This was the signature theme of the very first radio programme series I worked on in Marseille Radio Scolaire in November 1966. Memories!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ;-)
Well, sometimes. I've read that he didn't "suffer fools gladly", though that might have been in his later years, when he was plagued by health problems. One of the greatest musical minds of all time, without a doubt!
Legend has it he got so angry once he threw a timpani at someone. He wrote the Messiah to avoid going to debtors prison. It was a success and he could pay his debts. I think he was quite happy after that!
@@karenconsidine9557 Handel? Debtors prison? That seems supremely unlikely and totally apocryphal. Sounds like someone is confounding the fact that while he was staying in Dublin circa 1741-2, Handel gave a number of performances of his music, to include Messiah, that benefitted various charities. The three charities that benefitted were prisoners' debt relief, the Mercer's Hospital, and the Charitable Infirmary. All three nominated Irish charities gained significantly from Handel’s concerts and secured the release of many indebted prisoners and Handel gained great favour with the Irish people. When he died, he died a multi-millionaire in today's money. Not many composers, if any, from his era can lay claim to that fact.
The eminent and most influential figure of Baroque era classical music. Dr. Georg Friedrich Handel,the Prince of Music. Born on March 5th,1685 in Halle,Brandenburg,Prussia in the State of Germany. Dr. Handel began his study of music as a child singing in choir then learned to play the organ from his choirmaster at the Market Church in Halle. A young Handel,already an accomplished musician and composer relocated to England in 1710 following the coronation of Prince George of Hanover as King George lll Of England. Handel traveled through England for a few years taking up posts as theatre and opera house director in several locations before settling in London in 1721. He would remain in London for the remainder of his life. Many of his greatest works were composed during his years in London. Water Music,The Royal Fireworks,Messiah,the British coronation anthem Zadok The Priest and many others were composed in London. Water Music was first performed for King George as he returned to London aboard the Royal Barge. King George so loved the piece that he ordered the exhausted musicians to play it three times. Messiah is performed annually at the Westminster Abbey where in tradition the audience stands during the performance of The Hallelujah Chorus a tradition started by King George lll during the first performance of Messiah in which he stood and remained standing until the conclusion of the piece. Dr. Handel was granted an honorary doctorate of sacred music from the prestigious Oxford University and a doctorate of literature in music from another prestigious university Cambridge University in 1738 and 1742 respectively. Dr. Handel passed away in his home on Brooks Street in the City of Westminster,London on April 14th,1759 at the age of 74. He was given a state funeral with full honors and was buried in The Poets Corner in Westminster Abbey. Ironically, Dr. Handel is buried directly beneath the organ of St. Edward’s Chapel.
Quintessential English Music, written by a German composer, played in Brussels... Where in the world can this be seen as ironic, said the Canadian sarcastically!
The last video before 'Brexit'.This is coincidence that this video is published today. Brussel is the place where Jonathan played with Hong Kong Orchestra this week(and visited between this Cathedral too). Thank you both Jonathan and Tom. Viva la 🎶 musica.
Grenzing pioneered use of using very thin but very strong carbon-fibre cables over small pulleys for the linkages instead of the centuries old wood slats. The cables to the outer pedal towers run just below the ceiling of the aisle just on the other side of the columns of the nave. If you stand directly underneath you can just see them. The bases of the main tower and both pedal towers carry the pumps and bellows and extend quite far into the aisle which you cannot easily see in this video.
@@TheBony45 I was there with an organ study tour group, and they were pointed out to me; even when shown exactly where to look, I STILL couldn't see them. Then I put a telephoto lens on my camera, and there they were! Getting to the keydesk was also quite a hoot: up many tiny stairwells, a trip OUTSIDE the building (high up), and ducking through a tiny opening into the rafters!
Always thought Brussels Cathedral a knock off of Westminster Abbey from west enter and that organ perched on the north wall of the nave takes your breath away: phenominal engineering.
Many thanks for this. I wonder just how heavy the action is, and which parts are non-mechanical: the pedal towers, of course [seemingly even these are mechanical! ed.] but how much of the rest and what difference in touch is there, between the manuals? Certainly, the organ, like the playing, is a tour de force. I especially like that momentary hesitation before the last chord.
No the whole action is a tracker. The two pedal cases are connected to the central keyboard via carbon-fibre cables running in the gallery above. www.grenzing.com/organosshow.cfm?id=23&ip=23000&out=1
the cables are not running in the gallery but between the cases directly. They are visible from the nave if you look carefully (at about 1/3 height of the pedal towers)
Très bel ouvrage esthétique architectural que cet instrument original....hélàs à l'écoute il m'apparait clinquant, violent, sec et harmoniquement blanc.....bon c'est l'air du temps....un "son" du meme type a été réalisé à Auxerre en France......glacial.....Ce regret n'engage que ma subjectivité bien sûr.
