I have no idea why "Nimrod" ALWAYS makes me catch my breath and sit, motionless, until it is completed. There are other beautiful pieces that I thoroughly enjoy, but few have the same impact. Thank God for the brilliance and talent of Elgar!
My father was one of the best pipe organists in my hometown. He was our church's music/choir director and organist. My mother was a soprano and pianist who could play the pipe organ quite well. Not all pianists can. Dad was so well respected in the St. Louis area that of course he played at many funerals and weddings. Ordinarily Catholic churches prefer to have a Catholic musician play at these events. We were Southern Baptist. It was something unheard of at the time, but my father would often get the call to play at Catholic weddings or funerals. He was that good. He especially enjoyed doing it because Catholic churches almost always have the best pipe organs. For those who have never experienced a pipe organ played to its maximum potential in person, it is practically unbelievable. My father would have been able to wring this magnificent pipe organ's neck. He passed away in 2004. Our family saying is that God finally finished Heaven's pipe organ and wanted the best to play it. So He called our father home. His good friend, who was also a fantastic church organist played his favorite musical piece at his funeral- Beethoven's "Ode to Joy". On the church's pipe organ of course.
My dad passed in 98. I wish he was an organist! He was just a smart guy who worked around the house on many projects and played classical tapes and CD's on his "boom box." I think he was proud that I played classical on the piano. :)
Average views are approximately 250 a day. I listen to it every evening before retiring, so there must be 249 more who, like me , find that certain peace which contributes to a restful sleep. The beautiful harmonies, especially the last two notes, echo for hours in my mind. Thank you, Jonathan.
I have seen the documentary from National Geography and according to the original designer of this entire building, the difference is not very noticeable as they have a prior opening test with all the students invited for reverb tests : D
Gorgeous... Made me cry, as it would make anyone Who grew up in England and loves Elgar’s music. Thank you so much for this Jonathon, and what an amazing instrument. God bless the Taiwanese people for building it.
I totally agree with you Gary, perhaps the difference with England is that every November on Armistice day, we remember our war dead, and Nmrod is played while the whole country sobs. I was born in 1943, and for many years after WW2 the Armistice was huge.I guess I was conditioned to cry whenever this beautiful piece is played.
It's always gratifying to see old traditions still being made new and that are still people around that know how to do it. Beautiful instrument, incredible music and superb playing. Gives me hope for the world.
Tuba Tune ist ein hervorragendes Orgelstück, da fast nur Zungenstimmen zum Einsatz kommen.Auch ist es hervorragend auf der Orgel gespielt worden. Ich höre die Skott Brothers immer wieder sehr gern,da sie hervorragende Musiker sind und so vielseitig aufgestellt sind. Vielen Dank für die schönen Videos auf TH-cam 👍👍👍
My Mother loved Elgar and church organs and this was a favourite of hers she died just two years ago now and this was played at her funeral she would of loved this. Love you Mum.❤️
Magnificent concert hall and 5 manual instrument. Exceptionally gifted organist who pulls emotion from every stop, as this Elgar’s variation was meant todo. Thank you.
If you read the specs, that organ has a 64 ft. pedal voice. The overtones will be really low, but the fundamental for that beast is so low that if you don't have absolutely perfect hearing, you wouldn't hear the lowest notes correctly. But you WOULD feel them.
That, in my experience, is the difference between an organ and any other instrument - you can feel it, not through mere volume but through resonance. It hits you in the heart and the fundament before it reaches your brain. One of mankind's truly great creations.
What an incredible feeling it must give a performer - such as an organist, to know you can "drive" such an instrument and produce such wonder! Thank you Mr. Scott.
My father was one of the best pipe organists in my hometown. He was our church's music/choir director and organist. My mother also played piano and could play the pipe organ quite well. Not all pianists can. Dad was so well respected in the St. Louis area that of course he played at many funerals and weddings. Ordinarily Catholic churches prefer to have a Catholic musician play at these events. We were Southern Baptist. It was something unheard of at the time, but my father would often get the call to play at Catholic weddings or funerals. He was that good. For those who have never experienced a pipe organ played to its maximum potential in person, it is practically unbelievable. My father would have been able to wring this pipe organ's neck. He passed away in 2004. Our family saying is that God finally finished Heaven's pipe organ and wanted the best to play it. So he called our father home.
