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media:description>Let's take a brief look at some of the melodies and harmonies that influenced Stanford: tunes from Ireland, and a brief trip to Leipzig! This year I am learning the organ works and remembering the centenary of Sir Charles Villiers Stanford (1852-1924) - Born in Dublin, Ireland his music is heavily influenced by his native home - meanwhile he became a most influential figure in English music. Axel Klein comments that he is sometimes considered "Too Irish for the English, too English for the Irish and too German for both, he fell between all stools, where only a new appreciation in a more multicultural environment will help his position" - I think the time is ripe for us to appreciate his amazing compositions, and in this monthly series I will share my ongoing explorations of these (and related!) works.
I am looking forward to discussion in the chat and comments - let's see what we can learn from each other!
Stanford Playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLp6Uk_yLNQaCWCoWRkNXuW5eV87mcEuN7&si=58BAuFN-3gPzNydG
If you are a music lover, do explore his writings, and if you are an organist: this is the year to add some pieces to your repertoire! Subscribe to follow along my #stanfordstampede
#hauptwerk #organ #StanfordStampede #Stanford100
Timestamps:
0:00 Stanford: Short - Prelude op 101 #1
8:38 Robert Papperitz: "O Traurigkeit, o Herzeleid" - Prelude Op 15 #12
16:43 Irish Traditional, Piano (Hornpipe, Jig, Reel arr. Carol Talty)
20:27 Mícheál Ó Súilleabháin: "Woodbrook"
26:53 Stanford: "The Leprechaun's Dance" arr Percy Granger (op 89, Four Irish Dances)
34:23 Stanford: Fantasia & Toccata in D minor, op. 57/media:description>
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media:description>I recently had the privilege of playing for our performance of St. John's passion for Good Friday - this amazing final chorus is sung as Jesus is Laid in the Tomb, his Passion over - Bach has composed a heartbreakingly beautiful piece here and my friend Maurice Coates was inspired to create an arrangement of this incredible work for organ. He kindly also offered a suggested registration for the Blackburn cathedral sampleset, which works so very well: this mighty instrument has a tender side that is so wonderful.
If you would like a copy of this score please email me at jmartinmd [at] hotmail . com and I will get you in touch with Maurice
German text
Ruht wohl, ihr heiligen Gebeine,
Die ich nun weiter nicht beweine,
Ruht wohl und bringt auch mich zur Ruh!
Das Grab, so euch bestimmet ist
Und ferner keine Not umschließt,
Macht mir den Himmel auf und schließt die
Hölle zu.
English Text (Novello/Jenkins)
Sleep well, and rest in God's safe-keeping, who makes an end of all our weeping.
Sleep well, And on his breast sleep well.
The grave that was prepared for Thee, from all our sorrows sets us free,
And points the way to Heaven, and shuts the gates of Hell.
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Stanford Playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLp6Uk_yLNQaCWCoWRkNXuW5eV87mcEuN7&si=58BAuFN-3gPzNydG
Sampleset: https://www.audioangelorum.com/
Score: https://imslp.org/wiki/Special:ReverseLookup/383245
Join me this year as we remember and celebrate the legacy of Stanford: if you are a music lover, do explore his writings, and if you are an organist: this is the year to add some pieces to your repertoire! Subscribe to follow along my #stanfordstampede
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media:description>Mark Andrews was Born in England in 1875, and became a naturalized US citizen, working and spending his later years in New Jersey, USA. His rousing March on Easter Themes is a wonderful treasure, and I was thrilled to find it - the opening march returns, and I was not expecting it to be constructed to mesh with a particular Easter Theme 😀
Credit to Agnus_Dei over at contrebombarde who discovered this wonderful piece, and do check out his recording here: https://www.contrebombarde.com/concerthall/music/45803
He writes:
Mark Andrews (March 31, 1875-December 10, 1939) was born in England Lincolnshire, Gainsborough, England and died in Montclair, New Jersey in the USA.
He studied with John Thomas Ruch and was appointed organist of Farmingham Parish Church, Surrey in 1895. He emigrated to the US on Oct. 4, 1903, moving to Montclair, New Jersey, and became organist of the First Congregational Church in Montclair, where he served from 1917 until 1938.
He published a number of organ works, including two large sonatas.
"March on Easter Themes" was published in 1910 by the H. W. Gray Co. as "Number 17" in their large "St. Cecilia Series". It is: "Dedicate to Mr. Charles H. Tissington, Montclair".
The work begins with a pleasantly pompous march that sounds rather "nautical," as if you were being "piped aboard!" There is no evident Easter theme here, but the big theme will appear later.
The next section is based upon the 15th century French melody, "O filii et filiae" - "O sons and daughters, let us sing".
The opening material briefly returns, leading directly into a sort of "fanfare" based upon Palestrina's "The strife is o'er". Before long, there is a rather surprising change in key and dynamics.
A sort of cadenza now appears, which leads back to the opening march, which is now used to harmonize, "Jesus Christ is ris'n today".
Andrews refers to this tune as "Worgan", as it is sometimes attributed to John Worgan (1724-1790). Originally this tune appeared in the John Walsh collection, "Lyra Davidica" (1708).
Regardless of name or origin, the march material does an excellent job of harmonizing and decorating the melody.
The "Strife is o'er" returns again, this time riding above an active pedal part, played upon the full organ.
A brief Coda brings the piece to a joyous and grandiose conclusion.
I think it works amazingly well on the Romsey sampleset - the sampled swell tremulants are particularly cinematic (hautboy plus flute), and the tuba is one-of-a-kind
https://www.beautyinsound.co.uk/products/romsey-abbey
Score: https://imslp.org/wiki/Special:ReverseLookup/80354
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media:description>https://youtube.com/live/iRAaxQ2VvQ4?feature=share Join us as we celebrate Bach's monumental St. Johns' passion - a curated recording will follow. Preparations underway!/media:description>
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title>"Danny Boy" (Londonderry Air), Stanford | Armley Schulze Sampleset, Jerry Martin (Op 189 #4)/title>
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Stanford Playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLp6Uk_yLNQaCWCoWRkNXuW5eV87mcEuN7&si=58BAuFN-3gPzNydG
Score: https://imslp.org/wiki/Special:ReverseLookup/383408
Join me this year as we remember and celebrate the legacy of Stanford: if you are a music lover, do explore his writings, and if you are an organist: this is the year to add some pieces to your repertoire! Subscribe to follow along my #stanfordstampede
#hauptwerk #organ #dannyboy/media:description>
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title>Saturday Stanford #2 - Jerry Martin & guest Dr. Stanley Workman Jr./title>
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media:description>This month we celebrate St. Patrick's Day, and I am joined by my special guest Dr. Stanley Workman Jr: join us as we explore music and song written by Stanford. This year I am learning the organ works and remembering the centenary of Sir Charles Villiers Stanford (1852-1924) - Born in Dublin, Ireland his music is heavily influenced by his native home - meanwhile he became a most influential figure in English music. Axel Klein comments that he is sometimes considered "Too Irish for the English, too English for the Irish and too German for both, he fell between all stools, where only a new appreciation in a more multicultural environment will help his position" - I think the time is ripe for us to appreciate his amazing compositions, and in this monthly series I will share my ongoing explorations of these (and related!) works.