Magnifique Haendel qui inspire toujours une jeunesse studieuse
Another brilliant recording from the Scott brothers. I looked at this impressive instrument in 2004 and wondered how it would sound, and now I know!
Beautiful! I got goose bumps! Magnificent. The Chamade organ pipes are spectacular! I'd love to play this organ!
Very nice indeed. I’m often in Brussels and have heard this fabulous instrument on many occasions either as accompaniment for a service or in recital.
I am just amazed at the architectural and engineering feat that this organ is. It's HANGING from the stone superstructure!
Fun fact - its a tracker. The two pedal cases are connected to the central keyboard via carbon-fibre cables running in the gallery above.
@@epincion Yeah, I was going to say, since it's a tracker that organ must be a mechanical nightmare.
This organ looks insane! Beautiful!
screw the like button where on earth is the love button? that is such magnificent music 7 star
this massive cathedral is such a wonderful place with inspiring music
This was the signature theme of the very first radio programme series I worked on in Marseille Radio Scolaire in November 1966. Memories!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ;-)
Bellissima! E fantastica esecuzione.
Magnifique musique sur un grand orgue de grande qualité félicitations au facteur pour sont savoir. 👍🌈🎷🎤🌞🎈🎼🥂📯
BRAVO and many thanks for sharing with the world
Pax+
Un video fantastico, complimenti!!!
Magnificent & timing duly noted !!
Handel must’ve been a very happy man, seriously
He had God.
Well, sometimes. I've read that he didn't "suffer fools gladly", though that might have been in his later years, when he was plagued by health problems.
One of the greatest musical minds of all time, without a doubt!
Legend has it he got so angry once he threw a timpani at someone. He wrote the Messiah to avoid going to debtors prison. It was a success and he could pay his debts. I think he was quite happy after that!
@@karenconsidine9557 Handel? Debtors prison? That seems supremely unlikely and totally apocryphal. Sounds like someone is confounding the fact that while he was staying in Dublin circa 1741-2, Handel gave a number of performances of his music, to include Messiah, that benefitted various charities. The three charities that benefitted were prisoners' debt relief, the Mercer's Hospital, and the Charitable Infirmary. All three nominated Irish charities gained significantly from Handel’s concerts and secured the release of many indebted prisoners and Handel gained great favour with the Irish people. When he died, he died a multi-millionaire in today's money. Not many composers, if any, from his era can lay claim to that fact.
Una ejecución impecable!!👏👏👏
Gracias por traer hasta nuestros hogares órganos tan bonitos, maravillosos y excepcionales!!😘
Stunning cathedral. Stunning rousing performance! Thanks! 💖🎹🎶
Saw this fabulous 'swallows' nest' organ shortly after its installation. The view from the loft must be astonishing!
@@EElgar1857 I would feel very uncomfortable.
Brilliantly played!!!!!
J'aime quand l'orgue dans les églises le son résonne su
Sous les voûtes extraordinaires !
One of my favorite pieces by Handel! Well done as usual!!
The eminent and most influential figure of Baroque era classical music. Dr. Georg Friedrich Handel,the Prince of Music. Born on March 5th,1685 in Halle,Brandenburg,Prussia in the State of Germany. Dr. Handel began his study of music as a child singing in choir then learned to play the organ from his choirmaster at the Market Church in Halle. A young Handel,already an accomplished musician and composer relocated to England in 1710 following the coronation of Prince George of Hanover as King George lll Of England. Handel traveled through England for a few years taking up posts as theatre and opera house director in several locations before settling in London in 1721. He would remain in London for the remainder of his life. Many of his greatest works were composed during his years in London. Water Music,The Royal Fireworks,Messiah,the British coronation anthem Zadok The Priest and many others were composed in London. Water Music was first performed for King George as he returned to London aboard the Royal Barge. King George so loved the piece that he ordered the exhausted musicians to play it three times. Messiah is performed annually at the Westminster Abbey where in tradition the audience stands during the performance of The Hallelujah Chorus a tradition started by King George lll during the first performance of Messiah in which he stood and remained standing until the conclusion of the piece. Dr. Handel was granted an honorary doctorate of sacred music from the prestigious Oxford University and a doctorate of literature in music from another prestigious university Cambridge University in 1738 and 1742 respectively. Dr. Handel passed away in his home on Brooks Street in the City of Westminster,London on April 14th,1759 at the age of 74. He was given a state funeral with full honors and was buried in The Poets Corner in Westminster Abbey. Ironically, Dr. Handel is buried directly beneath the organ of St. Edward’s Chapel.