@@PhilipMReeder You were blessed to have musical parents. Yes, there is no instrument that inspires such awe and majesty as the pipe organ. I count myself blessed to have had the opportunity to play many of these amazing pieces of engineering. 🎹🎶
I'm not very good on organ. But I'm good enough to play for church now and again. It really is a powerful experience being able to drive such a powerful instrument.
This video is like a synonym: Jonathan can replace a whole symphony- orchestra with the organ! A very moving piece of music, performed with deepest empathy, again, thank you Jonathan & Tom.
I've seen this video several times since it was made available on TH-cam and I ALWAYS get MAJOR goosebumps ! To say it is beautiful is a huge understatment !!
By far the best yet. Sir, you have shown everyone EXACTLY how it should be done. Excellent arrangement and song. Thank you for pulling out ALL of the stops. Bravo!
I entered my local parish church to Nimrod at my wedding over 39 years ago. Sadly, it didn't sound anything like as good as this - but I can listen to Jonathon playing it and pretend! What a stunning performance. Thank you Jonathon.
Elgar must have been present at the birth of our universe to record this work. It is so beautiful,so profound,this music is holy,almost beyond belief. The only composition that brings tears to my eyes.
Yes. If the Communist Chinese take over Taiwan, one of their deeds will be to destroy cultural treasures, such as this organ. To them it is one of the symbols of what they derisively call : "Western decadence". What a sorry lot they are!
The horrific destruction of possible war apart, this instrument will exist independent of local political arrangements. And one of the best Wagner 'Ring' cycles I've ever seen staged, was from Peking Opera. So no political objection to European classical music.
@@meeveebee Ask a Taiwanese if they're are Chinese, they're the citizens of their country, not china. Chinese have Chinese passports and Taiwanese have RoC passports, if it was china they'll have the same.
We had this beautiful piece of music played at Mum's funeral in October 2018. The organ was at St Mary's Church, Melton Mowbray; one of the former organists was the late Sir Malcolm Sargent.
I used to go to church with a GF of mine and they had a pretty sizeable pipe organ. We went to the early morning service before the big fancy service with the organ but I could always hear him warming up. So I decided I'd rather go listen to him play than listen to a mind numbing sermon. I'd sit quietly and just listen. Then one day he asked "do you have anything you'd like to hear?" I told him I'd love to hear "the girl with the golden hair" by Debussy. He was blown away that I didn't immediately say "that song that sounds like pirates of the caribbean" he told me to give him a week or two and he'd play it for me. 3 weeks go by and he's got it memorized without sheet music. ANd I cried while he played it.
One of my favourite music pices.. And is good to see that organ music is popular by the people in Asia. I'm sure that the organ sounds brightly and warm in real life.
Monica G. Try to listen to his Introduction and Allegro for strings conducted by Anthony Collins - it was the only piece of Elgar's music that came to him rather than from him - and one of the most difficult pieces for string instruments - but the recording conducted by Collins won't ever go away from your heart - it's so beautifully wild and free - and is looked upon by those not otherwise favourably disposed towards Elgar as one of the greatest compositions for strings ever - especially that last accurate pizzicato note by about 40+ musicians..!
Love Nimrod from Enigma Variation any way it is played. What an experience to this this organ in this space. My late brother would have loved seeing this.
Absolutely beautiful. My favorite time to play was when I was alone in the building, usually late at night, where I disappeared and it was just the music. Hours would fly by. This very much makes me miss playing. A wonderful performance.
This is one of the most moving tunes I know, and you have most certainly done it justice Every time I play this video, it brings an immense lump to my throat
I was part of the London 2012 Olympics Opening Ceremony and this just evokes great memories from that occasion. Amazing music, amazing sound, amazing musicianship. Thank you!
It absolutely is amazing what People are capable of creating. Regardless of the inspiration, PEOPLE can write, compose, engineer, sculpt, paint, love, comfort, console, guide, etc. PEOPLE are amazing and they should be given the credit due.
One of my all time favorite melodies. What an organ, what a performance! I've listened to about 3 hours of his organ playing on you tube today, I'm addicted to beautiful organ playing. Reminds me of my mom who played the organ and piano, thanks Jonathan for your God given talent. You make this world a better place by your talent.