I am looking forward to discussion in the chat and comments - let's see what we can learn from each other!
Stanford Playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLp6Uk_yLNQaCWCoWRkNXuW5eV87mcEuN7&si=58BAuFN-3gPzNydG
If you are a music lover, do explore his writings, and if you are an organist: this is the year to add some pieces to your repertoire! Subscribe to follow along my #stanfordstampede
#hauptwerk #organ #StanfordStampede #Stanford100
Timestamps:
0:00 Prelude on an Old Irish Church Melody (Gartan) Op 101 #5
11:23 Intermezzo on an Irish Air Op 189 #4
20:57 A Song of Freedom Op 113 #1
25:44 Interview with Dr. Stanley Workman Jr
41:13 St. Patrick’s Breastplate
47:53 Finale, Sonata Celtica (St. Patrick’s Breastplate)/media:description>
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title>Stanford: Chorale Prelude on 'Why Does Azure Deck the Sky?'| Portsmouth Ohio Kilgen, Jerry Martin/title>
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updated>2024-03-23T19:11:20+00:00/updated>
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This week's recording comes from @secondpresbyterianchurchpo2142 and features our wonderful 1935 Kilgen Pipe Organ - I was at the church making some recordings for next week's Stanford Sessions - so be sure to check that out!
Stanford Playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLp6Uk_yLNQaCWCoWRkNXuW5eV87mcEuN7&si=58BAuFN-3gPzNydG
Score: https://imslp.org/wiki/Special:ReverseLookup/383261
Join me this year as we remember and celebrate the legacy of Stanford: if you are a music lover, do explore his writings, and if you are an organist: this is the year to add some pieces to your repertoire! Subscribe to follow along my #stanfordstampede
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Stanford Playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLp6Uk_yLNQaCWCoWRkNXuW5eV87mcEuN7&si=58BAuFN-3gPzNydG
Sampleset: https://www.lavenderaudio.co.uk/organs/armley/
Score: https://www.rscmshop.com/books/CM259/stanford-three-preludes-and-fugues-op139
Join me this year as we remember and celebrate the legacy of Stanford: if you are a music lover, do explore his writings, and if you are an organist: this is the year to add some pieces to your repertoire! Subscribe to follow along my #stanfordstampede
#hauptwerk #organ
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Stanford Playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLp6Uk_yLNQaCWCoWRkNXuW5eV87mcEuN7&si=58BAuFN-3gPzNydG
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Join me this year as we remember and celebrate the legacy of Stanford: if you are a music lover, do explore his writings, and if you are an organist: this is the year to add some pieces to your repertoire! Subscribe to follow along my #stanfordstampede
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1:: 2000+ Years Of Organs - From Ancient Egypt to London Bridge
01.01.1970 01:00:00 22.04.2024 20:19:46 In this month's episode, we look at the history of the organ and some of the weird and wonderful places you can find them.
2:: ☘️ Leprechaun Dance 🎹🎶 Stanford/Grainger - Jerry Martin, piano
01.01.1970 01:00:00 22.04.2024 16:29:12 In a first for me, I brave the piano during a livestream! Check out the full broadcast in the "related video" link
3:: Saturday Stanford #3 - Jerry Martin: Influences & Heritage
01.01.1970 01:00:00 21.04.2024 06:32:26 Let's take a brief look at some of the melodies and harmonies that influenced Stanford: tunes from Ireland, and a brief trip to Leipzig! This year I am learning the organ works and remembering the centenary of Sir Charles Villiers Stanford (1852-1924) - Born in Dublin, Ireland his music is heavily influenced by his native home - meanwhile he became a most influential figure in English music. Axel Klein comments that he is sometimes considered "Too Irish for the English, too English for the Irish and too German for both, he fell between all stools, where only a new appreciation in a more multicultural environment will help his position" - I think the time is ripe for us to appreciate his amazing compositions, and in this monthly series I will share my ongoing explorations of these (and related!) works.
I am looking forward to discussion in the chat and comments - let's see what we can learn from each other!
Stanford Playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLp6Uk_yLNQaCWCoWRkNXuW5eV87mcEuN7&si=58BAuFN-3gPzNydG
If you are a music lover, do explore his writings, and if you are an organist: this is the year to add some pieces to your repertoire! Subscribe to follow along my #stanfordstampede
#hauptwerk #organ #StanfordStampede #Stanford100
Timestamps:
0:00 Stanford: Short - Prelude op 101 #1
8:38 Robert Papperitz: "O Traurigkeit, o Herzeleid" - Prelude Op 15 #12
16:43 Irish Traditional, Piano (Hornpipe, Jig, Reel arr. Carol Talty)
20:27 Mícheál Ó Súilleabháin: "Woodbrook"
26:53 Stanford: "The Leprechaun's Dance" arr Percy Granger (op 89, Four Irish Dances)
34:23 Stanford: Fantasia & Toccata in D minor, op. 57
4:: Maurice Coates arr: ‘Ruht wohl, ihr heiligen Gebeine' from Johannes-Passion, BWV 245 - JS Bach
01.01.1970 01:00:00 13.04.2024 04:56:01 I recently had the privilege of playing for our performance of St. John's passion for Good Friday - this amazing final chorus is sung as Jesus is Laid in the Tomb, his Passion over - Bach has composed a heartbreakingly beautiful piece here and my friend Maurice Coates was inspired to create an arrangement of this incredible work for organ. He kindly also offered a suggested registration for the Blackburn cathedral sampleset, which works so very well: this mighty instrument has a tender side that is so wonderful.
If you would like a copy of this score please email me at jmartinmd [at] hotmail . com and I will get you in touch with Maurice
German text
Ruht wohl, ihr heiligen Gebeine,
Die ich nun weiter nicht beweine,
Ruht wohl und bringt auch mich zur Ruh!
Das Grab, so euch bestimmet ist
Und ferner keine Not umschließt,
Macht mir den Himmel auf und schließt die
Hölle zu.
English Text (Novello/Jenkins)
Sleep well, and rest in God's safe-keeping, who makes an end of all our weeping.
Sleep well, And on his breast sleep well.
The grave that was prepared for Thee, from all our sorrows sets us free,
And points the way to Heaven, and shuts the gates of Hell.
#bach #hauptwerk #blackburn
5:: Stanford: At Easter Tide | Peterborough Sampleset, Jerry Martin (Op 182 #3)
01.01.1970 01:00:00 07.04.2024 02:26:35 The "six occasional preludes" contains this joyous Easter piece - featuring key inspiration from the Easter Hymn this short work depicts a resurrection scene - I love the chromatic ascending pedal line that builds tension to the triumphant final statement - clearly the romantic harmony here draws inspiration from his Leipzig studies.