Now that is powerful! This is on my playlist!
It's very very very very nice and beautiful
Thats a very nice song George Frederick Handel
Releasing this on 'Brexit' Day from Brussels? The irony is not lost 😔 Thank you. Thrilling playing as ever.
Indeed this is two fingers to Brexiters.
Quintessential English Music, written by a German composer, played in Brussels... Where in the world can this be seen as ironic, said the Canadian sarcastically!
@@borisc6714 ... with section titles in French ("La Rejouissance")
c'est la ironie...
You forget that old George was German lol...but yea see your point.
Le bonheur a l'État Pur,quand LE ROI DES INSTRUMENTS GRONDE,GRMIT MURMURES,et se finalisé en caudalies🎼🎶🎶🎶💗💗
think maestro HÄNDEL will enjoy this fantastic organ-piece from up above.....
Can hardly wait for parts 2,3,and 4. Great work!
The last video before 'Brexit'.This is coincidence that this video is published today. Brussel is the place where Jonathan played with Hong Kong Orchestra this week(and visited between this Cathedral too). Thank you both Jonathan and Tom. Viva la 🎶 musica.
Beautiful EVERYTHING
COMPOSER
MUSIC
PLAYER
CATHEDRAL
INSTRUMENT
Splendid! Thanks to both Jonathan and Tom - great work. 👍 ❤️
Majestic music from their Majesties the Scottbrothers Jonathan and Tom!
im genuinely confused on how this organs action is mechanical but it has 2 seperate cases which house the pedal pipes
this is a work of art
Grenzing pioneered use of using very thin but very strong carbon-fibre cables over small pulleys for the linkages instead of the centuries old wood slats. The cables to the outer pedal towers run just below the ceiling of the aisle just on the other side of the columns of the nave. If you stand directly underneath you can just see them. The bases of the main tower and both pedal towers carry the pumps and bellows and extend quite far into the aisle which you cannot easily see in this video.
@@epincion thanks for the answer, now i can imagine how sophisticated this instrument is
Powerful and grand.
Wonderful!
Amazing!!! I really love the sound of that organ. Would you like to play Max Reger op 127 there? Would match perfect.
The most interesting thing about this organ are the nearly invisible carbon-fiber trackers going out to the pedal towers!
Interesting! How did you know about that?
@@TheBony45 I was there with an organ study tour group, and they were pointed out to me; even when shown exactly where to look, I STILL couldn't see them.
Then I put a telephoto lens on my camera, and there they were! Getting to the keydesk was also quite a hoot: up many tiny stairwells, a trip OUTSIDE
the building (high up), and ducking through a tiny opening into the rafters!
Genial!!!
Music makes me gentle 👨💼☺
Superb
Always thought Brussels Cathedral a knock off of Westminster Abbey from west enter and that organ perched on the north wall of the nave takes your breath away: phenominal engineering.
Many thanks for this.
I wonder just how heavy the action is, and which parts are non-mechanical: the pedal towers, of course [seemingly even these are mechanical! ed.] but how much of the rest and what difference in touch is there, between the manuals?
Certainly, the organ, like the playing, is a tour de force.
I especially like that momentary hesitation before the last chord.
No the whole action is a tracker. The two pedal cases are connected to the central keyboard via carbon-fibre cables running in the gallery above.
www.grenzing.com/organosshow.cfm?id=23&ip=23000&out=1
@@epincion Amazing!
the cables are not running in the gallery but between the cases directly. They are visible from the nave if you look carefully (at about 1/3 height of the pedal towers)
@jeanfi Thanks for this. I must go have a look! I’ve stood right underneath the towers often and never seen them.
Very romantic
The pedals all look parallel. That must be difficult to play when most organs have radiating pedals.
This is a normal continental European pedalboard, Euopean organists are used to it, concave and radiating is typical Anglo-American...
@@andre26071955 yes the concave invented by the English and copied by the Americans. It does work very well!
@Konstantin Ridaya I would not like to compare an electronic organ with an artisan handmade pipe-organ...
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Why were you in Belgium and i didn't know about it 😢🙁
By George Fredrick Handel
Little Laureate: My World Adventure
Also from Baby Neptune Discovering Water
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Très bel ouvrage esthétique architectural que cet instrument original....hélàs à l'écoute il m'apparait clinquant, violent, sec et harmoniquement blanc.....bon c'est l'air du temps....un "son" du meme type a été réalisé à Auxerre en France......glacial.....Ce regret n'engage que ma subjectivité bien sûr.
This playing is totally unrhythmical......what is it about organists?
Organs can't play different dynamics in phrases. So to give notes some emphasis, the organist can choose to play some notes a fraction longer.