🎵 Colin Walsh plays an AMAZING Organ Recital | Bach, Franck, Widor, Saint-Saëns & Vierne

[@colinwalsh8963]

Thank you all for your many appreciative words, My first time on BIS organ and it was an inspiring experience .Many congratulations to Richard for his vision and hard work. It is an honour to be part of the development and success of this project.

[@richardsedding8444]

Thank you @Colin Walsh it was superb. Looking forward to hearing you in Lincoln and BIS again one day!

[@davidhamilton1981]

Thank you so much for the concert. I'm a particular fan of the Vierne Toccata, a bombastic tour de force! Thank you again.

[@johnhiggins7140]

Hi Colin, thank you so much for a wonderful recital, I enjoyed it so much! I have been a fan of your excellent playing since first seeing you on the Priory Records Grand Organ of Lincoln Cathedral. Thank you so much for sharing your talent and beautiful music with us, it's truly a privilege! Take care John from Australia Ps I'm delighted to be your first KZbin channel subscriber!

[@socialite1283]

Hi Colin. How do we who are not in the UK go about hearing you with the Lincoln Cathedral choir?

[@colinwalsh8963]

If you go to the cathedral’s facebook or/ and youtube you will find plenty before August 2021. Thank you!

[@mrfixit0273]

By far the best celeb recital on BIS to date. Colin is such a gentleman and a musical master. Can’t wait for him to return and YES YES YES to the Mozart!!! Possibly the Vierne’s finale from symphony 1 as well??

[@charlieterry5357]

There is a wonderful video of Colin Walsh playing the Dambusters March on the organ of Lincoln Cathedral, accompanied by video footage of a Lancaster bomber flying directly over the Cathedral with that very moving sound of her four Merlin engines. What a wonderful performance on that but in particular tonight's programme. Thank you so much.

[@JohnHoskingGreatOrganSounds]

Wonderful playing all round by Colin, as ever. He brings true poise and musical artistry to everything he performs - and never a dull or unmusical moment.

[@ubertuba]

Well said John!

[@uries15]

I have the Priory CD "Popular Organ Music: Colin Walsh plays the Father Willis Organ of Lincoln Cathedral" on the stack next to me. Nearly 30 years ago.

[@rogernightingale3679]

An absolutely brilliant recital by one of the best. Thank you so much, Colin, for coming to play for us on the BiS organ console. It was an unforgettable event!!

[@ralphchou4719]

"Fabulous" is an understatement for Colin's registrations and performance in this recital. Richard's editing skills were on full display too. I'll be watching this video again for sure. It would be great to have Colin back to play the Mozart Fantasia.

[@dmercado6202]

BRILLIANTISSIMO! Host artist, guest artist, selections, musical interpretation, grand organ sonorities, expert editing & groovy video FX - ALL top o' the top drawer. I'm an American so I for one possess good taste & discernment and know about these things! 😅

[@johnslater1460]

Just such a consummate performer as any of us who heard him regularly in Lincoln Cathedral before the plague. His improvisations were wonderful, no doubt due to the influence of his teacher Langlais and the like. I particular remember an improvisation in three parts during communion which would have been to the credit of any baroque or classical composer in the art of counterpoint. His more boisterous improvisations lifted the spirit. What a loss to Lincoln now he has retired.

[@charlesdavis7087]

What a treat! I got to listen to both you and Collin play the F major Tocatta today. Marvelous day.

[@martinu6]

Langlais would be proud, stunning.

[@gunnarbjorck929]

I am a great organlover and well known in my part ov my contry. I often bother my organists with particely tricky whishes...and they sometimes takes me on.🤗 I love My father Bach..but also widor ..Duruflé..Lübeck..Vierne... So i really enjoyed this fantastic program! 🤗 Thank you so much🙏🙏

[@namelessone3339]

Colin can come and play anything he wishes!

[@AnandaGarden]

Wonderful. (You must get this often - "But what did the downstairs neighbors think?")

[@martym61]

A wonderful recital. Beautiful performances of these works. Thank you Colin. Richard, please extend another invitation for Colin to return. Thanks so much for presenting the opportunity to hear this superb musician.

[@richardsedding8444]

Great recital, thank you Colin and thank you @Richard McVeigh for arranging this wonderful opportunity. Wishing Hugo a quick recovery. All the best to Caroline too.

[@iangarden1898]

A real treat! Great recitalist, great music, great organ(s) and superbly produced. Ad Multos Annos!

[@margaretsch.3609]

Just started and it’s already impressive.

[@craigdelaney8737]

First, the After-words and conversation was A Pure Joy to watch!💕 And YES!!! I'D Be Great to listen to Colin do ANYTHING ELSE..!❤️ Now as for the Recital!.. What A Wonderful Pleasure It Is..!😍 Sweet, flavorable, Gental and Smooth...😋 A delight in sound..! Thank You Both for a pleasureable evening!🌆

[@briandearden7585]

And thank you Richard for use of your fabulous Instrument.