When 2:43 kicks in, what a sound. One of my fav pieces by a great composer...and beautifully played. Lucky enough to have seen you at Manchester Bridgewater Hall
Magic, over the last couple of weeks I have become a huge Jonathan Scott and Tom Scott fan. This piece and Saint-Seans Organ Symphony , also Jonathan's version, make me very emotional
One of my favorite pieces, and after hearing so many interpretations of this piece by so many other organists, this would have to be the most inspiring nimrod yet. The clear registrations, wonderful voicing building the magnificent crescendo at the end not only shows off the awesome flavor of Jonathon Scott but shows off what a wonderful instrument it is. Thank you for sharing this, and also must not forget the 100 that disliked it, ask your self the question can you play it better, remember one musicians interpretation is different from another, thats no reason to dislike it, well done Jonathon Scott.
Much needed in these times when unreason threatens the light of reason an arch example of individualism and volition in western music- of western culture- played in a gorgeous example of western architecture in the heart of a western country. Thank you.
I always marvel at how organists can achieve a flowing legato, so necessary for works like Nimrod. They do not have a sostenuto pedal to bring one set of sounds into another. Magnificent legato here. And of course my tears. Sanjosemike (no longer in CA)
This always makes me think of Shakespeare: If you have tears, prepare to shed them now, especially when played so sensitively by Jonathan, as here. He is a past master of transcriptions of orchestral pieces, and never fails to astonish.
Absolutely Unbelievable. I cannot get enough. Moves me to great emotion every time I listen and gives me hope for tomorrow. What a great, great, nay super-great honor to play on it. Well done, young man!
You are blessed with such a beautiful talent. Thank you for blessing us in turn. This song moved me to tears and gave goosebumps. Blessed are you and may you always find joy in this work!
I went to organ concerts when we lived in Kaohsiung. Unlike many organs which are stuck into existing churches with little attention to the acoustics of the building this auditorium and organ were designed to fully compliment each other. what a splendid sound and must be now one of the great organs of the world. When I tried to find a church with a classical instrument I soon realised how rare they were However the organ is very popular in Taiwan and no trouble for a visiting organist to fill that auditorium.
Oh my sweet goodness that was beautiful, already my favorite piece from the variations and this made me so happy! thank you for sharing, I could watch this a million times!
Thank you,Jonathan, for posting one of my favorite pieces which now rates as the best performance I have ever heard. The transitions between chords are smooth, as are the transitions of volume. A beautiful, heartfelt performance which moves me to tears. As always , thanks Tom for the video. See you soon.
I live in Taiwan! I haven’t been to a concert at this magnificent arts center, but I will!! They’ve just started having concerts again. I’ll last you know when I do get to one! I live in Taipei. I’d highly recommend a trip to Taiwan when it opens!
Wonderful music that is masterfully and sensitively transferred to a magical instrument. Thank you very much for this magnificent gift for the ears and the soul.
If I remember correctly, this was one of Princess of Wales' (Diana) favorite pieces and one of her favorite orchestras was on tour in Wales when the news of her death came out. The orchestra changed the program and played this piece in memoriam. Odd thing..when packing up, the orchestra's music librarian, on a whim, packed the scores for this work even though it wasn't on the program. Neat, huh!
Fantastic arrangement and beautifully played. Klais is my favorite builder for really big organs such as this monster - sounds like all four 32' ranks in action at 4:15!
This is the BEST organ rendition of Nimrod I have heard to date. The quintessential determiner starts at 3:45 and builds to the passage from 4:00 - 4:15. Too many organists rush this segment, in contrast to the orchestral (original) transcription of the piece, by which the full depth of the brass must flourish. In other words, this is a passage that must "be milked" for all it is worth at the height of the tension that has been building. Elgar CLEARLY knew what he was doing, and performers should recognize what they need to do in order to faithfully replicate the grandeur that resides in this beautiful piece.
Elgar nimrod what a wonderful piece off music I love this tune so naturally wonderfull to see the organist playing this wonderful tune so relaxing and talented player loud and soft x mike swim
Nytram Nytram4348 this piece was not written for the organ it was written as part of the Enigma variations by Edward later Sir Edward Elgar as an orchestral piece. This was originally transcribed for the organ in the 1920's I believe, and published by Novello. I don't know if this is the transcription that Jonathan is playing, he probably has transcribed it himself as he is as brilliant a transcriber as he is an organist. Listening to this on the organ brings my to favourite things together Nimrod played so brilliantly on the organ. Having just watched the video again and yes it is transcribed by Jonathan himself as it comes up in the credits.
