JONATHAN SCOTT RNCM ORGAN CONCERT - SATURDAY 31st OCTOBER 2020 7PM (UK TIME)

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Jonathan & Tom (Scott Brothers Duo)
RNCM ORGAN CONCERT - JONATHAN SCOTT
PROGRAMME
Johann Sebastian Bach arr. Scott
Sinfonia (Cantata 29 "Wir danken dir, Gott")
Antonio Vivaldi arr. Scott
Violin Concerto in A Minor Op. 3 No. 6 RV 356
Tom Scott
Hydraulis (2013)
George Frideric Handel arr. Scott
Andante larghetto e staccato
(Organ Concerto in G Minor Op. 7 No. 5 HWV 310)
Tomaso Albinoni arr. Scott
Adagio (Oboe Concerto in D Minor Op. 9 No. 2)
Camille Saint-Saëns arr. Lemare
Danse Macabre Op. 40
Encore???
RNCM CONCERT HALL ORGAN
HRADETZKY of KREMS 1973
SWELL
Principal 8
Flute 8
Viola da Gamba 8
Voix Celeste 8
Prestant 4
Flauto Traverso 4
Doublette 2
Mixture VI-VIII 1 1/3
Cornet V (T.G.) 8
Oboe 8
Voix Humaine 8
Bombarde 16
Trompette 8
Clarion 4
Tremulant
GREAT
Quintadena 16
Principal 8
Rohrgedackt 8
Octave 4
Hohlflute 4
Octave 2
Blockflute 2
Mixture VI-VIII 2
Cymbale IV 2/3
Cornet IV-C (T.C.) 8
Fagotto 16
Trompette 8
Clarion 4
Swell to Great
Positiv to Great
Great and Pedal Combs.
POSITIV
Gedackt 8
Principal 4
Rohrflute 4
Nazard 2 2/3
Octave 4
Waldflute 2
Tierce 1 3/5
Larigot 1 1/3
Scharff IV 1
Cymbale III ½
Cromorne 8
Tremulant
Swell to Positiv
PEDAL
Principal 16
Subbass 16
Principal 8
Gemshorn 8
Octave 4
Flute 4
Nachthorn 2
Rauschquint III 2 2/3
Mixture IV 2
Posaune 16
Trompette 8
Trumpet 8
Schalmey 4
Swell to Pedal
Great to Pedal
Positiv to Pedal

[@gloriastiehl2905]

Jonathan Scott plays this organ music so beautifully! I like when he explains the music.👍👍🧡🧡🥰🥰

[@SuperPlumes]

Jonathan, in my opinion you are the very best organist on this earth! I have experience-- Standing ovation for you!

[@Rosecrus]

I could not agree more!

[@Rosecrus]

@@James_Bowie And that too - without a doubt!

[@joanmetcalfe5038]

Life in the next lockdown would be much worse without all these wonderful concerts to enjoy. I can’t thank you enough!

[@joanmetcalfe5038]

@@excelxenia6314 Sorry but I can’t see how this is a reply relevant to my comment. Is there a sending error?

[@cristinaaguirre1596]

and two years after we are still talking of lockdown and giving thanks for having the Scott brothers to listen to

[@susanmoran5226]

I love the organ set up . It's perfect for the pipes and the acoustics. I used to look after a older organ , although I cannot play. Because of so many things the pipes were always in need of repair, and the acoustics were questionable .

[@davidphillips3090]

Wonderful concert. Thank you Jonathan and Tom for a wonderful afternoon here in the USA.

[@Rosecrus]

How wonderful !! This is bliss. I can hardly wait to hear Jonathan's arrangement of Handel's Andante larghetto e staccato. I am sure it will be as glorious as all the other music that has been subjected to his genius. Bless him for extending such generous lifelines to us and may the Heavens in return give to him: Health and Peace Profound.

[@jamesf.mckellican7607]

Another wonderful evening to lighten the despondency of the country in this pandemic.

[@nettibert]

Thank You very much.

[@michaelwisse9284]

The organ if well played is the most beautifull in the world

[@bobh5087]

Many thanks, Jonathan and Tom, for this wonderful recital. 👍❤️ The organ is splendid.

[@geminian7846]

Hear, hear!

