Notice how the main keys are b flat minor, then d minor, then f sharp minor (the "second subject") and then back to the tonic thereby outlining an augmented triad B flat-D-F sharp! (Though he also touches on b minor towards the end). I also love the numerous whole-tone harmonies and tritone intervals firstly in the pedals and subsequently in the right hand! Yes, pure genius Louise Vierne!
Nice! I'm not a musician, but I can tell when an artist is using keys that are unusual. I love this music because it's a bit different from everything else you hear, but it still sounds natural.
This piece conjures up a feeling of unending mystery. Even the last note does not answer the mystery. It's a beautiful piece which is eerie yet not disturbing. Lovely!!
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Bravo, Peter, det låter fantastiskt. Så roligt att ha funnit en svensk organist härifrån min hemort i USA. Britt in Michigan - I am a friend of the AGO SW Michigan.
One of my favorite pieces & and challenge for the performer too. I also happen to have a recording of this great piece on a LP album & CD, on former label ( Tower Hill ) Records. The performer was John Rose & recorded in St. Joseph church , Hf. Conn.
Very clear performance. The choice of 96bpm let the listener follow each note. Most arpeggios are actual broken chords, but in too many places the semiquavers "sing melodies" which an excessive speed would ruin. Vierne's metronome here is respected, and that's not so common.
Not to disagree with your comment regarding the tempo being good, but I would not be so sure that Vierne marked that tempo. The bpm’s in the sixth symphony, for example, do not appear in the manuscript.
@@rowanbelt3612 You got the message: just because one can play fast a thorough reading of the piece will suggest the optimal pace even without metronomical signs. I naively assume that Vierne had the last "placet" about the score before it went to print.
@@OrbiliusMagister I agree, although some pieces sound good in different ways at different tempi. From what I’ve heard, Vierne had a difficult relationship with his publishers, who were not so respectful of composers’ intentions. I am no scholar on this though :)
My son is an organist and he said this was one of the most difficult pieces he has ever played. He also says that many of thev most challenging pieces are by French Composers, first half of the 20th century. Thoughts?
As a composer I really like Vierne. My own organ (and piano music) is on my videos if anyone is interested. I love the chromaticism in Vierne, especially in his fifth symphony.
Yes, I made the decision to play slightly non legato in this case. Usually, I play it legato. However, the phrasing is by no means ignored. Quite the contrary.
Thankyou for a wonderful and exciting performance of Vierne. My paternal grandmother was a student of his in Paris from 1934 until his death. I started to play the instrument at age 9 yrs and she taught me what Louis Vierne taught her about his music and French organ music of the period. Most of my teachers and professors were French and I enjoyed every minute of it. After earning a Fulbright to study in Paris with Daniel Roth, and enjoying that experience very much, I followed my true desire and went into medicine. Louis Vierne wouldbe proud of your rendition and forget the people who want a "legato" in their interpretation of his music. How boring can they be? Keep up the great work! Peace, Peter
Notice how the main keys are b flat minor, then d minor, then f sharp minor (the "second subject") and then back to the tonic thereby outlining an augmented triad B flat-D-F sharp! (Though he also touches on b minor towards the end). I also love the numerous whole-tone harmonies and tritone intervals firstly in the pedals and subsequently in the right hand! Yes, pure genius Louise Vierne!
Nice! I'm not a musician, but I can tell when an artist is using keys that are unusual. I love this music because it's a bit different from everything else you hear, but it still sounds natural.
The people who compose such music as this are pure genius, as are the people who play the compositions. Brilliant!
And he accomplished both...yes, he was reputed as one of France's greatest organists, too.
This piece conjures up a feeling of unending mystery. Even the last note does not answer the mystery. It's a beautiful piece which is eerie yet not disturbing. Lovely!!
well, it ends on Bb-minor, just where it started...where's the mystery?
A great performance - with effective phrasing and delineation of the main ideas
Belle exécution et magnifique toccata... Un bonheur...
A magnificent performance! The organist is at the top of his game and so is Louis Vierne. What a master.
Superb performance! With the right things in the right places... Also a good tempo. Thanks.
cet orgue a une extraordinaire sonorité ! Le jeu est très bien choisi ! merci à l'organiste !!
This is magnificent.....and it's a stunning sound from Hauptwerk!
Excellent performance .. and "BRAVO!" .. Milian Digital Audio, creators of the Hauptwerk program, "pulls out all the stops" once again !
Yes, it is THIS piece that is most likely to give even concert organists sprained fingers and percolating eyeballs.....!!!!
Only if they need to look at the scores ;-)
@Quinton Jefferson get out you faker
@Diann Verburg get out you too
What a masterpiece in all regards! Like watching the music... Good stuff.
What a Tour de Force!! Peter, as usual a marvelous performance!
Simply amazing !! There's no other way to say it !!! Writing & playing both !!
my one year old and i love this!!!!!
