AVE MARIA - SCHUBERT (ORGAN SOLO - JONATHAN SCOTT) ST MARY'S CHURCH, FAILSWORTH

Jonathan Scott performs his solo organ arrangement of Ave Maria by Franz Schubert at the organ of St. Mary's R.C. Church, Failsworth, Manchester. The score of this transcription is available here: www.scottbrothersduo.com/SCORE...
“This is the instrument where I first began playing the organ when I became organist at the age of 10 and taught myself to play the pedals! I practised on this instrument and played for all services, weddings and funerals for the next 7 years. I was glad of the opportunity to return to make this video and record a piece which I often played here and I feel perfectly suits this beautiful modern Catholic Church.” Jonathan
St. Mary's R.C. Church, The Immaculate Conception, Failsworth, Manchester, UK.
St Mary's in Failsworth was conceived as a Roman Catholic devotional shrine to the Virgin Mary in Romanesque basilican style and was opened in 1964. The previous Church of St. Mary was opened in 1865, but closed in 1959 due to subsidence and was demolished in 1964. A new Church was designed by Tadeusz Lesisz (1918-2009) of Greenhalgh & Williams architects in 1961. Leisiz had a distinguished career as a Naval Officer in WWII, studied to be an architect at Oxford and was one of the most important figures in Manchester's Polish Community.
Today the Church retains almost all of its original features, and it contains many striking original designs including a huge mosaic reredos of 'Our Lady of all Graces' designed by a young parishioner, B. Nolan, which was made in Italy and installed by Alberti, Lupton & Co. of Moston. The west front entrance archway houses a suspended aluminium figure of the Virgin Mary made by E & J Blackwell and designed by Lesisz as a depiction of 'The Immaculate Conception'. The statue in the Lady Chapel is described as 'A vision by St Catherine of Mary as Queen of the Universe'.
The stained glass is by Charles Lightfoot and incorporates many pieces from the original Victorian Church including a large west window of the Assumption, and Ascension of Mary into heaven.
The organ in the west gallery is a 6 rank extension instrument installed by Jardine & Co. of Manchester in 1964.
SPECIFICATION
PEDAL
16 Open Wood A
16 Violone B
16 Bourdon C
8 OctaveA
8 Flute C
4 Octave Flute C
SWELL
16 Contra Salicional D
8 Diapason Minor B
8 Salicional D
8 Lieblich Gedeckt C
4 Principal B
4 Salicet D
4 Lieblich Flote C
2 Fifteenth B
2 Salicetina D
1 Twenty Second
III Mixture [?]
16 Double Trumpet F
8 Trumpet F
4 Clarion F
Tremulant
GREAT
16 Double Open Diapason A
8 Diapason Major A
8 Diapason Minor B
8 Salicional D
8 Lieblich Gedeckt C
8 Clarabella E
4 Octave A
4 Claribel Flute E
2 Super Octave A
8 Trumpet F
COUPLERS
Swell to Great
Swell to Pedal
Great to Pedal
A Unenclosed
B-F Enclosed (Except bottom octave of Pedals)
The video was produced by Scott Brothers Duo
www.scottbrothersduo.com

[@MTAFan585]

This was played my grandmothers funeral back in 2016 and just so many tears in my eyes on that day

[@wernerfeil7900]

Egal wie schlecht es einem geht. Diese Melodie hebt die Seele aus dem Staub in den Himmel.🥰💓

[@MegaMercedes2]

How on earth can Johnathan simply play this with both hand and feet coordination brilliantly. Amazing

[@ericmeylan2928]

I have no words sweet enough, only my tears that flow...

[@pzrbtl5442]

This was played at my great grandmothers funeral, Beautiful song.

[@MTAFan585]

Same here! I was crying my eyes out at her funeral

[@Towerbrian23]

Tears are a flowing dude well done

[@domatrix2403]

Tears in eyes...

[@Philom3na]

This has to be the absolute best version I have ever heard of this song.

[@MathewGKurian]

One of my all-time favourites

[@blatherskite9601]

Lovely performance, no show at all, just the simplicity of the music.

[@gwaynebrouwn844]

"simplicity"

[@blatherskite9601]

@Oliver Viehland That too, but solo organ with no frills, no twiddles, no other instruments, no voices, simple church building... the message is clear to all those who would listen.

[@jamesguschke9338]

You aint just blatherin!