Stanford Playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLp6Uk_yLNQaCWCoWRkNXuW5eV87mcEuN7&si=58BAuFN-3gPzNydG
Sampleset: https://www.audioangelorum.com/
Score: https://imslp.org/wiki/Special:ReverseLookup/383245
Join me this year as we remember and celebrate the legacy of Stanford: if you are a music lover, do explore his writings, and if you are an organist: this is the year to add some pieces to your repertoire! Subscribe to follow along my #stanfordstampede
#hauptwerk #organ
6:: Happy Easter: Romsey Abbey in Ohio - March on Easter Themes (Mark Andrews) - Jerry Martin /Hauptwerk
01.01.1970 01:00:00 31.03.2024 18:04:44 Mark Andrews was Born in England in 1875, and became a naturalized US citizen, working and spending his later years in New Jersey, USA. His rousing March on Easter Themes is a wonderful treasure, and I was thrilled to find it - the opening march returns, and I was not expecting it to be constructed to mesh with a particular Easter Theme 😀
Credit to Agnus_Dei over at contrebombarde who discovered this wonderful piece, and do check out his recording here: https://www.contrebombarde.com/concerthall/music/45803
He writes:
Mark Andrews (March 31, 1875-December 10, 1939) was born in England Lincolnshire, Gainsborough, England and died in Montclair, New Jersey in the USA.
He studied with John Thomas Ruch and was appointed organist of Farmingham Parish Church, Surrey in 1895. He emigrated to the US on Oct. 4, 1903, moving to Montclair, New Jersey, and became organist of the First Congregational Church in Montclair, where he served from 1917 until 1938.
He published a number of organ works, including two large sonatas.
"March on Easter Themes" was published in 1910 by the H. W. Gray Co. as "Number 17" in their large "St. Cecilia Series". It is: "Dedicate to Mr. Charles H. Tissington, Montclair".
The work begins with a pleasantly pompous march that sounds rather "nautical," as if you were being "piped aboard!" There is no evident Easter theme here, but the big theme will appear later.
The next section is based upon the 15th century French melody, "O filii et filiae" - "O sons and daughters, let us sing".
The opening material briefly returns, leading directly into a sort of "fanfare" based upon Palestrina's "The strife is o'er". Before long, there is a rather surprising change in key and dynamics.
A sort of cadenza now appears, which leads back to the opening march, which is now used to harmonize, "Jesus Christ is ris'n today".
Andrews refers to this tune as "Worgan", as it is sometimes attributed to John Worgan (1724-1790). Originally this tune appeared in the John Walsh collection, "Lyra Davidica" (1708).
Regardless of name or origin, the march material does an excellent job of harmonizing and decorating the melody.
The "Strife is o'er" returns again, this time riding above an active pedal part, played upon the full organ.
A brief Coda brings the piece to a joyous and grandiose conclusion.
I think it works amazingly well on the Romsey sampleset - the sampled swell tremulants are particularly cinematic (hautboy plus flute), and the tuba is one-of-a-kind
https://www.beautyinsound.co.uk/products/romsey-abbey
Score: https://imslp.org/wiki/Special:ReverseLookup/80354
#easter #resurrection #celebration
7:: St. John's Passion - final chorale: excerpt from Good Friday 2024, Second Presbyterian Church
01.01.1970 01:00:00 30.03.2024 15:09:41 I enjoyed the privelege of being part of the production of St. John's passion at @secondpresbyterianchurchpo2142 for Good Friday 2024 - this excerpt includes the full audio as captured, and that we will work on over the weeks ahead as we prepare a full upload. Wishing you a wonderful Easter!
8:: (Audio from our rehearsal!!!!) Bach's St. John's Passion - live from Portsmouth Ohio on Good Friday
01.01.1970 01:00:00 28.03.2024 18:05:57 https://youtube.com/live/iRAaxQ2VvQ4?feature=share Join us as we celebrate Bach's monumental St. Johns' passion - a curated recording will follow. Preparations underway!
9:: St John’s Passion - this Friday! Rehearsals underway
01.01.1970 01:00:00 25.03.2024 12:39:16
10:: "Danny Boy" (Londonderry Air), Stanford | Armley Schulze Sampleset, Jerry Martin (Op 189 #4)
01.01.1970 01:00:00 23.03.2024 02:59:47 The Irish Air, upon which Stanford founded this intermezzo, is of course the Londonderry Air, also known as "Danny Boy" - composed later in his life, this rendition has a wistful and reflective character - likely reminiscining on his youth and early life growing up in Ireland. Be sure to check out the other 3 intermezzi in this beautiful set: find them all here:
Stanford Playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLp6Uk_yLNQaCWCoWRkNXuW5eV87mcEuN7&si=58BAuFN-3gPzNydG
Score: https://imslp.org/wiki/Special:ReverseLookup/383408
Join me this year as we remember and celebrate the legacy of Stanford: if you are a music lover, do explore his writings, and if you are an organist: this is the year to add some pieces to your repertoire! Subscribe to follow along my #stanfordstampede
#hauptwerk #organ #dannyboy
11:: Saturday Stanford #2 - Jerry Martin & guest Dr. Stanley Workman Jr.
01.01.1970 01:00:00 17.03.2024 06:15:21 This month we celebrate St. Patrick's Day, and I am joined by my special guest Dr. Stanley Workman Jr: join us as we explore music and song written by Stanford. This year I am learning the organ works and remembering the centenary of Sir Charles Villiers Stanford (1852-1924) - Born in Dublin, Ireland his music is heavily influenced by his native home - meanwhile he became a most influential figure in English music. Axel Klein comments that he is sometimes considered "Too Irish for the English, too English for the Irish and too German for both, he fell between all stools, where only a new appreciation in a more multicultural environment will help his position" - I think the time is ripe for us to appreciate his amazing compositions, and in this monthly series I will share my ongoing explorations of these (and related!) works.
I am looking forward to discussion in the chat and comments - let's see what we can learn from each other!
Stanford Playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLp6Uk_yLNQaCWCoWRkNXuW5eV87mcEuN7&si=58BAuFN-3gPzNydG
If you are a music lover, do explore his writings, and if you are an organist: this is the year to add some pieces to your repertoire! Subscribe to follow along my #stanfordstampede
#hauptwerk #organ #StanfordStampede #Stanford100
Timestamps:
0:00 Prelude on an Old Irish Church Melody (Gartan) Op 101 #5
11:23 Intermezzo on an Irish Air Op 189 #4
20:57 A Song of Freedom Op 113 #1
25:44 Interview with Dr. Stanley Workman Jr
41:13 St. Patrick’s Breastplate
47:53 Finale, Sonata Celtica (St. Patrick’s Breastplate)
12:: Stanford: Chorale Prelude on 'Why Does Azure Deck the Sky?'| Portsmouth Ohio Kilgen, Jerry Martin
01.01.1970 01:00:00 09.03.2024 03:38:34 The "Chorale Prelude on 'Why Does Azure Deck the Sky?'" by Charles Villiers Stanford is an exquisite piece from the compilation "A Little Organ Book in Memory of Hubert Parry," published in 1924. This work is not only a testament to Stanford's profound compositional prowess but also serves as a poignant homage to Sir Charles Hubert Hastings Parry, underlining the deep respect and admiration Stanford held for his contemporary and friend. Parry, a towering figure in the landscape of British music, profoundly influenced the development of English musical identity, leaving a legacy that Stanford and others sought to honor through their contributions to this memorial collection. The relationship between Stanford and Parry was built on mutual respect and shared musical ideals, making Stanford's chorale prelude a deeply personal reflection on loss, legacy, and the enduring power of music to convey complex emotional landscapes.
This week's recording comes from @secondpresbyterianchurchpo2142 and features our wonderful 1935 Kilgen Pipe Organ - I was at the church making some recordings for next week's Stanford Sessions - so be sure to check that out!
