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Bach Fantasia and Fugue G minor, recorded 1973 on Organ lost in 1985 fire, St Mary's Church Penzance
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📺 The Lighthouse
The magnificent pipe organ you are hearing, was tragically destroyed by a fire on 23rd March 1985 at St. Mary's Church, Penzance, Cornwall. Most of the instrument dated from 1769, its sound was revered by organists. Originally built for the former St. Mary's Chapel, it was rebuilt by Crabb of Exeter in the new church in 1835 where S.S. Wesley, then organist of Exeter Cathedral, played at the first service and appointed the first organist. Later improvements and extensions were made by J.W. Walker of London, Heard of Truro, Hele and Co of Plymouth, culminating in its full restoration by Lance Foy of Truro in 1981.
A series of Organ Recitals and Concerts had been recorded in summer 1973, the only known recordings of the organ. This track was not heard again until tape restoration began in 2023, so that the historic organ's unique voice can sound out once more.
The visiting musicians were student organists, choral scholars and singers who kindly gave their consent for their performances to be used in recordings for public sale in aid of St. Mary's.
'Fantasia and Fugue in G minor' (J.S. Bach) was played by John Willmett, 31st August 1973
Other 1973 recordings playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLWChdc-_Apx1e7n0jpmhxDSLvOnpxXznH
More information in records E00010 and N11238 at the National Pipe Organ Register https://www.npor.org.uk/
Photo of the old organ by permission of Morrab Library - website: https://morrablibrary.org.uk/
1906 photo of the Church courtesy of St. Mary's - website: https://penleecluster.org.uk/about-us/st-marys-penzance/
Tape Restoration AMDG 2023: In memory of all involved in 1973 & 1985 who are no longer with us. R.I.P.
© The Lighthouse 2023 https://www.youtube.com/@thelighthouse123 All rights reserved.
Thank you for listening to the lost organ of St. Mary's.
If you enjoyed this please consider donating to DEC charities: https://www.dec.org.uk/
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