ELGAR NIMROD - LARGEST PIPE ORGAN IN ASIA - WEIWUYING 衛武營 National Kaohsiung Center for the Arts 高雄

Jonathan Scott performs his solo organ arrangement of Nimrod (Enigma Variations Op. 36) by Edward Elgar on the organ of WeiWuYing - National Kaohsiung Center for the Arts, Taiwan. The score for this transcription is available here: www.scottbrothe...
衛武營 衛武營國家藝術文化中心, 高雄
Completed in 2018 by Orgelbau Klais Bonn, the organ has 127 Stops and 9,085 pipes making it the largest pipe organ in Asia. Full specification below.
Film & Sound by Tom Scott
For more information please visit: www.scottbrothe...
The Organ of WeiWuYing - National Kaohsiung Center for the Arts
Orgelbau Klais Bonn 2018
The organ has three consoles.
i. The attached 5 manual and pedal Symphonic Console is mechanical with electric action for the 5th Solo manual and for playing the Classical Organ.
ii. The Classical Organ has it's own mechanical 2 manual and pedal console and is also playable from both 5 manual symphonic consoles as a floating division.
iii. The 5 manual mobile Symphonic Console is electric action action and has the additional features of a pedal divide and the option of swapping manuals I/II
SPECIFICATION
Symphonic Organ: V/102, mech.+elektr./elektr.
I. POSITIF EXPRESSIF C-c4
Quintaton 16'
Montre 8'
Salicional 8'
Bourdon 8'
Unda maris 8'
Flûte ouverte 4'
Violon 4'
Chœur de Violes VI 2 2/3'
Basson 16'
Horn 8'
Chœur de Rossignols
Trémolo
II. GRAND-ORGUE C-c4
Montre 16'
Bourdon 16'
Montre 8'
Salicional 8'
Flûte harmonique 8'
Bourdon 8'
Grosse Quinte 5 1/3'
Prestant 4'
Flûte ouverte 4'
Grosse Tierce 3 1/5'
Quinte 2 2/3'
Septième 2 2/7'
Doublette 2'
Cornet V 8'
Fourniture VI 2'
Cymbale VI 1 1/3'
Bombarde 16'
Trompette 8'
Chamade (SO) 16'
Chamade (SO) 8'
Chamade (SO) 4'
III. RÉCIT EXPRESSIF C-c4
Bourdon 16'
Diapason 8'
Flûte harmonique 8'
Viole de Gambe 8'
Voix céleste 8'
Octave 4'
Flûte octaviante 4'
Nazard harmonique 2 2/3'
Octavin 2'
Tierce harmonique 1 3/5'
Carillon IV 2 2/3'
Cornet harmonique V 8'
Bombarde 16'
Trompette harmonique 8'
Hautbois 8'
Voix humaine 8'
Clairon 4'
Trémolo
IV. GRAND-CHŒUR C-c4
Principal 8'
Bourdon 8'
Octave 4'
Nazard 2 2/3'
Quarte 2'
Tierce 1 3/5'
Larigot 1 1/3'
Septième 1 1/7'
Sifflet 1'
Grosse Fourniture VI 2 2/3'
Cymbale VI 1'
Grosse Trompette 8'
Cromorne 8'
Gros Clairon 4'
Trémolo
V. SOLO C-c4 (Enclosed)
Flûte majeur 8'
Gambe 8'
Voix céleste 8'
Flûte de Concert 4'
Grande Bombarde 16'
Trompette 8'
Cor anglais 8'
Clairon 4'
Chamade 16'
Chamade 8'
Chamade 4'
PÉDALE C-g1
Voix de baleine 64'
Flûte 32'
Soubasse 32'
Basse acoustique 32'
Flûte 16'
Principal-Basse (G-O) 16'
Soubasse 16'
Bourdon (G-O) 16'
Grosse Quinte 10 2/3'
Flûte 8'
Octave 8'
Bourdon 8'
Grosse Tierce 6 2/5'
Quinte 5 1/3'
Septième 4 4/7'
Octave 4'
Flûte 4'
Petite Quinte 2 2/3'
Petite Flûte 2'
Piccolino 1'
Mixture VI 2 2/3'
Contre Bombarde 32'
Bombarde I 16'
Bombarde II (SO) 16'
Trompette I 8'
Trompette II (SO) 16'
Clairon 4'
KOPPELN/COUPLERS
Tirasse Positif expressif (I-P)
Tirasse Grand-orgue (II-P)
Tirasse Récit expressif (III-P)
Tirasse Grand-chœur (IV-P)
Tirasse Solo (V-P)
Tirasse Chamades (CH-P)
Grand-orgue au Positif (II-I)
Récit au Positif expressif (III-I)
Grand-chœur au Positif (IV-I)
Solo au Positif expressif (I-P)
Chamades au Positif expressif (CH-I)
Positif au Grand-orgue (I-II)
Récit au Grand-orgue (III-II)
Grand-chœur au Grand-orgue (IV-II)
Solo au Grand-orgue (V-II)
Grand-chœur au Récit (IV-III)
Solo au Récit (V-III)
Chamades au Récit (Ch-III)
Solo au Grand-chœur (V-IV)
Chamades au Grand-chœur (Ch-IV)
Octaves graves Positif (Sub in I)
Octaves aiguës Positif (Super in I)
Octaves graves Grand-orgue (Sub in II)
Octaves aiguës Grand-orgue (Super in II)
Octaves graves Récit (Sub in III)
Octaves aiguës Récit (Super in III)
Octaves graves Grand-chœur (Sub in IV)
Octaves aiguës Grand-chœur (Super in IV)
Octaves graves Solo (Sub in V)
Octaves aiguës Solo (Super in V)
Classic Organ: II/25, mech.+elektr./elektr.
I. HAUPTWERK C-c4
Quintadena 16'
Principal 8'
Gedackt 8'
Gamba 8'
Octave 4'
Quinte 2 2/3'
Superoctave 2'
Mixtur V 1 1/3'
Trompete 8'
II. OBERWERK C-c4
Gedackt 8'
Quintadena 8'
Principal 4'
Rohrflöte 4'
Waldflöte 2'
Quinte 1 1/3'
Sesquialera II 2 2/3'
Scharff IV 1'
Dulcian 8'
Tremulant
PEDAL C-g1
Subbass 16'
Principal 8'
Gedackt 8'
Octave 4'
Hintersatz IV 2 2/3'
Fagott 16'
Trompete 8'
KOPPELN/COUPLERS
II - I / I - P / II - P
Generalspieltische / General Consoles:
Hauptwerk - I
Hauptwerk - II
Hauptwerk - III
Hauptwerk - IV
Hauptwerk - V
Hauptwerk - P
Oberwerk - I
Oberwerk - II
Oberwerk - III
Oberwerk - IV
Oberwerk - V
Oberwerk - P

