HANDEL - ZADOK THE PRIEST (CORONATION ANTHEM) - PIPE ORGAN SOLO - JONATHAN SCOTT

Organist Jonathan Scott performs his solo organ arrangement of Zadok the Priest (Coronation Anthem - HWV 258) by George Frideric Handel (1685-1759). The Score of this composition is available here: www.scottbroth...
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Filmed at St Leonard's, Middleton (Middleton Parish Church), UK.
Film & Sound TOM SCOTT
THE ORGAN OF ST. LEONARD'S - MIDDLETON PARISH CHURCH
Rushworth & Dreaper, Liverpool 1920
(Rebuilt by Pendlebury Organ Co. Cleveleys, Blackpool 1965)
PEDAL
Harmonic Bass 32
Open Wood 16
Bourdon 16
Octave 8
Bass Flute 8
Ophicleide 16 (Ext)
I. CHOIR (Enclosed)
Hohl Flote 8
Viol d'Orchestre 8
Dulciana 8
Concert Flute 4
Clarinet 8
Tremulant
Tromba 8 (Great)
Choir octave
Choir suboctave
II GREAT
Contra Geigen 16
Open Diapason 8
Clarabella 8
Octave 4
Waldflote 4
Grave Mixture III
Fifteenth 2
Tromba 8
III. SWELL (Enclosed)
Geigen Diapason 8
Lieblich Gedact 8
Echo Viol 8
Voix Celeste 8 TC
Octave Geigen 4
Mixture IV 15.17.19.22
Contra Fagotto 16
Cornopean 8
Oboe 8
Tremulant
Swell octave
Swell suboctave
Swell unison off
Couplers:
Swell to Pedal; Swell to Great; Swell to Choir
Choir to Great; Choir to Pedal
Great to Pedal
Wind Pressures:
Bellows Pd & Gt; 4 1/2", Tromba & Oph; 8", Sw; 5", reeds & Mix; 8", Ch; 4"
Accessories:
4 Thumb and Toe Pistons each to Great and Swell
3 Thumb pistons to Choir
Gt. to Pedal Thumb and Toe pistone
Great and Pedal combinations coupled
Balanced Swell and Choir pedals

[@mirozaninovich3014]

Just Fabulous.....x

[@Video7Rose]

This is a gorgeous piece, in a beautiful transcription, played masterfully, on a magnificent organ! Handel is right up there with Bach! Thanks, Jonathan! Thanks Tom for the lovely visuals and superb sound recording!

[@docbarclay]

Handel was a bloody genius. Listen to his chords and weep. Brilliant!

[@Yaivenov]

He was inspired by the divine.

[@paulelvidge538]

Brilliant

[@Tampo-tiger]

Absolutely superb! One of my absolute favourites played exquisitely. A bafflingly beautiful piece of music written in 1727 for George II's Coronation, and played at every Coronation ever since.

[@sarahjacobsen9521]

It's such an amazing piece! I heard it for the first time when watching King Charles' coronation.

[@Hattyhall96]

All Hail King Charles (God Save The King, God Save The King!)

[@scottnyc6572]

I woke up the neighborhood after playing this.

[@jeannettefrangi2495]

Plays it on 1000000000000 Marshalls 😅😅😅😂😂😂

[@DennisLiewDennis]

i played this song when the UEFA Champions League Finals begins on my radio when i was was taking a walk, and it startled everyone at the park thinking the UCL Finals have begun 😮

[@CraigRodmellMusic]

Magnificent. I'm sure Handel would have approved, had he still been around.

[@fernandapolito9888]

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[@daveybernard1056]

and put his smartphone down

[@destinytunesmusic]

Does any of us really get to be around to approve anything?

[@CraigRodmellMusic]

@@destinytunesmusic For better or for worse, no, not really.

[@destinytunesmusic]

@@CraigRodmellMusic really sad

[@ronthomas6559]

Magnificent, Jonathan! This is one of my favorite pieces from across the pond. I saw QE II crowded on TV, and still remember how totally transfixed I was. "Zadok" still gives me chills. I think I need this arrangement. Thank you again and again, Jonathan and Tom.

[@georgewilson9553]

If Charles doesn't ask Jonathan to perform this at his coronation, he doesn't deserve to be crowned

[@elizabethsmith1803]

It’s a pity we can’t go back and witness George II’s coronation when this was first performed. I wonder how much they argued over it?