...amazing how something so beautiful can make you weep, not out of sadness, but just sheer awe. That Elgar wrote this to celebrate the wonder of unconditional friendship, adds to its majesty.....fabulous
This is truly incredible. One of the most beautiful pieces of music ever composed. I plan to be buried at sea and I want this played as the boat approaches the spot where I am to be buried.
What a wonderful organ with such a fantastic sound! Of course it needs a brilliant player ie YOU. One of my favourite pieces full of emotion thank you for sharing.
I have no idea why "Nimrod" ALWAYS makes me catch my breath and sit, motionless, until it is completed. There are other beautiful pieces that I thoroughly enjoy, but few have the same impact. Thank God for the brilliance and talent of Elgar!
I think it is because it is a prayer, but in music.
I totally understand that feeling.. it transports me to another world, probably Heaven.
Same for me. It’s mesmerizing. So powerful and full of intense feeling. That pipe organ is massive and brings it to life.
@@johardy-bishop5525 Prayer?? I am an atheist and I adore this piece.
@@jimrobin Perhaps I should have said « like a prayer »?
My father was one of the best pipe organists in my hometown.
He was our church's music/choir director and organist.
My mother was a soprano and pianist who could play the pipe organ quite well.
Not all pianists can.
Dad was so well respected in the St. Louis area that of course he played at many funerals and weddings.
Ordinarily Catholic churches prefer to have a Catholic musician play at these events.
We were Southern Baptist.
It was something unheard of at the time, but my father would often get the call to play at Catholic weddings or funerals.
He was that good.
He especially enjoyed doing it because Catholic churches almost always have the best pipe organs.
For those who have never experienced a pipe organ played to its maximum potential in person, it is practically unbelievable.
My father would have been able to wring this magnificent pipe organ's neck.
He passed away in 2004.
Our family saying is that God finally finished Heaven's pipe organ and wanted the best to play it.
So He called our father home.
His good friend, who was also a fantastic church organist played his favorite musical piece at his funeral- Beethoven's "Ode to Joy".
On the church's pipe organ of course.
My dad passed in 98. I wish he was an organist! He was just a smart guy who worked around the house on many projects and played classical tapes and CD's on his "boom box." I think he was proud that I played classical on the piano. :)
❤
Average views are approximately 250 a day. I listen to it every evening before retiring, so there must be 249 more who, like me , find that certain peace which contributes to a restful sleep. The beautiful harmonies, especially the last two notes, echo for hours in my mind. Thank you, Jonathan.
When I was 13 or 14 I would set the original orchestrated version as my alarm. Extraordinary to wake up to.
I listen to it every morning as soon as I awake.
You would never really get any other opportunity to hear this instrument in an empty hall. Thanks for giving us this exclusive performance.
I have seen the documentary from National Geography and according to the original designer of this entire building, the difference is not very noticeable as they have a prior opening test with all the students invited for reverb tests : D
In Covid you can 🤣🤣
Gorgeous... Made me cry, as it would make anyone Who grew up in England and loves Elgar’s music. Thank you so much for this Jonathon, and what an amazing instrument. God bless the Taiwanese people for building it.
I totally agree with you Gary, perhaps the difference with England is that every November on Armistice day, we remember our war dead, and Nmrod is played while the whole country sobs. I was born in 1943, and for many years after WW2 the Armistice was huge.I guess I was conditioned to cry whenever this beautiful piece is played.
It's always gratifying to see old traditions still being made new and that are still people around that know how to do it. Beautiful instrument, incredible music and superb playing. Gives me hope for the world.
Yes in stark contrast to the organless concert hall in Belfast Northern Ireland !!! Sigh! Oh for a millionaire to donate so we can get one.....
Yet not one person clapped.
@@millomweb The concert hall was empty while he played. He generally does his recordings without an audience.
@@janicelynncrose7698 Best way.
You appeared to have missed my wacky sense of humour ;)
@@plasticraincoat1 Awww....
Tuba Tune ist ein hervorragendes Orgelstück, da fast nur Zungenstimmen zum Einsatz kommen.Auch ist es hervorragend auf der Orgel gespielt worden.
Ich höre die Skott Brothers immer wieder sehr gern,da sie hervorragende Musiker sind und so vielseitig aufgestellt sind.
Vielen Dank für die schönen Videos auf TH-cam 👍👍👍
"Stunning" doesn't come close! Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!