[@hortondlfn1994]

I have no idea why "Nimrod" ALWAYS makes me catch my breath and sit, motionless, until it is completed. There are other beautiful pieces that I thoroughly enjoy, but few have the same impact. Thank God for the brilliance and talent of Elgar!

[@johardy-bishop5525]

I think it is because it is a prayer, but in music.

[@lindabartlett2489]

I totally understand that feeling.. it transports me to another world, probably Heaven.

[@jameswest7578]

Same for me. It’s mesmerizing. So powerful and full of intense feeling. That pipe organ is massive and brings it to life.

[@jimrobin]

@@johardy-bishop5525 Prayer?? I am an atheist and I adore this piece.

[@johardy-bishop5525]

@@jimrobin Perhaps I should have said « like a prayer »?

[@rowanlidbury]

You would never really get any other opportunity to hear this instrument in an empty hall. Thanks for giving us this exclusive performance.

[@hsichen2471]

I have seen the documentary from National Geography and according to the original designer of this entire building, the difference is not very noticeable as they have a prior opening test with all the students invited for reverb tests : D

[@b00_2]

In Covid you can 🤣🤣

[@PhilipReeder]

My father was one of the best pipe organists in my hometown. He was our church's music/choir director and organist. My mother was a soprano and pianist who could play the pipe organ quite well. Not all pianists can. Dad was so well respected in the St. Louis area that of course he played at many funerals and weddings. Ordinarily Catholic churches prefer to have a Catholic musician play at these events. We were Southern Baptist. It was something unheard of at the time, but my father would often get the call to play at Catholic weddings or funerals. He was that good. He especially enjoyed doing it because Catholic churches almost always have the best pipe organs. For those who have never experienced a pipe organ played to its maximum potential in person, it is practically unbelievable. My father would have been able to wring this magnificent pipe organ's neck. He passed away in 2004. Our family saying is that God finally finished Heaven's pipe organ and wanted the best to play it. So He called our father home. His good friend, who was also a fantastic church organist played his favorite musical piece at his funeral- Beethoven's "Ode to Joy". On the church's pipe organ of course.

