M. Latry is a genius, you have to listen to the opening of the mass to realize that this entire piece is him improvising on the theme of the day's mass. I think we will discuss him in music courses a hundred years from now.
When an organist plays such heavenly "spontaneous" music such as this, it confirms in my mind that there is an awesome God who gives the gift of music! I am simply amazed at the great display of musicianship that has been displayed here. Keep playing the magical organ - THE KING OF INSTRUMENTS. Wayne from Australia.
The way he finally incorporates the theme of that day’s chant, Dieu Regne, at 9:12, and especially at 9:31, which he has been building to for the entire improvisation, is awe inspiring. I don’t think I have ever heard an improvisation with better structure
I was truly delighted to meet and hear Mr. Latry last night in Plano, Texas at Christ United Methodist Church. I came away on a "spiritual high!" The Dedication Concert of the church's Reuter Pipe Organ Opus 2235 was truly a memorable experience. Bruce McWilliams September 27, 2010 Addison, Texas
I am an organist, of too many years. Enough of them to be able to say: this is astonishing, I've not heard anything in performance that would challenge this brilliant improvisational skill. A great many improvisations have a rhapsodic form, something of a crazy quilt of ideas pasted together. This extraordinary example is of whole cloth. The man is, in a word, brilliant. Gloriously colorful and exciting work. On ONE manual! [thanks to electronics but who's counting]. Bravissimo!
I went to mass in Notre Dame de Paris the last month and, even though I don't speak much french and couldn't understand much, the music the organist played was so beautiful and made it such a great experience. I would recommend to every Catholic who is planning on visiting this cathedral to have mass here
Had the pleasure of seeing this magnificent performer play a recital on the grand organ of Liverpool Cathedral. He mastered it perfectly, a superb evening !
Latry is great, but also the instrument is incredible. Notice the combination management possibilities that it has. Superb player, superb instrument. If the voice of God can be in some way imagined, the sound of this organ can fit perfectly in a believer's imagination.
Like Millions of people around the World - the Fire at Notre Dame was so difficult to watch on TV. I am so glad that reports are coming out that the Organ was not destroyed. May GOD be with the Parisians as they re-build the Cathedral. Lance ( Organist across the pd... ) † ♫♪♫
Never heard anything this powerful before, emotionally or literally, its perfect! Latry is the *KING* of the king of instruments!! Thank you much for uploading this amazing performance = ' ) Love how the organ shakes the floor, adds to the suspense of the music! :-D
maîtrise absolue de l'harmonie, de la structure, des timbres, sens de l'instrument hors du commun...que dire, qui n'ait été dit et redit sur ce grand monsieur ? Immense respect et admiration renouvelés.
The superior sound was because I was allowed to use the mics hanging in the nave and I bought equipment to allow me to use real microphones with my camera - also bought a new camera so I can make better videos. Thanks for your kind words
Este grande músico já esteve no Brasil. Simplesmente Soberbo. A Rede Cultura de Televisão gravou um recital de órgão há alguns anos atrás, na íntegra, com este grande artista.
We were blessed to have him live here in Tucson, Arizona at the Catalina Methodist Church for a concert last night. Thank you so much for your passion sir!
Oh wow I really do like the sound of this masterpiece of an organ! Unique, all together, poweful, bombastic, silent, harmonic. This organ is magic especially with this great master of an organist
I had the pleasure of meeting Mr. Latry at St. James Cathedral in Seattle, WA during a master class for the University of Washington. Very expressive playing, and pleasant character.
Dazzling! Latry is a unique genius. I grew up with the improvisational brilliance of Gerre Hancock at St. Thomas, Fifth Avenue in New York. There is no greater art form than great improvisation!.
To all at JAV and especially Joe- keep up the excellent work - it has opened up a whole new world to me - THANK YOU SO MUCH . With best regards Adrian McLaughlin Northern Ireland
Thank you SO much for putting this clip on TH-cam! Olivier Latry is AMAZING!!! I sat right next to him on the organ bench for Mass 3 weeks ago. A very spiritual experience. Virtuoso!
I definitely love the transition between 5:32 and 5:39 as well as the rythmic made on pedals at 6:21 ! And the crescendos-decrescendos ... I'm speechless
This improv is the best I've ever heard. Every time I'm online I always watch this at least once. It's so amazing that he can just come up with this as he's playing.
I was blessed to hear Olivier Latry inaugurate my Cathedral's Restored Skinner organs in St Paul Minnesota. He just blew me away. Of the 4 organist that took over for the late pierre cochereau Olivier Latry and Yves Devernay are my favorite.
Good GOD, this video just makes my LIFE whenever I watch it...I don't even have words to describe the emotion I'm feeling right now other than a bunch of superlatives...and inspired. Latry is SUCH A BEAST.
The finest and the most powerful pipe organ in the world
We need a full transcription of this one
that organ..that sound...must be a dream for any organist....
M. Latry is a genius, you have to listen to the opening of the mass to realize that this entire piece is him improvising on the theme of the day's mass. I think we will discuss him in music courses a hundred years from now.