Stanford Playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLp6Uk_yLNQaCWCoWRkNXuW5eV87mcEuN7&si=58BAuFN-3gPzNydG
Score: https://imslp.org/wiki/Special:ReverseLookup/383261
Join me this year as we remember and celebrate the legacy of Stanford: if you are a music lover, do explore his writings, and if you are an organist: this is the year to add some pieces to your repertoire! Subscribe to follow along my #stanfordstampede
#hauptwerk #organ
13:: Stanford: Prelude & Fugue in C | Armley Schulze Sampleset, Jerry Martin ( Op 193 #1)
01.01.1970 01:00:00 02.03.2024 02:03:30 Written in 1922 and dedicated to Henry William Richards, the Three Preludes and Fugues are modern examples of the form: this first, in C major, bears Stanford's signature language, and while it does not contain specific registration instructions, includes dynamics from piu-p all the way to ff with frequent changes. It truly is an opportunity for all the excesses and I therefore had a lot of fun working this up on the Armley Schulze.
Stanford Playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLp6Uk_yLNQaCWCoWRkNXuW5eV87mcEuN7&si=58BAuFN-3gPzNydG
Sampleset: https://www.lavenderaudio.co.uk/organs/armley/
Score: https://www.rscmshop.com/books/CM259/stanford-three-preludes-and-fugues-op139
Join me this year as we remember and celebrate the legacy of Stanford: if you are a music lover, do explore his writings, and if you are an organist: this is the year to add some pieces to your repertoire! Subscribe to follow along my #stanfordstampede
#hauptwerk #organ
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0:00 Prelude
3:07 Fugue
14:: Stop It! Meet The Three Amigos!
01.01.1970 01:00:00 27.02.2024 14:27:08 Get ready to pull out all the stops with the three musketeers of the organ world - Fraser Gartshore, Jerry Martin, and Aaron Shows. In this debut episode of "Stop It!", we're not just hitting the keys; we're pressing all the buttons. Get ready for a riotous ride as we introduce ourselves and dive headfirst into the majestic, quirky, and sometimes downright rebellious universe of pipe organs. From sacred spaces to rock 'n' roll faces, we're here to introduce you to the organ world as you've never seen it before. Laughter, revelations, and a few eyebrow-raising moments guaranteed. The organ world might not know what hit it, but we promise you'll be begging for an encore. Welcome to the revolution – organ style!
15:: Stanford: Pastorale | Armley Schulze Sampleset, Jerry Martin (Op 189 #1)
01.01.1970 01:00:00 23.02.2024 23:24:01 'Pastorale' is the first piece in Op 189, and in it, Stanford paints an idyllic country scene. He calls for a solo flute, and I think in this case the amazing colour of the Armley Schulze is a perfect fit.
Stanford Playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLp6Uk_yLNQaCWCoWRkNXuW5eV87mcEuN7&si=58BAuFN-3gPzNydG
Sampleset: https://www.lavenderaudio.co.uk/organs/armley/
Score: https://imslp.org/wiki/4_Intermezzi,_Op.189_(Stanford,_Charles_Villiers)
Join me this year as we remember and celebrate the legacy of Stanford: if you are a music lover, do explore his writings, and if you are an organist: this is the year to add some pieces to your repertoire! Subscribe to follow along my #stanfordstampede
#hauptwerk #organ
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16:: Southwestern Sketches (organ) - Homer Nearing | Hauptwerk VIII, 1877 Johnson Sampleset, Evensong
01.01.1970 01:00:00 11.09.2023 17:59:01 I have grown to love the wild beauty of the American Southwest, and was so excited to discover this rare treasure: Homer C Nearing (1895-1986), was born in Springfield, Missouri, and graduated from the Kansas City Conservatory of music. During his career, he was a music professor and church musician from 1914 until 1920 in Texas. While there, he was inspired to compose his impressionistic organ suites by the history and terrain of the Southwestern United States.
The "Southwestern Sketches" were published by the H. W. Gray Co. in 1928 as part of their large, well-known "St. Cecilia Series". They are like paintings that depict events of nature, native plants, and ancient traditions of the great southwestern segment of the United States.
This highly descriptive and evocative suite is made up of five movements
0:00 - San Jacinto Morning
3:51 - Yucca Blossoms
6:30 - The Haunted Mesa
9:44 - Shadows
12:04 - A Forgotten Trail (1849)
The sampleset is of a very famous and special pipe organ: read more about the project and consider supporting here:
http://www.evensongmusic.net/?product=1877-wm-a-johnson-son-opus-499-hw7
The highlights - Built in 1877 it represents the largest surviving organ built by surviving organ in a series of organs designed and built by William A. Johnson & Son: saved from St. Mary's Church in Boston, the organ was relocated to Our Lady of Good Counsel in Mankato, Minnesota. The Evensong team learned that the convent was to close, so worked to document this historic instrument in its home. The result is a very special sampleset indeed.
#hauptwerk #southwest #romanticmusic
score: https://michaelsmusicservice.com/music/Nearing.SouthwesternSketches.html
17:: English Romantic Fireworks on a Period Organ - Battison Haynes, Romsey Abbey Sampleset
01.01.1970 01:00:00 04.09.2023 02:39:47 One of his two large-scale works, the Introduction and Variations on a Ground Bass was published in 1889 by Novello. It follows a well-established form with a commanding introduction, followed by statement of the ground bass theme in the pedals. The characteristic harmony and charm of Haynes is seen throughout with opportunity to explore the colour stops of the English organ. The variations begin in simple rhythm featuring crotchets and progressing through quavers, triplet-quavers, and finally "bursting out in semiquavers" - you will see what I mean! The composer dedicates this work to "my Friend C.W. Perkins Esq. organist of the Town Hall Birmingham"
Walter Battison Haynes (21 November 1859 – 16 February 1900) was an English pianist, organist and composer. Although he died at a young age, his influence on the development of the English Victorian organ style was significant. He made the pilgrimage to Leipzig and on his return became a Professor of Harmony and Composition at the Royal Academy of Music. He was highly sought after as a teacher, and two of his
best known students were Charles Macpherson and Harry Farjeon.
Here is some more background information on Haynes, and his fantastic Organ Sonata Op. 11 https://youtu.be/n-sR2uhjdzM
The Score for this work is currently published by Novello: http://bit.ly/39fjPhT
The sampleset is that of the fantastic organ of Romsey Abbey, built by JW Walker in 1858. This is the first sampleset by Beauty in Sound, and Richard has taken all the care that we have come to trust in his recording of the organ in the space using the best modern techniques. I recorded this performance using the "Choir Stalls" mixer preset, and other than slight balancing for a stereo mix for Youtube, have left the settings "out of the box"
https://www.beautyinsound.co.uk/products/romsey-abbey
#hauptwerk #beautyinsound #romanticmusic
18:: 🎶 The Little Red Lark 🐦 (An Old Irish Air ☘️) arr JW Clokey | Galway Cathedral, Ireland
01.01.1970 01:00:00 14.08.2023 01:18:23 Joseph Waddell Clokey (August 28, 1890, New Albany, Indiana – September 14, 1960, Covina, California) was a student of Edgar Stillman Kelley. He served as dean of the School of Fine Arts at his alma mater, Miami University 1939-46 and had previously been professor of organ at Miami University (1916–1923) and Pomona College. His work included two symphonies including the "Dorian" Symphony, two orchestral suites, a string quartet, a cello and violin sonata, twelve choral works in large form, five operas, organ suites, many organ pieces, and more than a hundred published choral works. He visited Northern Ireland in 1953 and connected with his Irish relatives!