[@winterdesert1]

My dad passed in 98. I wish he was an organist! He was just a smart guy who worked around the house on many projects and played classical tapes and CD's on his "boom box." I think he was proud that I played classical on the piano. :)

[@ReikoMikami-is2qs]

❤

[@gmfamcdonald1465]

Average views are approximately 250 a day. I listen to it every evening before retiring, so there must be 249 more who, like me , find that certain peace which contributes to a restful sleep. The beautiful harmonies, especially the last two notes, echo for hours in my mind. Thank you, Jonathan.

[@mdavidmullins]

When I was 13 or 14 I would set the original orchestrated version as my alarm. Extraordinary to wake up to.

[@anthonycox5705]

I listen to it every morning as soon as I awake.

[@dwightcarlson7136]

Let's hope Taiwan stays free so that this instrument can continue to give us wonderful music!

[@OldPannonian]

Yes. If the Communist Chinese take over Taiwan, one of their deeds will be to destroy cultural treasures, such as this organ. To them it is one of the symbols of what they derisively call : "Western decadence". What a sorry lot they are!

[@Fomites]

Why would anything change if China became unified?

[@TheTwoFingeredBullFrog]

@@Fomites Taiwan is not China.

[@davidwright8432]

The horrific destruction of possible war apart, this instrument will exist independent of local political arrangements. And one of the best Wagner 'Ring' cycles I've ever seen staged, was from Peking Opera. So no political objection to European classical music.

[@truthseeker000000]

@@TheTwoFingeredBullFrog Taiwan IS China. You can have your own opinions about it, but facts are facts. I bet you didn’t know that ROC Taiwan claims ALL of mainland China (under CPC rule) and almost all of the South China Sea, similar to that claimed by the CPC on the mainland.

[@davidgamache3035]

It's always gratifying to see old traditions still being made new and that are still people around that know how to do it. Beautiful instrument, incredible music and superb playing. Gives me hope for the world.

[@plasticraincoat1]

Yes in stark contrast to the organless concert hall in Belfast Northern Ireland !!! Sigh! Oh for a millionaire to donate so we can get one.....

[@millomweb]

Yet not one person clapped.

[@janicelynncrose7698]

@@millomweb The concert hall was empty while he played. He generally does his recordings without an audience.

[@millomweb]

@@janicelynncrose7698 Best way. You appeared to have missed my wacky sense of humour ;)

[@lordjesuschristhavemercyon3251]

@@plasticraincoat1 Awww....

[@niceviewoverthere4463]

In more normal times, I would have flown to Taiwan just to sit in there and hear that.

[@dad7720]

So would I.

[@yakpalace]

Welcome you guys anytime💪

[@johardy-bishop9105]

Yi-Chi Willyt TANG what a marvellous venue to be proud of.

[@suesjoy]

I live in Taiwan! I haven’t been to a concert at this magnificent arts center, but I will!! They’ve just started having concerts again. I’ll last you know when I do get to one! I live in Taipei. I’d highly recommend a trip to Taiwan when it opens!

[@jakedarmstadter6943]

Went to the Wanamaker building in Philadelphia and the organist there (Peter Richard Conte) played this piece among others and it was beautiful.

[@hugebartlett1884]

Elgar must have been present at the birth of our universe to record this work. It is so beautiful,so profound,this music is holy,almost beyond belief. The only composition that brings tears to my eyes.

[@rayricketts8632]

Me to!

[@reiher7737]

No, but he did cycle to the Malvern Hills.

[@juless3568]

Elgar may have understood the hidden mysteries of music. Music is more than just the sweet concodian of sound.

[@samrodian919]

It's the same with me 1 Nimrod, 2, Nimrod on the organ( I'm an ex organ builder)

[@philipboug]

Gorgeous... Made me cry, as it would make anyone Who grew up in England and loves Elgar’s music. Thank you so much for this Jonathon, and what an amazing instrument. God bless the Taiwanese people for building it.