[@andrewgreenwood8554]

Great. Two Saturday evenings in a row. Just what I need with all the otherwise totally depressing news. Thankyou

[@ginadodds2695]

The music of Bach is always uplifting. Jonathan your performances are AMAZING!!! I tend to listen a few times. Bellmore, NY USA

[@obaba1928]

Two hours to go now....Jonathan, it will be such a privilege to hear you take out the soul of this organ with your music for the second time in so many weeks... A great thanks to Tom for making all this possible! May God bless you! Stay safe everyone!

[@OperaNut]

Am I the only one who wishes that Jonathan had worn his Grim Reaper outfit for “Danse Macabre”?! What a great story! 🤣 Brilliant concert, as always. Thank you so much, Jonathan and Tom, for brightening another Saturday night.

[@vestastreeb657]

🤣🤣. That would’ve been great to see.

[@DavidJohnson-rj8zu]

Yes

[@Simon-nn4ut]

next year :D

[@michaelbiondi2184]

Thank you John and your brother for an awsome afternoon during this very stressfull time everyone is going through, I am never dissappointed, thank you and God Bless..

[@Narayan_1996]

NEVER FAILS TO AMAZE ME ♥ ♥ ♥

[@geriatricyclist1950]

wonderful superb... most enjoyable thank you Jonathan. And Tom superb videography/sound as always.

[@rogerhockett6338]

Tom's Hydraulis composition is most lovely. I so appreciate your both being so willing to share your talents with us. Thank you.

[@user-fu1lu6nf3u]

Bedankt voor deze prachtige zaterdag avond vol prachtige orgelmuziek. Gerry Kozijn. Holland.

[@danepianist]

I love that instrument very modern in design

[@57mudcat]

Wonderful, Jonathan! Your concerts lift my spirit and inspire me. Your comments really enhance the music. Thank you!

[@df4631]

I thank you so much!Greetings from Germany

[@treaclelester7285]

Wonderful, thank you

[@sthompson2742]

Thank you so much for this concert. It is such a pleasure having this wonderful music when live music has been so restricted. I ache for the time when music, dance, theater are able to come back to us and be enjoyed in live concerts. Your concert gave me some peace in this tense time in America. Thank you again from the bottom of my heart.

[@roberthorn648]

Scotts Thank you and merçi from Canadá.

[@colmsomers9063]

The duo have done it again. Absolute pros. The commentary, the music, the video. Fantastic as always.

[@davesandler448]

The Tom Scoot piece is a tour de force !! I love it !! It takes the listener on a scintillating journey of bright and sparkling pulse -- with an ever so slightly melancholic (or perhaps nostalgic) tone. I hope he has composed other equally dynamic and colorful music for organ.

[@margueritedejonge4557]

A great honour to receive a gold medal. !!

[@rttipton]

Thanks for another outstanding concert! The students there are so blessed to have such an accomplished musician as you.

[@TheOpusChristi]

Attending from Mexico City!

[@OperaNut]

Another great programme! Particularly looking forward to the Bach. 💜

[@eulogiojuventinofloresflor3516]

Muchas gracias como siempre, admirable Jonathan.. (Juventino Flores, Córdoba, Veracruz, MÉXICO) Saludos

[@someoneoutthere4061]

I love the story about you unexpectedly playing the organ at the concert - and being summoned to the head of department's office. Love the practical joke :)

[@rowleycooper1100]

Thank you both for an uplifting presentation in this seemingly dark time. How you lift our hearts with your beautiful playing and filming. Also, thank you for a glimpse of your autobiograhy, it is great to get to know you even better. Many, many thanks.

[@Richard_McDonald_Woods]

Great recital. Many thanks.

[@philiplowe1751]

Most enjoyable, especially on this instrument which deserves to be heard more frequently..

[@harryhaden7238]

An organ that isn't played dies andJjonathan you certainly played it today,,. Loved every minute of the concert. many thanks for a wonderful concert yet again

[@Mark_Dyer1]

I loved your duet with your brother in this concert space, playing Pietro Yon's Finale from the Concerto Gregoriano. Absolutely brilliant: both of you!

