in memory of my husband who died ten years ago because he loved the organ and in memory of my father whom I did not know, a dilettante organist....and reminding me of 17 years at the organ, for mass, weddings, even baptism for my niece.anyone who has never approached this instrument knows the joy we get from it, congratulations to the interpreter I really like this composer.
THANK YOU, THANK YOU RICHARD! This is my favourite piece of organ music, and HAPPY BELATED 121st BIRTHDAY MAURICE! We have not met, but you know my husband Peter Campbell from Northington, who joins me in sending you all good wishes, and we look forward very much to seeing you for your recital in Northington Church on 12 November 2023! Perhaps you might like to play this piece? Katharine Campbell.
Great, just great (Großartig, einfach Klasse). I love this piece since I heart it played with Marie Claire Alain on the Seifert-Orgel of St. Mattias-Kirche in Berlin-Schöneberg ("Es gibt in Berlin einige wenige Orgeln, die mehr Register aufweisen als die Matthias-Orgel; es gibt jedoch keine Orgel in Berlin, die an Klangfülle und Volumen an die Matthiasorgel heranreicht") in a radio recording many years ago. Thank you so much, dear Richard, for your great musical activities: new organs at Hauptwerk, Virtual Church and many other recordings. And: it really is the friendliest community on RUclips. I wish you and Caroline and your family all the best.
Wonderful playing and video editing, as always - a great way to mark M. Duruflé's twelvety-first birthday. The fugue has to be my all-time favourite, it feels so perfectly crafted as it progresses ingeniously from a tender lyrical start towards an intoxicating climax. And that thrilling triumphal moment at 11:41, when the tune comes back upside-down, always makes my spine tingle!
Definitely one of my all-time favourites, both to play and listen to. Richard: I love your idea of thinking about what Bach would think of fugues written after his time. Lots to think about there!
Lord Richard, When John Scott at Saint Paul's Cathedral, of Blessed Memory, interpreted the P&F on Alain I was mesmerised. And here you yourself bring out the subtle details of that piece, I am moved to tears of elation. Thank you for your meticulous craftsmanship.
I'd never heard this amazing piece before and actually just discovered it through your performance here. Thank you so much, also for the great playing! :)
There is something quite unique about the music of Duruflé, despite living 84 years he only published about 20 works in his lifetime. Thus, I can't help but feel that he put absolutely everything into each one, even re-writing some after they were published. I'm sure he would be very pleased if he heard this!
Beautiful! I’m beginning to appreciate French organ music more-thank you Richard. I can’t get enough of this fugue-so awesome. This piece is my favorite!
Nice work! I've been talking about learning this for a decade or more, maybe this is the inspiration I need to finally make the effort. FWIW I felt this was a sensible tempo. I always thought the metronome mark was a bit much.
Beautiful playing, Richard. This was the first Durufle organ piece I became aware of and started a lifelong appreciation for his wonderful music. May I ask one prosaic question (which you have probably answered elsewhere on your channel)? How are you triggering page turns on your iPad? I don't see any footpedal or other device.
@philipedsch Yes philipe, You'd best better have a "virtual relationship" with that score. And even better when you have memorised the score, for then the magic begins...
A French organist who was killed in WW2. This piece uses themes Alain’s ‘litanies’, as well as using the musical notes A-L-A-I-N for lots of musical motives throughout.
It was the brother of the famous organist: Marie-Claire Alain.And their father Albert Alain was a composer and organist in Saint-Germain-en-Laye, not far from Paris and Versailles.
Perhaps my favorite organ composition of all time. Thank you.
in memory of my husband who died ten years ago because he loved the organ and in memory of my father whom I did not know, a dilettante organist....and reminding me of 17 years at the organ, for mass, weddings, even baptism for my niece.anyone who has never approached this instrument knows the joy we get from it, congratulations to the interpreter I really like this composer.
THANK YOU, THANK YOU RICHARD! This is my favourite piece of organ music, and HAPPY BELATED 121st BIRTHDAY MAURICE! We have not met, but you know my husband Peter Campbell from Northington, who joins me in sending you all good wishes, and we look forward very much to seeing you for your recital in Northington Church on 12 November 2023! Perhaps you might like to play this piece? Katharine Campbell.
A musical equivalent of a light-filled sanctuary with gorgeous stained glass windows glowing on all sides.
