🎵 15 Famous Organ Pieces on 10 Magnificent Pipe Organs

[@kljohnson77]

Thanks!

[@beautyinsound]

No problem!

[@andrewmorrison8826]

What a huge treat. Richard you spoil us. How on earth did we manage before Beauty in Sound.

[@neilanyon4792]

We're spoiled not only by the amazing playing on here but by the sheer number of wonderful instruments available to us in the UK. Personally I really don't think anything beats the versatility and sound of a Willis, Hill or Harrison behemoth. Jack of all trades and master too. Much as I admire the music played on the instruments it was composed for, if I had to choose only one style of organ it would have to be one of these. At the moment Truro is doing it for me.

[@richardmerk4326]

@andrewmorrison8826-If I may respond in one word: INDEED. BRAVO. (I know, that was two).❤❤❤😅😅😅

[@joaniemcguire1856]

What joy and beauty. I listened to this most beautiful concert while I was paying my bills and reconciling my bank statements. Actually, I had money left over. God bless you and your loved ones. You are truly gifted.

[@bobbyhendley3084]

I think we probably were just feral.

[@bobbyhendley3084]

⁠@@neilanyon4792 As a Yank I’m obviously not in a position to be familiar enough, but from the exposure I have had, I’d agree all three are impeccable! But at the end of the day, if I had to go with only one I’d have to choose Harrison. It’s like they took the magnificence of Willis and just expanded it with a touch more polished brilliance. Then Richard introduced me to Dudelange and I think I’m smitten beyond words.

[@earlcampbell8927]

I thank you, Richard, for your most excellent contribution to my life in recent months. ♥️ For many years, I delayed finding what you offer here; primarily because those who I asked seemed to think that pointing me toward KZbin and google was a sufficient answer to my questions. Then you arrived on my iPhone through KZbin, presumably because I have quite a few videos saved of my favorite song _A Mighty Fortress Is Our God,_ and I have a few other related hymns. But none were of your fine quality. I praise The LORD GOD ALMIGHTY for His wondrous creation. _Know ye that the LORD he is God: it is he that hath made us, and not we ourselves; we are his people, and the sheep of his pasture…_ _For the LORD is good; his mercy is everlasting; and his truth endureth to all generations._ Psalm 100: 3,5

[@aBachwardsfellow]

- truly a gourmet smorgasbord and feast for the ears, eyes, heart and soul! I'm so well-fed -- thank you Richard and Caroline!

[@janemazzola4454]

Awesome imagery, "aBachwardsfellow"!

[@johnhall1760]

What a truly great selection and beautifully played. As an 84 year old retired organist, a number of these were my personal favourites bring back many fond memories. Thank you so much, bravo and a superb performance.

[@martym61]

Bravo. A superb organ album. Wonderful performances.

[@theredcoat4187]

I never thought i would find myself enjoying listening to this as much as i did. I am blown away at your talent and coordination. This is a dying talent that I hope stays around for my lifetime.

[@accousticdecay]

What a fantastic concert, on so many fabulous instruments, all at one time! My poor soul can barely contain the ecstasy!

[@bonnieketterman6542]

What a great organ sound I love beautiful organ music

[@deniswinslow2309]

The Widor Taccata No. 5 is my most favorate piece of organ music, Thank you

[@diannemills5594]

Thank you Richard. A night for the "Richard's " to shine. Hope your concert went well. Blessings

[@chet146]

Thank You Very Much, dear Richard!❤️👌🙏

[@janemazzola4454]

Every comment already written, says it all! 😍 All these God-given talents loaded into one individual: musianship extraordinaire, engineering, artistic vision, conducting, public speaking, leadership, sharing the "platform", & loving your own family...& w/ a sense of humility... And devotion to GOD...Richard, these concerts are a gift back to the Divine as well as to all us humans! THANK YOU!🤗👏

[@oaktadopbok665]

I keep coming back nearly every day to listen to Richard's various works - all are top notch - the best organ performances, hands down, on the interwebs today. And he wears the best socks!

[@richardsedding8444]

Thank you @Richard McVeigh for a great variety of super performances in beautiful places. Great playing, singing and filming too!

