I´m glad to read that you feel that, somehow, some modern tempi are unapropriately fast. I´ve always felt that way. A friend of mine used to say that Bach had written "I compose for the glory of God and leisure of the reason". I just can't enjoy a music that my reason cannot comprehend. Thanks for your music. Bye the way, I tell this: you are indeed a virtuoso, but your gestures, your body language are sober. I guess Johan Sebastian didn't use to bang his head when performing. Thanks once more. All the best for you.
A common theme through the works performed by Varnus seems to be a slowed down tempo, for which I am grateful. It lends another layer of majesty to the music delivered to my grateful ears.
So, finally.... *THIS IS IT* ! Here they are : *The " Lost Harmonies "* ! ( THESE harmonies that you just can't hear when an organist plays this wonderful piece of music in the usual way nowadays.... ) Thank you very much, Xaver, for this extraordinary and wonderful performance !
Caro xaver, hai il dono di sapere interpretare Bach, con grande senso artistico, Che vuol dire grande sensibilità musicale, molta attenzione agli organi che scegli e alle registrazioni che ne tiri fuori con tantissimo amore, e soprattutto con tanta partecipazione emotiva, quasi una metamorfosi con lo strumento stesso, penso che l'organo vada suonato in questo modo... Grazie xaver, Sei un grandissimo artista dello strumento e dell'interpretazione
It's very clear, from this remarkable and unique performance, that we are hearing an extraordinary piece. I cannot express adequately how much I appreciate the clarity and depth of this performance. Too often this work has been the expression only of the virtuosity of the performer, but not so here. Soli Deo Gloria.
Kedves Xavér. Tudod mit szeretek benned, őszintén megmondom neked,Csak egy példát mondok. a RUclips oldalon bárhogy szólitalak ,nagyon kedvesen tiszteletbe tartod, Hogy is lehet viszonozni megtisztelő kedvességedet
Tantos hermosos recuerdos ! Mil gracias! Tenía esta pieza en un casete verde! Era mi favorito a la hora de estudiar. Muchísimas gracias desde Cordoba, Argentina.
Fantastic and one of our favorites by the master composer. Thank you so much for being! Beautiful video to see also. We love your multi plaids and the beautiful graveyard - well everything!
Das Tempo gefällt mir, man hört einfach alles an jedem Ton, es erinnert mich an Fabian Schwartzkopf, der sich ebenfalls nicht der heutigen Raserei anschloß und schon dadurch echt hörenswert ist. Gerade die romantischen Orgeln entwickeln den Ton wesentlich ausdrucksstärker, wenn die Zeit der Klangentfaltung im Raume da ist. Schön gemacht, gefällt mir, auch wieder mit der hohen ausdruckseitigen Eigenwilligkeit in allen Punkten grandios dargeboten. Weiterso ...
For me, BWV 538 was always the most beautiful piece for pipe organ i have ever heard. Untill today, Karl Richters performance was my absolute favorite, now i'm not so sure anymore. Would love to hear fugue played by maestro Varnus too, i'm sure it would be sublime. Thank you for this performance :)
I felt the same about this piece. In my case Helmut Walcha was the performer. For me, back in the 1960s, it was a rare treat to hear any performances of Bach's organ works. Now we are spoilt for choice. It is wonderful however that we are able to re-visit these early recordings that have all been re-issued in box set DVDs. Walcha remains my favourite exponent of Bach, but Richter's recordings are also superb. His performance of the Sonata BWV 529 from the Jaegersborg Church in Copenhagen is exquisite.
I do prefer the "faster" versions of the Doric Toccata in d Minor, but who am I to argue with maestro's Varnus rendition in this beatiful rendition? Bravo maestro! '
Como oyentes, El Maestro Bach, nos hace una invitaciòn màs exigente y, asì poder apreciar ese (re-mi-fa-sol-la-si-do-re) notas musicales que forman la escala medieval. En la interpretaciòn del Maestro Xaver Varnus.
I feel bad, looking at his hands and seeing so many blown out joints from playing. My mom has one joint that looks like his and it gives her pain and limits her use of the finger a bit.. Even his hands show how much Xaver loves the organ.
I see much merit in Wim Winters' theory, that proves beyond reasonable doubt, that tempi in former times were slower than those we have become used to, e.g., Cochereau in the 1950s was funereal compared to the Koopman sewing machine one generation later. Look for poem 'Leisure' by Welsh poet Davies.
I like the slower than usual tempo, but this should give time for more articulation and non-legato playing. Can you be sure that Mendelssohn always played everything legato?