[@philipboug]

I totally agree with you Gary, perhaps the difference with England is that every November on Armistice day, we remember our war dead, and Nmrod is played while the whole country sobs. I was born in 1943, and for many years after WW2 the Armistice was huge.I guess I was conditioned to cry whenever this beautiful piece is played.

[@billlawton1186]

Magnificent concert hall and 5 manual instrument. Exceptionally gifted organist who pulls emotion from every stop, as this Elgar’s variation was meant todo. Thank you.

[@lazyhazeldaisy9596]

My Mother loved Elgar and church organs and this was a favourite of hers she died just two years ago now and this was played at her funeral she would of loved this. Love you Mum.❤️

[@christopherarmstrong-steve1122]

What an incredible feeling it must give a performer - such as an organist, to know you can "drive" such an instrument and produce such wonder! Thank you Mr. Scott.

[@ruthgoebel723]

Christopher Armstrong-Stevenson Yes, ‘tis wonderful and humbling at the same time.

[@PhilipReeder]

My father was one of the best pipe organists in my hometown. He was our church's music/choir director and organist. My mother also played piano and could play the pipe organ quite well. Not all pianists can. Dad was so well respected in the St. Louis area that of course he played at many funerals and weddings. Ordinarily Catholic churches prefer to have a Catholic musician play at these events. We were Southern Baptist. It was something unheard of at the time, but my father would often get the call to play at Catholic weddings or funerals. He was that good. For those who have never experienced a pipe organ played to its maximum potential in person, it is practically unbelievable. My father would have been able to wring this pipe organ's neck. He passed away in 2004. Our family saying is that God finally finished Heaven's pipe organ and wanted the best to play it. So he called our father home.

[@ruthgoebel723]

@@PhilipReeder You were blessed to have musical parents. Yes, there is no instrument that inspires such awe and majesty as the pipe organ. I count myself blessed to have had the opportunity to play many of these amazing pieces of engineering. 🎹🎶

[@LordQueezle]

I'm not very good on organ. But I'm good enough to play for church now and again. It really is a powerful experience being able to drive such a powerful instrument.

[@ruthgoebel723]

@@LordQueezle Yes, it is! It is a privilege as well. ❤️

[@tdgtto]

This instrument is so powerful. Playing this piece feels like you're literally being stunned by beautiful pieces of music

[@i.c.u.2432]

Changing even a single note of this great work would be a mistake. Because it's perfect! Just perfect...

[@michaellind2388]

"Stunning" doesn't come close! Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!

[@dennissteward859]

Fantastic piece of music so heart warming ..especially on Remembrance Sunday

[@klemensbrumann3952]

Tuba Tune ist ein hervorragendes Orgelstück, da fast nur Zungenstimmen zum Einsatz kommen.Auch ist es hervorragend auf der Orgel gespielt worden. Ich höre die Skott Brothers immer wieder sehr gern,da sie hervorragende Musiker sind und so vielseitig aufgestellt sind. Vielen Dank für die schönen Videos auf KZbin 👍👍👍

[@clivekeevill4215]

If this piece of music doesn't stir your musical soul, then you don't have one. Wonderful instrument beautifully played.

[@chrisredseadiver1854]

This video is like a synonym: Jonathan can replace a whole symphony- orchestra with the organ! A very moving piece of music, performed with deepest empathy, again, thank you Jonathan & Tom.

[@remibocquelet1139]

Magnifique oeuvre. Bravo au compositeur et à l'organiste.

[@billybaxter6333]

I am constantly amazed at the number of keyboards including the one on the floor!

[@gregtowern]

Terrific. Great music by Mr Elgar, great organ by Mr Jonathan, great cinematography by Mr Thomas and great Hall in the far East. Superb!!!

[@bethfrancis9396]

I am amazed at the mechanics of this organ, The power of it and how you performed it! Just gorgeous Jonathan Scott! You are a genius!

[@musicandbooklover-p2o]

I agree, totally. Pure genius and so grateful we all get the chance to hear him play.

[@kevindickmeyermusiclist7716]

TOTALLY SPOT ON!

