Introduction, Theme & Variations on ALL CREATURES OF OUR GOD AND KING (outdoor organ) - Diane Bish

From a concert in 2012 at the Spreckels outdoor organ pavilion in Balboa park in the city of San Diego, CA.
Introduction, Theme and Variations on All Creatures of Our God and King was written by Diane in 2005 for the Nebraska Teachers' Association. From the toccata-like introduction and the hymn statement through each of the seven variations, here is a festive and well-crafted piece. It shows us interesting combinations of strings, flutes, principals and reeds, and finishes as it began, with full organ.
The order of the themes:
Introduction
Theme
Scherzo
March
Adagio
Allegro
Sicilienne
Adagio-Legato
Toccata
About the Organ:
The Organ was built by Austin Organs, Inc. as their Opus 453. It has 81 ranks (as of 2015) totaling 5,098 pipes and faces north. The audience therefore faces south. A roll-up steel curtain protects the Organ from sun and rain whenever it is not being played in concerts. Commercial airplane landings at San Diego's Lindbergh Field occasionally compete with the organ's sound. Free organ concerts are given and are sponsored by the San Diego Parks and Recreation Department and Spreckels Organ Society.

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That’s hysterical! 😂