HANDEL - LARGO - ORGAN OF ALBION CHURCH - JONATHAN SCOTT

GEORGE FREDERIC HANDEL - LARGO (Ombra mai fu from Xerxes HWV 40) arranged and performed by Jonathan Scott on the 1895 T.C. Lewis organ of Albion Church, Ashton-under-Lyne, UK. The score of this transcription is available here: www.scottbrothersduo.com/SCORE...
Film & Sound by Tom Scott
For more information about this instrument please visit:www.jonathanscott.co.uk/albion...

[@izaakdejager5064]

My wife walked down the aisle to this piece. I could not help myself but cry.

[@samshearman5251]

This is the kind of beautiful music we need in this very turbulent world.

[@debranelson1987]

You are so very right about that.

[@marcial10941]

@@debranelson1987 dddddddddddd ddddddddddddddddddddddddd dddddddddddd dddddddddddd mine deeeeeedeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee

[@marcial10941]

@@debranelson1987 dddddddddddd ddddddddddddddddddddddddd dddddddddddd dddddddddddd mine deeeeeedeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees

[@annagenco4307]

Perfect!!!@

[@annagenco4307]

It'very

[@georgedunn320]

Trivia item: on Christmas Eve, 1906, this became the first music ever broadcast on radio. There weren't many with equipment to hear it, but it was picked up by radio operators on ships at sea, who had expected to hear only Morse Code.

[@spritstreet]

Not a trivia item at all

[@davidarcher8611]

Calming on the wave of a storm.

[@tonyfrancesco3701]

Thank you for that bit of knowledge ✌️

[@jeanroger7866]

If you refer to 1906 year there a was no radio broadcast at that time. It only became possible to transmit voice and music through radio waves from 1923 and further when radio valves appear on the technologie.

[@tonyfrancesco3701]

December 24 th 1906 also oh Holy night played on violin by Fessend

[@HelgeHott]

This was played at my fathers funeral 😢 he was just 31 years old when he died of cancer ❤

[@wolfganglohrer4551]

Ja

[@charleswhinney3008]

How terribly sad for you, so young.

[@zygo702]

They played that at my fathers funeral, and the only time I cried. It was 19 years ago december 8. Still makes my eyes wet when I hear this.❤

[@elizabethbryan9475]

Beautiful. I walked into the Church on my Wedding day to this music and at the time of choosing it I didn’t know it was my father’s favourite piece of music.

[@user-jo4pl7gm7h]

This music is Holy. It makes me fold my hands in humility.

[@ryansansom6901]

Helped carry a dear friends casket, while this masterpiece was being played. Rest in Peace John. I miss you my friend.

[@benosewele3744]

Listening to this right now helped me feel better on a night I should have been depressed. Thank you Jonathan Scott! You're indeed a blessing

[@MarthalieThurstonSachemPiper]

The sun has come over the mountain and the wildflowers gently sway as a butterfly or small bird pass by. I have returned from a walk and placed sunflower seeds for the little critters. I have a mug of coffee, and this wonderful composition is being played by Jonathan Scott. Likewise, I to am a classically trained pipe organist and I feel that this instrument has truly become and extension of Mr. Scott. Wonderfully done, and thank you for this joy on an early Sunday morning in the USA.

[@deborahjongsma9488]

49 years ago right now I was planning my wedding and my sister suggested this piece for my processional. I checked it out and am so happy we chose it. It's so beautiful, and now every time I hear it I have the added pleasure of remembering my walk down the aisle.

[@TheJohnscot]

This was the first piece of classical music I ever heard when I was 14 years of age and I have been hooked ever since. I am now 81 and a half!

[@vincentadika8562]

So am I, 73. Ethereal music for body, mind and soul.

[@vincentadika8562]

First heard it played by uncle Raymond Gbeho when I was 7 years old. Though it was repetitive and meaningless to me at that time it made a subconscious impression which came to light when I turned 30!

[@vaughanosgan2623]

Magnificent organist with a great piece of work by Handel

[@bobduffield8443]

This piece always forms a lump in my throat. Jonathan Scott plays it so beautifully. I am almost 78 years old and a softy too.