[@g.k.failla9389]

When I heard this by the Chicago, USA " Music of the Baroque" chorus and orchestra led by British conductor Jane Glover, she set the historical scene and asked us to visualize it as we listened.

[@jarekwrzosek2048]

As If Charles' coronation will ever happen. Queen Elisabeth will outlive us all, I tell you!!!

[@elizabethsmith1803]

@@jarekwrzosek2048 She may regard it as her duty to outlive him.

[@bjoeljones]

@@elizabethsmith1803, God Save The Queen, Long Live The Queen, God Save The Queen, May The Queen Live Forever🇬🇧

[@sergemarcoux1341]

Not only Jonathan displays his usual talent, but Tom's filming of this beautiful church is exceptional.

[@si002]

Zadok The Priest is a good song, it's fantastic to hear this version with no words.

[@karennoble1168]

One of the most beautiful, majestic immortal music pieces ever composed and brilliantly performed.thank you!

[@익명-i7n]

혼자서 연주하는데도 곡이 귀를 가득 채우는 느낌이네요 오르간도 연주자도 참 대단한 것 같습니다

[@lenniegouws6071]

Listening to this on a Sunday morning in South Africa with partial lockdown and no in-person church services. This hits the spot. Manna to my soul.

[@zuluorganistxolani8726]

I'm also listening to it today in Durban, absolutely beautiful

[@iwasglad122]

Phenomenal as always!!! Here's a bit of 'Zadok' trivia for any fans out there: At the 1937 Coronation of Their Majesties King George VI and Queen Elizabeth, the Coronation Choir and Orchestra were under the baton of Dr Ernest Bullock, Westminster Abbey Organist & Master of the Choristers, and Director of Music for the Coronation Service. The Abbey organ on that occasion (and later in 1953) was played by the Abbey Sub Organist Dr Osborne Peasgood. I don't know what happened, and I'm not about to speculate on the abilities of such a fine musician as Dr Peasgood, but I wonder if nerves got to him, because he played the last bar of the first section of Zadok (a loud, long A major chord) exactly one bar TOO EARLY which clashed catastrophically with what the choir and orchestra were singing and playing. He held the notes down until the everyone else caught up a bar later! If I'm not believed, listen to the live recording of the 1937 service. It's there for all to hear - and it's to be found on KZbin too!!!

[@bhami]

Zadok the Priest, and Nathan the Prophet anointed Solomon King. And all the people rejoiced, rejoiced, rejoiced And all the people rejoiced, rejoiced, rejoiced Rejoiced, rejoiced, rejoiced And all the people rejoiced, rejoiced, Rejoiced and said: God save the king Long live the king God save the king May the king live forever Amen, amen, alleluia, alleluia, amen, amen Amen, amen, alleluia, amen ㅤ God save the king Long live the king May the king live forever Amen, amen, alleluia, alleluia, amen May the king live May the king live Forever, forever, forever Amen, amen, alleluia, alleluia, amen, amen Alleluia, alleluia, amen, amen, amen Amen, amen, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia, amen ㅤ God save the king God save the king Long live the king May the king live May the king live Forever, forever, forever Amen, amen, alleluia, alleluia, amen, amen, amen, Amen, amen, amen, alleluia, amen Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia, Amen, alleluia!.

[@MusicBear51]

I love 💕 his arraignment of Zadok!! I need to find a video with choir. I bet that would be amazing 🤩!!

[@karennoble1168]

@@MusicBear51 Curt, there are several versions with choir, including the coronation of queen Elisabeth II, 1953, and others. Yes, beautiful with a choir!

[@andreas7136]

I think, we will hear it in the next years for a reason…

[@andreas7136]

Probably next year in spring?

[@OperaNut]

Fantastic transcription and performance. What a wonderful sound!

[@ccmiii001]

Fantastic!!!! You always have the perfect tempo! Jonathan, you are a brilliant musician! Thank you for sharing your talent to all of us pipe organ lovers! 😊

[@Dogsnark]

The organ was invented for hymns, and hymns played on a great organ are the height of music. Beautiful!

[@kateclark7250]

It's 8 a.m. here in the eastern USA. Jonathan playing is a lovely way to start the day! And Happy Birthday Tom!

[@rabbit9979]

You should listen to Figaro Barbir of Sevilla

[@ditto1958]

The opening bars of this piece always say, “It’s morning again in Britain.”

[@sammydavis8722]

First time I've heard/seen this piece played on a pipe organ!