[@SonicAxiom]

Great performance but the audio has a severe technical flaw which nobody seems to notice: One of the two left-right stereo audio channels is unfortunately polarity-reversed. Such a signal does not yield the original stereo sound experience. This error can be easily spotted on a stereo scope or correlation meter and should never happen to an experienced audio engineer! In order to hear the audio correctly, polarity has to be flipped on either the left or the right audio channel (not on both!). Sadly, this cannot be easily accomplished when listening on a Windows computer. Polarity can be flipped by running the signal through a mixing desk (this is what I'm doing) or by running it through an audio software like a DAW by engaging the respective polarity switch on one of the two audio channels. To be able to avoid or easily fix such an issue is the very reason why virtually every decent mixing console or audio software disposes of a polarity switch in every audio channel. Out-of-phase audio creates a somewhat hollow sound in the middle of the stereo panorama when listened back in stereo. On a mono playback system, the playback level is significantly lower than it should be due to massive phase cancellation. With the polarity issue corrected, the sound of this video is magnitudes more powerful than what a normal listener hears! It's really night and day! Scottbrothersduo should absolutely consider fixing this issue and then re-upload the video.

[@joanmetcalfe5038]

What an impressive concert hall and instrument! (Also, what an organist!). ‘Nimrod’ always brings a tear, particularly so here

[@mattengelhardt7990]

It absolutely is amazing what People are capable of creating. Regardless of the inspiration, PEOPLE can write, compose, engineer, sculpt, paint, love, comfort, console, guide, etc. PEOPLE are amazing and they should be given the credit due.

[@seonaidhamilton9542]

I entered my local parish church to Nimrod at my wedding over 39 years ago. Sadly, it didn't sound anything like as good as this - but I can listen to Jonathon playing it and pretend! What a stunning performance. Thank you Jonathon.

[@monicag.1779]

One of my favourite music pices.. And is good to see that organ music is popular by the people in Asia. I'm sure that the organ sounds brightly and warm in real life.

[@jonathanmallard3965]

Monica G. Try to listen to his Introduction and Allegro for strings conducted by Anthony Collins - it was the only piece of Elgar's music that came to him rather than from him - and one of the most difficult pieces for string instruments - but the recording conducted by Collins won't ever go away from your heart - it's so beautifully wild and free - and is looked upon by those not otherwise favourably disposed towards Elgar as one of the greatest compositions for strings ever - especially that last accurate pizzicato note by about 40+ musicians..!

[@jonathanmallard3965]

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[@blindpugh12]

We had this beautiful piece of music played at Mum's funeral in October 2018. The organ was at St Mary's Church, Melton Mowbray; one of the former organists was the late Sir Malcolm Sargent.

[@marcalex201]

Absolutely fabulous sound, must be the best organ I have ever heard. Plenty of bass. Wonder.

[@kegginstructure]

If you read the specs, that organ has a 64 ft. pedal voice. The overtones will be really low, but the fundamental for that beast is so low that if you don't have absolutely perfect hearing, you wouldn't hear the lowest notes correctly. But you WOULD feel them.

[@stephenspark776]

That, in my experience, is the difference between an organ and any other instrument - you can feel it, not through mere volume but through resonance. It hits you in the heart and the fundament before it reaches your brain. One of mankind's truly great creations.

[@barbaralennahightower9041]

Love Nimrod from Enigma Variation any way it is played. What an experience to this this organ in this space. My late brother would have loved seeing this.

[@kevindickmeyermusiclist7716]

By far the best yet. Sir, you have shown everyone EXACTLY how it should be done. Excellent arrangement and song. Thank you for pulling out ALL of the stops. Bravo!

[@ウォッチャしょうちゃん]

From Japan..... I love organ.Thanks good organ music and nice pictures!! まさにこの身がオルガンの響きで包み込まれそうです。素晴らしい！！素敵な演奏と映像を有り難う。

[@GazaLondon]

I keep coming back to this time and time again when I need a pick me up. This is simply stunning.

[@OrganNLou]

Through all these years, this piece always brings me to tears!

[@alisterbennett]

Yea, embarrassing finding and watching this at work (lunchtime)...

[@OldPannonian]

@@alisterbennett Tears are human and anything but embarrassing. Only people whith soul have such manifestation of emotions.

[@CLPianoMusic]

Must be one of the most beautiful pieces I've heard played on organ, and a beautiful instrument!

[@tto0508]

Yup! This literally feels like ascending to heaven

[@MrHeesbeen]

Sitting at that console, must be like sitting in the pilots seat of Concorde and then you have to make music.

