I think this really is one of the greatest 20th Century organ pieces written..seems to have echoes of Reubke and Reger..an extraordinary and uplifting work of art.
Richard....... you are outstannding here in this performance! Well done!!! We aregladto have you as our friend, even though we live so far away! One day we shall sit with you and cant wait for that day! You are also AMAZING!!
This is such a great organ, and when at Truro Cathedral School had the pleasure of turning the music for the then excellent organist Mr Winter one time when in full flow.
A piece new to me! Shows off the skills of composer, organist and organ builder/tuner in a most attractive way. You have married the Truro feed with your own sound track in a seamless way - quite some fear I imagine. Just love the strings underpinned with a 32’ flue. Great stuff! Thanks.
Perhaps my favourite non-Bach organ work. I had the pleasure of recording David Hill playing it at a session when he was about 20 years old at St Johns' College. Wonderful "Tuba Mirabilis" on that instrument, of which this work made excellent use! This performance at Truro will be an ongoing favourite of mine too, thanks for uploading it! [Edited to say I've just reached the end of the performance and I'm crying my eyes out!]
I love your huge compilations of organ music. Wonderful to listen to in the car and at work. One of these days I hope you'll get to play the great Wannamaker Organ at Macy's. Not sure if the youtube link will be allowed here but I first heard it on this Hallelujah Chorus performance. th-cam.com/video/wp_RHnQ-jgU/w-d-xo.html Keep up the wonderful work!
Absolutely spell binding performance Richard. BUT why do people bring children to a performance especially if it is a live recording. Please ask that no children are allowed next time as it really spoils a recording. Regards from South Africa
I once attended a piano recital, during which a baby was - eventually - taken out bawling its head off. The pianist actually stopped playing while this was dealt with, then turned to the audience and remarked - "I love babies. Especially on hot buttered toast." Then continued the performance. Perhaps babies are too much, but the only way to expose children to live classical music is to take them to concerts. But some enlightened concert promoters have taken to putting on parents-and-kids concerts, which are a very good idea.
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Glorious piece of music brilliantly played, such talent, thanks so much for bringing such beautiful music to so many of us..!
I think this really is one of the greatest 20th Century organ pieces written..seems to have echoes of Reubke and Reger..an extraordinary and uplifting work of art.
Willan is so awesome. People really should play him more.
Congratulations on an outstanding performance - and this recording is thrilling. Those shimmering strings - goosebumps! Bravo!!!!
Had the privilege some years ago of singing at Willan’s church (Church of St. Mary Magdalene/Toronto).
Thanks also for the photo’s of the glorious setting! Ad majorem gloriam Dei!!!!
Richard....... you are outstannding here in this performance! Well done!!! We aregladto have you as our friend, even though we live so far away! One day we shall sit with you and cant wait for that day! You are also AMAZING!!
Thank you Richard. Congratulations - comprehensively smashed It!! So well done.
Dear Richard,
I can see (hear) why this is your favorite organ piece. Thank you!
You've just again captured the depth of this recital... so different from the live recording.....
Thanks for posting this on the channel. It was a wonderful concert.
Brilliant playing.
God, the organ sounds fantastic! ,Plus the playing of course!
This is such a great organ, and when at Truro Cathedral School had the pleasure of turning the music for the then excellent organist Mr Winter one time when in full flow.
Another great performance!
Thanks!
Thank you so much!
Bravo!❤
Composed while on vacation traveling to Lake Simcoe, Ontario.
It’s pretty deep for a vacation composition!
Brilliant
A piece new to me! Shows off the skills of composer, organist and organ builder/tuner in a most attractive way. You have married the Truro feed with your own sound track in a seamless way - quite some fear I imagine. Just love the strings underpinned with a 32’ flue. Great stuff! Thanks.
Magnificent! Bravissimo Richard!!
Perhaps my favourite non-Bach organ work. I had the pleasure of recording David Hill playing it at a session when he was about 20 years old at St Johns' College. Wonderful "Tuba Mirabilis" on that instrument, of which this work made excellent use! This performance at Truro will be an ongoing favourite of mine too, thanks for uploading it! [Edited to say I've just reached the end of the performance and I'm crying my eyes out!]
So glad you enjoyed it 😊
Stunning! Sounded epic in the car on the way to work with the volume up.
Have listened to this again recently. 10:55 - 11:35 is stunning as full organ is progressively taken back to softly spoken stops.
I loved this organ so much and this piece of music was very impressive!❤😊
I love your huge compilations of organ music. Wonderful to listen to in the car and at work. One of these days I hope you'll get to play the great Wannamaker Organ at Macy's. Not sure if the youtube link will be allowed here but I first heard it on this Hallelujah Chorus performance. th-cam.com/video/wp_RHnQ-jgU/w-d-xo.html Keep up the wonderful work!
Thank you so much for your $20! :)
Absolutely spell binding performance Richard. BUT why do people bring children to a performance especially if it is a live recording. Please ask that no children are allowed next time as it really spoils a recording.
Regards from South Africa
I once attended a piano recital, during which a baby was - eventually - taken out bawling its head off. The pianist actually stopped playing while this was dealt with, then turned to the audience and remarked - "I love babies. Especially on hot buttered toast." Then continued the performance. Perhaps babies are too much, but the only way to expose children to live classical music is to take them to concerts. But some enlightened concert promoters have taken to putting on parents-and-kids concerts, which are a very good idea.