This instrument is so powerful. Playing this piece feels like you're literally being stunned by beautiful pieces of music
Magnifique oeuvre. Bravo au compositeur et à l'organiste.
From Japan.....
I love organ.Thanks good organ music and nice pictures!!
まさにこの身がオルガンの響きで包み込まれそうです。素晴らしい！！素敵な演奏と映像を有り難う。
My Mother loved Elgar and church organs and this was a favourite of hers she died just two years ago now and this was played at her funeral she would of loved this. Love you Mum.❤️
Magnificent concert hall and 5 manual instrument. Exceptionally gifted organist who pulls emotion from every stop, as this Elgar’s variation was meant todo. Thank you.
If you read the specs, that organ has a 64 ft. pedal voice. The overtones will be really low, but the fundamental for that beast is so low that if you don't have absolutely perfect hearing, you wouldn't hear the lowest notes correctly. But you WOULD feel them.
That, in my experience, is the difference between an organ and any other instrument - you can feel it, not through mere volume but through resonance. It hits you in the heart and the fundament before it reaches your brain. One of mankind's truly great creations.
What an incredible feeling it must give a performer - such as an organist, to know you can "drive" such an instrument and produce such wonder! Thank you Mr. Scott.
Christopher Armstrong-Stevenson Yes, ‘tis wonderful and humbling at the same time.
My father was one of the best pipe organists in my hometown.
He was our church's music/choir director and organist.
My mother also played piano and could play the pipe organ quite well.
Not all pianists can.
Dad was so well respected in the St. Louis area that of course he played at many funerals and weddings.
Ordinarily Catholic churches prefer to have a Catholic musician play at these events.
We were Southern Baptist.
It was something unheard of at the time, but my father would often get the call to play at Catholic weddings or funerals.
He was that good.
For those who have never experienced a pipe organ played to its maximum potential in person, it is practically unbelievable.
My father would have been able to wring this pipe organ's neck.
He passed away in 2004.
Our family saying is that God finally finished Heaven's pipe organ and wanted the best to play it.
So he called our father home.
@@PhilipMReeder You were blessed to have musical parents. Yes, there is no instrument that inspires such awe and majesty as the pipe organ. I count myself blessed to have had the opportunity to play many of these amazing pieces of engineering. 🎹🎶
I'm not very good on organ. But I'm good enough to play for church now and again. It really is a powerful experience being able to drive such a powerful instrument.
@@LordQueezle Yes, it is! It is a privilege as well. ❤️
I am constantly amazed at the number of keyboards including the one on the floor!
I am amazed at the mechanics of this organ, The power of it and how you performed it! Just gorgeous Jonathan Scott! You are a genius!
I agree, totally. Pure genius and so grateful we all get the chance to hear him play.
TOTALLY SPOT ON!
This video is like a synonym: Jonathan can replace a whole symphony- orchestra with the organ! A very moving piece of music, performed with deepest empathy, again, thank you Jonathan & Tom.
I've seen this video several times since it was made available on TH-cam and I ALWAYS get MAJOR goosebumps !
To say it is beautiful is a huge understatment !!
If this piece of music doesn't stir your musical soul, then you don't have one. Wonderful instrument beautifully played.
I keep coming back to this time and time again when I need a pick me up. This is simply stunning.
Changing even a single note of this great work would be a mistake. Because it's perfect!
Just perfect...
By far the best yet. Sir, you have shown everyone EXACTLY how it should be done. Excellent arrangement and song. Thank you for pulling out ALL of the stops. Bravo!
Through all these years, this piece always brings me to tears!
Yea, embarrassing finding and watching this at work (lunchtime)...
@@alisterbennett
Tears are human and anything but embarrassing. Only people whith soul have such manifestation of emotions.
I entered my local parish church to Nimrod at my wedding over 39 years ago. Sadly, it didn't sound anything like as good as this - but I can listen to Jonathon playing it and pretend! What a stunning performance. Thank you Jonathon.
Fantastic piece of music so heart warming ..especially on Remembrance Sunday
Five years later..... this version is still my favourite !!
Elgar must have been present at the birth of our universe to record this work. It is so beautiful,so profound,this music is holy,almost beyond belief. The only composition that brings tears to my eyes.
Me to!
No, but he did cycle to the Malvern Hills.
Elgar may have understood the hidden mysteries of music. Music is more than just the sweet concodian of sound.