Simply WOW, WOW, WOW ❤
Great, just great (Großartig, einfach Klasse). I love this piece since I heart it played with Marie Claire Alain on the Seifert-Orgel of St. Mattias-Kirche in Berlin-Schöneberg ("Es gibt in Berlin einige wenige Orgeln, die mehr Register aufweisen als die Matthias-Orgel; es gibt jedoch keine Orgel in Berlin, die an Klangfülle und Volumen an die Matthiasorgel heranreicht") in a radio recording many years ago. Thank you so much, dear Richard, for your great musical activities: new organs at Hauptwerk, Virtual Church and many other recordings. And: it really is the friendliest community on RUclips. I wish you and Caroline and your family all the best.
Thank you so much!
Wonderful playing and video editing, as always - a great way to mark M. Duruflé's twelvety-first birthday. The fugue has to be my all-time favourite, it feels so perfectly crafted as it progresses ingeniously from a tender lyrical start towards an intoxicating climax. And that thrilling triumphal moment at 11:41, when the tune comes back upside-down, always makes my spine tingle!
Thank you very much for this. What a Fugue it is indeed - one of very best, and masterfully created! Bach would've certainly nodded in approval!
Definitely one of my all-time favourites, both to play and listen to.
Richard: I love your idea of thinking about what Bach would think of fugues written after his time. Lots to think about there!
Superbly played - gorgeous colours and balance with perfect choice of tempi! Bravo indeed!!
Lord Richard,
When John Scott at Saint Paul's Cathedral, of Blessed Memory, interpreted the P&F on Alain I was mesmerised. And here you yourself bring out the subtle details of that piece, I am moved to tears of elation. Thank you for your meticulous craftsmanship.
Perfect tempo! A beautiful organ too!
A fabulous piece of music Thank you This organ at Dudelange sounds very well on Hauptwerk
I'd never heard this amazing piece before and actually just discovered it through your performance here. Thank you so much, also for the great playing! :)
Absolute delight. Thank you, Richard!
There is something quite unique about the music of Duruflé, despite living 84 years he only published about 20 works in his lifetime. Thus, I can't help but feel that he put absolutely everything into each one, even re-writing some after they were published. I'm sure he would be very pleased if he heard this!
Richard you got all dressed up! Must be because this musical work is so special and you played it majestically
Yeah, just shine your shoes! LOL
His shoes are always spit polished,!! 😆
@@carmenfoster6912 All kidding aside, a great work played splendidly!
@@karthurjr agreed he plays marvelously he is great I just love him
Excellent combination of cornet and flute (I guess) we don't emphasize the Romantics enough
A fabulous piece of music and sparkling performance! Thanks Richard!!
A lovely piece of music with sensational playing as always! Thank you Richard!
Absolutely beautiful!
What a beautiful French piece ! Thanks Richard for this talented interpretation !
Awesome. Thank you Richard. I enjoyed this immensely.
marvelous rendition of what I regard as a very hard piece of music.
Looking very dapper today Sir😊
Beautiful! I’m beginning to appreciate French organ music more-thank you Richard. I can’t get enough of this fugue-so awesome.
This piece is my favorite!
Such a fantastic piece and beautifully played Richard. Is it not one of the best gradual crescendos?!
Absolutely one of the best!
One of my favourite pieces, played very, very well indeed. Touching, lyrical and powerful.
Happy Birthday indeed! One of my very favourite pieces of organ music
BEAUTIFUL. BLESSINGS 🙏🙏🙏
Excellent performance.
Nice shot of the hand game itself
Thank you for excellent playing
So beautiful
Nice work! I've been talking about learning this for a decade or more, maybe this is the inspiration I need to finally make the effort. FWIW I felt this was a sensible tempo. I always thought the metronome mark was a bit much.
Beautiful playing, Richard. This was the first Durufle organ piece I became aware of and started a lifelong appreciation for his wonderful music.
May I ask one prosaic question (which you have probably answered elsewhere on your channel)? How are you triggering page turns on your iPad? I don't see any footpedal or other device.
What a brilliant playing of that exciting work! Thank you very much.
Which ipad are you using? Great performance!
iPad Pro 12.9”
Ignoramus here... how does the I-pad page itself?
I believe through facial gestures (like opening your mouth or blinking so many times).
@philipedsch Yes philipe, You'd best better have a "virtual relationship" with that score. And even better when you have memorised the score, for then the magic begins...
Hey ?! Who was Alain ?
A French organist who was killed in WW2. This piece uses themes Alain’s ‘litanies’, as well as using the musical notes A-L-A-I-N for lots of musical motives throughout.
It was the brother of the famous organist: Marie-Claire Alain.And their father Albert Alain was a composer and organist in Saint-Germain-en-Laye, not far from Paris and Versailles.