desperate need of comprehensive restoration. Some photos at www.allhallowsorgan.org.uk - full website to appear shortly. This was the Fugue from the post-Mass voluntary this-morning; stops, suddenly off due to tubes falling out of sockets rendered the Ruckpositif sections of the Toccata a bit silly. The player is Martin Kemp, organist at All Hallows'

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• Gospel
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• 1915

[karenjenn]

WOW! I was in this church while I visited my grand mum in 1969. My late Father played this very organ in 1936-1939 time frame. Heard many story of it. I have now finally seen & heard this organ thanks to this posting. Thank you.

[AllHallowsChurch]

Thanks for your comment. What was your father's name - I'd like to compile a list of organists. My son (6) will be very impressed with your lego favourites!

[robertgift]

Interesting trill in the subject beginning! I also felt one there.

But if you do it, continue ithroughouthis magnificent work., including the pedal.

Why is sound so muffled?

Aim camcorder better.

Do the trill at 7:19 well. Not abbreviated.

Then slight retard needed before continuing.

Th.is best played fromemory.

Nice performance!

[MusicPredominates]

@karenjenn : He was organist then ?