I was in the boys' choir there for several years as an elementary student in the mid-1950's. That was my first exposure to the pipe organ, and it has been a major part of my life ever since. I wish I could remember who made the organ when I was there, I vaguely think it might have been an A-S. I do remember that the organist and choirmaster was Arnold Dan. Someone years later told me he had been involved in some sort of scandal, I think it might have had to do with funds for modifying the organ. Just these brief scenes of the church brought back wonderful memories, I shall look for the website for more, including the garden.
Thank you, Hal. The definitive perfect tempo, for a bell like performance - quite unlike the other speed merchants on TH-cam. It happens to be my tempo ..... ! What a wonderfrul organ for the piece, and so well managed and played.
As to be expected, fantastic playing by Hal! I can still remember his wonderful student performances from 40 years ago, when we were both in Eugene Roan’s studio at Westminster Choir College.
Hi All, Terry, thanks for your kind comments about Austin Organs. This is a really fun organ to play. I was there when Richard Elliott played a concert to a packed house. The instrument is around 100 ranks.
What a stunningly grand and majestic instrument superbly played by Mr Pysher. I have been to Florida many times over the years, and was never aware of this place.
I would say that Hal Pysher is one of the most amazing Organists of our time. I've watched him work, I've turned pages for him even and his concentration is unwavering. And to watch his footwork, not showcased in this video enough, it's amazing. I'm trying to find the piece I loved to watch him play that involved so much footwork. I used to sing in the choir at Bethesda and at the time they did not have a console in the "balcony" where the pipes are. But dozens of people used to stay for his Postlude after the service.
David, I'll echo your comments as I have done the same as a former choir member at Bethesda - he is one of the very best I have ever had the distinct privilege of working under.
Dinara Diltover As no doubt you know, French mixtures on the great romantic French organs such as Cavaille-Coll’s are much more brilliant and yet simultaneously are softer. The Americans “went into” extremely high-pitched high-pressure “scratchy” mixtures during the baroque revival in the USA (1950-1975). Now, as with this instrument they are coming full circle and are much more in line with the Cavaille-Coll ensemble.
I was in the boys' choir there for several years as an elementary student in the mid-1950's. That was my first exposure to the pipe organ, and it has been a major part of my life ever since. I wish I could remember who made the organ when I was there, I vaguely think it might have been an A-S. I do remember that the organist and choirmaster was Arnold Dan. Someone years later told me he had been involved in some sort of scandal, I think it might have had to do with funds for modifying the organ. Just these brief scenes of the church brought back wonderful memories, I shall look for the website for more, including the garden.
Utterly thrilling! Hal Pysher is perhaps the best musician I've ever known.
Magnificent 👍. Hearing this piece for the first time as a postlude played by the organist of Pulaski Heights UMC. I have fallen in love with it.
Thank you, Hal. The definitive perfect tempo, for a bell like performance - quite unlike the other speed merchants on TH-cam. It happens to be my tempo ..... ! What a wonderfrul organ for the piece, and so well managed and played.
As to be expected, fantastic playing by Hal! I can still remember his wonderful student performances from 40 years ago, when we were both in Eugene Roan’s studio at Westminster Choir College.
Hi All,
Terry, thanks for your kind comments about Austin Organs. This is a really fun organ to play. I was there when Richard Elliott played a concert to a packed house.
The instrument is around 100 ranks.
What a stunningly grand and majestic instrument superbly played by Mr Pysher. I have been to Florida many times over the years, and was never aware of this place.
Really wonderful in every way. Fun camera work, too. Thanks for this great performance!
What an instrument! I played a recital on the previous instrument, Hal spoke about plans for a new instrument, what an organ he has there now!
Fantastic playing...great video!
I would say that Hal Pysher is one of the most amazing Organists of our time. I've watched him work, I've turned pages for him even and his concentration is unwavering. And to watch his footwork, not showcased in this video enough, it's amazing. I'm trying to find the piece I loved to watch him play that involved so much footwork. I used to sing in the choir at Bethesda and at the time they did not have a console in the "balcony" where the pipes are. But dozens of people used to stay for his Postlude after the service.
quite a full and foundational very nice
We love Hal at Bethesda. Im glad this video was made. Thank you. Please stop by and hear him in person.
David, I'll echo your comments as I have done the same as a former choir member at Bethesda - he is one of the very best I have ever had the distinct privilege of working under.
Hey, not so bad, buddy.
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no wood swell shoes like austin usually does
They appeared to be wooden and exactly like AUSTIN shoes to me.
That's an awful lot of organ for such a small church.
indeed it is
The more the merrier!
But we are big people..lol we miss Hal.
french music does better without piercing mixtures
Amen, amen!
Dinara Diltover As no doubt you know, French mixtures on the great romantic French organs such as Cavaille-Coll’s are much more brilliant and yet simultaneously are softer.
The Americans “went into” extremely high-pitched high-pressure “scratchy” mixtures during the baroque revival in the USA (1950-1975).
Now, as with this instrument they are coming full circle and are much more in line with the Cavaille-Coll ensemble.