Charles-Marie Widor Toccata from Symphony No. 5 | Olivier Latry | Diocese of Brooklyn

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JAV Recordings lead the effort to restore the pipe organ at Our Lady of Refuge Church in Brooklyn, NY. The restoration of this pipe organ likely might be considered a miracle, it should not have happened, the effort should have failed, but it did not! It took 6 years to raise the money to hire two of the finest organ building firms in the United States to restore the instrument. The employees at A.R. Schopp's Sons and Quimby Pipe Organs, Inc. spent hundreds of hours renewing thousands of parts of this 80 year pipe organ that was mute for years.
The truly amazing fact is, this parish is not financially wealthy today. The money came in through over 1000 donations from people who never had set foot in that church, or in Brooklyn, or in New York. This video is for them, to show them, that their money when to a good cause and WE did it!
On October 18, 2013 this Bishop of Brooklyn blessed the pipe organ and then one of the greatest organists in the world Olivier Latry played a recital before a sold out church. When was the last time you heard of an organ recital selling out?
This video was filmed by De Sales Media Group, Audio by Christoph Frommen, this video was edited and produced by Joe Vitacco of Pipe Organ Recordings www.pipe-organ-recordings.com.
For tons of great information and more recordings and videos and ton of photos of this organ restoration and for opportunities to hear this pipe organ live click here: www.olrbrooklyn.org/organ-reci...
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[@mrmozart1]

I really appreciate his tempo. It feels very relaxed; you hear every note. Too many organists rush the tempo and all you hear is blahblahblah all mushy!! Mark Downey

[@31Alden]

Finally! A well-articulated pace that doesn’t leave one hyperventilating. Beautifully executed by Mr. Latry.

[@sfopera]

Love the tempo! Latry has the technique to play as fast as he wants, of course. This is much closer to Widor's own performance.

[@Stormsmusik]

Do we know Vidors "OWN" performance ?

[@gemmacoebergh8062]

@@Stormsmusik O yes! He recorded it when he wa 88 years old, in 1932.

[@lindyparker7145]

@@Stormsmusik this Widor performance is very moderate - majestic! kzbin.info/www/bejne/gGnZq2R6lLGShac

[@tJakubhajicek]

@@Stormsmusik kzbin.info/www/bejne/gGnZq2R6lLGShac

[@MrGiorgioFederico]

Well, Widor wrote 100 for a quarter note in the original edition of Alphonse Leduc

[@elius9538]

Perfect. This is how Widor wanted organists to play this Toccata!

[@Pipe-organ-recordings]

Can not be sure, but I think so

[@James_Bowie]

@@Pipe-organ-recordings There's an actual recording of Widor aged in his 80's playing it at the tempo he wanted. Google it.

[@class87srule]

The hand crossing near the end is infinitely more tricky than Monsieur Latry makes it appear. Let's hope Notre Dame is back in service soon so we can hear some more from one of the best organists in the world!

[@joepverheijen45]

I don't know, for some reason I just always love Latry's performances and interpertations SOOOO much

[@KSfan4ever]

This is my absolute favorite performance of this piece. Olivier Latry is a master at the top of his game: registrations, articulated notes, perfect tempo, powerful pedal work. And, his elegant hands are so beautiful. Such an exciting performance!

[@georgefieldsjr.640]

Brilliantly Done ! , and with No sheet music

[@michaeltowle2607]

Yeah, that's how it should be played, Well done Olivier.

[@themayorrr]

It's like I'm falling in love with this piece over and over again. I love everything about this performance, expressions, pace, articulations etc.

[@kyotokid4]

..this is a proper tempo., This work is stately and majestic. Too many performers rush this piece and in so doing make it sound trivial.

[@bcstechnologylimited896]

Nice to hear this played at a reasonable pace, and with clarity and articulation.

[@keplergso8369]

+BCS Technology Limited I agree.

[@elius9538]

Well... if Latry didn't play it well, I don't know who would :)

[@Pipe-organ-recordings]

You are welcome to your opinion, but it has no grounds in any sort of reality.

[@flyurway]

Love this guy! Met him when he played here in Rochester, NY 10-12 years ago to dedicate a new instrument. Got to talk to him for a minute, great guy ... and his English is better than a lot of our locals!

[@mr.booker9263]

This performance is the gold standard for me...wonderful!

[@sospiroso]

This is a great version. Its not just a mass of notes played too fast like some organists/fans think it should be. I condone any interpretation as long as the music shines through and in this version it does.

[@davef.2811]

Probably the one greatest piece ever written for the large pipe organ and excellent presentation by Mr. Latry.