[@ondrejbursa9969]

Around 10 years ago I tried to play it on cello, since then I really love it and it always helps me when I am in a bad mood. Im now 25 and I am pretty sure I want it played on my funeral, when the time comes...

[@landonrobinson8223]

I had no words when this song ended I was just staring at my screen in awe, this is the most beautiful version of this song that I have ever heard... your rendition is just absolutely amazing, thank you for sharing this.

[@gewells2012]

Absolutely the most fantastic rendition of this beautiful song I've ever heard!

[@randyhull7408]

I agree without a doubt.

[@mariaeugenialatimelo2495]

Fantastic

[@theme45]

@@randyhull7408 I agree too! Outstanding version, completely flawless!

[@oludotunjohnshowemimo434]

The wobble is the tremulant intercepting and shaking the air as it goes into the pipes. Brilliant performance by Jonathan.

[@rowanlidbury]

His best video by far.

[@MarinaBee-ns7gi]

Большое спасибо за эту красоту исполнения, пусть Господь благословит вас, уважаемый органист...

[@grigori4935]

Im not very religious (sorry for my bad english) but church music is one of my favorite types of music, im a musician myself and i love playing this kind of music on my keyboard or guitar... Its so beautifull!

[@PriestmanCub]

That was Beautiful. I lived in Failsworth for many years before moving to Yorkshire for work and I new St. Mary's Church well.

[@halvey123]

My favorite version, thank you for sharing this lovely composition with the you Tube World

[@ivophrancis7930]

Ave, Maria! Gratia plena. Amen.

[@samshearman5251]

This is a beautiful piece beautifully played.

[@ruthpenner6995]

Beautiful & peaceful!! in a beautiful church!!

[@clairewallart]

Merci 🙏 pour cette musique apaisante et si belle , un rayon de soleil pour la journée.Claire

[@dirkhoekstra727]

Loves the subtle sound of the tremulant starting at 3:50

[@isabelvillarroel8201]

Muchísimas gracias por ésta maravillosa experiencia musical, Dios bendiga su valioso talento

[@Angie.Globetrotter]

It is so wonderful, I'm crying

[@noraclark6974]

Always get a sense of calm and serenity when I listen to this piece, no matter who plays it. But, this is wonderful. I am happy that my soul is familiar with the Blessed Virgin...nora

[@pietrofasolo6214]

Ora ho 90 anni e da bam ino

[@jean-louismadelaine4721]

Pour me défendre j'écoute cette magnifique musique le plus souvent possible c'est vraiment beautiful merci 👏👏👏👏❤❤❤❤

[@paulgildan4388]

I am not religious in any conventional sense, but the sheer emotional power and beauty of this piece of music, especially on such an organ, is simply undeniable to me, regardless of the connections to organized (no pun intended) and historic religion.

[@shin-i-chikozima]

This masterpiece he plays with incomparable skill and exquisite technique is beyond description ， and the human lullaby and the cradle melody gently cradled by God

[@rogeliogamboa7644]

wow - this music has so much depth - so much dimension - music to the ears

[@duanexavier4179]

This was Played on a ORGAN and Sung by My Wife’s Aunt at My Wedding in Port Jefferson, LI, NY 22 June 1957

[@jolandaarkad1095]

Taki piękny hołd złożony Najświętszej Maryi 🧚‍♂️Bóg zapłać❤

[@armandosandiano6494]

Commovente, oggi 21 marzo inizia la primavera ma nel mondo sta trionfando un a grande avversità L'AVE MARIA SI INALZI AL CIELO

[@planedry]

hervorragende Orgel-Darbietung mit der Melodie AVE MARIA

[@moniquehartmann3336]

Avec maria joué par Jonathan scott est époustouflant surtout dans cette église magnifique bravo l'artiste !

[@user-rp8fg6ry9k]

Божественно!!! Браво!!!

[@arthurgiorgo114]

AVE MARIA - SCHUBERT wonderful Thank you lovely yes NEW YORK CITY .U.S.A.

[@rowanlidbury]

Wonderful, never have 6 ranks sounded better. If this is a straight recording with no effects, then it's a real jem. That Diapason Solo.. Oooo

[@loicminjauw6872]

My dad played this on my baptism

[@marioribeirodeazevedoneto311]

Não há como não se emocionar ao ouvir a Ave Maria composta por Schubert e belamente tocada por Jonathan Scott. Uma maravilha! Sou fã desse organista.