[@marlenalinne7958]

Check out the Midmer-Losh in Atlantic City. It's the largest musical instrument in the world with over 33,000 pipes.

[@TheJonagold]

@@marlenalinne7958 OMG :-)

[@marlenalinne7958]

@@TheJonagold Isn't that incredible? I would love to see it and hear it being played.

[@marlenalinne7958]

@Elijah Harris Yes, I think you're right, but what they've done so far is incredible. PBS had a series on that was called "Ultimate Restorations" and this was one of the projects included. It showed them dismantling the thing and putting it back together again. They had worked on it for several years and it was still a work in progress, but it was fascinating. I think it and the rest of the projects are still available and I highly recommend them. I'd love to hear the organ when it's finished, though.

[@ruthgoebel723]

MrHeesbeen It is!

[@cm4099]

Absolutely beautiful. My favorite time to play was when I was alone in the building, usually late at night, where I disappeared and it was just the music. Hours would fly by. This very much makes me miss playing. A wonderful performance.

[@PiedFifer]

Much needed in these times when unreason threatens the light of reason an arch example of individualism and volition in western music- of western culture- played in a gorgeous example of western architecture in the heart of a western country. Thank you.

[@ching-yilin3440]

I really love this piece so much ! By the way, you’ve got my tears when you’re rehearsing that day. Thank you for such a great performance.

[@totentanzLin]

The silence of his pauses are made as important as each note. Truly a masterful rendition :-)

[@richardpatch7245]

Pure heavenly perfection. As the organ gently swells, my heart soars and the tears fall....this moment, this alone is perfect!

[@elderrobertv.fullersr.1739]

This is an incredible piece of music which MUST BE played on an incredible instrument.!!! Well done sir!!

[@daveerhardt1879]

One of my all time favorite melodies. What an organ, what a performance! I've listened to about 3 hours of his organ playing on you tube today, I'm addicted to beautiful organ playing. Reminds me of my mom who played the organ and piano, thanks Jonathan for your God given talent. You make this world a better place by your talent.

[@dalerider3124]

. . . and by finding so many places and ways to share your talent. Wonderful that your brother and you support one another!

[@PriestmanCub]

WOW ! Elgar's Nimrod has always moved me but to hear it played with such power on that Beautiful organ really brought a lump to my throat.

[@stuartmclaren2402]

I went to organ concerts when we lived in Kaohsiung. Unlike many organs which are stuck into existing churches with little attention to the acoustics of the building this auditorium and organ were designed to fully compliment each other. what a splendid sound and must be now one of the great organs of the world. When I tried to find a church with a classical instrument I soon realised how rare they were However the organ is very popular in Taiwan and no trouble for a visiting organist to fill that auditorium.

[@sethglenn9022]

I used to go to church with a GF of mine and they had a pretty sizeable pipe organ. We went to the early morning service before the big fancy service with the organ but I could always hear him warming up. So I decided I'd rather go listen to him play than listen to a mind numbing sermon. I'd sit quietly and just listen. Then one day he asked "do you have anything you'd like to hear?" I told him I'd love to hear "the girl with the golden hair" by Debussy. He was blown away that I didn't immediately say "that song that sounds like pirates of the caribbean" he told me to give him a week or two and he'd play it for me. 3 weeks go by and he's got it memorized without sheet music. ANd I cried while he played it.

[@ejvaudt67]

The organ is my favorite instrument of all time and this piece was beyond magnificently played.

[@gloriastiehl2905]

I've never seen a pipe organ that huge before or heard it played either. It's beautiful music!!🥰🥰👍👍💕💕😍😍❣❣

[@jacquelinekabugo-raderson1878]

This is one of the best pieces of music I ever listened to. I always come back to it. My soul is comforted and my heart is glad ✨️✨️✨️

[@stevewhite7919]

Quite the most magnificent and powerful renditions of this Masterpiece. Fabulous, would have loved to be in the hall during this performance.

[@FakeItalianoII]

I've seen this video several times since it was made available on KZbin and I ALWAYS get MAJOR goosebumps ! To say it is beautiful is a huge understatment !!

[@wry6read]

Great organists are heaven's harbor pilots. You can surrender your entire being to the enveloping wonder of these majestic instruments when they are steered by capable hands.