It's the same with me 1 Nimrod, 2, Nimrod on the organ( I'm an ex organ builder)
Terrific. Great music by Mr Elgar, great organ by Mr Jonathan, great cinematography by Mr Thomas and great Hall in the far East. Superb!!!
What an impressive concert hall and instrument! (Also, what an organist!). ‘Nimrod’ always brings a tear, particularly so here
Let's hope Taiwan stays free so that this instrument can continue to give us wonderful music!
Yes. If the Communist Chinese take over Taiwan, one of their deeds will be to destroy cultural treasures, such as this organ. To them it is one of the symbols of what they derisively call : "Western decadence".
What a sorry lot they are!
Why would anything change if China became unified?
@@Fomites Taiwan is not China.
The horrific destruction of possible war apart, this instrument will exist independent of local political arrangements. And one of the best Wagner 'Ring' cycles I've ever seen staged, was from Peking Opera. So no political objection to European classical music.
@@meeveebee Ask a Taiwanese if they're are Chinese, they're the citizens of their country, not china. Chinese have Chinese passports and Taiwanese have RoC passports, if it was china they'll have the same.
Must be one of the most beautiful pieces I've heard played on organ, and a beautiful instrument!
Yup! This literally feels like ascending to heaven
We had this beautiful piece of music played at Mum's funeral in October 2018. The organ was at St Mary's Church, Melton Mowbray; one of the former organists was the late Sir Malcolm Sargent.
Pure heavenly perfection. As the organ gently swells, my heart soars and the tears fall....this moment, this alone is perfect!
Absolutely fabulous sound, must be the best organ I have ever heard. Plenty of bass. Wonder.
I used to go to church with a GF of mine and they had a pretty sizeable pipe organ. We went to the early morning service before the big fancy service with the organ but I could always hear him warming up. So I decided I'd rather go listen to him play than listen to a mind numbing sermon. I'd sit quietly and just listen. Then one day he asked "do you have anything you'd like to hear?" I told him I'd love to hear "the girl with the golden hair" by Debussy. He was blown away that I didn't immediately say "that song that sounds like pirates of the caribbean" he told me to give him a week or two and he'd play it for me.
3 weeks go by and he's got it memorized without sheet music. ANd I cried while he played it.
One of my favourite music pices..
And is good to see that organ music is popular by the people in Asia. I'm sure that the organ sounds brightly and warm in real life.
Monica G. Try to listen to his Introduction and Allegro for strings conducted by Anthony Collins - it was the only piece of Elgar's music that came to him rather than from him - and one of the most difficult pieces for string instruments - but the recording conducted by Collins won't ever go away from your heart - it's so beautifully wild and free - and is looked upon by those not otherwise favourably disposed towards Elgar as one of the greatest compositions for strings ever - especially that last accurate pizzicato note by about 40+ musicians..!
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Es ist eine Freude Sie zu hören. Danke für das Video.
I really love this piece so much ! By the way, you’ve got my tears when you’re rehearsing that day. Thank you for such a great performance.
The silence of his pauses are made as important as each note. Truly a masterful rendition :-)
Love Nimrod from Enigma Variation any way it is played. What an experience to this this organ in this space. My late brother would have loved seeing this.
Quite the most magnificent and powerful renditions of this Masterpiece. Fabulous, would have loved to be in the hall during this performance.
Absolutely beautiful. My favorite time to play was when I was alone in the building, usually late at night, where I disappeared and it was just the music. Hours would fly by. This very much makes me miss playing. A wonderful performance.
Auch nur eine einzige Note dieses großartigen Werkes zu ändern, wäre ein Fehler. Denn es ist perfekt!
Einfach nur perfekt...
This is one of the most moving tunes I know, and you have most certainly done it justice
Every time I play this video, it brings an immense lump to my throat
What a fantastic organ and concert venue! I love the blue lighting on the pipes!
I was part of the London 2012 Olympics Opening Ceremony and this just evokes great memories from that occasion. Amazing music, amazing sound, amazing musicianship. Thank you!
It absolutely is amazing what People are capable of creating. Regardless of the inspiration, PEOPLE can write, compose, engineer, sculpt, paint, love, comfort, console, guide, etc. PEOPLE are amazing and they should be given the credit due.