"The Little Red Lark" appears in "Irish Songs and Ballads" and is attributed to Alfred Perceval Graves (1846-1931). The lyrics are included below, however this beautiful melody is now more commonly heard as a "slow air" - in traditional Irish music, it is common for the more lyrical instruments (flute, fiddle and uillean pipes) to take a break from the usual ceili dance music to revisit traditional melodies. I have heard this tune, with its Irish/Gaelic title "An Fuiseógín Dearg" - for comparison here are two links: the first to Seamus McGuire on fiddle, the second to Willie Clancy, one of Ireland's most famous Uillean Pipers.
1) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_UhrKpGullU
2) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=chuktDl0ufI
Clokey arranged this as an "Encore transcription," - and I could really see this captivating an America audience at the end of an organ recital! The piece was composed in Claremont, California on Sept. 10, 1933, and published by J. Fischer & Bro. in 1934.
It was a privilege to play this as part of a recital in Galway Cathedral on July 27th 2023. https://recitals.galwaycathedral.ie/summer-concerts-2023/jeremiah-martin-organ
Read about the magnificent organ here: https://recitals.galwaycathedral.ie/about/organs
We learned of wonderful connection between the Cathedral and the Clokeys. "There are some wonderful stained glass windows - by George Walsh (featured towards the video). George and his father Stephen came North both specifically to work in Clokey Stained Glass Studios which had a high reputation, and did much of his training there including his apprenticeship under the chief designer Olive Henry. Small and interconnected world. The two of them went off to USA for a time, and on return joined harry Clarke Studios."
#organ #irishmusic #galway
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Here is Charles Villier's Stanford arrangement and setting
https://www.libraryireland.com/Irish-Folk-Songs/Little-Red-Lark-1.php
Oh swan of slenderness,
Dove of tenderness,
Jewel of joys, arise!
The little red lark,
Like a rosy spark
Of song to his sunburst flies.
But till thou art risen
Earth is a prison
Full of my lonesome sighs;
Then awake and discover
To thy fond lover
The morn of thy matchless eyes.
The dawn is dark to me.
Hark! o hark to me,
Pulse of my heart, I pray!
And out of thy hiding
With blushes gliding
Dazzle me with thy day.
Ah, then, once more to thee
Flying I'll pour to thee
Passion so sweet and gay.
The lark shall listen,
And dewdrops glisten,
Laughing on every spray.
19:: Jerry Martin: Live Organ Recital
01.01.1970 01:00:00 18.07.2023 10:17:16 Join me as I play through a 'dress rehearsal' for an upcoming organ recital. I would love to hear from you and hope that you will enjoy the concert - full program will include five different Hauptwerk organs, including one you have not heard before 😉
= Alfred Hollins (1865-1942)
-Concert Overture no. 2 in C minor
= Charles-Marie Widor (1844-1937)
-From Symphony no. 8, op. 42 no. 4: Moderato cantabile'
= Théodore Dubois (1837-1924) -From Douze Pièces Nouvelles pour Orgue: Fiat Lux
= Joseph Waddell Clokey (1890-1960)
-An Old Irish Air
- The Little Red Lark
(An Fuiseógín Dearg, preserved by Stanford/Petrie)
= Charles Villiers Stanford (1852-1924)
-Sonata no. 4, op. 153 ("Sonata Celtica")
--Allegro molto moderato
--Tema con Variazioni, Allegretto
--Allegro Maestoso (St Patrick's Breastplate)
20:: ✨ "Fiat Lux" ✨ Théodore Dubois | Hauptwerk VII, Blackburn Cathedral
01.01.1970 01:00:00 20.05.2023 13:17:11 The brilliance of light captured in music! I was captivated by this piece when I first heard it, and think it sounds splendid in a large accoustic like Blackburn. Théodore Dubois (1837–1924) composed this work to illustrate the scene in Genesis: the divine command "Fiat Lux" or "Let there be light." The piece opens with soft flutes creation's void state and the first sparks of light. As the composition progresses, it gradually brightens, growing in intensity and volume, until it reaches a spectacular conclusion.
Find out more about the Blackburn Cathedral sampleset here: https://llannerchorgans.square.site/blackburn-cathedral
🎼 You can find the score here at IMSLP: https://imslp.org/wiki/Special:ReverseLookup/129887
#hauptwerk #blackburn #fiatlux
21:: Peter's Heartbreak: Bach's St. Matthew Passion: "Erbarme Dich" on Dordrecht, Sweelinq
01.01.1970 01:00:00 07.04.2023 00:07:06 Then Peter remembered the word Jesus had spoken: "Before the rooster crows, you will disown me three times." And he went outside and wept bitterly.
J.S. Bach’s St. Matthew Passion is a powerful work, and dear to my heart: The alto aria, Erbarme dich, mein Gott (“Have mercy Lord, My God, for the sake of my tears”) reflects Peter’s solitary heartache in the garden after he denies knowing Jesus three times.
This amazing transcription by @BenjaminRighetti captures all of that drama (score: https://imslp.org/wiki/Special:ReverseLookup/499165 )
Recorded for Holy Week last year (thanks to @beautyinsound for the opportunity to be part of compline https://www.youtube.com/live/EtbGC_lq2rM )
I am using Sweelinq and the Dordrecht (NL) Grote Kerk Kam-organ. Built in 1859, the organ currently has 51 speaking stops. https://sweelinq.com/product/dordrecht-nl-grote-kerk-kam-organ/
#Bach, #classicalmusic, #HolyWeek, #organmusic #sacredmusic #StMatthewPassion #ErbarmeDich
22:: Amy Beach: "The Fair Hills of Eire" - Prelude on an Old Irish Folk Tune | Hauptwerk MDA EM Skinner
01.01.1970 01:00:00 18.03.2023 06:00:04 "The Fair Hills of Eire - Prelude on an Old Folk Tune" is a beautiful and reflective piece, originally written for piano, and later arranged for organ by Amy Beach. Beach was an American composer and pianist who lived from 1867 to 1944. She was one of the first female American composers to achieve significant recognition during her lifetime, and her work is highly regarded.
This composition is based on an Irish folk melody known as "Uilleágan Dub(h) O" or "Ailleaean Dubh O!," which dates back to the early 17th century.
The piece is structured as a reflective prelude, with a lyrical and flowing melody that showcases Beach's gift for melody and harmony. The prelude is expressive and introspective, evoking a sense of longing and nostalgia. It is a testament to Beach's ability to blend traditional folk melodies with classical forms, creating a unique and compelling style that is still celebrated today.
The historic E. M. Skinner pipe organ in Mount Carmel Church was built in 1928 and was one of the last installations to be personally supervised by Skinner himself. Particularly noted for its large scale pipes and extensive tonal range, the 54 rank three manual organ has been restored to its original magnificence by the firm of Fabry Pipe Organs, Inc. The restoration was significant in that the instrument was not altered, but rather returned to its original tonal specifications, and as such is one of the very few unaltered Skinner instruments in existence.