[@aBachwardsfellow]

0:00 J.S. Bach - Prelude and Fugue in G, BWV 541, Glouster Cathedral, Jonathan Hope 7:50 C.M. Widor - Toccata (Symphony No. 5), St. Edmundsbury Cathedral, Richard McVeigh 14:07 Guilmant - March on a Theme by Handel, Arundel Cathedral, Richard McVeigh 20:31 Gigout - Toccata, Cirencester Parish Church, Richard McVeigh 24:05 J.S. Bach - Toccata and Fugue in D minor, BWV 565, Truro Cathedral, Richard McVeigh 33:33 Saint-Saens - Fantasy in E Flat, Sees Cathedral, France, Richard McVeigh 39:32 Robert Schumann - Canon in B minor, Arundel Cathedral, Richard McVeigh 42:32 C.S. Lang - Tuba Tune, Romsey Abbey, Richard McVeigh 45:01 Whitlock - Folk Tune, Guilford Cathedral, Richard Moore 49:40 Dupre - Placare Christe survulis, Gloucester Cathedral, Richard McVeigh 52:18 Brahms - Es ist ein Rose entsprungen, St. Edmundsbury Cathedral, Richard Cook 54:58 Durufle - Choral varie sur la theme du 'Veni Creator', St. Georges Church, Chichester, Richard and Caroline 1:02:58 Saint-Saens - le cygne (The Swan), Romsey Abbey, Richard McVeigh 1:06:28 Durufle - Fugue sur la theme du Carillon des Heures, Winchester Cathedral, Richard McVeigh 1:10:23 Guilmant - Pastoral and Final (Organ Sonata No. 1), Cirencester Parish Church, Richard McVeigh

[@JSB2500]

49:40 Guildford => Gloucester 🙂

[@aBachwardsfellow]

@@JSB2500 thanks - (copy/paste goof - I fixed it :-)

[@barbaraclark7133]

Thank you for this offering! Beautifully rendered!

[@e.conboy4286]

Would have been thrilled to have been in the Cathedrals while these selections were being performed! How pleased I am to hear these on KZbin! Thank you to all involved. Bravo Richard! Great Scots! Socks? You have strong tootsies! Great! 🎶❤️🎶 🇺🇸 elizabeth

[@davidcraggs3770]

Unfortunately your performance suffered a slight imbalance between due to a slightly over registered accompaniment

[@margaretsch.3609]

You never run out of outstanding ways to creatively carry out your mission of magnifying beauty through the sounds of organ music and once again, we who benefit humbly and gratefully thank you with much enthusiasm! Your work keeps making the world a better place.

[@andrewlygra5145]

Absolutely outstanding, such a breath of fresh air on a Sunday morning. I also never tire of hearing Caroline sing, it won't be long before Hugo (already a BIS star) will be joining in, he is already playing drums in the background we hear at HQ. Please keep doing concerts like this, I for one will always listen.

[@richardallen2507]

The BIS feline Community must have their paws over their ears...organ...drums...

[@rubenthereal3370]

For me I am waiting for my son to be born, it is hours not days. I think The Lord send your music to comfort me that All will be good. Thank you from the bottom of my hearth!!!

[@rubenthereal3370]

Please remember us in your prayer all who read!!!

[@mudgebauer]

Such beautiful playing and such beautiful organs. It would be nice if you could include a shot of each of the outside of the churches and their sanctuaries as well. The pink socks look swell too.

[@ruthgoebel723]

It’s great to see someone else who pedals in socks. I cannot abide organ shoes; I feel such a disconnect with them. Bravo, maestro!

[@JSB2500]

All beyond brilliant and thoroughly enjoyable in my opinion. I particularly enjoyed the Duruflé with Caroline - beautiful voice - but I very much enjoyed all the other pieces too.

[@davidfletcher8558]

Thank you Richard -This is Superb. The program of music. The organs and organists. The quality of filming, and sound recording. It is a fine example of the sort of work which you'd find glowing reviews about from an art critic in a quality music magazine, or you'd listen to it showcased in a Radio3 lunchtime concert. I seriously think that EMI need to be looking over their shoulders. BIS are snapping at their heels and coming to get them. And the added bonus of Caroline. Beautifully sung Veni Creator with the 'birthday boy' too. What a treat.