One of my all time favorite melodies. What an organ, what a performance! I've listened to about 3 hours of his organ playing on you tube today, I'm addicted to beautiful organ playing. Reminds me of my mom who played the organ and piano, thanks Jonathan for your God given talent. You make this world a better place by your talent.
. . . and by finding so many places and ways to share your talent. Wonderful that your brother and you support one another!
The organ is my favorite instrument of all time and this piece was beyond magnificently played.
When 2:43 kicks in, what a sound. One of my fav pieces by a great composer...and beautifully played. Lucky enough to have seen you at Manchester Bridgewater Hall
This is an incredible piece of music which MUST BE played on an incredible instrument.!!! Well done sir!!
Magic, over the last couple of weeks I have become a huge Jonathan Scott and Tom Scott fan. This piece and Saint-Seans Organ Symphony , also Jonathan's version, make me very emotional
One of my favorite pieces, and after hearing so many interpretations of this piece by so many other organists, this would have to be the most inspiring nimrod yet. The clear registrations, wonderful voicing building the magnificent crescendo at the end not only shows off the awesome flavor of Jonathon Scott but shows off what a wonderful instrument it is. Thank you for sharing this, and also must not forget the 100 that disliked it, ask your self the question can you play it better, remember one musicians interpretation is different from another, thats no reason to dislike it, well done Jonathon Scott.
TAZZ and you can bet your life every one of those hundred dislikes, not one of them comes from an organist!
@@samrodian919
The dislikes come from the denizens of the Devil.
Much needed in these times when unreason threatens the light of reason an arch example of individualism and volition in western music- of western culture- played in a gorgeous example of western architecture in the heart of a western country. Thank you.
Jonathan you are so talented and bless me so much with your playing. Thank You.
I always marvel at how organists can achieve a flowing legato, so necessary for works like Nimrod. They do not have a sostenuto pedal to bring one set of sounds into another. Magnificent legato here. And of course my tears.
Sanjosemike (no longer in CA)
This always makes me think of Shakespeare: If you have tears, prepare to shed them now, especially when played so sensitively by Jonathan, as here. He is a past master of transcriptions of orchestral pieces, and never fails to astonish.
Just one of the most beautiful things I've ever heard.
WOW ! Elgar's Nimrod has always moved me but to hear it played with such power on that Beautiful organ really brought a lump to my throat.
What a magnificent concert hall !
Absolutely Unbelievable. I cannot get enough. Moves me to great emotion every time I listen and gives me hope for tomorrow. What a great, great, nay super-great honor to play on it. Well done, young man!
You are blessed with such a beautiful talent. Thank you for blessing us in turn. This song moved me to tears and gave goosebumps. Blessed are you and may you always find joy in this work!
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DAMN!!!
What an instrument! What dynamic range. And most excellent performance.
_Molte grazie!_
Troubleshooter125 -agree!! Just watching those fingers touch soo many notes at once, feet, settings! Honestly is absolutely amazing.
My new absolute favorite interpretation of this amazing piece! Wow!!!
Beautifully played I was moved to tears. What a wonderful instrument
I went to organ concerts when we lived in Kaohsiung. Unlike many organs which are stuck into existing churches with little attention to the acoustics of the building this auditorium and organ were designed to fully compliment each other. what a splendid sound and must be now one of the great organs of the world. When I tried to find a church with a classical instrument I soon realised how rare they were However the organ is very popular in Taiwan and no trouble for a visiting organist to fill that auditorium.
Oh my sweet goodness that was beautiful, already my favorite piece from the variations and this made me so happy! thank you for sharing, I could watch this a million times!
What a venue to play this piece!!. Magnificent all the way round.
Thank you,Jonathan, for posting one of my favorite pieces which now rates as the best performance I have ever heard. The transitions between chords are smooth, as are the transitions of volume. A beautiful, heartfelt performance which moves me to tears. As always , thanks Tom for the video. See you soon.
Absolutely superb. As a recently new listener, I am working my way back through your concerts. What an imposing and powerful instrument. Thank you.
what a fantastic instrument....what heavenly sound.....
I've never seen a pipe organ that huge before or heard it played either. It's beautiful music!!🥰🥰👍👍💕💕😍😍❣❣
In more normal times, I would have flown to Taiwan just to sit in there and hear that.
So would I.
Welcome you guys anytime💪
Yi-Chi Willyt TANG what a marvellous venue to be proud of.
