Edward Elgar Pomp and Circumstance No. 1 played by Michael T. C. Hey at Saint Patrick's Cathedral

[@davidorganplayer84]

I have NEVER heard this played so well on an organ in the whole of my life. What a joy to listen to you Sir. You have such talent, long may you continue to please so many people with your music.

[@georgemurphy2579]

David ... try to find Vitgil Fox's at Wanamaker's c. 1964. Michael does a Stirling job!

[@at0mcollision]

The orchestral-sounding chamade trumpet at 5:18 is the most authentic-sounding trumpet stop I have heard.

[@grahamthorne4146]

Twinkletoes and twinklefingers. Amazing to be able to fit in so many notes on manuals and pedalboard at this speed and from memory. I'm astounded !

[@markcooke729]

Elgar would have been proud! And fantastic pedal thechnique!

[@westernshipway3115]

Beautiful pedal work

[@stearmankc]

The marvelous result of thousands of hours of work!! Great performance!!

[@grandmoller]

Those of us that are fans of the "king of instruments" are truly blessed to have a wonderful prodigy like Michael at such a young age. Limitless potential, and kinda scary!

[@58supersammy]

Smooth as silk and dynamic as ever.

[@iheyinwaemmanuel3496]

I love the way his feet are romancing the pedals at the hymnal section of this festive piece

[@Ken_Weber_organist]

who needs an orchestra to play this when you have Mr Hey playing it on the mighty Kilghen at St Patrick's Cathedral??? This should be the "gold standard" for Elgar's Pomp and Circumstance!

[@nancyh9125]

MAGNIFICENT!! It gives me chills!

[@renkitjenkit]

You are truly a Gift of God Michael. I hope God brings us together one fine dayI am Resident Church Organist self taught and played in the presence OF THE LATE, His Eminence Cardinal Basil Hume OSB.

[@kentfromwales5367]

damn... I love this guy, purple socks and all!!

[@Offshoreorganbuilder]

A-mazing! I don't think I have ever heard such an excellent performance of this piece.

[@gideonels]

BRILLIANT!

[@henryhildebrand4236]

same lol

[@ChevronQ]

You are an inspiration Sir! I have not heard this played this well on an organ ever before! whoaow!

[@mistertornado2303]

As an organist myself - I loved your expression, Michael! We can't play that instrument like typewriters - you have to feel and express the beauty and power of it! Great job.

[@brianbrinkman7964]

The trumpet stop at the end sounds like it could overpower the entire organ. Pretty cool in my opinion!

[@johnrobinson1132]

I am listening yet again to this favorite and marvel that this is being played from memory! How do organists do that? Wow!

[@kevinhickey3515]

My God what a fantastic young man. All in his memory and look at his feet. Take me months to come a mile of that. Joyous......................

[@heard3879]

When I was young, I didn’t like this piece of music. Then I went to school (higher education), which was very challenging for many years, and I graduated. I marched to this tune and fell in love with it, it was a part of my big day and it is special now as a memory! Fabulously played in this video, too! Just amazing!

[@garyg6000]

WOW !! And I keep playing the trumpet solo over and over.

[@EmergencyGuy]

The second movement of this beautiful piece really hits home for me, as it was played live at my high school graduation by my high school marching band (mainly the returning members).

[@nickkleinschmidt5888]

Wonderful! I loved that Chamade Trumpet surprise!!

[@charlesdavis7087]

Love your technique. You make it seem so effortless. Congratulations.

[@SongsForSorrows]

One of the best Organ Composition I heard ever....

[@jonathankleefield5520]

As the other reviewers before me have said, this is not only a manifestation of consummate technical skill, but being able to effectively communicate the beauty of the piece through superb selection of what are ideal registrations and effective use of the expression divisions. Marvelous recording, as well. Bravo!

[@johnpoolton59]

Totally blown away , this Organist is bang on it , Totally in awe , the foot work is " UNBELIEVABLE " . THANKYOU ❤

[@johnrobinson1132]

Thanks for the great rendition of an old favorite, Michael. What an irresistible melody! Oh, the socks are pretty irresistible, too!

[@andersonpianoservice]

The best recording of this piece ever. The organist superb. The organ better than ever, my favorite Cathedral organ.

[@TypesALot]

Reminds me so much of high school graduation but they used theater organ. It was 35 years ago, but wish you had been there to do this piece!