[@miriamcaraquitena]

I like Handel's music a lot because it is very beautiful harmonically! Excellent performance as always Jonathan and thanks Tom for filming this nice moment!!😘😘

[@psalmorah2369]

I'm on my knees at that pedal work at 4:53. 😭 😭 😭 😭 No words to describe this. Brilliant!

[@NakedMuso]

I honestly wasn't expecting this to work very well as an organ solo, in spite of knowing what a brilliant transcriber you are. Wrong! Absolutely perfect build up to that choral entry. You took me with you all the way, keeping me hanging with anticipation. It's no wonder you hold the positions you do with your talents and technical prowess. I just wonder how you find the time to do all the writing! Thanks to you both, again.

[@abrahamlincoln9758]

He makes it sound like it was always meant for the manual.

[@jeffreylefaucheur4445]

@@abrahamlincoln9758 RWBro Horie Holt played this for my first installation as WM - literally sent into the Highest Heaven.

[@Salmagundiii]

Agree - this is top flight transcription.

[@nc6379]

No way, I found this channel yesterday and I was sad I couldn't find Zadok the priest and they uploaded it today... The coincidence

[@musicandbooklover-p2o]

Maybe because I grew up listening to dad playing an organ (unfortunately not a pipe organ, wouldn't have fitted in the house) but there really is nothing to beat listening to one being played properly. And Jonathan Scott plays beautifully, aided by his magnificent arrangements of orchestral and/or choral pieces for the organ. I have just discovered this fabulous organist and have also just spend two days doing nothing but listening to this magnificent instrument as played by him. Brilliant, Bravo. Encore. Take care and stay safe. Thank you from a new subscriber.

[@SW18_103]

Thrilled to see people like Jonathan Scott learn this craft - well done for keeping our culture alive!

[@user-pw3tr1xg2x]

Excellent transcription Jonathan and Happy Birthday Tom 🎂🎈

[@thomaswarren13]

This is without a shadow of doubt, the greatest piece of music ever written.

[@jeffreylefaucheur4445]

Added with Choir - Simply Heaven

[@iWillbe90]

You've obviously never heard Purple Rain.

[@EvelynHeine]

The way johnannthon plays the organ is absolutely stunning I can listen to this all day I myself play the organ for church so I can resonate with his playing absolutely gorgeous ❤

[@joannekelly6402]

Thank you so much to Jonathan and Tom for bringing to us, this wonderful music and filming. This is a fine rendering of an intricate and much-loved piece, where all the entries of the SATB lines can be clearly heard, which gives colour and texture. You have just made this soprano's day, as I'm singing it as I type!

[@annskinner8467]

Wow! Awesome! Big thank you to both brothers! Belated happy bithday to Tom. . and possibly to you Jonathan, I lost the date, sorry 🎶🎶🎹🎹❤️♥️💜🎹🎹🎶🎶

[@jacek4258]

Champions League!

[@margeryfeit8446]

How lucky are we to have had wonderful composers and talented inspiring musicians to bring their music back to life for the world to hear.

[@opensourceguy730]

Absolutely magnificent!

[@maureenwhiteley2052]

Again Maestro your interpretation, registrations, dynamics and performance are magnificent. A sheer joy to listen to your wonderful playing and gift of music. Thank you for sharing your talent..

[@lenwilkinson672]

Memories of the Queens Coronation.Such music never leaves me,so uplifting.Where would the worid be without such beautiful music.

[@johnm2012]

I hope the King chooses it for his coronation too.

[@Londonfogey]

@@johnm2012 IIRC it has been used at every coronation since that of George II, so presumably it will be used at King Charles'.

[@lisaannpennington3958]

Even worse off than it is!

[@genieur8188]

Will you be playing this next year in May for the crowning ceremony of King Charles?

[@Dad_of_Boy]

Hopefully they play this for King Charles, such a beautiful piece.

[@MrAsBBB]

My music teacher Jane Turvey needs a mention as she instilled love of Organ music in me for ever! God bless her.

[@rbarnes4076]

I played organ just a bit when I was a wee lad. Piano was my instrument since 8 years old (had to stop in my 50s because of arthritis). But from that early experience I fell in love with Organ music.

[@flyingtigerline]

Smile !!!

[@mirozaninovich3014]

This was played at StMary's Sydney as my nephew and bride exited the church after the wedding ceremony, just a fabulous piece of superb talent....x

[@stephenckoshy5354]

Wonderful arrangement and interpretation of the famous choral work by G.F.Handel.

