César Franck - PRÉLUDE, FUGUE et VARIATION [Hauptwerk // Caen]

[@Yaco1804]

Wonderful. I first heard this when I wandered into the cathedral in Reims when I was 18. It made me cry then and did now. Such happy memories. Thank you.

[@philipaggesen]

Wonderful memories. Wow! Reims is also a breathtaking place to experience!!

[@richmcveigh]

Fantastic - beautifully played! Did you see/hear this piece featured in the BIS Organ Masterclass last week? If not, it’s well worth checking out.

[@philipaggesen]

Thank you so much Richard. No but I took a look at it last night and got some good insights! It’s a great idea with virtual masterclasses!!

[@59koopman]

Caen - Franck - Philip : a wonderful combination!

[@philipaggesen]

Hi Peter. You're so very kind. Your comment made me smile and yes, I really love the Caen sample set!

[@MarkHarmer]

Wow! You weave a beautiful sinuous tapestry of sound with your playing. It’s fantastically musical. I’m sure a huge amount of effort went into the phrasing, but it was all absolutely worth it. Thank you so much.

[@philipaggesen]

Thanks a lot Mark. Phrasing is actually one of things I focus on when recording. Not just playing the notes. So I’m really glad you could hear it 🙏🏻

[@andreasisenberg8700]

The "holy ghost" of inspiration is running strong through you, Philip! This interpretations of yours gives me the goosebumps. May the "muses" keep favouring you for without them we musicians (me being a most humble lay musician) are nothing. This reminds me of a famous quotation by J. S. Bach: "Mit aller Musik soll Gott geehrt und die Menschen erfreut werden. Wenn man Gott mit seiner Musik nicht ehrt, ist die Musik nur ein teuflischer Lärm und Krach." (Probably you understand the German, but in case you don't, here the same in English: "All music should revere god and delight people. If one does not revere god with his music, then all music is nothing but devilish noise and uproar.") Congratulations!

[@philipaggesen]

Dear Andreas. Thank you so much for your kind comment and for bringing that quote from Bach to my knowledge. It truly is the most important job we have as musicians. To be able to move and inspire the listener. I am really proud I have succeeded in delivering that experience to you. God bless!

[@magnifyoparah2402]

Everything is so perfect❤️❤️

[@philipaggesen]

I appreciate your kind comment 🙏🏻

[@RudiKeersemaker]

Wonderful!

[@philipaggesen]

Much obliged Rudi 🙏

[@mariaemilia3804]

Beautiful 🎼🎹❤️👏🙏🌅👍

[@philipaggesen]

Much obliged Maria :)

[@peterallison5021]

A good friend recorded that piece on the actual organ in SACD. this version is very authentic as to sound reproduction, and beautifully played as per usual Philip

[@philipaggesen]

Being at the church where Franck performed this composition must have been a wonderful experience - I hope to have that one day as well. Thank you always for your support Peter!

[@PradiptaTyaga]

You've done very well. Visually brilliant!

[@philipaggesen]

Thank you so much Pradipta for your kind words!

[@mspg2]

Breathtakingly beautiful - BRAVO Philip

[@philipaggesen]

So grateful to read your kind comment Michael!

[@Roerfloejte8f]

Phew! What a beautiful and sooo atmospheric rendition of this piece!!! Good chosen organ and great registration, Philip! 👋👋

[@philipaggesen]

Hi RF! Lovely to hear from you. Thank you H.!

[@Tonyd5996]

Thank you Philip for transporting me to another world for 12 minutes. Absolutely beautiful, you are truly blessed with your talent.

[@philipaggesen]

Dear Anthony. Wow, what a comment to read. So grateful for your kind words!

[@MarcusReeves]

Wistful, melancholy, haunting. You‘be captures the essence of this most approachable work of Franck. I really must get around to learning the fugue and variation sections! Thank you for the inspiring performance.

[@philipaggesen]

Thank you so much Marcus! It's a good work to have in your backpack!

[@nils-olekrafft1769]

This is a very amazing recording. Full of poetry and natural flow. Simply perfect for me.

[@philipaggesen]

I also used some time to perfect it. Thank you for noticing it Nils-Ole!

[@jerrymartin79]

Absolutely gorgeous! Thank you for this Philip! Magnificent playing - truly divine!

[@philipaggesen]

Thank you as always kind Jerry!

[@pazzicuriosi6660]

Bravo! Tommaso

[@philipaggesen]

So grateful to read your kind comment!

[@eunjoolisafierro6124]

Wonderful rendition, Philip. I like that you played it simple and clean... I love it!

[@philipaggesen]

I appreciate your kind comment Eunjoo as always!!

[@nakorganist]

This is such a beautiful piece and you play it with absolute soul. Thank you for the fantastic video Philip!

[@philipaggesen]

Such kind words. Thank you!

[@RonaldIJmker]

Nice one! Sounds great on the Caen set. Love the tempo!

[@philipaggesen]

Hi Ronald. Thank you for commenting and for listening! Caen is perfect for Franck!! 🎵

[@tuliobabikian]

Beautiful!

[@philipaggesen]

Thank you Tulio!

[@remi-chapalain]

Very beautiful Philip ! What a huge performance ! Congratulations ! I started working on the prelude, I only learnt half of it...

[@philipaggesen]

You’ll get there eventually Remi. It’s a wonderful work!

[@zbigniewnykiel]

Nice!

[@philipaggesen]

Thanks 🙏🏻

[@olgierdos]

Thank you For the beautiful interpretation! Do you remember maybe the registration? Greetings from Switzerland, Olgierd

[@philipaggesen]

I can find it for you. Which part are you interested in?

[@olgierdos]

@@philipaggesen Thnks a lot Philip! I am interested in the first (last) part.

[@philipaggesen]

So the last part of the prelude? Just so I understand it fully

[@olgierdos]

@@philipaggesen I thought of Prelude and Variation. On the recording it somehow sounded better, like my registration. I wanted to compare it. Thank you for your time!

[@PauloSilva252]

Man, you have way less views and subs than you deserve. Perhaps try to move the Hauptwerke sampleset names to the description? Something is messing with the algorithm for sure. Just a thought... Keep up the good work!

[@philipaggesen]

Hi Paulo. Thank you for your kind comment. I would also love to get more views but I don't know what else to do. One reason why I write Hauptwerk in the title is because it then gets a more prominent placement in search. Maybe my thumbnails are boring? Would love to hear your opinion on what to do :-)

[@PauloSilva252]

@@philipaggesen yeah I am not a KZbin algorithm expert 😅 maybe ask Richard McVeigh what he thinks about this if possible? He does have a big channel and he has recommended your work before

[@philipaggesen]

Good idea! Maybe it’s just a matter for making a lot of videos

[@janinedeboer5511]

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[@philipaggesen]

YAY!