[@JMcdon1627]

Absolutely great. I like the way that you sway with the waves of the music. You have a connection with the music. Thank you.

[@eugenehellen2751]

WAOOO THIS GUY JUST MADE MY DAY..I HAVE NOT HEARD THIS WORK PLAYED IN THE PIPE ORGAN BUT I HAVE SEEN IT NOW ...MICHAEL T.C PLEASE BE MY TEACHER AND TEACH ME ...YOU ARE TRULY A MASTER IN BASE PEDALS....I APPRECIATE YOU...

[@estebansopha12]

Edward does such an excellent job playing this piece. This was played at my high school graduation in May 1979. Thanks for the great memories Edward.

[@steffanhoffmann]

Thanking you 👉 🇺🇸 From London. 🇬🇧 🤝 🇺🇸

[@georgemurphy2579]

There were six of these Military Marches from Elgar. This No. 1 in D Number 4 is also a great organ transcription.

[@westernaustralia9442]

Wonderful! Powerful! Genius! MORE PLEASE MICHAEL!!

[@MacyMabelle]

Absolutely brilliant! Bravo!

[@ChrisReardonUK]

I am totally amazed at this talent. Gobsmacked. Fantastic. All by ear. ⛪️🇬🇧💙🌈

[@DIYerGuy]

Bar none, the best performance of this piece on the organ! Terrific!

[@mrstevebournias]

technical perfection n an organ that has never sounded better

[@taneshawalker971]

Reminds me of my eight grade graduation inn St Marys Cathedral in 1996 I haven’t heard it like that since then best I’ve heard in years on the organ live ❤️

[@PeterYardleyJones]

Thanks so much for bringing these marvelous videos to KZbin.

[@josephstubler4903]

BEAUTIFUL PERFORMANCE IN A BEAUTIFUL SPACE WITH A BEAUTIFUL INSTRUMENT.

[@Chesterbarnes1]

Excellent!!! He plays it without sheet music.... Wonderful! He is a MASTER Organist!!

[@Pipe-organ-recordings]

He is wearing the magic purple socks !!

[@joer3481]

I just witnessed absolute perfection...that organ loves you 😎

[@Lensman3333]

Truly magnificent, what a joy and what a wonderful talent and skill set this young man has, bravo!

[@baronderochemont8556]

Playing such a huge instrument must feel like flying a big jet airliner. Most of us can only watch in awe and wonder.

[@davidherman29]

I have no words but to say what an amazing organist!!

[@DavidMiller.93]

Very well played, in fact one of the best organ performances of this piece I've ever heard. I especially liked the bright sounding reed solo in the final 'Land of hope and glory'. :)

[@ogunnoikijesutomiogunnoiki7445]

What an amazing performance, flawless,.

[@watchme-nu1wu]

Fabulous performance!!! - BRAVO!!

[@donaldhooper3064]

Awesome. Love the socks too.

[@kasha1932]

Quite a talented young man! I like this piece played by the organ! Bravo, Mr.Hey! From what I have about you you are headed for great , wonderful times playing your wonderful music! OH! Finally I am hearing a most robust sound! Thanks You na YT!

[@klavier1704]

Awesome performance!!! Combined with the quality of the video: priceless. It must be a big challenge to perform with the acoustics of St. Patrick's. Thanks for sharing. Blessings.

[@jamesdownham6417]

Amazing ! Edward Elgar would have been proud .Highest congratulations maestro !!

[@estebansopha12]

What an amazing organist!!!

[@pascalweill9635]

So impressive. Thank you for this gift.

[@pauldelcour]

Absolutely wonderful. Elgar at his best! Excellent transformation for organ.

[@vinyalonde]

Spectacular!

[@maryarce1630]

Very emotional, to listen I see my children Graduation

[@tonyfurtado5595]

Amazing performance and brilliant pedal work! Absolutely amazing!

[@kentallyn2880]

Michael, u are incredible!

[@1chish]

It doesn't get more quintessentially British than this .. and then we hear "Land of Hope and Glory" in the middle Beautiful rendition Sir!

[@peterchristie1096]

All the great English speaking democracies are "Lands of Hope and Glory" not just England. Go figure.