Although this sampleset does not include multiple releases, like modern samplesets, I have used the tools in Hauptwerk VII to bring it new life:
- I am routing three perspectives, separately, to the mixer
- The first I am truncating to 250ms (simulated dry)
- The second I am leaving with the original releases
- The third I am truncating to 150ms (simulated dry) and applying the Sonus Paradisi Groningen Rear Impulse Response to generate a distant accoustic
The audio engine is processing at 96kHz with all advanced modelling settings enabled.
#AmyBeach #OrganMusic #CelticMusic #HistoricOrgan #EMSkinnerOrgan #Prelude #IrishFolkTune #Hauptwerk
23:: The Beauty of the Harmonic Flute - Widor's magical moderato cantabile: (Symphony 8.2)
01.01.1970 01:00:00 07.03.2023 14:55:56 Widor's Eighth Symphony for Organ is a masterpiece of the Romantic era, and its second movement, Moderato Cantabile, is particularly enchanting. In this video, I showcase the incredible capabilities of the Flûte harmonique (harmonic flute) stop, which creates a unique and hauntingly beautiful sound. Despite minimal registration changes throughout the movement, Widor's genius shines through, taking us on a journey through a dreamlike musical landscape. Fun fact: Widor himself performed this symphony at the 1889 Paris Exposition, where it was a highlight of the event. I recorded my performance on the sampleset of Cathédrale Notre-Dame-de-l'Annonciation in Nancy, France using Hauptwerk VII. I hope you enjoy this performance!
#widor #organsymphony #Hauptwerk #harmonicflute #Cathedralenancy
24:: Adoration for Organ , Florence Price | 1998 Steiner-Reck Sampleset McLean, VA, Evensong
01.01.1970 01:00:00 12.02.2023 19:25:49 Born in Little Rock, Arkansas in 1887, Florence Beatrice Price was an accomplished pianist, organist and composer. She lived through very difficult times, yet persisted in her love of music and taught, composed, and performed widely. She won the 1932 Wanamaker competition for her Symphony in E minor - much of her work lay dormant until 2009 when a treasure trove was discovered during a home renovation, including works previously considered lost. Her music is enjoying well-deserved recognition and this wonderful piece was written for church use and published in 1951. It has subsequently been orchestrated for other instruments and ensembles.
The sampleset is that of the 1998 Steiner-Reck organ, at St. Luke's Catholic Church, McLean, Virginia. Prepared for Hauptwerk by Evensong http://www.evensongmusic.net/?product=1998-steiner-reck-op-104-iii-60-hw-5
#adoration #hauptwerk #organ
25:: Guilmant Caprice (Op 20, no 3) | Hauptwerk Blackburn Cathedral | Jerry Martin
01.01.1970 01:00:00 29.01.2023 02:24:10 This piece makes me smile! First published in 1892, Guilmant's massive collection entitled "Pièces dans différents styles" really has something for everyone. This charming movement features punctuated chords that dance between the manuals, interspersed with a wistful melody on solo reed in the tenor. I think it is particularly effective in a reverberant space and on an organ that has pipework spread across different locations - hence it really came to life for me on the Blackburn sampleset!
Score: https://imslp.org/wiki/Special:ImagefromIndex/05166/hfbu
26:: Rachmaninov Vocalise - arr Richard McVeigh | Hauptwerk Steinmeyer, Organ Art Media
01.01.1970 01:00:00 22.01.2023 05:58:58 'Vocalise' is a haunting piece and one which I have grown to love in my study of the theremin! The final work of Op. 34, a set of 14 songs, it is scored for high voice but has no words. The composer dedicated the piece to the Russian soprano Antonina Nezhdanova, and in response to her initial surprise at lack of lycirs said, "What need is there of words, when you are able to convey everything better and more expressively than anyone could with words by your voice and interpretation?" - The collection was published in 1915, and the premiere performance of Vocalise was for orchestra and soprano in 1916.
Since then, this work has seen countless arrangements for solo instruments (including theremin 😊). Considering the organ's capacity as an orchestral imitator, it is no surprise that a transcription can be very effective!
This arrangement by Richard McVeigh @beautyinsound really caught my attention, and stands out amongst the transcriptions! Richard has worked hard to capture and preserve as much of the orchestral character as possible - this is well demonstrated in the last page with four independent melody lines to track! I highly recommend grabbing a copy of the score available from the BiS shop - https://www.beautyinsound.co.uk/products/sergei-rachmaninoff-vocalise-organ-arrangement-by-richard-mcveigh - and do check out Richard's performance of his transcription here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nxBdDxfkQ_0
I have chosen the 1925 G. F. Steinmeyer organ as recorded for Hauptwerk in surround format by Prof. Maier, Organ Art Media. Historically important, the organ is op. 1400, built in 1925. It fortunately survived WWII and escaped much of the fashionable modification of the 20th century! Due to Steinmeyer's American contacts, it has characteristics of these instruments, including extensive sub- and supe- octave couplers, string choirs, etc.
https://www.organartmedia.com/en/1925-g-f-steinmeyer-organ
#rachmaninoff #hauptwerk #organmusic
27:: 🎆Fireworks @ Blackburn🎇 Installation March, Charles Villiers Stanford | Hauptwerk, Jerry Martin
01.01.1970 01:00:00 14.01.2023 22:48:13 Enjoy some musical fireworks, for my first recording of 2023! Sir Charles Villiers Stanford composed this magnificent "Installation March" in 1908 on the occasion of the installation of Lord Rayleigh as Chancellor of Cambridge University. Featuring the "Cambridge Chimes" this rousing work was originally written for military band. Stanford later transcribed it for organ, and it was published as Op. 108 by Stainer and Bell. The work has an astonishing dynamic range, and what better sampleset on which to realize it than the magnificent organ of Blackburn Cathedral (Walker 1969/Wood of Huddersfield 2001-2002)
Sir Charles Villiers Stanford (30 September 1852 – 29 March 1924) was an Irish composer, music teacher, and conductor of the late Romantic era. Next year, 2024 we will remember 100 years of his passing. I plan to explore as much of his organ repertoire as possible this year in preparation! I hope you will join me on this journey!