[@frontendloader1000]

I'm 72 and started listening to this regularly at age 13. Such deep beautiful music.

[@cjkdrtjksr]

I am 69 and I always get wet eyes while playing that excellent peace of music. So I would say I also belong to the „softies“ and I don‘t have a problem with that!

[@user-xd6gr3rw2m]

素晴らしい演奏です。”主よ、ウクライナに平和を。全ての人に平安を”祈ってます。

[@gwynlloyd2745]

I have heard it a few times, but its the first time it has brought tears.

[@steviejd5803]

I’m still listening and I’m still in awe of its eternal beauty...

[@francissteer6919]

i never get tired to listen to this beautiful song. still bring tears into my eyes. thank YOU LORD for this beautiful music

[@theov5590]

An old piece that stood the test of time. So beautiful and beautifully played. Music is a universal language. Much appreciated. Theo from South Africa.

[@09beegee]

This Artist gave the piece the domination and majesty that Handel intended when He composed it,

[@augustoorselli5027]

In a thousand years this music will stil be played.

[@johnthere297]

providing there is somebody left to play an organ or any instrument

[@TheJohnscot]

This piece always, without fail, brings tears to my eyes. It is almost sacred and very, very beautiful. I'm just a softy 80 year old!

[@Jimbowinch]

I may be 5 tears younger than you .... but I am also a 'softy' when it comes to hearing this piece.

[@brucejudithjohn7286]

2 yrs younger and it has always been special. (It was the first (vinyl) record I bought when I was about 12.)

[@chrisinidaho4569]

I'm just now wiping the tears away after listening to Pachelbel's Serenade. I'm 61

[@colincochrane4108]

I am an softy 73 year old.

[@matthiaswynants4857]

softly 18 years old

[@susanhughes8970]

Love this music, it is so very peaceful

[@josephmashburn4451]

Handel was truly inspired. This was worth waking up at 2:30 in the morning and finding in my KZbin feed😌

[@shin-i-chikozima]

Handel‘s music washes away the secular dirt, and promotes spiritual uplift and awakening Handel is an Alchemist of the soul. He turns all the sadness and suffering into emotion and comfort It is bliss itself to fall asleep while listening to this magnificent performance he plays with incomparable skill in my comfortable bed . This spectacular performance is my luxurious gorgeous and splendid lullaby From Tokyo of the Land of the Rising Sun🇯🇵

[@GyorgyneMoser-xj7kr]

Ez a zene is nagy kedvencem hosszú évek óta. Csodálatos!

[@karljones8096]

Love hearing these church organs being played.

[@peterstilton9086]

This puts one in a world of total harmony and divine grandeur. Such an expression of Love.

[@garethifan1034]

Knowing Handel was a firm believer in God and a Christian this just turns my mind to heaven and the glories that await the Christian as he finally gazes in to the very face of Christ Himself. It is more than just a piece of music - it is the pure worship of the Triune God. His name be praised.

[@epincion]

Its a secular piece - an aria sung to a Plane tree by Xerxes to be exact. Nothing religious about it at all.

[@harmonyparksfornature2996]

It is not "religious" in the Christian sense, but isn't there something sacred in Nature? In plants and animals? For pagans there is. I feel the same.

[@garethifan1034]

@@epincion Nontheless, the composer's music is doubtless inspired by his Christian faith. Nothing Handel did was without purpose, in-fact everything he wrote was written with the underlying purpose of the Glory of God.

[@francosby8885]

We sang this in choir "Holy Art Thou". Absolutely hands down one of my favorite! I play this on my own organ and digital piano. Gives me such comfort!

[@stephenmulhern4329]

@@garethifan1034 Totally agree. Ask people who don't believe you to look up the origin of "Handel Street ' in London. They always come up with an argument against God for some unknown reason. Handel , like Bach, is with Him now.

[@odinthor13]

The most beautiful interpretatio, I've heard.