[@cannois8412]

Magnifique!Merci Franz Schubert Merveilleux !!!

[@SamuelSantos-pv5zk]

Magnífico!

[@erick-gd7wo]

this realized my dream about what it would sounds like, to perform Schubert Ave Maria at Organ... THANK YOU...

[@samshearman5251]

Wonderful performance by a great artist.

[@Bentcypress]

Beautiful.

[@user-xxxxxn]

wonderfull played and wonderfull sound in that instrument.

[@erzsebetberta2899]

Köszönöm az élményt!!!!

[@sieglinde7239]

So ehrliche, saubere Musik - ergreifend!

[@leroywilliams6679]

Awesome rendition of this song.Jonathan Scott is one my favorite all time pipe organist. God bless him.

[@lindasiwalette154]

I always love this song .... beautiful now I miss my mom again ...I wish I could walk down the aisle with this song Infront my mom ...but it will never happen ......oh Iam so sad ....

[@HappyHenequim]

I am sorry for your loss, may God confort you

[@lindasiwalette154]

@@HappyHenequim thank you so much for your attn God bless you ..

[@tomtheriault4589]

Once again … sublime for both ears and eyes. Bless you two.

[@gabrielemunao324]

Senza parole ! Credo che l'uomo non si sia ancora estinto xche' è capace di cose come questa. Che spettacolo straordinario. Lo strumento l'opera e l'esecutore.

[@giuseppemarino633]

Credo che le molecole d'ossigeno, che salgono dall'inconscio, ossigenano una razionalità moderna reiterata sul palcoscenico del progresso. Salve! Jep.

[@sjyification]

Ave maria Piena di Grazia

[@raquelita09]

beautiful and amazing sound

[@mandyofmarymac]

I love the sound

[@luigiporqueddu780]

Soprattutto celeste divina, unica, grazie

[@Allendito40]

Tan bello,tan divino, tan celestial que cuando la escuho el cielo viene a mi.

[@oscargarridojimenez1824]

La mejor versión que he escuchado en muchos años

[@ggighz5145]

What a beautiful sound of fhis instrument!

[@MultiKs22]

very beautiful playing Jonathan Scott . I visit this church in Manchester in February of 2018 and interior of the church is very stunning.

[@SimonSimon-rn3tm]

What a glorious church! Gorgeous acoustic!

[@deborasgomes2022]

Não sou da religião católica, mas admito, como é maravilhosa essa música. E muito bem tocada pelo Jonathan, como sempre. Parabéns!

[@vsevolodvladimirov691]

Wonderful!!! Greetings from Russia, we have no instrumental music in our churches, but I really enjoy organ music, especially this peace. Great thanks to Jonathan Scott for this organ solo!

[@ggolds5]

Why don't you have instrumental music in your churches?. A lot of Russians came here in the last 30 years in my area of Hartford, CT. Various groups and federations helped them over and gave them jobs and apartments. Now most are successful here and are doing some amazing things. I'm friends with quite a few of them, dated a couple here and there. LOL. Married an Italian though, clearly those didn't work out. Greetings from the US. You have a great name by the way.

[@XenophonSoulis]

@@ggolds5 In Greece we don't have either. For some reason, the Orthodox dogma doesn't allow polyphony, let alone instrumental music. I don't know why... And I'm pissed off, because it is so difficult for me to listen to a Church Organ live...

[@OldPannonian]

@@ggolds5 For some reason the Orthodox churches decided not to put an organ in their churches. That decision is inexplicable. It is not that they wouldn't have the funds to do it. It had to be some ancient patriarch, who must have thought that music was a sacrilege in a church.

[@ggolds5]

@@OldPannonian Ya, it made people feel to good and the Orthodox are perhaps frightened by the idea of "a good time". IE priests that can't marry. Meanwhile our churches and synagogues here in the US, most of them, enjoy music and at least in the Jewish religion sex is not a sin it's considered a healthy part of marriage and family and Rabbis are encouraged to marry, have children and enjoy and respect their wives. Romance and music, yes they often go together.

[@jean-louismadelaine4721]

C'est vraiment magnifique merci c'est beautiful 👏👏👏👏👏❤❤❤

[@louiseguilbert]

Merci pour cette video qui debutera ma prière du soir Très jolie! Sainte Mère de Dieu, Priez pour nous

[@giovinasusi9130]

che gioia! musica meravigliosa grazie.