One of my goals in life is to go to Paris and hear this magnificent instrument and organist live.
This man is a rockstar. I just LOVE him... 🥰😘😄😁😁
I was blessed to hear his performance once in Westminster Cathedral, got his signature on the back of my YouCat - Catechism for the Youth.
12yrs on and still one of his best improvisations. 7:40 onwards is superb!!
When an organist plays such heavenly "spontaneous" music such as this, it confirms in my mind that there is an awesome God who gives the gift of music! I am simply amazed at the great display of musicianship that has been displayed here. Keep playing the magical organ - THE KING OF INSTRUMENTS. Wayne from Australia.
Forget Sunday Mass. Olivier provides the spiritual experience. Stupendous!
One of the greatest organists on this planet !
Wow, I am sad. I hope one day I am able to attend mass at the Notre Dame Cathedral.
One of his best improvs. He is a master of goose-bump-raising modulations. And great structure on this one.
Mother of God!!! This is stunning on my computer. What must be the effect in person!!!!
The way he finally incorporates the theme of that day’s chant, Dieu Regne, at 9:12, and especially at 9:31, which he has been building to for the entire improvisation, is awe inspiring. I don’t think I have ever heard an improvisation with better structure
En fait le thème circule très tôt dès 1'50 clairement).
I love the 8' Vox Humana!!! Beautiful!
I heard Latry play in Erfurt, Germany, when I was on vacation there. I also met him. A wonderfully gifted and very humble performer.
I was truly delighted to meet and hear Mr. Latry last night in Plano, Texas at
Christ United Methodist Church. I came away on a "spiritual high!" The Dedication Concert of the church's Reuter Pipe Organ Opus 2235 was truly a memorable experience.
Bruce McWilliams
September 27, 2010
Addison, Texas
I am an organist, of too many years. Enough of them to be able to say: this is astonishing, I've not heard anything in performance that would challenge this brilliant improvisational skill. A great many improvisations have a rhapsodic form, something of a crazy quilt of ideas pasted together. This extraordinary example is of whole cloth. The man is, in a word, brilliant. Gloriously colorful and exciting work. On ONE manual! [thanks to electronics but who's counting]. Bravissimo!
Brilliant!! This guy is a pro.
People, who don't know music like that may say it sounds chaotic, but there is sooooo much poetry in it...!!! Great!
I went to mass in Notre Dame de Paris the last month and, even though I don't speak much french and couldn't understand much, the music the organist played was so beautiful and made it such a great experience. I would recommend to every Catholic who is planning on visiting this cathedral to have mass here
Had the pleasure of seeing this magnificent performer play a recital on the grand organ of Liverpool Cathedral. He mastered it perfectly, a superb evening !
Latry is great, but also the instrument is incredible.
Notice the combination management possibilities that it has.
Superb player, superb instrument. If the voice of God can be in some way imagined, the sound of this organ can fit perfectly in a believer's imagination.
Amazing performance
Paul Williams Thank you.
Like Millions of people around the World - the Fire at Notre Dame was so difficult to watch on TV. I am so glad that reports are coming out that the Organ was not destroyed. May GOD be with the Parisians as they re-build the Cathedral.
Lance ( Organist across the pd... ) † ♫♪♫
Ahhh, my heart aches for this man today. I do hope the organ can be rebuilt.
This whole peice is just mind blowing on so many levels!
Best Improvisation I've heard.
This is one of greatest organs and organists in the world today. Thank you for sharing these works. CVD
Thanks, I love promoting the King of Instuments
!!!! It is hard to beat the fantastic reverberation of the large cathedrals.
WOW, what a wonderful performance, and such an intoxicating piece of music, I adore it !!!!
I'm sitting here crying that no one will ever hear this beatiful instrument again. so sad.
Thanks for a real show. What an artist.
Warren Pugh Thank you - I think he is pretty good too
Never heard anything this powerful before, emotionally or literally, its perfect! Latry is the *KING* of the king of instruments!!
Thank you much for uploading this amazing performance = ' )
Love how the organ shakes the floor, adds to the suspense of the music! :-D
God created this man with the purpose to play the organ... I really love listening to this music!
I love the way he sits and waits for the sound to bounce back. Luvs me some pipe organ!
This was in 2007 and where are you now?? Thank you so much for your gift!!
OMG it is adorable, love this epic dark powerful organ, super
We wish you to return to this magic table, Sir !
Cèst ma reve de vous retrouver la, Monsieur !
Deutschland ist so traurig... Notre Dame !
maîtrise absolue de l'harmonie, de la structure, des timbres, sens de l'instrument hors du commun...que dire, qui n'ait été dit et redit sur ce grand monsieur ? Immense respect et admiration renouvelés.
Superb!
The superior sound was because I was allowed to use the mics hanging in the nave and I bought equipment to allow me to use real microphones with my camera - also bought a new camera so I can make better videos. Thanks for your kind words
Fantastique, véritable virtuose. Bravo!
I hope this magnificent instrument survived the fire at Norte Dame today!
He really enjoys his craft - bravo!