I live in Taiwan! I haven’t been to a concert at this magnificent arts center, but I will!! They’ve just started having concerts again. I’ll last you know when I do get to one! I live in Taipei. I’d highly recommend a trip to Taiwan when it opens!
Went to the Wanamaker building in Philadelphia and the organist there (Peter Richard Conte) played this piece among others and it was beautiful.
Absolutely beautiful! I am deeply moved, transported to another place, an eternal cathedral. Thank you!
Just one word for this Elgar interpretation : SUBLIME !! Congratulations Mystro Scott .
This is one of the best pieces of music I ever listened to. I always come back to it. My soul is comforted and my heart is glad ✨️✨️✨️
Wonderful music that is masterfully and sensitively transferred to a magical instrument. Thank you very much for this magnificent gift for the ears and the soul.
Орган превосходный, потрясающий звук! А исполнитель- замечательный музыкант! Браво!
If I remember correctly, this was one of Princess of Wales' (Diana) favorite pieces and one of her favorite orchestras was on tour in Wales when the news of her death came out. The orchestra changed the program and played this piece in memoriam. Odd thing..when packing up, the orchestra's music librarian, on a whim, packed the scores for this work even though it wasn't on the program. Neat, huh!
No. Creepy. It comes off as if it might have been something hinted at...
Fantastic arrangement and beautifully played. Klais is my favorite builder for really big organs such as this monster - sounds like all four 32' ranks in action at 4:15!
Wonderful performance, I am thrilled.
This is the BEST organ rendition of Nimrod I have heard to date. The quintessential determiner starts at 3:45 and builds to the passage from 4:00 - 4:15. Too many organists rush this segment, in contrast to the orchestral (original) transcription of the piece, by which the full depth of the brass must flourish.
In other words, this is a passage that must "be milked" for all it is worth at the height of the tension that has been building. Elgar CLEARLY knew what he was doing, and performers should recognize what they need to do in order to faithfully replicate the grandeur that resides in this beautiful piece.
My favourites on TH-cam are Donna Summer on the mic, Aretha on the piano and Jonathan on the organ. Heaven!
WOW, that is special. Gave me goose bumps. Fantastic organist playing an amazing organ. Would love to see more!
That must be an amazing experience
How gorgeous! One of my favorite organ pieces.
Thanks John, I found your performance so deeply moving. With this incredible instrument you indeed have power to stir the soul.
Finally got to full organ and then cut it down right away! Lol. I was waiting for it the whole time. What a beautiful instrument. Thanks for sharing!
One of my favourite pieces of organ music so beautiful and soft and always brings me to tears, played with such care
Elgar nimrod what a wonderful piece off music I love this tune so naturally wonderfull to see the organist playing this wonderful tune so relaxing and talented player loud and soft x mike swim
Audio and visual delight, as always, thanks for presenting the drama of both sound and space!
I wish the symphony orchestra has been there too.. Goosebumps all round.
The power of that organ you wouldn't have heard them if they were. Wonderful music.
With an organ that big you don't need a symphony orchestra! The organ has all of them in itself it's so powerful!
Nytram Nytram4348 this piece was not written for the organ it was written as part of the Enigma variations by Edward later Sir Edward Elgar as an orchestral piece. This was originally transcribed for the organ in the 1920's I believe, and published by Novello. I don't know if this is the transcription that Jonathan is playing, he probably has transcribed it himself as he is as brilliant a transcriber as he is an organist. Listening to this on the organ brings my to favourite things together Nimrod played so brilliantly on the organ. Having just watched the video again and yes it is transcribed by Jonathan himself as it comes up in the credits.
My dear friend all I can say is ...WOW!!!
...amazing how something so beautiful can make you weep, not out of sadness, but just sheer awe. That Elgar wrote this to celebrate the wonder of unconditional friendship, adds to its majesty.....fabulous
thank you so much, wonderful music. In this time of quarantine this is such a help and coomfort to everybody
This is literally "pulling out all the stops"... Magnificent performance with a marvelous instrument.
This is truly incredible. One of the most beautiful pieces of music ever composed. I plan to be buried at sea and I want this played as the boat approaches the spot where I am to be buried.
This is a piece of music that is so beautiful love it🍃And the organ sound absolutely wonderful the music touches thank you
What a wonderful organ with such a fantastic sound! Of course it needs a brilliant player ie YOU. One of my favourite pieces full of emotion thank you for sharing.
Beautiful this sends me into another world ...thank you