Thanks be to God for Ralph Vaughan Williams. I cannot tire of this piece of music, and it is played perfectly in this recording/video. I love the registration and the way the organist, John Challenger, pulls out the melody. I am moved every time I hear "Rosymedre," and when I hear it played like this -- it is sublime. Thank you for your musicality and facility with the keyboard. So lovely. ❤
I've been a long time admirer of John Challanger probably ever since I heard him play live for the first time; a choral evensong if I recall and piece in question being a particular favorite- the Finale to Vierne's Symphony No1. Here he plays what is probably one of my favorite pieces and what a rendering of it; it is a typical Challanger performance, perfect in every way and difficult to hold back the tears such is its power to evoke the most potent of feelings. Naturally a true talented artist must have his 'brushes' and in this John is equally fortunate in having what must be one of the finest instruments in our noble land. I remember being fortunate in having a guided tour of the organ loft by the said Mr Challanger who rather than rushing off took time to remain to grant my request. A talented player, undoubtably, an ambassador for the organ, no question and a genuinely nice human being, no question.
I performed this lovely music as a student in performance on pipe organ many,many years ago. You just breathe more smoothly after hearing this. Thank you so much!
Love this tune. In the Lutheran Tradition it has a Lenten text: My Song. Is Love Unknown/ and it works very well for that, as well as the text it enjoys in English Hymnody. Lovely registration. Loved playing it over the years, such a soothing and comforting melody.
Thanks be to God for Ralph Vaughan Williams. I cannot tire of this piece of music, and it is played perfectly in this recording/video. I love the registration and the way the organist, John Challenger, pulls out the melody. I am moved every time I hear "Rosymedre," and when I hear it played like this -- it is sublime. Thank you for your musicality and facility with the keyboard. So lovely. ❤
I've been a long time admirer of John Challanger probably ever since I heard him play live for the first time; a choral evensong if I recall and piece in question being a particular favorite- the Finale to Vierne's Symphony No1. Here he plays what is probably one of my favorite pieces and what a rendering of it; it is a typical Challanger performance, perfect in every way and difficult to hold back the tears such is its power to evoke the most potent of feelings. Naturally a true talented artist must have his 'brushes' and in this John is equally fortunate in having what must be one of the finest instruments in our noble land. I remember being fortunate in having a guided tour of the organ loft by the said Mr Challanger who rather than rushing off took time to remain to grant my request. A talented player, undoubtably, an ambassador for the organ, no question and a genuinely nice human being, no question.
I agree. Thank you for your comment, and for your appreciation of JC.
A perfect way to end the day.
I performed this lovely music as a student in performance on pipe organ many,many years ago. You just breathe more smoothly after hearing this. Thank you so much!
Thank you!!
Beautiful.
Excellent Interpretation just grand!!!!!
So beautiful and sacred
Love this tune. In the Lutheran Tradition it has a Lenten text: My Song. Is Love Unknown/ and it works very well for that, as well as the text it enjoys in English Hymnody. Lovely registration. Loved playing it over the years, such a soothing and comforting melody.
Bravo!
Gorgeous
Sweet.