[@joshuasanchez7577]

BRAVO!!! BRAVO!!! BRAVISSIMO!!!

[@ninyangorevews6679]

Relatable

[@Android_Warrior]

I dough that those 23 thumbs down play the organ.

[@gmfamcdonald1465]

Have you noticed the sun came out and lit up the area surrounding Jonathan, as he brought this remarkable piece to its' conclusion? "God inhabits the praises of His people." Ps. 22:3.

[@gnomaki]

this song's gonna come in handy now

[@d.b.624]

I don't know what's more impressive; your arrangement skills or your organ skills. You can make an organ sound as grand as an orchestra and choir.

[@leoinsf]

Who needs an orchestra when you have a genius playing! Handel never sounded so good!

[@michaelheintz8853]

One of the most spectacular choral entrances ever written!

[@PMS1950]

Quite brilliant. Superb pedal work especially on the runs. The organ is very full blooded and a good example of Rushworth and Draper's work, which was always distinctive. I hope you get the opportunity to play the 5 manual Rushworth in the Chapel of Christs Hospital, Horsham. It has the most stunning Tuba Magna stop played from the top manual. The pipes are situated in the gallery far from the console. When I was a pupil at the school in the 1960s, it was always a thrill at the end of term and sitting in the gallery to hear this beast unleashed on the 850 boys especially for the final voluntary. We would hear the gallery blowers whirring into life in and knew that the Tuba's lungs were being filled in readiness to speak - and speak it did. Thrilling beyond words. Do hope you add Christs Hospital chapel organ to your list, Jonathan - please!!

[@ernestklein413]

Thanks for introducing us to so many fine English instruments. And Arrangements, and sound and video.

[@timisnthere6737]

Brilliant performance good sir.

[@willortiz3547]

Great performance, Jonathan! You are always impeccably dressed for your performances and I love seeing the churches you use for your venues! You always provide a wonderful musical and viewing experience! Regards, Will Ortiz

[@PoppyBryn2013]

Wonderful!

[@H_Student]

I love this

[@timothyking2248]

When our next king is crowned I’ll be watching If god is truly in his heaven and hears this he will think to himself “ I did summat raite “ Cos gods from Yorkshire like you didn’t know that !!

[@messiasullmann]

💖🎶🎵🎶🎵🎶🎵🎵💖

[@angeloriodique9051]

I listen to this piece over and over again and never get tired of it. Superb performance!!!

[@jdbhouston]

Thank you, Jonathan, for yet another beautiful performance. It just occurred to me to ask if you wear a special type of shoes for playing? You’ve probably already answered that question, but just curious. Thanks again!

[@gtx1960]

We should never underestimate the skill required to play at this level

[@MrAsBBB]

This is super lovely. George Fredrick Handel is my love of my life…

[@michaszpyrka4153]

Exceptional arrangement for organ! And exceptional organist of course!

[@Mozartus-zc5vd]

Genius

[@peternaryd_operasinger]

Absolutely fantastic Jonathan! I love it!😁👍👏👏👏👏❤

[@LightWardBlue]

This was my wedding march, fantastic!]

[@MrRadgo]

Great Choice :)

[@donuldvan]

The pedal solo at 4:53 is incredible!!! Fantastic performance. Bravo.

[@socialite1283]

Can't hear the choir!

[@gracelewis-mclaren1630]

Well arranged, beautifully played, excellent audio, wonderful lighting…and to think I was, as a musician, skeptical! Wow! 6:00

[@Tampo-tiger]

I wonder what Handel would have thought of his piece of Coronation perfection being played on a church organ and viewed by people at their leisure throughout the world? What an astonishing experience.

[@TheREALJWMGaming]

"With tears swelling in his eyes and a powerful sense of pride, patriotism and joy filling his chest, he see's the crown being lowered onto the head of the next monarch, and to himself he says, "My king."

[@terieffo8]

I am somebody who doesn't understand the technicalities of music or pick out differences in performance's etc but nevertheless recognise great sounding music like the Scott brothers make. .

[@alanvonau278]

*The beautiful and majestic "Coronation Anthem" 👍🏻.*

[@christopherandrews2594]

A stunning performance by Mr Scott as per usual. A joy to listen to, keep up the great work, and thank you.

[@elizabethholmes8024]

Such a wonderful and uplifting piece of Handel’s music. Magnificently played by Jonathan and wonderfully filmed and recorded by Tom. I have lovely memories of singing this at a Diocese church choir festival in Kings College Chapel, Cambridge, many years ago on two occasions. We are so fortunate to be able to enjoy the combined talents of these two talented brothers. Thank you both so much.