[@jacquelinekabugo-raderson1878]

I agree 💯🙂

[@charlesrae3793]

This always makes me think of Shakespeare: If you have tears, prepare to shed them now, especially when played so sensitively by Jonathan, as here. He is a past master of transcriptions of orchestral pieces, and never fails to astonish.

[@michaelcollis5425]

Elgar nimrod what a wonderful piece off music I love this tune so naturally wonderfull to see the organist playing this wonderful tune so relaxing and talented player loud and soft x mike swim

[@JonBishopSkate]

This is incredible, I challenge anyone to make it through the 3 minute mark without feeling a stirring in the soul.

[@boeriesedinge416]

Organists are the wizards of the world! Beautiful!

[@andrewspencer4843]

When 2:43 kicks in, what a sound. One of my fav pieces by a great composer...and beautifully played. Lucky enough to have seen you at Manchester Bridgewater Hall

[@taniamykhailenko4887]

Орган превосходный, потрясающий звук! А исполнитель- замечательный музыкант! Браво!

[@iangreer4585]

3:01- and that's the moment my heart dropped

[@Andrew.Prince]

Magic, over the last couple of weeks I have become a huge Jonathan Scott and Tom Scott fan. This piece and Saint-Seans Organ Symphony , also Jonathan's version, make me very emotional

[@sharonstromley9350]

If I remember correctly, this was one of Princess of Wales' (Diana) favorite pieces and one of her favorite orchestras was on tour in Wales when the news of her death came out. The orchestra changed the program and played this piece in memoriam. Odd thing..when packing up, the orchestra's music librarian, on a whim, packed the scores for this work even though it wasn't on the program. Neat, huh!

[@markhall7646]

No. Creepy. It comes off as if it might have been something hinted at...

[@MrPeter3011]

what a fantastic instrument....what heavenly sound.....

[@DanLoudShirts]

I was part of the London 2012 Olympics Opening Ceremony and this just evokes great memories from that occasion. Amazing music, amazing sound, amazing musicianship. Thank you!

[@philallon9079]

This is one of the most moving tunes I know, and you have most certainly done it justice Every time I play this video, it brings an immense lump to my throat

[@angelabuckley2994]

Jonathan you are so talented and bless me so much with your playing. Thank You.

[@Troubleshooter125]

I. Mean. DAMN!!! What an instrument! What dynamic range. And most excellent performance. _Molte grazie!_

[@annemarievarseveld3862]

Troubleshooter125 -agree!! Just watching those fingers touch soo many notes at once, feet, settings! Honestly is absolutely amazing.

[@郭冠霖-j3y]

It's my country Taiwan,I love and I life this city.

[@sanjosemike3137]

I always marvel at how organists can achieve a flowing legato, so necessary for works like Nimrod. They do not have a sostenuto pedal to bring one set of sounds into another. Magnificent legato here. And of course my tears. Sanjosemike (no longer in CA)

[@misterherbie19]

Absolutely Unbelievable. I cannot get enough. Moves me to great emotion every time I listen and gives me hope for tomorrow. What a great, great, nay super-great honor to play on it. Well done, young man!

[@m553wbw]

Beautiful this sends me into another world ...thank you

[@harrietharlow9929]

This is truly incredible. One of the most beautiful pieces of music ever composed. I plan to be buried at sea and I want this played as the boat approaches the spot where I am to be buried.

[@epincion]

Fantastic arrangement and beautifully played. Klais is my favorite builder for really big organs such as this monster - sounds like all four 32' ranks in action at 4:15!

[@gokturk2383]

Wonderful performance, I am thrilled.

[@NROS2012]

I wish the symphony orchestra has been there too.. Goosebumps all round.

[@mothmagic1]

The power of that organ you wouldn't have heard them if they were. Wonderful music.

[@aidanmacqueen7113]

With an organ that big you don't need a symphony orchestra! The organ has all of them in itself it's so powerful!

[@samrodian919]

Nytram Nytram4348 this piece was not written for the organ it was written as part of the Enigma variations by Edward later Sir Edward Elgar as an orchestral piece. This was originally transcribed for the organ in the 1920's I believe, and published by Novello. I don't know if this is the transcription that Jonathan is playing, he probably has transcribed it himself as he is as brilliant a transcriber as he is an organist. Listening to this on the organ brings my to favourite things together Nimrod played so brilliantly on the organ. Having just watched the video again and yes it is transcribed by Jonathan himself as it comes up in the credits.