[@Pipe-organ-recordings]

+DAVID FORTNEY I don’t know about greatest work, but Olivier Latry performance the Widor Toccata at Our Lady of Refuge Church in Brooklyn is one of the finest performances I have ever heard. The work is easybto play terribly

[@GothMiel]

Ce Monsieur Latry est un génie. On dirait la réincarnation de Widor. Sans feuilles de musique en plus. Il est intéressant de le voir repérer les touches du pédalier avec son soulier gauche. Je crois qu'un des repères des organistes consiste à savoir que le Ré du 3e octave de la console correspond en ligne droite à celui du 2e octave du pédalier.

[@littlefaith8063]

The best I’ve heard so far!! Like his sharkskin suit too

[@WillieWagglestick]

He's amazing. Such great coordination.

[@georgewilson9553]

Perfect tempo - bravo Mr. Latry!

[@Pipe-organ-recordings]

***** thank you! There are many more videos of Mr Latry on my KZbin Chanel.

[@ZitaMenyhart]

Yes, it is fascinating how he plays it.

[@S.Lander]

In form and moving how express and admirable! In action how like an angel, in apprehension how like a god! I'm a fan.

[@danielramos7772]

mr latry, thank you for a very pure and musical performance of this work! i have nothing more to say.

[@avinashgrubb4552]

Such steady and consistent staccato coupled with a brilliant combination of stops and.. the right tempo!! 👏👏☺️☺️

[@bethmc717]

Beautifully played, This is just so uplifting, For when our Lord jesus christ returns Amen, What an awesome piece of brilliance

[@waldenhouse]

Loved it. OK, this piece is "done to death" and I am grateful indeed to know Dr Francis Jackson (Organist emeritus, York Minster, UK) who, arguably, made this piece "famous" as a Wedding piece. Apparently the story is that Widor wrote it as a piece for funerals, and he plays it much slower! This performance is a very grandioso tempo which makes the piece quite majestic.

[@claudinethuet713]

Très brillante interprétation pleine de souffle, de joie et de bonheur par l’extraordinaire Olivier Latry.❤️🎶❤️🎶❤️🎶

[@MrGiorgioFederico]

Latry et Escaich, tous les deux français, sont les plus grands organistes de notre temps, et la Toccata est sympa, mais ça reste une tarte à la crème

[@eiagmusic]

My all-time favourite organist ever - haven't come across any of his performances that I don't love! ❤️

[@simontaylor2319]

The tempo is chugging...perfect, the best I've heard. He plays with such ease. Pity it's not St Sulpice.

[@lmharry7875]

Excellente prise de vue sur mains et pieds du musicien. Bien intéressant.

[@michaelo2991]

The best by far recording of this well known 19th century composition. Latry is ranks above (pun intended) in his interpretation and execution of this piece. Thanks so much for your artistry.

[@margoevitts2664]

Love it, Love it , Love it. Thankyou M. Latry.

[@nicholalaw9341]

their is a proud feeling from this.

[@Pipe-organ-recordings]

Olivier Latry is just a genius! Everything is does is first rate

[@philliposeiakoto8080]

Just love the tempo and was beautifully played.Indeed Mr Larry is a great and matured musician. Well done Sir

[@VanAllen009]

Viel Freude mit der neuen Orgel! Great!

[@karldelavigne8134]

Organ recitals can be very exciting especially on large organs. They are certainly popular in Europe. Maybe schools in the US should be more proactive in getting children to experience them, as well as orchestral concerts, but I imagine organs are more accessible than symphony orchestras.

[@carlamichelinesantosthomaz7086]

Absolument parfait!

[@margueritedejonge4557]

Have also played this piece for an organ recital but not quite from memory. It took an extreme amount of practising! I like his restful way of sitting behind the organ. Some organists are too showy, flaying their arms and hands in the air, and it takes away from the niceness of the music. May God receive the glory for the talent that this man has been given.

[@Pipe-organ-recordings]

+Marguerite de Jonge an organist that flays their body around while playing is not being efficient in their motion and their ability to communicate the musical idea will suffer. Most important thing about playing, make the tiniest motion possible. That is the sign of a great player.

[@Pipe-organ-recordings]

+Marguerite de Jonge this is also an excellent example of tiny tiny motion, or there would be NO way to play this. kzbin.info/www/bejne/rnOVZqmXl9d2pNk

[@dorisbrandon6968]

That's beautiful!

[@nicholalaw9341]

very gifted man.

[@MelosAntropon]

This and Peter Hurford's recordings of the work are the two best I've ever heard, and Widor would have loved them both because they have controlled tempo and *immaculate* articulation! Widor disliked most renditions he heard by others playing this piece because it was played too fast and sloppily.