[@chrismartin3188]

One of the better uses for the Internet. Listening in France. Thoroughly enjoying, even if I did join late. Another fantastic effort both of you

[@harryhaden7238]

Never mind the case just listen to the superb sound. Thank you oncce again Jonathan

[@peternaryd_operasinger]

I'm really looking forward to listen to this!😁👍💖

[@charleslayton9463]

What a joyful and inspiring opening! That version of Wir Danken Dir had me holding my breath!

[@iancook7792]

Amazing, as always. Hair standing on end and tingling all over. Thank you so much for what you do. Soooo talented.

[@elzabethmorgan8020]

Brilliant as always! Thank you so much!

[@alistaircox3867]

A brilliant concert. A breathtaking rendition of ‘Danse Macabre’ which is my all time favourite piece of music. Thank you very much indeed.

[@loedeman]

Thanks for the great concert and interaction with ‘the public’! Had a great time listening. Cheers from The Netherlands!

[@domenicomarcucci2970]

Con Scott c'è competenza,tecnica,arrangiamenti fedeli ai motivi musicali,gusto di ascoltare ed eseguire musica.Complimenti e grazie per questi bellissimi regali.

[@vestastreeb657]

Thanks again for your wonderful concert. I enjoy your narrative telling about the pieces. Thanks, Tom, for making a great concert even more exciting by showcasing many angles of the organ. 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@someoneoutthere4061]

And without a camera or microphone in sight!

[@ardoschelling198]

@@someoneoutthere4061 You can see a camera to the left of Jonathan's feet. You can also see a camera to the right of his hands. (but they are very small).

[@amangogna68]

Amazing music and you are fantastic !

[@brucejcool]

Thank you once again for a wonderful concert!

[@garfixit]

Amazing as usual love to hear you play truly the best ever. 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@plasticraincoat1]

Guys what a treat to hear such a wonderful organ and such a well voiced musical instrument. Fantastic playing (as usual) and everything so entertaining! Thanks

[@lynreed8179]

Thank-you for another pre-breakfast concert here in Melbourne, Australia. Wonderful way to start the day and celebrate the end of our lockdown. Your performances are uplifting and make our spirits soar. So talented, so creative, so generous. Thank-you Jonathan and Tom,

[@ExAnimoPortugal]

If IKEA designed an organ case, this would be it.

[@andre26071955]

A typical neo-baroque case...

[@ExAnimoPortugal]

@@andre26071955 Nothing typical about this organ's case design

[@ExAnimoPortugal]

@@andre26071955 It follows the werk principle, but other than that it's very unique

[@michaelwisse9284]

Its about the music stupid

[@epincion]

@Konstantin Ridaya You are right about this organ being of superb quality however you miss the point of the first comment which was a bit of tongue in cheek humour. The case does look like the typical Ikea white blocky furniture design.

[@reubenaskew989]

Listening in Virginia USA. Enjoyed the selections and the personal stories shared. Thank you.

[@paulbrookes6705]

As always superb playing

[@seven8n235]

Wonderful concert, for a bright chilly hallows eve in western Virginia's blue ridge. Thanks, fellas!

[@ursulaaebi7895]

thank you so much for the wonderful music, played on the queen of instruments, so great to bring the music into the living rooms in this uncertain time of COVID19. Thank You!

[@partyd123]

Cool to see a modern organ with tracker action console.

[@80sunshine21]

Bravo! Well Done! Thanks for sharing such talent! Suzy AZUSA

[@mrscorpio1971]

Bravo!!! Music and technique to it’s perfection!!!🤟👏

[@bhami]

START TIMES: 0:24 Johann Sebastian Bach arr. Scott Sinfonia (Cantata 29 "Wir danken dir, Gott") 4:08 remarks by Jonathan Scott 7:45 Antonio Vivaldi arr. Scott Violin Concerto in A Minor Op. 3 No. 6 RV 356 15:40 remarks by Jonathan Scott 17:16 Tom Scott Hydraulis (2013) 23:55 remarks by Jonathan Scott 27:17 George Frideric Handel arr. Scott Andante larghetto e staccato (Organ Concerto in G Minor Op. 7 No. 5 HWV 310) 31:34 remarks by Jonathan Scott 33:15 Tomaso Albinoni arr. Scott Adagio (Oboe Concerto in D Minor Op. 9 No. 2) 37:07 remarks by Jonathan Scott 39:51 Camille Saint-Saëns arr. Lemare Danse Macabre Op. 40 47:18 remarks by Jonathan Scott 47:50 Encore: Will O' the Wisp by Gordon Balch Nevin

[@jorgehermosillo7024]

Thanks

[@severinorafaelcavalcanteda8252]

Very beautiful 💥💥💥💎📯🎺🇧🇷@Kaki_Som

[@arnaldocapetto4735]

Muito obrigado a Jonathan Scott pela execução de belíssimas obras. Excelente qualidade. Gostei muito.