[@uniselector7020]

Being new to the site, who is the owner of the beautiful crystal clear soprano voice, wonderful, no vibrato and excellent diction? Thank you to you.

[@caroline.balfour]

That’s me! Thank you. Welcome to BiS, you’ll find lots here that you will enjoy. 😊

[@charlesdavis7087]

Dear Colin; You and Richard are such extraordinary artists. Thanks for sharing your life time of wisdom and skills with all of us.

[@keithnightingale2656]

It is difficult to find the right superlatives to describe Colin's playing, the music, the editing, the new organ, and the wonderful "on the bench" moments at the end.....both planned, and out-takes. It was an absolute joy from the first note to the final chuckle!! It was also heartwarming to see the elation on Richard's face when Colin responded to the question "What do you think of the organ?" Well done, Richard, for having such an amazing vision, and for sharing it with us.

[@theboringorganist]

A definite "YES" to Colin playing that Fantasia by Mozart! One of my favorite organ pieces! Great job all around on this recital!!!

[@GZ9090]

I first came across Colin's wonderful playing and registrations through the Priory Records DVD of him at Lincoln. A truly marvellous performer! Also, what a great sense of humour, presence and character he has. A terrifically brilliant recital, Mr Walsh! Bravo!!!

[@quickfoxxes]

Thank you Richard for inviting Colin Walsh to BIS via KZbin for those of us far and wide. What a simply masterful, and extremely sensitive engaging of spirits, both of Colin and ourselves. Wonderful program played in total control. This was a true delight, so thank you very much indeed. Hope Hugo and Caroline are doing well. Bless you all. DJ in Knoxville TN

[@briandearden7585]

Thank you Colin, what a fabulous varied recital.

[@dkod19]

What a wonderful performance by Colin, who makes it all seem effortless. I think that this may have been the best rendition of the Franck piece that I have ever heard. He had the perfect organ, and he used the perfect registrations and perfect tempo for that organ and 'space.' It's great to hear someone let the reverberations bounce around a bit before attacking the next phrase. To me, that shows he wants the listener to enjoy the fullest impact of that piece. Bravo to you both.

[@diannemills5594]

Thank you Colin and Richard for wonderful concert. Great start to my Sunday morning. Do hope Colin you can return. Richard I pray Hugo will recover soon🥳👏🙏

[@casefromnl2856]

Oh yes, please invite Colin once more for the KV608 ! The preview was already.... WOW!

[@marthaguedes8990]

Thank you very much for this fabulous opportunity!

[@stephenhetzel8437]

Thank you so much. I came in late during the Vierne Toccata. Choir practice was extra long today. What I heard in the Vier e was mi d blowing. I will listen to the recording promptly . Thank you Mr. Walsh...BTW, I LOVE the dambusters March video. Fabulous. Cheers gentlemen.

[@alanrainsforth5401]

Love Colin's Playing I first came into contact with the Vierne in 1983 when I was turning pages for Martin Singleton at Chester Cathedral. I was so awe struck by the double pedalling bit at the beginning to say I was green with envy that he could play such a piece and not me was an understatement. Well it went on my bucket list and after buying my first practice organ learnt the piece end to end a couple of years later. Must re look at although at 64 and a bit out of practice could be a big challenge. Once spent several hours in Lincoln Cathedral when Colin and the music staff played the whole of Bach's organ works in an Organathon. As tonight, Colin's playing was superb.

[@beautyinsound]

Thanks Alan! Everything about Colin's visit to BIS was amazing. Humorous, fun, inspiring, fulfilling and of course exceptionally musical. A real class act, and a great influence on many people (including me!).

[@peterallison5021]

just caught this splendid recital, with the wonderful Colin Walsh. And yes, you need to get him back to do the Mozart. Marvelous editing and a very pro production Richard, Hats of to you sir

[@thomasshanklin9655]

WONDERFUL and that hauptwerk system is a stunner. Phenomenal.. Wonderful..

[@robinatack9846]

What a tour de force to start is the Bach - wonderful playing, there are so many great organist out there of whom Colin is one. One advantage of BIS’s setup is the ability to not only listen when convenient and to an organ otherwise inaccessible, but to also sit in the best seat in the house!

[@parisoncourt]

Stunning recital, from the consumate professional and such a terribly nice bloke. I loved Colins scores very much designed for zero page turns. Please do more Q & A and loved the outtakes too they were tremendous fun. Yes the Mozart for next time please. Jiri Ropeks Variations on Paschali Laudes would be nice too.