[@catherinelefrere5003]

Enfin j'ai retrouvé cette Toccata de Widor dont j'avais un lointain souvenir ! Quelle pièce !

[@BonfiglioSergio]

Splendid execution. Very impressive choice of registers, very in line with Widor's period. My humble best compliments.

[@Pipe-organ-recordings]

Sergio Bonfiglio thank you, it was amazing having Olivier Latry there and will be incredible to have Daniel Roth play the last organ recital on April 24, 2015 For more videos of the Kilgen Pipe Organ at Our Lady of Refuge in Brooklyn click here: www.olrbrooklyn.org/organ-recitals-in-new-york-city/

[@prince.mushroom]

I feel like I've just heard this piece for the first time

[@JohnAnderson-uw9hw]

How beautiful and inspiring! Thank you for sharing it with us.

[@jeanparke9373]

This is officially THE ONLY version that I can clearly hear all the articulation within the avalanche of notes.

[@MrGiorgioFederico]

well, almost, when the theme is in the left hand, it is often still not clear

[@MrClaudeholmes]

This one's my all time favorite piece & composer. Mr. Latry is also among the few great artist to perform this piece, next to Virgil Fox. Mr. also gave an Inaugural concert on the new pipe organ in the Philadelphia's Orchestra new concert home, Verizon Hall inside of the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts. in 2007, now on CD. I'm a proud Phily concert goer to make this statement .

[@tiantiantu4344]

Just watched his performance today. I feel so deeply touched that I wanna cry. What a dreamy and heart touching instrument. I think I will have this rhythm in my dream tonight 😢😢😢

[@alexwilson9874]

Finally ... a master who can play it at a great tempo ! Great job Mr. Oliver Latry !

[@Pipe-organ-recordings]

Latry did a tremendous job with that little 25 rank Kilgen Organ in Brooklyn

[@alexwilson9874]

+pipe-organ Wait , that organ is only 25 ranks ?!?! Sounded much larger than 25 ranks ! I wish our church's organ was like this

[@Pipe-organ-recordings]

+Alex Wilson Bigger is not better. Every pipe in the organ was cleaned and repaired, every action fixed. That organ used to sound like hell when it played. It is all good restoration by organ builders that know what they are doing like A.R. Schopp's Sons and Quimby Pipe Organs.

[@alexwilson9874]

+pipe-organ we need someone to come do that to our churches organ ! I am giving a recital there soon nd i think the pipes need to be cleaned , and ALL of the dead notes fixed ! It is falling into dispare

[@Pipe-organ-recordings]

+Alex Wilson have www.arschopp.com clean the pipes and find a qualified local builder from apoba.com

[@msiscoe1958]

Monsieur Latry could play this in his sleep;

[@billsullivan3920]

I have watched this great video so many times that i decided to start each day with it. I put it through some very good speakers, shack the house, admire Latry, and thank ' pipe-organ" for such a gift. And Widor for his mastery.

[@margoevitts2664]

Love it every time I view it!!!

[@danasumova6581]

Je to unikátní skladba, protože se mi zdá, že jako jedna z velmi mála, působí rozverně a vesele. Na varhany se to nestává často, je to vladař mezi nástroji a každý k nim přistupuje s velkou vážností a úctou. Tady si je opravdu užívám, zvlášť v rukou takového mistra. Díky za záznam, byl to velký den, znovu je oživit a já zdravím z Česka, z oblasti nádherných, rozlehlých chmelnic a výtečného piva.

[@simontaylor2319]

Imagine hearing this as you walk into St Supice. I've listened to many versions of this seminal piece of music, but no other player's playing seems to compare with Olivier Latry's rendition

[@simontaylor2319]

A 1000 thanks Maestro, absolute perfection and with a good double thump on the final chord. I wonder if he ever tires of playing this iconic piece

[@IamAlessandro1]

just PHANTASTIC !!

[@profholst]

I like his tempo. Closer to what Widor himself thought it should be, but I do enjoy watching it played rapidly. Amazing anyway it is played.

[@djmotise]

I bow to Widor. The great Maestro.

[@MrWilhelm1950]

A phenomenal performance!! Thank you so very much!

[@JEZUSIshpeton]

BEAUTIFUL! Thank you for sharing!

[@nicholalaw9341]

beautiful.

[@theprof291166]

Bravo Olivier!

[@Pipe-organ-recordings]

Thx

[@timgraymatter]

The only way to play Widor…. LOUD AND PROUD!

[@JulianoMolteni]

i think that the tempo of master Latry is perfect..and everything is perfect.!! thanks

[@tinkaluisa8540]

I'm now up to watching this every day. Love it.

