Wanamaker Organ Weekly Concert 6-30-21

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  • เผยแพร่เมื่อ 10 มิ.ย. 2024
  • Your donations make these programs possible. Donate now at paypal.me/wanamakerorgan
    Join Friends of the Wanamaker Organ as we celebrate the 10th year of Organ Month in the City of Philadelphia and enjoy the sounds of the largest playing pipe organ in the world - the Wanamaker Organ at Macy's, Center City Philadelphia.
    In addition to continued, daily concerts in the Grand Court, we are proud to present weekly virtual recitals, airing Wednesdays in June at 1PM.
    0:00 Opening Theme
    0:42 Pilgrims Chorus from Tannhäuser by Richard Wagner, transcribed by Edwin Lemare and Herve Wilkins
    7:49 Overture to The Pirates of Penzance by Sir Arthur Sullivan, arranged by PRC
    16:00 Moonlight Scene from Capriccio by Richard Strauss, transcribed by PRC
    21:37 Finlandia by Jean Sibelius, transcribed Herbert Fricker/PRC
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  • @OrganNLou
    @OrganNLou หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @KSL1972LLC
    @KSL1972LLC 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    This series of video recordings are stunning. The ability of today's recording technology to capture the nuanced voicing and timbres of the Wanamaker organ are phenomenal. It really showcases all the thought that John and Rodman Wanamaker, Till, Baecker, Couboin, and many others evisioned for this symphonic masterpiece.

  • @jamesrmcgalliard137
    @jamesrmcgalliard137 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    The enormity, power, and complete tonal range of this instrument aside, one of the things I am amazed at is the expressive range of the swell shades. Just a small thing I noticed, but it makes a huge difference.

  • @fehrhardt9368
    @fehrhardt9368 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Thank you Mr. Conte for sharing your musicianship and your skill at transcription. We devotees of organ performance also owe great thanks and recognition to Macy's commitment and continuing investment in this glorious instrument!

  • @Hardia882
    @Hardia882 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Be still my soul…. I’ve been yearning to hear Finlandia on the Grand Court Organ again. Thank you so very much! Can’t wait for Wanamaker Organ Day in September!

  • @BostonHarborLight
    @BostonHarborLight 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I love a lot of classical music played on the Wanamaker Organ, especially orchestral transcriptions such as Mr. Conte's Wagner compositions, and hope that someday a CD of his Wagner performances will be released. Also, Mr. Conte's transcription of Richard Strauss' Moonlight Scene is sublime. For those who are fans of this magnificent treasure, it is impossible to fully appreciate it unless you have made a pilgrimage to hear it in person. It may have never sounded better, with all of the restoration work that also included improving the acoustics of the Grand Court. Meet me at the Eagle!

  • @jackmccabeorganist849
    @jackmccabeorganist849 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Absolutely magnificent. I’m glad TH-cam was able to recommend this channel to me.

  • @jerrygoldie8476
    @jerrygoldie8476 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Saw this guy perform this exact song a few months ago. Spectacular to hear in person.

  • @zeusantony5027
    @zeusantony5027 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Brilliant thumbing.

  • @AlexanderCrump
    @AlexanderCrump 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awe-inspiring. Humbling. Thrilling. ... Thank you for sharing your talent and showcasing this magnificent instrument!

  • @edamundson743
    @edamundson743 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you so much for sharing these marvelous pieces on TH-cam. What a treat for those if us who love organ music. Dr. Bradley Hunter Welch mentioned your instrument in one of his concerts. He commented on the large sting section, of the Wanamaker Organ. I would enjoy visiting PA to hear and see this instrument in person.

    • @thewanamakerorgan
      @thewanamakerorgan  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Please do come visit us. You can schedule a tour at wanamakerorgan.com

  • @kevinorrick2585
    @kevinorrick2585 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Completely Enchanted!!!

  • @dalea.8233
    @dalea.8233 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I hope there are more videos that you will post here. I just found you and can't tell you how much I'm enjoying this channel. This is so uplifting and motivating to listen to.

  • @johnwenta7582
    @johnwenta7582 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very beautiful!!

  • @nicemelody6818
    @nicemelody6818 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Beautiful. Thank you.

  • @jorgebatista2252
    @jorgebatista2252 ปีที่แล้ว

    Sr. Peter Richard, muito obrigado por nos oferecer este concerto, não me canso de o ver, um grande abraço do Jorge Baptista, aqui de Portugal.

  • @ironicirony2938
    @ironicirony2938 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Finlandia on 1 organ! I'm a fan. Never thought I'd hear that piece on such a majestical big instrument. Well done 😊

  • @Waterboyofsuperman
    @Waterboyofsuperman ปีที่แล้ว

    That Pilgrim’s Chorus is just a fantastic opener! Amazing from start to finish!

  • @scronx
    @scronx 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Bravo! And thanks for the Strauss -- can't wait to hunt and do it up.

  • @coladamson71
    @coladamson71 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Much thanks again for this masterful program

  • @kris9524
    @kris9524 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Fabulous!

  • @jaynies4759
    @jaynies4759 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Well done!

  • @kennethross786
    @kennethross786 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is amazing. Don't know if/when we'll ever get to Philly, but should we get to do so we'll definitely have to stop and "shop" during the organ program (then shop for real afterwards). In the mean time, these recordings are really good - kudos to the audio engineer for capturing this magnificent instrument in as much grandeur as possible.

  • @Baard2000
    @Baard2000 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Finnlandia...greatly played. Always remembers me of Scandanivia and special persons I met over there !!!
    Thnks!!!!

    • @thewanamakerorgan
      @thewanamakerorgan  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You're welcome! We're really glad you enjoyed it.

  • @hepzebahsu
    @hepzebahsu ปีที่แล้ว

    Would love to hear the organ accompany a choir singing Pilgrims Chorus. Thanks for posting. Hope to get back to Wanamaker's again to hear the organ in person.

  • @stefanocorti1970
    @stefanocorti1970 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Beautiful! Great musician. I hope to see more concerts in 4K !! Maybe another concert season in the next future featuring Maestro Conte!

    • @thewanamakerorgan
      @thewanamakerorgan  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      We would love to upgrade to 4K; if anyone reading would like to sponsor that jump, contact the Friends!

  • @christianlongobardi5438
    @christianlongobardi5438 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The tannhauser overture is one of the most beautiful pieces I have ever heard. There is nothing in the world that can compete with the sound of this organ, the strings are incredible.
    Can you please play the whole tannhauser overture (arr. Lemare) at some point? it would sound incredible on this instrument.

    • @thewanamakerorgan
      @thewanamakerorgan  2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      We keep a running list of requests and will gladly add this to it!

    • @christianlongobardi5438
      @christianlongobardi5438 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@thewanamakerorgan Thank you! and thank you for bringing this incredible instrument to the world, especially through the internet, so everyone can catch a glimpse of what it sounds like.

  • @litz13
    @litz13 ปีที่แล้ว

    Finlandia is the piece for all those people who go "why are there SIX manuals?"

  • @LarryButler-kp3se
    @LarryButler-kp3se ปีที่แล้ว

    Did somebody in housewares die? I heard funeral music!