[@janetbristol3908]

Absolutely beautiful. When i was playing piano, i liked playing this. You have put your whole heart into this. Beautiful church and heartfelt playing. Thank you.

[@isabelladere952]

Me too, wonderful also on the piano.

[@DeManAmadeus5054]

What's the name of the piece?

[@francois7]

@@DeManAmadeus5054 Read the title !

[@glenjames100]

I remember the first time I heard this piece being played on electronic organ at an repair shop...that was almost 50 years ago...I've never gotten tired of hearing this piece...

[@annieh.8175]

What a beautiful piece of music - had this played at my wedding...it was touching.

[@ruudkraan7072]

Beautiful music.nice to hear. Much better than the simple music every day on radio. Gives a kind of rest in your live.

[@dbaberdeen2453]

The power of words. Indeed the most powerful force in our world. Franc I am not a religious man in any way but your beautiful words have really touched me somehow and I sit here at 67 with tears in my eyes

[@lucianozanchi7040]

Onore alle bellissime parole di grande e immenso amore per la nostra sempre Amata musica del cuore. Grazie.

[@rinawillemse8595]

This takes me back to my childhood. I used to play this in our church on an ordinary plain organ but to me it was a sacred privilege and a beautiful piece of music. Thank you for taking me back to happy memories!

[@olufemiojuroye7836]

Simply fantastic.

[@user-dd9zr1rw3z]

以馬內利

[@louviniatheron3090]

Always Glories to hear this satisfies my whole life and being so so powerful amen

[@nickgoodwood4812]

So utterly beautiful.

[@francoispetit2556]

Musique divine, véritable prière à elle seule...

[@paulbult7493]

Just beautiful! Blessings, Paul Bult, Holland, Michigan.

[@theronwolf3296]

Thank you Scott brothers, for providing not only great performances, but also the architectural photography of these wondrous spaces. The combined visual and aural experience is profoundly transcendent.

[@catwoman3680]

Truly a beautiful sound and the organ has a grand tone. Of course not forgetting Jonathan's great performance. Filled my heart with sheer peace and tranquility.

[@jimglover9232]

Whoever voiced this magnificent instrument was a master of his profession, and the man playing it is a pure master of his profession truly a well matched pair...

[@quintonjefferson7523]

I agree. It's a sweet and precise sound!

[@loisburfeild3780]

my special piece of Handel's music and I get so much of a tearful feeling when I hear it played

[@e.j.thomas9994]

On June 25 1985, my paternal grandfather's coffin was brought in to this. I was 6 weeks off my 15th birthday. I'm 51 next month, and still I cry when I hear it. So powerful, and so full of memories for me!

[@thomasandersson6233]

This piece was used at my maternal grandfather's funeral for the processional. I was not in attendance, however. I have been planning my funeral for decades. I have decided this will be the processional for myself to tie the generations together.

[@lucianozanchi5350]

Non ci sono parole per il modo di cui questo Organista suona questo incantevole magnifico Organo.Accettate il Nostro umile Grazie dal profondo del nostro cuore.!

[@malderet1000]

Coincido!❤

[@ronansheridan848]

Già, veramente così

[@flybyairplane3528]

Wonderful! I still NEVER forgot this piece of music from boarding school days about 14 yo, now. Am 78 still lovely ! Cheers from NJ USA 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🇬🇧🇺🇸

[@gjv-klm_747]

On almost any take-off I have this music on my ears. Its magical what Handel composed and it makes mankind humble.

[@shin-i-chikozima]

He holds an unchallenged position as an interpreter of Handel This masterpiece he plays with inspirational skill and spectacular technique is a cradle of my soul, and a lullaby of my soul

[@naeward1216]

Awsome it is a song from heaven

[@markhall7646]

This is largo. Broad, graceful and sumptuous. Thank you for sharing one of Handel's most beautiful works.

[@katakiss737]

I love your word :"sumptuous"

[@jacquesbruno2436]

Emouvante et brillante interprétation. Où il se trouve, G. F. Haendel doit écouter et sourire ! Merci Jonathann.

