Thank you so much for providing this superb example of the incredible talent of Richard Hills, and the beautiful installation at the Troxy. My wife and I had the pleasure of hearing Richard at the Troxy in 2017, and the present video’s high quality allows us to better savor those wonderful memories. As an amateur organist, it’s always a treat to watch Richard play, with the frequent piston changes flowing smoothly and seemingly effortlessly under his command. We look forward to his performance this summer at the Sanfilippo Estate.
Really enjoyed that - Great performance - great variation in registrations throughout which keeps it interesting - plus accuracy of the notes is clear and concises. It’s also great that the sound isn’t too dry - makes for a very pleasurable listen! Well done.
A brilliant performance, as always from Richard Hills! Question: What are the two levers / indicators in the centre of the top row of stop tabs? Air pressure indicators?
They're the swell indicators - they represent the position of the two main swell shoes (controlled by Richard's right foot) and, therefore, how far open (or closed) the swell shutters are in front of the pipe chambers. The left hand one is for the main chamber(s) and the right is for the solo. These are the primary way - other than registration changes - to control the volume of the Wurlitzer.
It is as though Quentin Maclean has come back! Richard Hills is more than capable, yet understands measure and phrasing, which gives further extension toward the huge palette that an instrument such as this can give. Not from any mere random selection was he was expressly chosen to perform at the Royal Albert Hall Father Willis organ in a special Sunday afternoon recital a decade ago. A pity we can't get to hear the Compton 'in-concert' at the Hammersmith Gaumont (Odeon/Apollo venue) beyond the one short clip that was uploaded some years ago with Richard at the keys.
Yes, it's not just the technical ability that is dazzling, but rather the imagination in regstration, counter melody and phrasing, orchestration really. He can show off a large instrument so well .
@@johnloud5673 He is also the only organist that has taken on some of the complex works that the late and utterly brilliant orchestrator, William Davies used to perform. His masterpiece was the 'Variations On BBC' - a test piece that was aired in experimental simulcast stereo in 1960 from the Trocadero Elephant & Castle on this very instrument at its last concert before the theatre closed for the very last time. It was aired between VHF 405-line television broadcast on one stereo channel and VHF radio broadcast on the other. The recording was released on an LP many years later. A masterclass in technique, orchestration and playing.
A rich clear sound with plenty of depth, perfect, thank you.
❤ Wurlitzer Pipe Organ,s are the Best !!!!!!❤
I anxiously await each and every video of Richard Hills I can locate on TH-cam! This is why🥰!!!
Fabulous playing as ever
This is brilliant in ever way.
Fantastic
Fabulous Wurlitzer at the Troxy. Love the sound in pure Stereo. Richard Hills does a great performance and sure to be a great evening at the Troxy.
Thank you so much for providing this superb example of the incredible talent of Richard Hills, and the beautiful installation at the Troxy. My wife and I had the pleasure of hearing Richard at the Troxy in 2017, and the present video’s high quality allows us to better savor those wonderful memories. As an amateur organist, it’s always a treat to watch Richard play, with the frequent piston changes flowing smoothly and seemingly effortlessly under his command. We look forward to his performance this summer at the Sanfilippo Estate.
Really enjoyed that - Great performance - great variation in registrations throughout which keeps it interesting - plus accuracy of the notes is clear and concises. It’s also great that the sound isn’t too dry - makes for a very pleasurable listen! Well done.
I appreciated that lift up! 🎶 ❤️
A brilliant performance, as always from Richard Hills! Question: What are the two levers / indicators in the centre of the top row of stop tabs? Air pressure indicators?
They're the swell indicators - they represent the position of the two main swell shoes (controlled by Richard's right foot) and, therefore, how far open (or closed) the swell shutters are in front of the pipe chambers. The left hand one is for the main chamber(s) and the right is for the solo. These are the primary way - other than registration changes - to control the volume of the Wurlitzer.
Wonderful 😊
It is as though Quentin Maclean has come back! Richard Hills is more than capable, yet understands measure and phrasing, which gives further extension toward the huge palette that an instrument such as this can give. Not from any mere random selection was he was expressly chosen to perform at the Royal Albert Hall Father Willis organ in a special Sunday afternoon recital a decade ago. A pity we can't get to hear the Compton 'in-concert' at the Hammersmith Gaumont (Odeon/Apollo venue) beyond the one short clip that was uploaded some years ago with Richard at the keys.
Yes, it's not just the technical ability that is dazzling, but rather the imagination in regstration, counter melody and phrasing, orchestration really. He can show off a large instrument so well .
@@johnloud5673 He is also the only organist that has taken on some of the complex works that the late and utterly brilliant orchestrator, William Davies used to perform. His masterpiece was the 'Variations On BBC' - a test piece that was aired in experimental simulcast stereo in 1960 from the Trocadero Elephant & Castle on this very instrument at its last concert before the theatre closed for the very last time. It was aired between VHF 405-line television broadcast on one stereo channel and VHF radio broadcast on the other. The recording was released on an LP many years later. A masterclass in technique, orchestration and playing.
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Wow! Another Millennial who "gets it!"
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