[@kentbloxham3826]

Stunning, flawless, breathtaking. An unparalleled performance. Congratulations

[@robjones2011]

Very well done Michael. Particularly love your delicate footwork and use of the sliding technique. Very professional video - great quality video and audio. I put my headphones on and could easily imagine I was sat in the Cathedral listening to you play this! Thank you for taking the time to record and upload.

[@deofficio]

Simply, BRILLIANT!

[@Gyllsd1]

Wonderful, Michael. Love the socks! Many fond memories of you being here in Rockford.

[@hottrodscars]

Hi! I'm in Rockford too!

[@OWOT-re5jf]

Amazing performance and smooth flawless execution. Cool and talented organist!

[@johannajuntunen6493]

Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaawesome!!!! Love organ music and especially this

[@rmbjr60]

Every now and then I go on a P+C (Nrs 1 & 4) binge, seeking any and all recordings I can find. I do this because I can't get enough of their beautiful melodies and equally beautiful harmonizations. I measure the greatness of an interpretation by the intensity of the chills that go up and down my spine. This gorgeous performance nearly broke my back with those chills! I can't imagine how awesome it would have sounded live! Thank you for the masterfully artistic performance!!!

[@mcraft8861]

You have the silk touch of a beautiful organist that lisens from the heaven above for graduation and more and may all years to come!

[@debsg2024]

Beautiful music and virtuose organist! 👏👏👏👏👏

[@Mr05241948]

Very beautifully played on a wonderful pipe organ

[@marioribeirodeazevedoneto311]

Magnífico! Excelente organista e uma belíssima apresentação de Pompa e Circunstância do compositor Edward Elgar.

[@Chesterbarnes1]

T. C. Hey needs no approval from me. He is a gifted ORGANIST and he masters that huge PIPE ORGAN at St. Patrick Bravo!!!!

[@Pipe-organ-recordings]

He most certainly is

[@samshearman5251]

Beautifully played.

[@Pipe-organ-recordings]

Hey Thx Sam Shearman more to come

[@kennethbjorkmann8517]

No sheet music for this organist. Gives new meaning to knowing something "by heart."

[@andreacarradori8153]

Eccezionale !!! Bravissimo !!!

[@ramonlopez8354]

Just... INCREDIBLE!!!! Excellent artwork!!!!

[@Pipe-organ-recordings]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@patmeaden]

I got to see him preform “pageant” by Leo Sowerby recently. He stunned everyone in the cathedral

[@MrMickmonk]

this is the best version that I've heard in ages … superb

[@jamesdownham6417]

Amazing performance So slick , every note beautifully executed .A treat.

[@mateuszandrzejewski3616]

You are fantastic. So much ease is in your performance. Don't stop developing your huge and amazing skills.

[@johnnyjames7139]

I salute you sir! Keep playing!

[@cinderella2353]

정말 멋진 연주예요~^^ 자주듣고 있어요 신의 축복을 받으시길 빕니다

[@edwardbutchko5388]

Wow! Awesome organ & organist!!!

[@romanticchurchorgan7382]

Amazingly played!!! Incredible how organic your movements are - especially in the pedal - enjoyed it a lot.

[@hugostil]

Absolutely stunning! Thanks for sharing! Regards from Brazil.

[@Engineer9736]

I knew this recording from some years ago already... just rewatching it. I really love the last few minutes, it's so mighty and beautiful.

[@qckeys1760]

This was absolutely AMAZINGLY played! Fantastic!

[@joeyleonard6686]

Beautiful work and great pedal technique

[@satinituiavii8051]

Amazing to watch and listen to.

[@Nicole-ld4yh]

Amazing organ sound! I attended one sunday mass there, in January.

[@oofahman]

Absolutely amazing!! Great Job, Michael! :)

[@hankaustin7091]

That trumpet at the end just about scared the crap outta me!

[@Nordikgoth77]

This is interesting to hear two versions, one is played at Westminster pipe organ and this one in USA ! but then, in this video, i can notice the american touch ! Because this is an american pipe organ and not a brittish Father Willis or a Harrison ;) ! I can say one thing : the sounds of a pipe organ is the reflect of a nation !

[@MiguelBorrallo]

Great job Michael!! Sounds amazing!!

[@Billy_Street]

Superb performance.

[@robertomucciorganista]

BRAVISSIMO, complimenti vivissimi!!!

[@peterots9297]

Absolutely stunning!

[@thomaszettpunkt8082]

terrific played