[@Offshoreorganbuilder]

Perfectly carried off: both the playing and the video presentation. Many thanks.

[@PureCerium]

Excellent concert and amazing videography (especially the panning reflection of the organ off the piano lid)!

[@DLCaster]

Splendid, as always.

[@katebetts9601]

Brilliant.Such a talented organist.

[@dabedwards]

The organ is a stunning piece of sculpture. It's great to see a designer let loose on this most traditional of instruments and make it as optically exciting as it sounds.

[@peternaryd_operasinger]

Thank you Jonathan for a brilliant concert! It's always lovely to hear you play! Take care both of you! With love! Peter in Sweden 😁💖

[@hermannfernandespais7317]

Scott you’ve got me hooked. I look forward to every Saturday night concert! Each one is better than the other! I truly enjoy your music. Hope this pandemic is over soon and you can go on a world tour! You’ve got a fan in Seattle! Wish you come to play at the famous (to us) Paramount Theater Organ. Outstanding!!! Bravo!!!

[@charleskesner1302]

Thanks so much for the concert. Love your musical selection.

[@davidsoar4452]

Always a pleasure, Jonathan, to watch your recitals. So many things to say here. I did my ARCO exam on that organ MANY years ago, and also sang Bass solo in the Verdi Requiem in the last public performance before the hall was refurbished. I LOVE Tom's piece. It's like the Roberstbridge Codex meets Hans Zimmer for Interstellar!

[@ncalarms6022]

A beautiful Germanic instrument! I wish there were more tracker organs around like this. It's always so gratifying to play a nice 3 manual tracker. I'm from the United States and I find myself surrounded by electric consoles and warm sounding instruments. The brightness is certainly an acquired taste for me lol

[@dougbulmer9582]

Thank you Jonathan and Tom for another spectacular concert. Completely agree, beautiful clean, crisp design and sound of the instrument, perfectly matched to the hall and academic scrutiny. No hiding of technique or fidelity to the scores on this organ. Your program was expertly chosen for the organ and venue. You always choose greater openers, and Cantata 29 was a brilliant, bright rendition of a familiar piece. Handel’s staccato Andante Larghetto was a wonderful crisp arrangement with playful precision. I could imagine a joyous pro/recessional celebration. I really appreciate the context that you share with every piece Jonathan, and thank you so much for introducing us to pieces not often appreciated. Albinoni’s Adagio was amazing and I know your arrangement added even more heartfelt colour to a captivating piece. I love how the chord progressions come back to rest on the root, and how the you’ve paired it with the floating tune on top, like a operatic coloratura aria. Once again you have shared a magnificent concert thoughtfully curated for the instrument, the hall, the collection, and even the season. Bravo maestro. Looking forward to our next musical adventure.

[@teodorotorres4133]

Estupendo, muchas gracias por compartir. Saludos desde Cuautitlan Izcalli Estado de México.

[@thegiq]

I've quite enjoyed the narratory part, with awesome great concert hall reverb. It was a great listen, both on the content as well as audio quality.

[@marilacastrovillarroel2695]

Muy bien interpretado la música de órgano felicitaciones el arte es lo único que mantiene el alma conectada con tu cuerpo físico 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🇨🇱

[@7649angel]

Delightful.

[@russelljackson6819]

Great concert! I enjoyed your technique and arrangement of Sinfonia 29, and really liked your brother's piece: Hydrualus. I'm so glad to hear this instrument again - I think it's a wonderful organ. I remember Gillian Weir's recording from the RNCM (L'Ange a la Trompette?) and her performance of the Dupre Deuxieme Symphonie. Thank you!