[@chet146]

Thank You Very Much 👍

[@jerrymartin79]

Absolutely stunning! Wow. What a program and what amazing performances. Thank you Colin for sharing this recital with us. And thank you Richard for your vision and all the hard work that goes on behind the scenes to make this possible! Looking forward to Mozart 😊

[@robertrisk2971]

Excellent recital, we are so luck to have this brought to us by You Tube and indeed by Colin. One of Bach’s best fugues, splendid registrations. Thank you.

[@jorybennett5932]

Thank you so much! A stunning programme, superbly performed. Loved the on the bench quick-fire questions and answers at the end. 👏

[@rohancrafford8050]

Einfach unglaublich wunderbar; danke!

[@lynnaelarson6784]

Great playing by Colin Walsh!! He is certainly a highly talented man!! Thank you for having him on BIS!! You are so fortunate to have him as a wonderful friend!! Thank you for playing for the many who listen to you !! I love hymns and classical music!! Lynnae Larson CT USA

[@andrewlygra5145]

Absolutely stunning concert, thank you very much indeed.

[@SamuelSleath]

That was an amazing recital with a great selection of French repertoire, thank you so much Colin for performing and Richard for editing it all together!

[@adrianmlridgewayarcmlramll1965]

Just stunning all round, organ, Colin and everything, am utterly spell bound. Congrats on the new console, looks amazing, the sound is beyond incredible. Thank you millions for bringing us this unbelievably excellent recital!! 😀😀😀😀😀😀

[@Emerald_Acre_OH]

Thank you for this concert! I really enjoyed watching and listening this evening! Thank you again!

[@lxdesign1]

I absolutely love the Bach Toccata and Fugue in F..... thank you. I have so many streams to catch up on from you Richard!

[@socialite1283]

Thank you so much Colin. It has been a real joy to experience true musicality on the organ, Colin, bringing to life some of the musical ideas of my favourite composers. Very impressive precision in your pedalwork. Everything so deliciously phrased and timed. Perfect choices of registration. Loved that you made the Bach dance and gave each section it's own life. Yes - would love to hear you playing again. The Bach Toccata, Adagio, and Fugue in C Major BWV 564 would be my choice - my second favourite Bach piece after BWV 540. Another choice would be anything from Vierne's 24 pieces in free style. Thanks.

[@mjd1949]

Absolutely wonderful! It was my distinct pleasure to actually meet Colin Walsh during a visit to Lincoln when I came back to England from my current home in British Columbia, Canada. Fabulous organist and wonderful man!

[@fionnaighreid2175]

watching on catch up due to a power cut earlier! it sounds fantastic so far ,great registrations and beautiful clear playing.

[@Gert2111]

Beautiful Colin!

[@danielmkubacki]

Cool!

[@raymondbeecroft4209]

I have only been listening for 10 mins. It always it is amazing when I am so impressed in every way in that amount of time. That is not because I could come close to that amazing style and artistic , innate gift . My ear is fine tuned and is such a privilege to even listen to this on the internet. Thankyou Bruce nete

[@kenrickmervine4979]

Wonderful program and brilliant playing! Thank you!

[@stripey1960]

What an absolutely wonderful recital that was, a 'barn burner' from Bach and then a delectable selection of French organ reportoir. Beautifully played, video superbly produced, humerously presented, all done with a genuine love and enthusiasm. It is a great advertisment for Organ music and a video that really sets the bar for quality. It ticks all the boxes.. well done a superb all around effort, and whilst I really enjoy Richards regular video's It is fascinating to see the visiting guest appearences, and I will watch out for Colins next appearence with great enthusiasm!

[@timothyhallett3724]

Wonderful playing of a great selection of, mostly, French repetoire.

[@charlesleyes870]

I loved the interview at the end. So interesting. Thank you Mr. Walsh.

[@bobmartin9018]

Thank You Sirs! For the experience with these treasures..Masters Works..

[@jsbe1429]

A Great organist!!! It is rare to feel a precision in the details, a great musicality and adherence to the right piece and style. Bravissimo!

[@beautyinsound]

Colin has for along time been a hero of mine, and I hope that after seeing this video you can see why! 👍🏻

[@Tonyd5996]

Wow! I really enjoyed that! Every piece was incredible and so well played. I shall be listening to this again, and again, and again. Thank you, both of you.

[@kentbloxham3826]

Thank you so much for your incredible performance, You are right also about Richard’s vision with the new organ. One of his goals, apart from being a wonderful organist himself, is to be able to have visiting organists to share the experience with him.

