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0:00:01 - Wagner : Prelude to Act III of 'Lohengrin' 0:04:18 - Rachmaninoff : Vocalise 0:10:22 - Interview 0:13:35 - Hisaishi : One Summer's Day 0:18:00 - Respighi : San Michele Arcangelo 0:24:23 - Interview 0:27:06 - Von Paradies : Sicilienne 0:31:11 - Dupré : Prelude et Fugue in G 0:39:11 - Interview 0:42:30 - Maitland : At Sundown 0:48:00 - Franck : Final 0:56:47 - Interview 1:00:00 - Beethoven : Marcia alla Turca ('Die Ruinen von Athen', Op.113/4)

What was the short last piece played?

I'm grateful this grand instrument still exists! I still recall how the once grand organ in Wanamaker's NYC perished in an auction.

Why not list the pieces with timestamps?

The Franck Finale was too fast and he messed up a few notes in the pedal because of it.

Brilliant presentation on this Wanamaker/Macy's Organ. This brings beloved memories of having been in the audience on festive occasions. A glorious tribute. Thank you. Mrs. John Tock

Listening to the concert was a real treat, even if not in person. Great musicality on this awesome instrument. Thanks everyone.

13:35 ~ One Summer's Day; J. Hisaishi / Wu

It was awesome to be there in person and the evening concert was spectacular.

Excellent concert! Anyone who grew up in the 1950s and visited Wanamaker's Grand Court for the Noon or afternoon concerts, this would evoke fond memories. Thanks to the 'Friends' and Macys for their sustaining support. Thank you for posting.

Marvelous players and selections -- but really, is there a reason these events can't enjoy better mic placement?

It starts by 3. 08

Played with Keith Chapman on numerous occasions back in the late '60s - early '70s before his untimely death in '85. He was so magnanimous and openly welcomed our brass quintet to perform with him on weekends during Christmas time. Based on the size of the hall and the organ, we had no fear of overpowering Keith.... such a GRAND instrument.

Beautiful! Thanks to Wannamaker's and to all the organists. Curious how the fourth gentleman's (Luke's) I-Pad knows when to advance the music pages without any physical contact?

Our Gracious Majesty The Queen Elizabeth the IInd 😢 Rest in peace, we'll never forget you.

Thank you, JAKE!!! Terrific!!

Thank you Gordon, you gave me the love for the organ. I will always remember you at the auditorium. I will always remember talking to you over the years, I love you!

I love organs above any instrument, It keeps you praying.❤

Great Concert Maestro, Looking forward to this years Ocean Grove Concerts

The only thing I wish you to know that in your early life can impact people that his your senior way times! And .. you maybe not aware that you are making your master Richard P. conte smiling with pride ! Your volume pedal management make the difference for the excellence ! You are in the right path and the world outside will noticed . Thank you Alessandro

hope Macys finds a way to keep this wonder alive through their bankruptcy!

I have an interesting history. I was born in Edinburgh, Scotland by a woman who had dual citizenship -- she was born in Scotland, emigrated to the US. She "got into trouble", and went to Scotland to hide out with her parents until she'd birthed me, then as soon as we were both able to travel, we both came back to Southern California, and I was put up for adoption, since it was then quite a taboo to be a single mother in the mid-1950s. My adoptive parents also were British (Mum -- Yorkshire), and Scottish (Dad, born in Glasgow). I was steeped in the British/Scottish lifestyles and was very carefully taught my manners in the tradition of the many children who came up in the UK. My accent turned out to be a very interesting mish-mash of Mum's North-of England accent and Dad's gutteral Clydeside Scottish accent. Long story short, I still have a great respect for the UK and its many years of tradition, and I know this tune both as the secondary American National Anthem ("My County 'Tis Of Thee"), and also as "God Save the Queen" (now God Save the King"). I had the thrill of playing this organ in the summer of 1976 while Dr. Keith Chapman was still the titulaire there. I had just graduated from the University of Southern California with my Masters in Church Music, and was going through Army boot camp at nearby Fort Dix, NJ. I was visiting longtime family friends who lived in a Philadelphia suburb over a weekend pass. I signed the guest register, PFC G. Mark Caldwell, MCHMus. This caught the attention of Dr. Chapman, so he offered me "hands-on" for the 10am concert. I was a "special" for the concert.

That organ LOVES the first player.

TRUELLY WONDERFUL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

SURELY, this is one of the greatest organs on earth!!!!!

Gordon Turk, awesome musician ❤❤❤!

Fantastic Concert!

Appreciate😊

Bravo Dr. Gordon Turk 👍🏿🙏🏿

This is a masterful performance. What a virtuoso!

19:28 Melody the Music Pet, the greatest pet that you can get. We'll help her find her ticket for the train!/Mouse has cheese. The Knight has peas. And Joey has the jumping beans. That's what we need to make the Rocket soup.

Thanks for sharing this wonderful concert with the online community! It's always a pleasure to hear the organ in person, but travelling to Philadelphia for every concert isn't always possible, so this is a close second! I hope that it helps to expose more people to this amazing music and instrument. Congratulations to the Friends, Dr. Turk, and all others involved for putting on a great event. I hope to be able to make it to Philadelphia again soon to see an event in person!

Minute 57:55 the moment when Dr. Floyd play God Creation of Humanity and explained us the creation of a life

Love that "endless crescendo" at the end of the Dupre.

God Save The Queen R I P Queen Elizabeth ll 🕊️🇬🇧👸🏻🙍🏻‍♂️

Divine

I’m in Oregon and I will certainly travel to hear the fabulous artists and for sure I see shopping at Macy’sa new reason to support The Wanamaker

Les faussetés sur l anche du grand orgue ne dérangent personne + ?????

Are these concerts publicized anywhere? I'd really like to attend a future event.

Kudos, and respect to the young lady (the 2nd organist) on her ability at such a young age to play a pipe organ..❤❤😊😊

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Coolness!

Best anthem ever written.

Thrilled for the Wanamaker Grand Court Organ Day Concert! What a diverse and captivating program by the assistant organists. Looking forward to the next performance!

Thank you for uploading this video on TH-cam, so I can listen to a fantastic organ recital on this fabulous organ.

These Wannamaker recitals are a real treat! I was able to play this instrument (briefly) way bakc when I was at Eaton's Canada and visiting Macy's exec for business reasons. It's an awesome instrument unrivaled anywhere really. And these organists make it really work hard. Thank you Macy's!!!

Especially delightful watching the organist's hands fly over all the manuels in Mendleshon's scherzo. Excellent performance by all organists.

An ignorant person speaking, forgive me... But How do they change the stops? I've watched her hands and feet and also the person turning pages and I can't for the life of me see how the stops are changed! Sometimes many stops are altered in a fraction of a second, but neither of the people seem to be responsible for doing it? How is it done? So I've just now watched the video further, and when some organists are playing, their helper is pressing a button on the lower keyboard that changes the stops, but with other organists that button is NOT being pressed by anyone, yet the stops are still somehow changing... This really intrigues me, I won't sleep until I know how this is happening!

Marvelous, and great credit to them and the Foundation and Macy’s, one and all ! Thank you.

Ironic that this was performed in the very city where the Founding Fathers told the king to "sod off"!