[@skparkes1969]

What a fantastic performance. Captures the emotion and drama of the piece brilliantly. Bravo

[@janetlindley4465]

Absolutely fabulous performance Jonathan. A wonderful piece. Thank you for sharing. Special thank you to Tom for escorting us round this wonderful church. I really must visit.

[@SemEilers]

amazing

[@rjds1800]

Looks like this piece will be used in its traditional role as the coronation anthem after 70 years. The Queen is dead, long live the king. God Save The King.

[@rattywoof5259]

Magnificent - but I have a small nitpick. Handel did not mark a crescendo for the introduction before the fortissimo choral entry - it actually has much more impact if the intro is played quietly throughout. However, nothing can detract from just how good an arrangement this and how well played.

[@franciscoarmendariz7525]

Gracias Mr. Scott. Acabo de disfrutar enormemente de tu concierto de esta fría mañana (18-II-2023) en Madrid. Auditorio Nacional. Thanks a lot!!!

[@jeanmarie1982]

I love it! Always an all time favorite! Best performance on organ of this majestic piece ever! When I hear this or Mozart's Lacrimosa I wonder, if anyone ever tried to execute the beginning of Bach's Saint John's Passion "Herr, unser Herrscher" on classic pipe organ. It's full of dynamic changes, yes. But if anyone can handle this instrument, it's Jonathan Scott! Bravo Maestro!

[@janegainsford3869]

That was spectacular. Thank you.

[@DavidBrowningBYD]

I have sung this anthem many times, and this powerful arrangement brought back so many memories! Bravo!

[@sodality3970]

This is just SO amazing...the music...the church...Glory to God for such a beautiful video performance !!

[@jameselliott1461]

The lyrics of the piece are biblical, being a distillation of 1 Kings 1:34-45: Zadok the priest and Nathan the prophet anointed Solomon king. And all the people rejoiced and said: God save the King! Long live the King! God save the King! May the King live for ever. Amen. Hallelujah.

[@marcus8258]

Wow!

[@RockstaBrotha]

Wow!! You play like you have 3 brains controlling the pipe. Amazing!!

[@rafalobo5308]

UEFA CHAMPION'S LEAGUE!! 😁😜

[@LifeforArt]

Ce sont les meilleures équipes Sie sind die allerbesten Mannschaften The main event Die Meister Die Besten Les grandes équipes The champions Une grande réunion Eine große, sportliche Veranstaltung The main event Ils sont les meilleurs Sie sind die Besten These are the champions Die Meister Die Besten Les grandes équipes The champions Die Meister Die Besten Les grandes équipes The champions

[@giovannibean7917]

@@LifeforArt Figo mi inviti 😎

[@janetgoddard8087]

Fantastic. One of the finest anthems in my opinion ever written. Love the fabulous introduction.

[@steviejd5803]

Outstanding music, and an outstanding arrangement and outstanding musicianship. Outstanding I say….

[@garysandiego]

Magnificent. I’m not sure I’ve heard this before and yet it seems so familiar. As though the notes are in their natural positions. Quite wonderful.

[@markiangooley]

Nicely done, but… it’s just not as effective as that sudden outbreak of song in the original version. Really can’t be helped. It can’t be matched with a purely instrumental version, no matter how clever.

[@harrylevy5935]

Thank you Jonathon. Brought me to tears. I love organ music and could listen to it all day.

[@davidpoulton2860]

Champions league theme.

[@JayFlex3]

⚽️ 👑

[@TheGrenadier97]

Fantastic arrangement. Hearing it after Charles III' coronation.

[@ignatiussun3325]

So good to hear you again Jonathan from NZ! Will be purchasing more scores from you guys soon.

[@CraigRodmellMusic]

Good to see I'm not the only kiwi listening!

[@arthurmahon]

Ooh, another person from New Zealand who listens to these two fantastic brothers! Glad to know I’m not alone…!

[@martahamilton5622]

Totally smitten with this brilliant man on the organ. Makes me want to be there in person. Thanks Tom for the brilliant visuals. We have nothing like this in NZ !

[@McGrigorNZ]

… and another one here 🤓

[@JamesTrigg]

My late mother and I could always come in singing on the correct point of this long introduction

[@bernardchampain329]

Un seul mot : superbe !!!