@Nathan Camilleri thank you he's 9 years old now and still loves hearing this. He loves passacaglia and fugue in c minor the most.
@Nathan Camilleri agreed!!
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I was stupid forgot my account password. I would love any assistance you can give me.
@@youseftaylor2776 😂😂😂 nice comment but i know one way is to say you forgot your password and whatever email you had should be linked and you would have your new password sent there.
@Yousef Taylor Instablaster =)
Thank you, Peter, for sharing your magnificent performance. Sounds better than most organs in the US.
Thank you also for showing the score.
Wonderful!
Thank you for sharing your fine performance and recording and for showing the music.
RWG Denver, Colorado USA
Wow! To think this dude was blind. This is an awesome piece 👏
Great performance! I'd play it more legato, but it's really good. Thank you :) please more
Simply excellent. Bravo!
Bravo, Peter, det låter fantastiskt. Så roligt att ha funnit en svensk organist härifrån min hemort i USA.
Britt in Michigan - I am a friend of the AGO SW Michigan.
It's hard to believe this is the same Vierne that wrote the piano works. So expressive, in harmony and idea.
Yeah !!! great great job !!!
Wow! Beautiful and firey! Thanks for showing the score as well :-D
Thia is a rocking organ piece!!!
Simply grand! Will last forever.
One of my favorite pieces & and challenge for the performer too. I also happen to have a recording of this great piece on a LP album & CD, on former label ( Tower Hill ) Records. The performer was John Rose & recorded in St. Joseph church , Hf. Conn.
Amazing!!!
I admire the stylistic differentiations between the different sets of pedal eighth-note staccatos. Interesting treatment
What a great piece. Makes me want to get back to some serious practicing.
fantastica!
wow. Breathless. How can you play this intricate music ? excellent work
I'm sorry; It doesn't get any better than this. OMG!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Oh, God.
best version i've heard
Very clear performance. The choice of 96bpm let the listener follow each note. Most arpeggios are actual broken chords, but in too many places the semiquavers "sing melodies" which an excessive speed would ruin. Vierne's metronome here is respected, and that's not so common.
I t hink it's still quite fast compared to other renditions. Could surely be slower.
Not to disagree with your comment regarding the tempo being good, but I would not be so sure that Vierne marked that tempo. The bpm’s in the sixth symphony, for example, do not appear in the manuscript.
@@rowanbelt3612 You got the message: just because one can play fast a thorough reading of the piece will suggest the optimal pace even without metronomical signs. I naively assume that Vierne had the last "placet" about the score before it went to print.
@@OrbiliusMagister I agree, although some pieces sound good in different ways at different tempi. From what I’ve heard, Vierne had a difficult relationship with his publishers, who were not so respectful of composers’ intentions. I am no scholar on this though :)
Very beautifull.
Dang! Amazing.
Love this piece!
i can't even read the score my eyes aren't enough fast, this looks sooo hard to play ! ! !Wonderful anyway !
If you're not able to play this from memory you shouldn't maybe even play it at all ;-)
@@ThomCountryfan I would think from memory is the only way possible...just too much going on to rely on reading.
Super c'est tellement compliqué à jouer félicitations
Bravo
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Amazing...
My son is an organist and he said this was one of the most difficult pieces he has ever played. He also says that many of thev most challenging pieces are by French Composers, first half of the 20th century. Thoughts?
As a composer I really like Vierne. My own organ (and piano music) is on my videos if anyone is interested. I love the chromaticism in Vierne, especially in his fifth symphony.
I like this recording a lot, it has a lot of punch and power in it, though actually it should be played more legato, right?
brutal
Good
This is played on Hauptwerk ?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?1 You must be kidding me :-O ... What is the sample set ?!?!?
Notre-Dame de Metz from Milan Digital Audio themselves.
@@at0mcollision Thanks !
3:04 that jazzy af …..Vierne know how to do funky melodie
Nice tango.
silent movie music... :)
Provi echt jetzt
This seems incredibly difficult. IS IT???
Oh yes...to say the least.
sound quality is good,don,t like the piece in particular but comes across well
Ignoring ALL the legato slurs in the manuals and replacing them with non-legato/staccato.
Yes, I made the decision to play slightly non legato in this case. Usually, I play it legato. However, the phrasing is by no means ignored. Quite the contrary.
Thankyou for a wonderful and exciting performance of Vierne. My paternal grandmother was a student of his in Paris from 1934 until his death. I started to play the instrument at age 9 yrs and she taught me what Louis Vierne taught her about his music and French organ music of the period. Most of my teachers and professors were French and I enjoyed every minute of it. After earning a Fulbright to study in Paris with Daniel Roth, and enjoying that experience very much, I followed my true desire and went into medicine. Louis Vierne wouldbe proud of your rendition and forget the people who want a "legato" in their interpretation of his music. How boring can they be? Keep up the great work! Peace, Peter
Very muddy sound.
could be better... te staccato