[@magesterium2485]

Winchester did it for me wonderful. Enjoy hearing all these performances again.

[@sueroberts677]

Pipe organs are absolutely fasinating! Each one completely individual, with its own sound and personality.

[@johnrborges2363]

Cool sox. I gotta get me some. I like the little Owl Sox. 🦉 Great music!

[@jerrymartin79]

This is an incredible album. These organs are captured in amazing quality, and the performances are all top shelf. The musical selections are perfect for an album too. A new definitive guide to English (and one French 🤪) organs had appeared. Bravo!!!

[@indiana600610]

Bravo!!! This video has it all: 2 of the most exciting pieces ever composed for the organ (Wider - ‘Toccata’ Sym 5 & Bach - Toccata n Fugue in D), heavenly cathedrals, & a true virtuoso!!! A tour up to the organ loft is the icing on the cake!!! I’m so glad to have found this channel!!! ❤

[@DCTOnline]

Magnificent as always Richard, thank you so very much for your (s, and Caroline's and others') music, along with showcasing these beautiful instruments!

[@rogernichols1124]

Great playing (as always) and thanks especially for the Guilmant, a composer who has rather gone out of fashion over the years but who is well worth reviving and promoting

[@susanagale5103]

Thank you Richard and Caroline. This music is sublime!

[@stuartsenften237]

My Fave, Widors Toccata, and I love that the Gentleman Playing it, playing the Pedals with his Stocking Feet..When I Played, I always had Stocking Feet, to Feel the Pedals Better, but was Always told You had to wear Shoes to play the Pedals..LOL!

[@99bn99]

My aunt played church organ 40 years. Her shoes were always on the floor beside the bench, never on the pedals. Two organists at the last church I attended also did not wear shoes. Shoes made a clunking sound on the pedals. Sock or bare feet are silent.

[@bikkerg]

Wonderful broadcast. And nice without all that talk in between. I love that.

[@janettaylor3264]

Thank you very much Richard for a wonderful evening’s entertainment. Wonderful, brilliant playing. Trevor & Jan in Canewdon, Essex🐈🐈‍⬛🌻🌻👏

[@irenesharp2200]

Fantastic to hear all these performances again and to have them now in one album. It is only when you look back at these that you can see the great achievements of the last year in BiS. Well done, Richard, and thank you.

[@jmlloyd40]

Bravo!!! Very enjoyable. Thank you, Richard and Caroline…and others!

[@renaudbriancon9818]

Merci !

[@beautyinsound]

Merci beaucoup Renaud!

[@kirkmacarthur8003]

Just this morning, I sent a friend a photo of me at the console of Winchester Cathedral. Then, by coincidence, I was watching and listening to this wonderful collection which included Richard at the console of Winchester Cathedral!

[@MrJdsenior]

I love the organ pipe works and building tours while playing. I enjoyed the stop listing and usage on the one piece, as well. Very nice tour of some of the organs available.

[@catcat1517]

What an amazing compilation of performances on these magnificent works of art. Thank you for sharing your incredible talent and knowledge.

[@alicevanderbruggen1339]

Our organ at home was but a toothpick compared to these beautiful and majestic instruments! Guess I found my channels as my Dad used to lull us girls to sleep playing the organ. Thank you! ❤️🎶🙏🤲

[@VictorCarreira]

Thanks or share this! Thanks for share!

[@stepps511]

Beautiful video, Richard. What a lovely variety of music and ecclesiastical archictecture coupled with fascinating instruments. Bravo!

[@Maria-bb7xv]

Widor - so that's what I just heard after Mass. Magnificent! Thank you for this! Happy Easter 2023! 🙏🏻😊

[@bobbyhendley3084]

I know this has been up for a while, but I just now got the chance to listen to it. And I truly needed it today. God never fails to speak thru you to me in the language that you and I both speak from out hearts, hands, and feet, and just when I need it most. Thank you dear Richard. And also our precious, angelic Caroline.