Très intéressant! Bravo, Monsieur Latry.
He by far, is one of the best they have. He is blessed with the holy spirit to be able to play so well. Give glory to God in the highest!
Este grande músico já esteve no Brasil. Simplesmente Soberbo. A Rede Cultura de Televisão gravou um recital de órgão há alguns anos atrás, na íntegra, com este grande artista.
Wow!
Merci beaucoup!! Mr. Latry a son orgue a Notre Dame!! Cette musique et incroyables...il y a tellment de harmonie bizare!
Thank you so much!
My prayers for everyone at Notre Dame amid the devastation of the fire at that beautiful cathedral.
We were blessed to have him live here in Tucson, Arizona at the Catalina Methodist Church for a concert last night. Thank you so much for your passion sir!
You are most welcome thanks for your kind words
M. Latry rocks my world.
We heard him last week in San Francisco, and he played a superb concert !
John Carleton Sacramento Ca.
So perfectly wonderful. I adore.
Oh wow I really do like the sound of this masterpiece of an organ! Unique, all together, poweful, bombastic, silent, harmonic. This organ is magic especially with this great master of an organist
And now, the Notre Dame has burnt down. May we all respect the wonderful cathedral it was.
A-MAZ-ING!!!!!!!!!! The best video and best improvisation I have seen.
Great recordings of this instrument gives my subwoofer a workout. :)
Magnifique concert !Monsieur Latry .
I had the pleasure of meeting Mr. Latry at St. James Cathedral in Seattle, WA during a master class for the University of Washington. Very expressive playing, and pleasant character.
BRAVO!
I love 7:20 when the Voix Humaine comes on and he plays a portion of the chant on a light reed stop in the pedal. Great stuff!
That is the most great improvisation i have ever heard ! it like as it is composed (very clear formal structure !!)
Thank you for saving this Improvisation.
Amazing. It's great to see Organ videos over the web. Liked Daniel Roth in Widor 6 too.
Dazzling! Latry is a unique genius. I grew up with the improvisational brilliance of Gerre Hancock at St. Thomas, Fifth Avenue in New York. There is no greater art form than great improvisation!.
So true.....unlike the printed score, it is directly from the heart.
To all at JAV and especially Joe- keep up the excellent work - it has opened up a whole new world to me - THANK YOU SO MUCH . With best regards Adrian McLaughlin Northern Ireland
This man is amazing. I recently heard him at the inaugural recital in the new Catholic Cathedral of Christ the Light in Oakland, California, USA.
I really hope the fire did not destroy this magnificent instrument.
The instrument was unharmed it might need a lot of restoration but the fire was in the back of the Cathedral, the organ is up front, in the gallery.
I love the power of French organs. Excellent video as always.
what total talent, that was great to listen to,
Gigantic!
Wonderful and inspired - and sonic quality is even better than those of miliggi (good as these are)...
Fantastic--Sunday at Notre Dame is a must.
absolutely hypnotic. this is the reason these instruments are worth every penny. if only i had this talent.
What a blessings Olivier is to the entire world-of-music. CVD
This was fun to watch!
I listen to this more than is considered normal, probably... I still can't believe it was imrovised.
Merde! This blew me away! Thank you for sharing!
This impovisation should be transcribed to sheet music... it's a pity I'm not capable enough for that. This is one for the ages.
Of all of the pipe organ music I've ever heard, this ranks with the best.
this guy is off the hook!!!!!! awesome!
What a great work , the OrganistOLIVIER LATRY is absolutly maried in this instrument ... wonderful !!!
this is awesome
i love the organ of notre dame!!
and olivier it's a great organ player!!
One of the most wonderful things i've ever heard! :)
I visited Notre Dame on Sunday 15th November - the music sounded very like this during the procession. The atmosphere was incredible.
You are the most amazing organist I have ever seen! I am an organist and I am in awe of you!!!
Thee best thing I've heard. Olivier is Obivously a fantasic organists and makes it look easy, when it's not.
Thank you SO much for putting this clip on TH-cam! Olivier Latry is AMAZING!!! I sat right next to him on the organ bench for Mass 3 weeks ago. A very spiritual experience. Virtuoso!
I definitely love the transition between 5:32 and 5:39 as well as the rythmic made on pedals at 6:21 !
And the crescendos-decrescendos ... I'm speechless
This improv is the best I've ever heard. Every time I'm online I always watch this at least once. It's so amazing that he can just come up with this as he's playing.
I love that organ.
I was blessed to hear Olivier Latry inaugurate my Cathedral's Restored Skinner organs in St Paul Minnesota. He just blew me away. Of the 4 organist that took over for the late pierre cochereau Olivier Latry and Yves Devernay are my favorite.
Good GOD, this video just makes my LIFE whenever I watch it...I don't even have words to describe the emotion I'm feeling right now other than a bunch of superlatives...and inspired. Latry is SUCH A BEAST.
Majestic
Absolutely, as if he is playing to the Heavens. At times its like he's making love to the instrument.
At the beginning the acoustics are amazing.
Brillant !
Magnificent