[@jussarabeatrizreis7801]

SIMPLESMENTE MARAVILHOSO!

[@user-rt1ih8lm5z]

. Шуберт-- Всё Гениальное просто🌿

[@tambrosia]

THANK YOU for sharing Mr Scott one word BRAVO You brought tears to my eyes listening to you on the grand organ. Thank You and may You and all who love HIM be blessed 100x100. Pax+

[@giovannifernandez3058]

Absolutely beautiful!

[@ernestfosu2553]

🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼❤️❤️❤️❤️....Sends chills down my spine..

[@jamessidebottom5868]

Beautiful and so graceful !

[@wade998]

Awesome, just awesome! Greetings from Washington State USA.

[@normaheath901]

I just had to come back and listen to this again. Such beautiful sound from an organ and just played so very good. Thank you for sharing and of course I love the song being played.

[@brandonwendt1312]

Absolutely beautiful!!! And soul lifting

[@heidiendres4646]

Just beautiful...brought me to tears...thank you!

[@fred2127]

Thank you

[@marcosbrod]

Interpretação magistral.

[@jimglover9232]

This is a most pleasing & wonderful piece of music, I only discovered it a few weeks ago, but I play it nearly every time I switch my computer on. A most talented organist playing a fine fine instrument I find it very pleasing to my ears.Thank you very much Scott Brothers. b

[@sergeivasilyevichrachmanin6691]

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[@normaheath901]

Very beautiful playing and I truly enjoy this song.

[@gerardkerins5910]

beautiful.

[@wirtualnelatanie2353]

Beautiful ! The best organ version !

[@toyman9642]

I am not religious BUT this piece of music is magnificent.

[@rosamystica2427]

Je vous salue Marie pleine de grâce , le Seigneur est avec vous , vous êtes bénie entre toutes les femmes et Jésus le fruit de vos entrailles est béni . Sainte Marie , Mère de Dieu , priez pour nous. , pauvres pécheurs , maintenant , et à l’heure de notre mort , Ainsi soit-il ! C’est la prière préférée des Catholiques ! ❤️🙏🏻✝️🕊⚜️

[@hernannavarreterojas5946]

La música, las horaciones, el amor, la alegría, el mar, el sol, la amistad, las flores, la danza, los sonidos del silencio, los latidos del alma hacen poesía...... Pero sólo el corazón es poeta. Hernan.

[@rosamontecinos70]

Don Hernan le felicito .hermosas palabras.gracias

[@celyelietecordeirovieira1153]

Maravilhosa música e interpretação magnífica de Jonathan Scott.

[@mfredmoe]

Very, very, very beautiful. Thank you Franz Schubert, and Jonathan Scott. Love from Morten in Norway

[@grahamschofield8730]

If music is the soul of life... then I've found it... Beautiful...

[@giannibiondi4317]

Simply fantastic, masterfully interpreted

[@cristianpopa3866]

Absolut Amazing

[@westerncondor1132]

outstanding, beautiful music, inspired, very peaceful, thank you so much

[@marinobussoletti3058]

Grazie Franz!!!!! È semplicemente celestiale!!!

[@piolinochenta9028]

Es un deleite escuchar esta música que va más allá de lo común, saludos

[@almirxavierjr.3726]

Tudo maravilhoso que nos leva a uma emoção sem controle!

[@GIOGIOSKIO]

Amazing version and sound

[@josealexandreferreiradacos193]

WOW.....! Maybe the best organ solo I heard. Unique...!

[@gordongriswold1473]

This brings peace! Thank you, Mr. Scott!

[@iolandasiqueira8600]

Belíssima!!!

[@amangogna68]

Really beautiful and my favorite. Amazing organist !

[@dudleydiehl6850]

Great job in showing off the artistry of the building itself while hearing you play on your original "home base" instrument! I'm sure it is a delight to sit down at that console years later! Sich a grand instrument may also have given you the excitement to realize your own gifts. Thank you, both brothers, for sharing your inspired artistry.

[@luisperez-dt5ze]

Beautiful

[@mariadesa1434]

Just wonderful!

[@KrzysztofTomecki]

Ave Maria! Zdrowaś Maryjo! ❤