[@annieh.8175]

What a beautiful piece of music...and what a beautiful church. I had ‘Largo’ played at my wedding...when I was growing up I loved going to the Sunday services just to hear the organ.

[@andrewmatheson5888]

nothing on earth compares to the church organ

[@despeach2178]

A very beautiful rendition of this excellent piece of music which first impressed me as a young boy some seventy two years ago at a funeral service of my aunt.

[@barbelbricke1555]

Wunderschöne Musik im dieser lauten Welt

[@steviejd5803]

Breathtaking beauty: this music moves me at such a deep level I cannot find words to adequately describe the emotional response, just know it’s from some deeply unfathomable wellspring of joy.

[@samshearman5251]

He plays the Largo so beautifully.

[@isabelserrano8193]

Saudades dessa Música ! Ouvindo Orações do amado " Chico Xavier " fundo musical, fixei na memória , objeto , encontrar ! Assim foi , Ouvia com minha Mãe e Papai . Bons tempos !Gratidão , scottbrothers - São Paulo, 01-10-2023 - Brasil💚💛💙🌼🌛🌜⛈🌟⛈

[@keithnaylor1981]

Amazing magnificent performance. Thank you.

[@tevvvy687]

HANDSUM! ELEGANZA! MAGNIFICANT! HEAVENLY!!! Thanks thousands..for posting playing this western QUEEN OF INSTRUMENT!!!

[@shin-i-chikozima]

This familiar masterpiece is comfortable to the ears and the mind

[@damienthorne6011]

Beautiful church, magnificent organ and player, and great composition, Majestic and Solemn.

[@petersaunders6153]

Played with great sensitivity! Thank you!

[@andrewnel9261]

Thank you from South Africa.

[@kwaken5263]

This is absolutely gorgeous, the bits of dissonance followed by relaxation. Marvelous. I listened to it twice.

[@micheljoberton5325]

A oui chaque fois que j écoute ce morceau s est un grand plaisir merci mr jonathan scott 💖💖

[@gerhardanton8759]

J. Scott..... I am so thankfull.... actually the my and our life is full of pain... YOU give us the help and build the bridge for the next existence... Take care of You... ....

[@kobusdutoitbosman6240]

It was my Papa’s favourite piece...so, these are sacred moments, thank you sincerely.

[@antoniopinto43]

Magnífico organista .Excelente execução.

[@georgejohnson1498]

Absolutely all the grandeur and all the depth of sadness in this come out! Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.

[@ferreralex]

Wonderful! I listen, the next day I listen again, and so I have listened for days.

[@yvesguillaumond]

Toujours aussi magnifique... Infiniment merci à toi cher Haendel pour cette merveille qui ouvre au Divin en nous 🙏✨👍❤️

[@marcelobrunorodrigues7630]

This extremely beautiful work reminds my childhood. Just listening an old recording while relaxing at the sofa. Further it became one of my first harmony classes while I was beginning to learn the piano playing.

[@sarahkelly5636]

Magnificent!

[@drbertus1]

Thank you, Jonathan. The pinnacle of music.

[@krasimirpelovski9047]

Absolutely Beautiful!Thank you.

[@ORIOVALDO]

Wonderful, wonderful, wonderful!!!!!

[@conradtucker3625]

Absolutely beautifully performed. Thank you Johathan - I am truly moved listening to your performance!

[@geriatricyclist1950]

yes very stately and majestic. I was given this to learn by my first organ teacher back in 1969 (yes 50 years) and played it for a few funerals etc. In recent years I majored in musicology at undergrad level and I developed a keen interest in origins of many popular transcriptions. When I discovered the background to Largo I couldn't find what I considered an informed edition based on the original aria. I think I have now. I bought the score for this and I appreciate Jonathan's working developing this edition. Can't wait to get it to performance standard.

[@magdabo312]

Wundervoll, sehr gerne würde ich in dieser Kirche sein und dies live erleben. ❤️

[@williamjayaraj2244]

Beautiful Church . Beautiful song.