What about the birds? Their tempi are so fast in the summer, I think several composers got ideas from them.If the birds' songs were that fast that time in Bach's and Mendelsson's life, they could play that fast too, because they could have the perception and knlowledge of this fast tempo, and the idea of playing slower that time could be a mistake. Or maybe the birds' songs have become quicker since then, but this is hardly true, since they are singing much faster now in the summer then any of the songs or the tempi of the people. Just listen them! :) And try to answer..😉
Yes, Mendelsohn, music genius and one of best composers, would definitely play without any emotions and any agogic. There is already in Austria so called Orgelautomat, that accompanies songs for conngreagation without organist, you could just program it for this piece, there wouldn't be any difference. This great practice session, definitely not a performance.
This is such a stupid comment, it normally does not deserve a reaction.... However, if you do not know that you simply cannot do some things on an organ the same way as on a piano for example, due to the lack of velocity-dynamic keys.... Then you should better say nothing, hm ?!?!?
Exactly, so you should do other stuff. Organ is not piano that doesn't have dynamic keys, it's completely different instrument. Did you ever hear of some different parameters in music than dynamic, articulation for example, harmony, rhythm, voicing? Use them, or you can just decide to play each length of note in each voice as it is written, and think you make art. I know this piece, and I need first three bars to know how it will be in each bar: the same and the same...
I´m glad to read that you feel that, somehow, some modern tempi are unapropriately fast. I´ve always felt that way. A friend of mine used to say that Bach had written "I compose for the glory of God and leisure of the reason". I just can't enjoy a music that my reason cannot comprehend. Thanks for your music. Bye the way, I tell this: you are indeed a virtuoso, but your gestures, your body language are sober. I guess Johan Sebastian didn't use to bang his head when performing. Thanks once more. All the best for you.
A common theme through the works performed by Varnus seems to be a slowed down tempo, for which I am grateful. It lends another layer of majesty to the music delivered to my grateful ears.
I love this tempo, the piece becomes crystal clear like that.
What a beautiful interpretation. Awesome!
GRANDIOSE MERCI BRAVOS
JE JOUE DE L ORGUE GRACE A VOUS MILLE MERCIS
So, finally.... *THIS IS IT* !
Here they are : *The " Lost Harmonies "* !
( THESE harmonies that you just can't hear when an organist plays this wonderful piece of music in the usual way nowadays.... )
Thank you very much, Xaver, for this extraordinary and wonderful performance !
My father had an lp with Albert Schweitzer playing this. Loved it then, and wish I still had it. Beautiful rendition.
For too long the Dorian was outraged...Finally a right tempo and stunning version. Thank you!
Caro xaver, hai il dono di sapere interpretare Bach, con grande senso artistico, Che vuol dire grande sensibilità musicale, molta attenzione agli organi che scegli e alle registrazioni che ne tiri fuori con tantissimo amore, e soprattutto con tanta partecipazione emotiva, quasi una metamorfosi con lo strumento stesso, penso che l'organo vada suonato in questo modo... Grazie xaver, Sei un grandissimo artista dello strumento e dell'interpretazione
It's very clear, from this remarkable and unique performance, that we are hearing an extraordinary piece. I cannot express adequately how much I appreciate the clarity and depth of this performance. Too often this work has been the expression only of the virtuosity of the performer, but not so here. Soli Deo Gloria.
Téged hallgatni kedves Xavér ezzel megadni a legnagyobb tiszteletet egy Művésznek nagyszerű és elengedhetetlen
Fascinating. And I also like the way he dresses. Now I want boots like that :D
Kedves Xavér. Tudod mit szeretek benned, őszintén megmondom neked,Csak egy példát mondok. a RUclips oldalon bárhogy szólitalak ,nagyon kedvesen tiszteletbe tartod, Hogy is lehet viszonozni megtisztelő kedvességedet
Wow! Amazingly Beautiful. I did not know, this even existed.Thank you for Sharing.RichardB.
Tantos hermosos recuerdos ! Mil gracias! Tenía esta pieza en un casete verde! Era mi favorito a la hora de estudiar. Muchísimas gracias desde Cordoba, Argentina.
Felicidades Xaver....!!! Es hermosa, saludos México. Your friend Milton.
The jewel came alive! Thank you!
Fantastic and one of our favorites by the master composer. Thank you so much for being! Beautiful video to see also. We love your multi plaids and the beautiful graveyard - well everything!
You are a Master!! Congratulations!!! Beautiful
Das Tempo gefällt mir, man hört einfach alles an jedem Ton, es erinnert mich an Fabian Schwartzkopf, der sich ebenfalls nicht der heutigen Raserei anschloß und schon dadurch echt hörenswert ist. Gerade die romantischen Orgeln entwickeln den Ton wesentlich ausdrucksstärker, wenn die Zeit der Klangentfaltung im Raume da ist.
Schön gemacht, gefällt mir, auch wieder mit der hohen ausdruckseitigen Eigenwilligkeit in allen Punkten grandios dargeboten. Weiterso ...