[@RomanGolubev_A]

Marvellous architecture of Gothic vaults of the Gloucester! And Bach's music is just equally marvellous! Very fine performance too. Thank you. What a delight! It's a fantastic idea to collect different organs into a single presentation. ❤️

[@pannegoleyn9734]

What a marvellous set of pieces! (And some new to me after a lifetime of listening to organ recitals) The Dupré is superb, but looks incredibly fierce! And I utterly loved Jonathan Hope's performance of the Bach Should you do a second volume, could we maybe see some Messiaen represented as well? Perhaps Transport de Joie, or Dieu Parmi Nous?

[@MsSteelphoenix]

All of these are excellent examples of these pieces, I particularly enjoyed the two Saint-Saens pieces, and your rendition of Bach's Toccata and Fugue in D Minor is one of the best I've ever heard. Fantastic use of dynamics and tone.

[@robertodiciano1876]

A nice selection and a fantastic execution of not at all easy authors. Congratulations

[@christopherdew2355]

A wonderful recital. Thank you!

[@pauls7056]

Some of my favourites in their; others I'm not so keen on, but the way they were played here, I could easily change my mind! Thanks for posting. Lovely

[@billraty14]

1:02:58 Le Cygne - that has to be the best tremumlant I've heard on an organ. Gentle, medium speed, and not too deep. The solo combo is gorgeous too (Hautbois and Diapason)? 1:13:01 - Excellent Vox Humana, a voice that is so often done badly that it is rarely heard. The final movement of the Guilmant is fantastic. The contrast when the registration is drawn down and then manual change to the Choir/Postive is really telling. Likewise the triumphal fanfare at the end on the Tuba. Cirencester has a fine instrument, and you're playing is thrilling.

[@jeffkeith3654]

What Stunning Piece Being both a Huge Fan of Classical Music and Architecture.

[@annettewalter2273]

Thank you for the Widor Taccata. My favourite 👏👏👏👏. And the Swan, sublime.

[@davidtheriault9755]

What lovely music and terrific performances, both instrumental and vocal. And such a quiet, attentive baby! Thank you so much for this video.

[@robertowens4164]

Enjoyed that very much..From Southern Calfornia thank you...R

[@leninha5549]

And you are a marvelous organist...!! Thank for this concert.. It was fantastic.. Love listening to your musik...!!! Greetings from Europe.. 🙋‍♀️

[@daveflanagan5723]

Magnificent as always!

[@dnbeckmann]

lovely stuff!

[@keithgreenhalgh3178]

Absolutely brilliant

[@anitabishop6520]

Wonderful choices that displayed each organ perfectly. Watching and listening confirmed why I dropped studying organ to piano & voice …LOL…my short legs would have never managed it without my falling head first into the second manual….love the socks!😅

[@bernardcromarty485]

A beautiful selection, thank you! My dream is that someone can one day bring Daria Burlak to the UK. Her transcription of Rimsky-Korsakov's Russian Easter Festival Overture is the most sublime piece I've ever heard... it's on KZbin, she was playing The Bales Organ Recital Hall Hellmuth Wolff, op. 40 in Kansas, though she now lives in Fröndenberg.

[@bernardcromarty485]

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[@DenisJava]

This has been a lovely, enjoyable interlude. Love the video; the music, the glimpses of organs, and the concert venues. I also really enjoy your fun socks. :)

[@robertmartin6458]

Thank you to you,and your wonderful lady.This made my heart and soul sing out Hallelujah in harmony.

[@michaelgamble296]

Wonderful! Only one more thing I would like to see: the Specification of each of these Organs! But the recordings are superb. Thank you Richard & Caroline. MORE!!

[@michaelgamble296]

WHEN you got to Truro - you had added the specs! Very nice presentation of your choice of stops throughout. Thank you. I noted your choice of stops being changed throughout. (what a wonderful sound the 8' Claribel on the Great is! and the 16 Pedal Ophicleide - WOW!!)

[@michaelgamble296]

AND the ever-changing be-Socked prehensile Foot-work. . . . ! Great!!

[@beautyinsound]

Keep the comments coming! 😃

[@michaelgamble296]

(and Baby!)

[@valerielaxton7711]

Wonderful ,the beautiful sounds coming out of those organs.

[@olgareeves2246]

Thank you! Fantastic!!

[@johnshaum2593]

What a great program and what a variety of instruments. Already looking forward to more!

