Where would we be without organ-creators, folks like Louis Vierne (plus so many others too numerous to mention), and wonderful organist like this fellow? We would be missing some wonderful sonic excitement and visceral satisfaction. Keep it coming, organ builders, composers and 'keyboard, stop and pedal wranglers.'
I must admit. At first I thought it was too fast. Heck no! This is money, right here. Bravo! Bravo! and Bravo, again. I only wish that there was video of his performance as this is brilliantly played. Who ever you are, you are a true master! This is the difinitive recording. Thank you for posting!
Not too fast in my opinion because the mysterious, slower passage from almost minute 3 to minute 5 was a good contrast from the lively opening and transitioned well into the finale. Music either sounds right or it doesn't. This sounds totally right. Totally.
There is not as much reverberation as in other churches or even cathedrals, so I find the tempo appropriate, also the tempo changings and developments -brilliant and fully energetic Interpretation! The Bombarde 32' needs more time to develop its full sound, but otherwise this gorgeous "jackhammer" would be to mighty for this piece
I have been an avid listener of pipe organs since my youth, and had sufficient skill to perform my high school baccalaureate on a 4 manual 50-something. Had I more skill, Vierne's 6th Finale would have been worth pursuing as the recessional. My point is that on TH-cam you will find performances that are less than one expects. What is wrong with that? In writing critiques of musical performances, it is imperative not to discourage someone who is performing at their skill level by stating your opinion, it is more beneficial to say that there were, perhaps, better choices. I own a pipe organ in my residence. I am hoping to buy a home with a large classical instrument installed. I am not Virgil Fox or David DiFiore or Diane Bish, but if ever I screw up the courage to post something, I sure would be crushed to have someone make a fuss about lack of skill when it is simply an effort to encourage others, especially youth, to pick up an instrument that can change people's lives. If I had an open console on the 3/32 for youth to come play, I would be inclined to take my ball and go home. To encourage youth, they need to hear that their playing was listened to and enjoyed. Performers do live performances for applause, but maybe someone received permission to play to an empty building because they have stage fright. It may be that one day someone as talented as Steven Tharp or Olivier Latry would appear out of a class of students because they received the encouragement due them. If you play the instrument, there are lots of performances that one wishes they could have back. I sure do. I have rescued pipe organs from junkyards and recycling because their musical art is important, but would it not be wonderful to rescue a timid child from mediocrity and set them at St. Ouen with a boatload of repertoire and an aw schucks attitude and have them dazzle a building full of people? Join me in that effort. That said, I have noted the tempo comments for my personal rehearsal. Thank you for posting this recording.
My opinion: It is absolutely too fast. I know, each room, each hall has its own acoustic characteristics. But compare it with the recordings of Gaston Litaize and Ben Van Oosten! And what is going on with the tempo at 1.30 and further? He can not hold it, it is getting slower and slower until the first theme starts again. However technical brillant, but we talk about music, don't we?
It'd be a great deal more Brilliant without half a minute of silence in the beginning. No, less, it is a great recording of a similarly qualified piece.
Too fast.. i just hear notes not Music..Technical very well done but it is Cold and not Music....just technical bluffing.... Listen to Ben van Oosten... than you know what I mean. But as said.. great technique...
...I've heard too many perform this work so pedantically that it sounds more like an exercise.
This is a very refreshing and lively performance.
...pow! What an incredible performance on one of my favourite of M. Cavaillé-Coll's instruments.
...beautiful and boisterous, the way this piece was meant to be.
Where would we be without organ-creators, folks like Louis Vierne (plus so many others too numerous to mention), and wonderful organist like this fellow? We would be missing some wonderful sonic excitement and visceral satisfaction. Keep it coming, organ builders, composers and 'keyboard, stop and pedal wranglers.'
I must admit. At first I thought it was too fast. Heck no! This is money, right here. Bravo! Bravo! and Bravo, again. I only wish that there was video of his performance as this is brilliantly played. Who ever you are, you are a true master! This is the difinitive recording. Thank you for posting!
Fantastic!!
Love it.
fantastic! Nice articulate and clear playing
Not too fast in my opinion because the mysterious, slower passage from almost minute 3 to minute 5 was a good contrast from the lively opening and transitioned well into the finale. Music either sounds right or it doesn't. This sounds totally right. Totally.
There is not as much reverberation as in other churches or even cathedrals, so I find the tempo appropriate, also the tempo changings and developments -brilliant and fully energetic Interpretation! The Bombarde 32' needs more time to develop its full sound, but otherwise this gorgeous "jackhammer" would be to mighty for this piece
Great!
Brillant!! *****
I have been an avid listener of pipe organs since my youth, and had sufficient skill to perform my high school baccalaureate on a 4 manual 50-something. Had I more skill, Vierne's 6th Finale would have been worth pursuing as the recessional. My point is that on TH-cam you will find performances that are less than one expects. What is wrong with that? In writing critiques of musical performances, it is imperative not to discourage someone who is performing at their skill level by stating your opinion, it is more beneficial to say that there were, perhaps, better choices. I own a pipe organ in my residence. I am hoping to buy a home with a large classical instrument installed. I am not Virgil Fox or David DiFiore or Diane Bish, but if ever I screw up the courage to post something, I sure would be crushed to have someone make a fuss about lack of skill when it is simply an effort to encourage others, especially youth, to pick up an instrument that can change people's lives. If I had an open console on the 3/32 for youth to come play, I would be inclined to take my ball and go home. To encourage youth, they need to hear that their playing was listened to and enjoyed. Performers do live performances for applause, but maybe someone received permission to play to an empty building because they have stage fright. It may be that one day someone as talented as Steven Tharp or Olivier Latry would appear out of a class of students because they received the encouragement due them. If you play the instrument, there are lots of performances that one wishes they could have back. I sure do. I have rescued pipe organs from junkyards and recycling because their musical art is important, but would it not be wonderful to rescue a timid child from mediocrity and set them at St. Ouen with a boatload of repertoire and an aw schucks attitude and have them dazzle a building full of people? Join me in that effort. That said, I have noted the tempo comments for my personal rehearsal. Thank you for posting this recording.
My opinion: It is absolutely too fast. I know, each room, each hall has its own acoustic characteristics. But compare it with the recordings of Gaston Litaize and Ben Van Oosten! And what is going on with the tempo at 1.30 and further? He can not hold it, it is getting slower and slower until the first theme starts again. However technical brillant, but we talk about music, don't we?
It'd be a great deal more Brilliant without half a minute of silence in the beginning.
No, less, it is a great recording of a similarly qualified piece.
I'm not an organist, but this performance is much too fast for my taste.
Too fast.. i just hear notes not Music..Technical very well done but it is Cold and not Music....just technical bluffing.... Listen to Ben van Oosten... than you know what I mean. But as said.. great technique...