[@mikehorlick1124]

This is just Beautiful loved it from the first time I heard it my thanks to the organist Father Michael Newfoundland Canada

[@skn9895]

What a fantastic organ and concert venue! I love the blue lighting on the pipes!

[@jaegertiger384]

This is the BEST organ rendition of Nimrod I have heard to date. The quintessential determiner starts at 3:45 and builds to the passage from 4:00 - 4:15. Too many organists rush this segment, in contrast to the orchestral (original) transcription of the piece, by which the full depth of the brass must flourish. In other words, this is a passage that must "be milked" for all it is worth at the height of the tension that has been building. Elgar CLEARLY knew what he was doing, and performers should recognize what they need to do in order to faithfully replicate the grandeur that resides in this beautiful piece.

[@calolson9572]

My new absolute favorite interpretation of this amazing piece! Wow!!!

[@sandrobahry2558]

What a magnificent concert hall !

[@stephengreen8150]

What a venue to play this piece!!. Magnificent all the way round.

[@debsg2024]

The music that is in the DNA of the British people Wonderful!

[@Dan-bc9nx]

This tune always reminds me of Rememberance Sunday...

[@patrickbrand9085]

Yep, the wreath laying at the Cenotaph

[@AlbSchwob]

Wonderful music that is masterfully and sensitively transferred to a magical instrument. Thank you very much for this magnificent gift for the ears and the soul.

[@l3nny47]

Beautifully played I was moved to tears. What a wonderful instrument

[@ScimitarRaccoon]

Cried, perfect song to listen to on the first victory I've had in five years! It's time I get my life back!

[@toonisdeman]

Goodluck!

[@tazziesthailand]

One of my favorite pieces, and after hearing so many interpretations of this piece by so many other organists, this would have to be the most inspiring nimrod yet. The clear registrations, wonderful voicing building the magnificent crescendo at the end not only shows off the awesome flavor of Jonathon Scott but shows off what a wonderful instrument it is. Thank you for sharing this, and also must not forget the 100 that disliked it, ask your self the question can you play it better, remember one musicians interpretation is different from another, thats no reason to dislike it, well done Jonathon Scott.

[@samrodian919]

TAZZ and you can bet your life every one of those hundred dislikes, not one of them comes from an organist!

[@OldPannonian]

@@samrodian919 The dislikes come from the denizens of the Devil.

[@markjolley3768]

This beautiful piece sends shivers down my spine and go goosepimples so sacred ly moving profound!!!!

[@LJAllen1000]

My favourites on KZbin are Donna Summer on the mic, Aretha on the piano and Jonathan on the organ. Heaven!

[@iaanswiftea6225]

Listening to this with earphones and it sounds so majestic

[@i.c.u.2432]

Auch nur eine einzige Note dieses großartigen Werkes zu ändern, wäre ein Fehler. Denn es ist perfekt! Einfach nur perfekt...

[@josephgarbarino6168]

Absolutely beautiful! I am deeply moved, transported to another place, an eternal cathedral. Thank you!

[@maartenbuma3527]

My dear friend all I can say is ...WOW!!!

[@scotaydelotte8527]

You are blessed with such a beautiful talent. Thank you for blessing us in turn. This song moved me to tears and gave goosebumps. Blessed are you and may you always find joy in this work!

[@lenanielsen5903]

This is a piece of music that is so beautiful love it🍃And the organ sound absolutely wonderful the music touches thank you

[@dorisa.2501]

Es ist eine Freude Sie zu hören. Danke für das Video.

[@jimb9063]

Watched to find out where the largest pipe organ in Asia was. Stayed to the end. Great looking auditorium, and fantastic instrument. Will remember to listen without headphones next time, brain still shaking!

[@terryr.sublimeorganmusic]

Thank you,Jonathan, for posting one of my favorite pieces which now rates as the best performance I have ever heard. The transitions between chords are smooth, as are the transitions of volume. A beautiful, heartfelt performance which moves me to tears. As always , thanks Tom for the video. See you soon.

[@derekgrant3761]

You can't beat a magnificent pipe organ in full flight!

[@enidearl3906]

I think of and feel Heaven when I hear music like this....

[@JohnSmith-us2jx]

Amen to that ...