Score: https://imslp.org/wiki/Special:ReverseLookup/289047
Sampleset: https://llannerchorgans.square.site/
#blackburn #hauptwerk #Stanford
28:: Hauptwerk and Zoom for Online Distance Learning and Collaboration | (Music Classes)
01.01.1970 01:00:00 08.01.2023 02:50:36 Zoom allows for high quality audio as part of an online meeting - in this video I demonstrate how I have used this feature, in conjunction with Hauptwerk, to enjoy distance collaboration with the best possible sound for everybody on the call. Below are links to equipment I personally use, and details about configuring the Zoom client
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Equipment used:
ART USBMix4 Four Channel USB Mixer
https://artproaudio.com/product/usbmix4-four-channel-mixer-usb-audio-interface/
COMICA BoomX-D wireless microphone system
https://www.comica-audio.com/product/BoomX-D-9.html
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Setting up Zoom
1. In your profile (zoom website)
- Settings, In Meeting (Advanced)
- Enable "allow users to select stereo audio"
2. In your Zoom client (application)
- Settings
- Audio
- Turn OFF 'automatically adjust microphone volume' and set level to max
- Turn ON "original sound for musicians"
- Turn ON "High fidelity music mode"
- Turn OFF "Echo Cancellation"
- Turn ON "Stereo audio"
3. During a meeting / call
- Original Sound for Musicians: ON
#zoom #hauptwerk #lessons
00:00:00 - Zoom and Hauptwerk
00:00:27 - Introduction
00:03:00 - My Setup
00:03:37 - Hardware Setup
00:04:32 - Software Setup
00:06:58 - Conclusion
29:: The Wexford Carol, "Good People All this Christmas Time" (setting Aaron Shows) | Hauptwerk
01.01.1970 01:00:00 31.12.2022 17:18:31 I was blessed to spend Christmas with family at home in Ireland this year. "The Wexford Carol," sometimes known by its first verse "Good people all this Christmas time", is of uncertain origins -- but likely was composed in the 15th or 16th century based on its musical and lyrical style. The song achieved a renewed popularity due to the work of William Grattan Flood (1859–1928), who was organist and musical director at St. Aidan's Cathedral in Enniscorthy. He transcribed the carol from a local singer and had it published in The Oxford Book of Carols, putting Enniscorthy into most carol books around the world.
This lovely arrangement by @aaronshows is available in his anthology "Sounding Joy" available directly from the publisher, and all good music retailers. https://www.augsburgfortress.org/store/product/9781506426396/Sounding-Joy-Organ-Settings-for-Christmas.
Check out Aaron's performance here: https://youtu.be/MOYe4bJ0afg
Do consider following him - he does a very entertaining weekly livestream featuring music you might not commonly expect on the organ!
Good people all, this Christmas time
Consider well and bear in mind
What our good God for us has done
In sending his beloved son
With Mary holy we should pray
To God with love this Christmas Day
In Bethlehem upon that morn
There was a blessed Messiah born
Near Bethlehem did shepherds keep
Their flocks of lambs and feeding sheep
To whom God's angels did appear
Which put the shepherds in great fear
'Prepare and go, ' the angels said
'To Bethlehem, be not afraid
For there you'll find, this happy morn
A princely babe, sweet Jesus born
With thankful heart and joyful mind
The shepherds went, this babe to find
And as God's angel had foretold
They did our saviour Christ behold
Within a manger he was laid
And by his side the virgin maid
Attending on the Lord of life
Who came on earth to end all strife
#hauptwerk #christmas #organmusic
30:: Hark! the Herald Angels Sing | Organ, Orchestra, Choir @secondpresbyterianchurchpo2142
01.01.1970 01:00:00 24.12.2022 05:00:08 The text was first published in 1739, with beloved Mendelssohn melody adapted in 1855, given fantastic harmonies by Sir David Wilcocks in 1961. Now, we greet you from Portsmouth, Ohio in 2022 from the wonderful Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols at Second Presbyterian Church, under the baton of Dr. Stanley Workman. If you would like to hear the full recording, the livestream link is below. Wishing you and yours a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! https://youtu.be/hq7nNnT3GlQ
@secondpresbyterianchurchpo2142
Hark! The herald angels sing,
“Glory to the newborn King!
Peace on earth and mercy mild,
God and sinners reconciled.”
Joyful, all ye nations rise,
Join the triumph of the skies,
With th’angelic host proclaim:
“Christ is born in Bethlehem.”
Hark! The herald angels sing,
“Glory to the newborn King!”
Christ by highest heav'n adored,
Christ the everlasting Lord!
Late in time behold Him come,
Offspring of a Virgin's womb.
Veiled in flesh the Godhead see,
Hail the incarnate Deity,
Pleased as man with man to dwell,
Jesus, our Emmanuel.
Hark! The herald angels sing,
“Glory to the newborn King!”
Hail the heav'n-born Prince of Peace!
Hail the Son of Righteousness!
Light and life to all He brings,
Ris'n with healing in His wings.
Mild He lays His glory by,
Born that man no more may die,
Born to raise the sons of earth,
Born to give them second birth.
Hark! The herald angels sing,
“Glory to the newborn King!”
31:: Blackburn Cathedral // Hauptwerk VI - Gordon Young, Tableaux for Christmas
01.01.1970 01:00:00 16.12.2022 12:09:01 The Tableaux for Christmas is published by the Theodore Presser Co in 1974. Gordon Young dedicates it to Diane Bish, and comments that it is "freely based on traditional carols"
I found this last year and had planned to record and play it for Christmas this year - and with the arrival of Blackburn Cathedral sampleset, I had exactly the kind of colourful instrument that lets this music shine!
There are six movements, each setting the scene for the Christmas Spectacle. Often wistful, and evoking a sense of longing, the movements that lead up to the final "Joy to the World" are very accessible, but reward digging into the registration and expression.
0:00 1. The Kings
0:43 2. The Rose
2:41 3. The Child
4:51 4. Shepherd's Pipe
5:54 5. The Manger
7:11 6. Joy to the World
Score: http://bit.ly/3VRgUB8
Sampleset: https://llannerchorgans.square.site/
Note: this organ has astonishing dynamic range, right up to the Imperial Trumpet used in the last movement - the gain/volume is the same for the first five movements, but I had to reel it in so as to avoid clipping in the upload for the finale :)
#blackburn #hauptwerk #organ
32:: César Franck - Chorale No. 1 in E Major | Jerry Martin, Hauptwerk, Caen
01.01.1970 01:00:00 10.12.2022 05:03:33 Playlist: Franck's 12 great works, played on the 1935 Kilgen Pipe Organ, at Second Presbyterian Church, Portsmouth Ohio, Summer 2022 https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLp6Uk_yLNQaDpgTEzB247hieXWGXnBl83
César Franck was born on December 10th 1822, and this year we celebrate his 200th birthday - an artistic visionary, his music evolved alongside the master craftsmanship of Aristide Cavaillé-Coll. The Chorale No. 1 in E major is one of his 12 major works, and one which I have loved for as long as I have studied the organ - however it was not until this year that I finally began to study it, thanks to all of the celebrations, including our own "Franckathon" in Portsmouth, Ohio
I used the edition edited and arranged by Marcel Dupre which includes a workaround for those of us with smaller hands to play some of those enormous stretches in the opening. Depending on your part of the world, search Google for this number which will bring you to the edition 9790046277368
Additional recordings of Franck's works on my home Hauptwerk setup:
- Final in B flat https://youtu.be/2O4qP_cHfwA
- Grand Piece Symphonique https://youtu.be/D73mK3iL7AQ
- Cantabile https://youtu.be/62fr08EWzmU
This is recorded on my home Hauptwerk setup and features the Sonus Paradisi sampleset of the Cavaille Coll organ in the St. Etienne Abbey in Caen. It is enlarged with the 4-manual extension by Jake which also preserves the surround sound, detuing and mixer possibilities.