[@timscott2469]

Some amazing playing Mr Walsh. 🍷

[@michaelboyd9434]

A Fantastic recital, thank you so much Colin and thanks to Richard for making it happen. Colin is clearly a true gentleman and a very modest one at that! From a former organ builders perspective, My old boss used to tune Lincoln Cathedral for Harrison’s many years ago and it was one of his favourite organs. Re: Richard’s question: Willis or Cavaille-Coll, having worked on and tuned examples from both organ builders, I’d personally have to go with Willis.... from an engineering perspective Willis’s best instruments were far more refined both in mechanisms and pipework right down to Willis’s beautifully engineered reeds with their turned brass reed loading, actions and playing aids etc. I found Cavaille-Coll frankly more ‘agricultural’ to work on though still amazing works of art in their own right. It’s all a matter of personal taste, which is what music is all about, bravo!

[@rossjackson100]

Thoroughly enjoyed this throughout. “Fabulous” Colin delivered in every respect and what a warm and engaging character. @Richard, it also has to be said that your hosting, style and production of this series becomes more relaxed and fine-tuned as your experience deepens. Of course when you’re working with the finest instruments and organists/people, it’s hard not to look good! 😉 Thank you, both. Fabulous!!

[@beautyinsound]

Thank you very much - appreciate that! It really helps having someone as willing and amazing as Colin.

[@robertolsen7246]

Loved it from the first note, literally--a beautiful, crisp, vivacious sound on the Bach prelude. You can hear the joy which infills every Bach piece.

[@romantiachristiana5147]

Wonderful!

[@sutefuanu]

Great and very fine playing, it flows through the fingers to the ears for the greatest delight, thanks for understanding this music so well, I loved everything but particularly your Tournemire

[@gda1236]

Thank you for this top notch recital

[@mr2646]

Merci de ce magnifique recital, avec toute la richesse de votre interprétation et la richesse de la palette sonore de l'instrument si justement illustrée par le choix des œuvres.

[@MiamiMontre]

Excellent! Thank you

[@Nathaniel_812]

Just finished listening to the video. This guy is great. The comments at the end need more time to so he could flesh them out. Thanks again!

[@MyOrganist]

I have always been amazed by Colin Walsh's immaculate and musical playing. Additionally, he makes pieces I struggle with look so easy. More please.

[@dirkbrodling4230]

Dr. Carol Williams: The bench is a metaphor. BIS: organists meet on a real bench. Have you mentioned her, because you are quoting the "Flight of the bumblebee"? -- Hope to hear the Mozart KV 608 next time.

[@robertstokely6947]

As someone new to Hauptwerk needing to choose which sample sets to buy it would be really helpful to know what sample sets were used for this concert.

[@beautyinsound]

Details are on the description of this video Robert 😊 Rotterdam and ‘Aristide’.

[@fairfordgloucester2836]

Thanks!

[@beautyinsound]

Thank you very much for your donation :)

[@parisoncourt]

Iv come back for another look

[@noahpierson4810]

Need to get Ian Tracey next.

[@monaandersen2123]

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[@bertspeggly4428]

Wonderful playing and sound. But I must ask, why does this magnificent console only have two swell pedals? And is one of them a Crescendo?

[@beautyinsound]

Thank you! Why would I need more than two swell pedals? Two is plenty. Crescendo pedals are very uncommon here in the UK and we prefer to use thumb pistons and hand registrations to control our dynamics. How many pedals are you used to?

[@bertspeggly4428]

@@beautyinsound I have a Klann (American) console, much smaller than yours, 3-manual, 6 generals, 4 divisionals, and it has 3 swell pedals, (Swell, Choir, and Echo (floating)) and a Crescendo pedal. I'm sure you are correct, it's probably completely over the top. I am no organist, I just enjoyed putting the organ together. I used Grandorgue (and Hauptwerk 2 for a while.) Your organ sounds and looks spectacular.

[@T0NYD1CK]

It is said that a gentleman organist is one who can play Tournemire - but doesn't! It does sound like a good concert, nonetheless.

[@richmcveigh]

This particular improvisation is actually very beautiful. It’s the first time I’ve heard it and I love it now! 😊

[@T0NYD1CK]

@@richmcveigh OK, you've talked me into it. I'll give it a go!

[@T0NYD1CK]

Another great concert. You were right about the Tournemire. I have added that to my list of things to hear again. In fact, I may re-listen to the whole thing when time permits. Thank you.

[@monaandersen2123]

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[@TheAlexGaskell]

Yes yes, bravo.. but Colin, you still terrify.

[@monaandersen2123]

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[@monaandersen2123]

When Herodes talk to juish People not to go from slaveriet. GOD HELP EVRYONE TO GO IN WATER ITS PAUER.WHEN GOD SAY GO. GO SOLIE DEO GLLORIA

[@monaandersen2123]

Full of contrapunkt Like Jesus Christ when He Will say something importent. Jesus speak very much in improvisation.l hear many questian from Meistro. .Dynamiken dont tell more then HELP ME. DEARFather FATHER FATHER solie deo gloria