[@benedicta_jung]

56:03 천사의 음성과 예쁜아기 오르간 소리가 넘 조화롭고 멋지네요^^ It's the coolest song I've ever heard 'Vent Creater'

[@johndavid5618]

"" Fantastic. ❤️🙌

[@johndean958]

Thankyou so much. I appreciate your namimg the pieces and the Composers. Although I know of them, just didnt quite know most of the Titles etc. Cheers, John .It lifted me to happy state.

[@garfixit]

Outstanding

[@RomanGolubev_A]

Gigout's toccata was on one of my very first ever bought organ music LP's of my teenage years. What a brought-back to my past! Love organ mu. I wish more Australians saw it as music in its own right rather than part of a boring church ritual.

[@matismf]

Ought to play these on the Wanamaker organ in Philadelphia, PA, USA!

[@RightWing1]

Widor's Toccata gave me the ASMR shivers at teh end

[@johnmargefischer7805]

Magnificent as I close my eyes and listen to this beautiful instrument through studio quality Professional Sony headphones. Always have loved organ music and this is some of the best!

[@integritytransport8762]

Marvelous, thanks from a Dutchman in the US

[@howardbaitcher5464]

Sublime ! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻😕😕👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@beautyinsound]

I think you stopped too soon 😉

[@Birmani1]

I love the family getting into the act!

[@simontaylor2319]

I like his rendition of Vidor's Toccata, well played, good tempo

[@matthijsvanmaris2564]

Such a wonderful video! Thank you so much...🙏

[@beautyinsound]

You are welcome!

[@spockofdune8657]

I loved the clown sox for the second one. Quite unexpected.

[@Geoplanetjane]

Fabulous

[@tiborbencik6392]

Excellent end Beautiful ♥️💯

[@ichi_san]

This music is so healing, thank you....

[@lawrencetaylor4101]

Merci beaucoup.

[@Raul-dp2ro]

Good music,fantastic

[@robertjentges3544]

😊Thank you 😊

[@jameswells7734]

Beautiful tribute to Zip!

[@conniehoutz5248]

Is he humming? Gould did that. I love it.

[@chrisingle5839]

Nice!

[@pertjarnstrom1330]

I was listen thru some Organ music on YT today and some of them was from your channel, I think I found one piece I have thinking about since 2004/05 and maybe now I found it - Widor - Toccata, and Gigout Toccata, I think this vid answer some questions for me, what was the pieces our organist was playing when I was in the church 23 years ago....And I have a questions to....If you see me in the chat/live some day, can you show what "Flutearabesque" is? I have a plan to buy a sampleset soon, Pipeloops Walcker 99 stops...have a plan to buy some Midi key´s, maybe in future invest in som PMK keyboard 3man maybe.....

[@peterrutherford4151]

I love this.

[@luis_disk]

@25:02 what Time is it? :D

[@ruthgoebel723]

I love a good organ crawl!

[@johnanderson3700]

I am fascinated by how differently some the German hymns based on Chorale tunes are played and sung outside Germany vs. within. One of the ones I find interesting is Deck Thyself My Soul With Gladness; so often we hear it played with almost a somber note rather subdued. I once heard a German choir sing it and it was very Trident and almost syncopated rhythm and that seems to fit the text’s joyful and triumphal proclamation of the Risen Christ much better. Have you ever heard it done that way: I can’t seem to find any version done that way on the web; but it gives a whole new dimension of joy to the hymn often missing in the way it is sung in churches. Wonder if you might give it a try in that German almost staccato style. Be interesting to contrast the two.

[@ТатьянаЧебанова-ж1л]

Спасибо за совершенство!

[@ReferenceFidelityComponents]

Simply beautiful Richard. Subscribed! Looking to gather quality organ pieces from various venues on physical media to demo my ‘speaker designs intended for those with a love of classical to and organ works, so will look out for some of your work. Surely some wonderful organs and venues here and some lovely accompaniment by Caroline. These spaces and sounds indeed glorify God!

[@mateuszkiejko1769]

I watched everything there😄

[@stephenwhite7079]

Magnificent

[@nwanderlystrom]

Where can I find a score for Durufle - Choral varie sur la theme du 'Veni Creator' that includes the lyrics? I'd love to do this at my church with one of our vocalists.