Sampleset: https://www.sonusparadisi.cz/en/organs/france/caen-st-etienne.html
Extension (information) https://www.dropbox.com/s/6w3g1kprev1ztiu/4ManualCaenExtension_UserGuide.pdf
Extension (details and ordering email address) http://forum.hauptwerk.com/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=13254&p=153483&hilit=caen+extension#p153453
33:: 🎄⭐ New Organ Music for Christmas ⭐🎄 | Tim Knight Music || Jerry Martin, Hauptwerk, Salisbury
01.01.1970 01:00:00 04.12.2022 02:54:33 As we approach Christmas, the delightful pieces in the latest competition anthology from Tim Knigh music set the scene. I play these on the sampleset of the Salisbury Willis, but they work equally well on smaller instruments. There is something here for everyone, and if you are looking for something new for Christmas this year, do have a look (available as print volume, or as PDF) - available at https://www.timknightmusic.com/product-page/organ-music-for-the-christmas-season-6-pieces-pdf-download
0:00 ‘Joyful Angels’ by Colin Ashworth
2:38 ‘Masters in This Hall’ by Anthony Giamanco
5:15 ‘Prelude on “Cranham”’ by Adam Heron
9:58 ‘Prelude on “In Dulci Jubilo”’ by Theo Van Wyk
11:29 ‘Prelude: The Truth From Above’ by Jim Dalton
15:14 ‘Yea, Lord, We Greet Thee by Alison Willis
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Composers' notes on the pieces:
‘Joyful Angels’ by Colin Ashworth (outright winner)
I seldom compose unless I feel I must, so it was the competition which gave me the impetus to write this piece. However, the idea of using elements of the tune ‘Iris’ in the music came to me one day whilst I was shopping. (There is also one bar of another famous tune.) I do find it difficult to select suitable Christmas repertoire for small parish church organs so - as I am booked for some Christmas services - I felt I could kill two birds with the one proverbial stone. Hopefully this piece will work on instruments of various sizes. I have added a lot of detail to the score but it was written to be enjoyed and organists may take whatever liberties (within reason) they feel enhance their performance. The winning piece was adjudged to be: ‘Cheerful. Not difficult, and the tune (Angels from the realms of glory) is easy to detect. Workable on a small organ. Should keep congregations and organists happy!’
‘Masters in This Hall’ by Anthony Giamanco
I love Christmas carols, particularly, those in minor keys. So I set about to compose a setting of this carol with its memorable melody and jaunty rhythmic swing. Who says music in a minor key must be solemn? This one certainly is not! I have dedicated this piece to a wonderful organist who occasionally subs for me. Thank you, Jim!
‘Prelude on “Cranham”’ by Adam Heron
This piece is inspired by the rich and mellow timbres typical of late 19th and early 20th century English organ building. It primarily features the 8’ foundations of the Swell and Great, which are contrasted and combined, building to a climax before concluding with the gentle murmuring of the Swell strings. The rich 8’ registration is complemented by a “legatissimo” playing style, intended to indicate that the “note commune” principle associated with playing the works of Cesar Franck should be employed. Holst’s setting of “In the Bleak Midwinter” has always been a favourite of mine and I felt that an English romantic style Chorale/Hymn prelude would suit the tune well and could make a fitting prelude to a Carol Service or other festive occasion.
‘Prelude on “In Dulci Jubilo”’ by Theo Van Wyk
Ever since I was a child, the melody of In dulci jubilo has been part of my singing and organ playing repertoire. This was the case during Sunday School lessons, at school, during Advent and Christmas periods and, of course, during my organ lessons, accompanying and performing era. The chorale melody has an evergreen characteristic to it that seems to remain relevant even after more than 400 years. Its soothing interval contours and lilting rhythm have so many possibilities for development and treatment especially for an instrument such as the organ. It is hoped that the chorale’s effectivity in simplicity will inspire many more composers now and in the future.
‘Prelude: The Truth From Above’ by Jim Dalton
I have a deep interest in traditional music of various kinds but especially traditional ritual music. This piece is based on a tune collected in the early 20th century (Public Domain) from English oral tradition.
‘Yea, Lord, We Greet Thee by Alison Willis
I wanted to write a nice big, joyful and bright piece for Christmas morning. The Postlude is based on Adeste Fideles incorporating bits of the tune and the descant (which also has flavours of Ding Dong Merrily on High)! It is written to be achievable and enjoyable to play, and is possible on one manual with pedals although directions are given for two.
#christmas #hauptwerk #organmusic
34:: Happy Thanksgiving! 👪🦃 - Lemare, Thanksgiving March | Hauptwerk VII, Billerbeck Sampleset
01.01.1970 01:00:00 23.11.2022 23:46:25 November 11, 1918 is the day we recognize when World War One ended, Armistice Day. Since then we celebrate Veteran's Day and Remembrance Day - in the USA we celebrate Thanksgiving on the second-last Thursday in November: a day dedicated for family, remembrance, thankfulness of blessings received - it always features a big meal, and we often refer to it as "Turkey Day".
Lemare's Thanksgiving March, was composed virtually on the day of armistice, and was published and distributed by Theodore Presser Company in early 1919. The cover page has the additional inscription: "For Peace Celebrations and Festival Use." When looking at the first page of the score, one can gather that Lemare may have been offering thanks not only for the ending of war atrocities, but also for support he received from the Mayor of San Francisco. The score carries the inscription "To the honorable James Rolph, Mayor of San Francisco." Lemare was known to take multiple melodies, and make them all work together. As we approach the second section (Trio) as well as in the transition to the recap of the main theme of the Thanksgiving March, we hear Lemare invoking the first notes (the musical incipit) of the popular 1917 song and battle cry "Over There." Not stopping there, Lemare works in a very dramatic presentation of the first phase of the French National Anthem, La Marseillaise, and still not finished, at the outset of the march's final Maestoso, he quotes yet another patriotic tune on large pedal reeds, in duo with the march's secondary theme. In the closing phrase of the score, we see the text that Lemare entered over the melody, reading: "Thanks be to God. Amen." (reference the liner notes provided by Frederick Hohman, in Lemare Affair IV)
Edwin Henry Lemare (1865 – 1934) was an English organist and composer who lived the latter part of his life in the United States. An incredibly accomplished performer, he leaves a legacy of phenomenal orchestral transcriptions: He sincerely believed in letting concert audiences in mid-sized American towns hear important orchestral works from Europe that would otherwise go unknown in locales with no resident symphony orchestra
I play this on the Sonus Paradisi sampleset of the fantastic Fleiter organ at Billerbeck Dom (Germany)
https://www.sonusparadisi.cz/en/organs/germany/billerbeck-dom-fleiter-organ.html
Thanksgiving March, WoO 20 (Lemare, Edwin Henry)
https://imslp.org/wiki/Special:ReverseLookup/399527
#thanksgiving #hauptwerk #lemare
35:: Toccata & Fugue (?) - Swinging Bach, Porter Heaps | Jerry Martin, Kilgen Pipe Organ
01.01.1970 01:00:00 18.11.2022 23:08:20
36:: Elegiac Prelude, George J. Bennett | Hauptwerk VII Erfurt Predigerkirche
01.01.1970 01:00:00 09.11.2022 03:34:09
37:: "Rumba" by George Baker | Organ, Percussion, Dancers - ft. Maurice Coates
01.01.1970 01:00:00 03.11.2022 15:58:26
38:: 🦇🎃👻A taste of Pipescreams 2022 👻🎃🦇 | Organ, Saxophone, Percussion, Dancers, THEREMIN!
01.01.1970 01:00:00 31.10.2022 01:14:54
39:: Claravox Theremin & Organ | Lehenbauer, Psalm 6
01.01.1970 01:00:00 08.09.2022 00:00:00