[@user-nx8tf7zi9e]

Listening to this beautiful music, I feel as though my heart and soulwere being purified.

[@freddiecarpenter5605]

I could listen to this tune every day in my life great to hear This playing on This organ good

[@joshuadhanabalan4703]

Oh yes. Music has therapeutic value. It can revive wounded spirits and refresh our souls. Many church hymnals and anthems composed by gifted-godly men had truly inspired many like this one.

[@pinaerozen7172]

I agree☪️🛐

[@francsoehardjo4843]

I am from Indonesia. Of course we don't have church organ like this, very beautiful music, so peaceful. Just imagine one day I will stand in glory b4 the throne of Jesus and there i will serve Him forever

[@britinbigd]

🙏

[@francosby8885]

Amen to that!

[@whalesong999]

Your post brought me to tears, didn't have far to go while listening to this glorious piece. It is a most stately and lovely work. I returned to listen again from months ago.

[@OldPannonian]

I hope that your desire will be fulfilled.

[@wred1str]

Amen 🙏🏼

[@sumanamjs]

A hauntingly beautiful piece which used to be played as a prelude on most Sundays at evening worship. This is a beautiful interpretation, masterfully played. Thank you!

[@helenhighwater5313]

I remember playing this as a kid, a simplified version in the center of the old Golden Book of Favorite Songs my Mom had. Thank you for playing it so beautifully, it fills the soul to overflowing.

[@dannyblaylock8610]

We could all be better people by appreciating this timeless music of a master composer.

[@mariaelenaalanisruiz3286]

Yes it is!

[@hanswache7365]

!ch muss schon sagen,so einen wunderbaren Orgelklang und so eine Klangfülle habe ich selten so schön vorgetragen gehört.

[@stevehenry1504]

I'm a "senior citizen organist" in a Presbyterian church in Kansas, USA. Yes, I realize that Handel's "Largo" is a secular piece. However, it's one of my favorite compositions. I play it for a Sunday morning prelude once or twice a year, and the church roof hasn't caved in yet. Sometimes I submit "Holy Art Thou" for the bulletin title, as there's a "Largo" anthem arrangement with that name. The organist, Mr. (Dr.?) Scott receives my "A plus" rating with several gold stars as well. Gorgeous interpretation, excellent tempo, superb registrations. Many talented younger organists, at least in the USA, are highly adept players, yet they lack "soul" in their renditions. Sir Jonathan has both extraordinary talent and an abundance of "soul" as he plays. Blessings upon him!

[@g-bgcg]

Steve Henry : Fellow Kansan living in Lawrence currently, would love to hear you play. I used to go to Diane Bish’s recitals at Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church in Fort Lauderdale, FL. She would open all those stops and the building would shake and a rattle. So beautiful.

[@petercarbon1763]

A wonderful organ sound with great inspiration! Thank you somuch!

[@Princelargo]

Beautiful music. Gifted people giving much pleasure to the world.

[@dianaatieno3163]

Sounds heavenly!!!!

[@brunofarai4600]

Quando si incontrano un ottimo organista con un pezzo sublime nasce un capolavoro

[@gudrunmelisch7927]

I still love it since my childhoud :-)

[@raylew9937]

12-25-2020 Majestic music in tribute to All Victims of the surging contagious Covid-19 Pandemic during this Holiday period. May the victims come and adore the Lord. RIP

[@keithnaylor1981]

How can anyone find the words to describe that? How about just one - MAGNIFICENT!

[@peterowens290]

Superb instrument played by a master, very moving, Thank you!

[@MrMickmonk]

pure brilliance for me this .. yet to hear a better version

[@geonmzahsan6640]

Beautiful music, beautiful church

[@richardedward3067]

Simply brilliant, lovely music played beautifully with great feeling on the king of instruments!

[@calolson9572]

Bravo! One of my favorite pieces, beautifully played!

[@Brace67]

This beautiful piece is from Handel's opera "Xerxes" and translates from the Italian as "Never was a shade" and is sung by the title character who is admiring the shade provided by a plane tree.