[@vivetuvida35]

Wow🤯🤯🤯 Seit ich Organisten kenne spiele ich meine Blues harps mit links 🎵✌️

[@ginadodds2695]

A much needed lift. Thank you Jonathan! Bellmore, NY USA

[@peterconnors976]

Another great concert. Thank you Jonathan. I really liked the sond of this organ. Although I have been to many orchestral and chamber concerts in the RNCM concert hall I have never heard the organ there. Let's hope there will be the opportunity to do so after the approaching new lockdown. In the meantime I hope you will be giving some more online concerts in the coming weeks.

[@John-hr5bj]

Most enjoyable. Love and appreciate you telling of your piano and organ days at the University. Am I correct to call Tom, Dr. Tom, for his PhD. Thank you for your hard work AND your talent--to both of the Scott brothers.

[@gordonfinn846]

Monsieur Wagner a de beaux moments, mais de mauvais quart d'heures (Giaocchiino Rossini) You're on a roll, Jonathan. Your recitatif is as entertaining as your arias. Gogogo, Tiger.

[@gracezwier8782]

Briljant.

[@sergemarcoux1341]

It is somtimes difficult to follow you on a chronological basis on You Tube. It is only yesterday (Nov. 16 2022) that I found this very enjoyable concert which also allowed us to learn a bit more about Jonathan's student years. Hope you will see these few words of appreciation. Could we expect a Christmas concert this year?

[@samleptitbelge1709]

0:26 Johann Sebastian Bach arr. Scott - Sinfonia (Cantata 29 "Wir danken dir, Gott") 7:42 Antonio Vivaldi arr. Scott - Violin Concerto in A Minor Op. 3 No. 6 RV 356 17:15 Tom Scott - Hydraulis (2013) 27:17 George Frideric Handel arr. Scott - Andante larghetto e staccato 33:15 Tomaso Albinoni arr. Scott - Adagio (Oboe Concerto in D Minor Op. 9 No. 2) 39:51 Camille Saint-Saëns arr. Lemare - Danse Macabre Op. 40 47:50 Godon Baltch Nevin - Will O' the wisp

[@sunayaras5360]

Harika. 💓💖

[@geoffreybradford]

I saw the black/white keys on the manuals and thought "Casavant". Nope!

[@ianwatson3393]

This is clearly an organ that should be heard (recorded) more often. The clarity is probably helped by the acoustic of the hall which does have a little more 'body' to it than the St.Andrews University Chapel where exists another organ by the same builder (also recorded all too rarely). I wonder whether the clarity temps you to play just a trifle too fast in your first two items? I am left slightly out of breath. Otherwise admirable interpretation backed by superb technique. Thank you and brother Tom

[@bpowell875]

I'm studying this piece

[@susanmoran5226]

I know the Royal Nothern College in Manchester well.

[@mateuszojciec6008]

Wow, great concert !! I've been watching you for a long time, and I have some suggestions that you could make for your next shows. I'm a big Bach fan, so the suggestions are as you can see ... J, S. Bach - concerto in a minor bwv 593 after Vivaldi J. S. Bach - Prelude and fuge b minor bwv 544 J. S. Bach - fantasia Bwv 651 Max Reger - fantasia and fuge d minor op 135b Many thanks for such heroic work and great quality of the music you play. You're the best!

[@christianlongobardi5438]

39:50 Danse Macabre

[@buxthierry5518]

no talk play !!!!!

[@epincion]

Wrong! Talk is interesting and good!

[@user-kk5qe9fj2l]

ikea builds organs now?

[@p88thutc]

Tom Scott: What type of camera is used at the end of the Great manual?

[@llqauuutxcoridusm]

first

[@mudgebauer]

The organ sounds great, but I hate keyboards that the colors are reversed. Why? Is it supposed to be gosh or stylish ? Thanks for the wonderful concerts, I call recitals.

[@rosemarybroadbent6627]

Early instruments usually had the 'naturals' dark and the 'sharps' white - with just a slip of ivory along the top. I presume it was because the wood used for the dark colour was not as expensive as the ivory used for the light keys. Also, ivory wears away with use. I've played historic keyboards where the most-used notes were hollowed out by generations of fingers.

[@TurtleFL]

Isn't Wir Danken Dir, Gott usually in F?

[@TurtleFL]

It's cool in D, I'm just curious about what it is originally, because I could have sworn I've heard it in F a lot.