For me, BWV 538 was always the most beautiful piece for pipe organ i have ever heard. Untill today, Karl Richters performance was my absolute favorite, now i'm not so sure anymore. Would love to hear fugue played by maestro Varnus too, i'm sure it would be sublime. Thank you for this performance :)
I felt the same about this piece. In my case Helmut Walcha was the performer. For me, back in the 1960s, it was a rare treat to hear any performances of Bach's organ works. Now we are spoilt for choice. It is wonderful however that we are able to re-visit these early recordings that have all been re-issued in box set DVDs. Walcha remains my favourite exponent of Bach, but Richter's recordings are also superb. His performance of the Sonata BWV 529 from the Jaegersborg Church in Copenhagen is exquisite.
Fantastic! thank you
Thank you, sir.
Congratulations great work bravo and quite a story.
Amazing, impossible to choose only 1 video here
Marvelous music Mr. Varnus, thank you for sharing. Please keep uploading 💖
Geniet van de bescheidenheid en muzikaliteit proficiat
Thankyou for this beautiful video.
Loved It!
Спасибо за Ваш труд!
Rio de Janeiro- Não há nada melhor que despertar do sono ao som de Bach. Parabéns 👏👏👏👏...
Nagyon szép. Köszönöm!
Csodálatos!😘
Fabuloso bravo
AMEI
Beautiful!
I do prefer the "faster" versions of the Doric Toccata in d Minor, but who am I to argue with maestro's Varnus rendition in this beatiful rendition? Bravo maestro!
'
Very inspiring to hear this played slower. Ill take that as a pro tip.
Bravooooo😘
Esplêndido, Parabéns !
Opa mais um BR na área
Nicely done..
Kedves Xavi. Nagyon szép és megható, köszönjük szépen
Como oyentes, El Maestro Bach, nos hace una invitaciòn màs exigente y, asì poder apreciar ese (re-mi-fa-sol-la-si-do-re) notas musicales que forman la escala medieval. En la interpretaciòn del Maestro Xaver Varnus.
Perfect!
you the best
💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕🙏
I feel bad, looking at his hands and seeing so many blown out joints from playing. My mom has one joint that looks like his and it gives her pain and limits her use of the finger a bit.. Even his hands show how much Xaver loves the organ.
Beautiful place and you are so amazing !
🎶🙏💐💞
I see much merit in Wim Winters' theory, that proves beyond reasonable doubt, that tempi in former times were slower than those we have become used to, e.g., Cochereau in the 1950s was funereal compared to the Koopman sewing machine one generation later. Look for poem 'Leisure' by Welsh poet Davies.
wau.-....
I really like the speed of this version. The 🚂 is slower than Mendelssohn :)
In welcher Kirche und auf welcher Orgel wird hier gespielt?
Смысл видеоряда не до конца понял, но музыка божественна !!!
starts at 2:38
8:58-9:30😵
I like the slower than usual tempo, but this should give time for more articulation and non-legato playing. Can you be sure that Mendelssohn always played everything legato?
Good excuse for not practising all too much 😂🎵🎵🎵
if not Bach, then who?
What about the birds? Their tempi are so fast in the summer, I think several composers got ideas from them.If the birds' songs were that fast that time in Bach's and Mendelsson's life, they could play that fast too, because they could have the perception and knlowledge of this fast tempo, and the idea of playing slower that time could be a mistake. Or maybe the birds' songs have become quicker since then, but this is hardly true, since they are singing much faster now in the summer then any of the songs or the tempi of the people. Just listen them! :) And try to answer..😉
The birds ?? You thought.... ??
Yes. Of course.
Stop drinking or smoking curious things.....
La Dorienne par Jean Guillou c'est autre chose: époustouflant
Ici le tempo de la Dorienne est très mauvais
Meiner Meinung nach ein bis zur Lächerlichkeit überbewerteter Organist.
Meiner Meinung nach ein bis zur Lächerlichkeit überbewerteter Kommentar.
Yes, Mendelsohn, music genius and one of best composers, would definitely play without any emotions and any agogic. There is already in Austria so called Orgelautomat, that accompanies songs for conngreagation without organist, you could just program it for this piece, there wouldn't be any difference. This great practice session, definitely not a performance.
This is such a stupid comment, it normally does not deserve a reaction....
However, if you do not know that you simply cannot do some things on an organ the same way as on a piano for example, due to the lack of velocity-dynamic keys.... Then you should better say nothing, hm ?!?!?
Exactly, so you should do other stuff. Organ is not piano that doesn't have dynamic keys, it's completely different instrument. Did you ever hear of some different parameters in music than dynamic, articulation for example, harmony, rhythm, voicing? Use them, or you can just decide to play each length of note in each voice as it is written, and think you make art. I know this piece, and I need first three bars to know how it will be in each bar: the same and the same...
Beautiful!