[@crazyorganist1609]

Being a professionally trained organist myself I was tauto play this piece at this tempo. Love Larry playing it

[@jeffreycourtright9268]

Phenomenal!

[@liamcummings5341]

The pedal part wasn't as I expected, but overall, it was very good. Like everyone else is saying, it's nice that Latry does not rush this piece. I was actually able to enjoy it, and hear each note. Very good job, Latry.

[@ahshucks]

Best performance I have heard yet!

[@stevewilliams6465]

This is a truly wonderfully played piece indeed. Thank you, S, United Kingdom.

[@nicholalaw1064]

wonderful.

[@Pipe-organ-recordings]

Thank you.

[@michaelwho]

this tempo is just right. Bravo

[@ijsselland1]

Great performance.

[@Pipe-organ-recordings]

Thx

[@esterdottt6480]

Slow, analytical. That's how I like it.

[@brookyf1]

Best version ive heard so far..perfect tempo...

[@royalmccarthy216]

Totally from memory!

[@FranciscoAntonio-rd1eu]

Sólo puedo decir que melodías así te enmudecen de emoción y los ojos comienzan a humedecerse de escuchar algo que impacta el alma y el corazón de tanta emoción, los tonos que generan éstos grandiosos instrumentos no tienen comparación y doy gracias por haberlos visto y escuchado, gracias Nota . sólo siento que en lugares públicos las grabaciones siempre salen con ruido de las personas.

[@raymondfrice]

professional tempo

[@jean-michelprillieux5012]

Parfaite interprétation. Olivier Latry reste un des plus grands organistes.

[@Pipe-organ-recordings]

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[@johnp556]

100% awesome.

[@timofeymuhortov8821]

Потрясающе!!!

[@quinnriutta]

It always seems to me that American pipe organs at tutti have a very clean and precise tone, where as some of the older European organs have that awesome growly tone that I love (I'm sure the acoustics of the grand cathedrals they are housed in play a major role in there sound), Cavaillé-Coll organs being a good example. Needless to say I love both types of organs and appreciate them for there uniqueness.

[@TurtleFL]

I think American instruments typically take after English organs myself. As for this one, it also owes a strong connection with theater organs, because it relies very heavily on unification. So it's much smaller than most classical instruments with the same arrangement of stops would be. That also accounts for the really heavy bass on the pedal; it doesn't take more than a few 16s and one 32' to almost overwhelm the instrument, and it lacks some tonal variety a larger and ununified instrument would have.

[@stoeve39]

Bravo

[@simontaylor2319]

Absolutetly faultless, in my amateur opinion. An absolute pleasure.

[@martinhughes9439]

Dieu est grand!

[@Lucky4991]

I love the tempo you played these piece most people play this way to quickly

[@axelschweis131]

Perfectly

[@sarah_b_555]

Wow.

[@rotunda57]

Both hands are spanning 1½ octaves on the final chord.

[@davidmorrison2739]

A very good tempo.

[@jean-bricehortalasexyfrout3565]

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[@MrGiorgioFederico]

Very nice performance, i am a big fan of Latry, both playing published music and his improvisations; i like very much his recording of the Organ Concerto 1 of Escaich; there is a funny thing seeing him playing, also in many other videos : look at the thumb of his right hand; it is often not above the keys, it has no negative impact on his playing; he has big hands, maybe that's why

[@Raze_134]

How do you get your fingers to reach that far?! That last chord is insane

[@giuseppebalsamo5260]

great execution, great pipe organ, great organist! Gorgeous ..

[@Geersification]

perfect tempo, these others play it too fast. this is great

[@raymondfrice]

nice tempo

[@danielafoubert2057]

Qd on compare les 2 interprétations de P.Cochereau et O.Latry ,toutes les différences résident dans le style de chacun,profond et solennel pour le premier,vif et flamboyant pour le second .

[@simontaylor2319]

Just found Daniel Roth's rendition on KZbin played on the organ in Notre Dame Cathedral. His tempo is faster, though sounds more powerful but doesn't have the double thump on the final chord. I think Vidor would go for Olivier's rendition.

[@michaeldoster4847]

Much more enjoyable than some of his "improvisations" on a theme. A lot of them sound secular and more like noise. That's not what these instruments are for. Improv has to be rough on the instrument. It is amazing that it was without sheet music.

[@Pipe-organ-recordings]

+Michael Doster Thanks what is so sad is that the pipe organ at Our Lady of Refuge Catholic Church in the Brooklyn Diocese is hardly ever used anymore. No one cares about all of the donors. We have pleaded to the Diocese and to Bishop DiMarzio but nothing.

[@MultiBlackteddy]

Un tempo parfait ! Presque toujours trop rapide...!