Great piece skilfully played on a beautiful instrument in an impressive building. What more could you want? Great to have live music again 👍. Thank you David.
Respectfully, disagree. Any slower and this piece sounds pedantic and lacks spark. (I have a 1937 copy of the music and there actually is no tempo marking on it-the composer has very precise registration markings by contrast-which would indicate the composer leaves it up to the interpreter to decide the correct speed at which to play it.). I think this version by Mr. Cook is outstanding: lively and exciting.
@SimonSimon Thanks for listening and commenting Simon. Jongen does state that the performance of this piece is more about the alternation of the chords between the two hands rather than speed, but also suggests a tempo of crotchet beats between 104 and 112 per minute, depending on the acoustic of the building you are performing in. The tempo at which I performed this piece is about 108-110 bpm, so within Jongen’s suggested tempo markings. When played live in St. Stephen Walbrook, this tempo seemed to work well in the acoustic of the building. I look forward to hearing/seeing you perform this piece at your chosen tempo.
Thanks Joe! Of course I agree with you. I listened very carefully to the effect in the acoustic when I was rehearsing and I was aiming for a lively and exciting performance.
Outstanding performance of a not-easy piece to perform, with liveliness and excitement. And a stunning organ. Great job, Mr. Cook!
Thank you Joe for your very kind comment. I'm glad you enjoyed this performance. David
Great piece skilfully played on a beautiful instrument in an impressive building. What more could you want? Great to have live music again 👍. Thank you David.
Thanks John! Yes it is great to have live music once again.
This is Such a great play ! Thanks a lot David !!
Thank you for listening and commenting! This is a good Toccata - but not often played.
@@davidcook8435 : No: because it is hard! You perform it like childs’ play. Outstanding!
Too fast. Jongen guards against this.
Respectfully, disagree. Any slower and this piece sounds pedantic and lacks spark. (I have a 1937 copy of the music and there actually is no tempo marking on it-the composer has very precise registration markings by contrast-which would indicate the composer leaves it up to the interpreter to decide the correct speed at which to play it.). I think this version by Mr. Cook is outstanding: lively and exciting.
@SimonSimon Thanks for listening and commenting Simon.
Jongen does state that the performance of this piece is more about the alternation of the chords between the two hands rather than speed, but also suggests a tempo of crotchet beats between 104 and 112 per minute, depending on the acoustic of the building you are performing in. The tempo at which I performed this piece is about 108-110 bpm, so within Jongen’s suggested tempo markings. When played live in St. Stephen Walbrook, this tempo seemed to work well in the acoustic of the building.
I look forward to hearing/seeing you perform this piece at your chosen tempo.
Thanks Joe! Of course I agree with you. I listened very carefully to the effect in the acoustic when I was rehearsing and I was aiming for a lively and exciting performance.