I can't take my eyes away from that beautiful statue of Our Lady on the top...
@WillGardlcc12 жыл бұрын
I'd love to see Jonathan Scott play this marvelous organ! So many colors, so many options, so much literature that fits the descript of this wonderful instrument.
@edwardwilliamson18632 жыл бұрын
Martin Baker is a phenomenal talent. In my mind, one of the best organists ever to grace a bench. I also think very highly of Jonathan Scott. Both, in my opinion, are in the top echelon of organists in the world. Scott is very innovative, and his orchestral transcriptions and arrangements are brilliant. When I heard him play Beethoven's 5th, wow. That all said, Richard , you as well, are a fabulously-talented and well-regarded organist, too. People know that, but I wish to reiterate it. And your promotion of the organ, organists, and the literature is well appreciated and so much needed today. Your playing exudes joy as well as talent. I enjoyed watching you enjoy playing the "Saint Anne Fugue," and am still in awe of your supple pedal technique. All of us who come here to your presentation do so for a reason. Richard, have you ever had the opportunity to play the organ at Hull City Hall? Now, back to this organ, venue, and artist. The colors of this instrument are first-rate. Good acoustics as well. Maestro Baker has such an effortless technique. His mostly toe-only pedaling is so precise. I can't play in stockings only, and I employ a the heal-toe method. This was a wonderful recital and demonstration.
@jakeallinson2 жыл бұрын
@@edwardwilliamson1863 sometimes, when Mr Scott is playing, the organ can't keep up with him (Beethoven's 5th being a good example). I wonder if Richard's new Renatus/Hauptwerk setup would actually be the perfect partner for Jonathan's virtuosity?
@edwardwilliamson18632 жыл бұрын
@@jakeallinson It would be interesting to find out.
@beautyinsound2 жыл бұрын
Edward - yes indeed, I’ve played the organ at Hull a number of times as I went to university there. I think somewhere I have a recording of me giving an organ recital on it. It’s a fabulous instrument!
@edwardwilliamson18632 жыл бұрын
@@beautyinsound Thank you for responding, Richard. I will search for it. The UK, particularly England, is blessed with marvelous and distinguished organs, performance halls, churches and cathedrals, and of course, organists, choirs, and choir masters.
@rolandblack29399 ай бұрын
Great idea to get these amazing organists to showcase their music on superb instruments. How lucky you are to have them play at your place. More please!!
@magesterium24852 жыл бұрын
Martin Baker Is just like a good wine which even over the years gets better ! His organ playing was faultless ! Well done to Richard Mcveigh for securing a first class player to inaugurate your new organ.
Thanks for your comment. Is that rendition still online?
@JamieLeeCurtis.2 жыл бұрын
@@beautyinsound oh yes. Well Princess Diana's funeral is anyways where Martin played as sub organist for the funeral. I haven't been able to find any scores of Martins rendition to the hyms, or even know if there available, but would love them if anyone can help. They were played very basic which I like, nothing fancy which attracted me to his playing at the time. I really enjoyed the way he played with his dramatic and deep/basey sounds. He just kept the hyms simple which I love. I think some organists spoil certain pieces when trying to be "fancy". (No offence to anyone) The British National Anthem was played before the cortege walked the Isle with Princess Diana's coffin at the beginning of the service when they had just entered the cathedral. I believe Martin was the "sub organist" at Westminster Abbey at the time for her funeral. The hym "Guide me oh thou great redeemer" was played after the Archbishop of Canterbury said his speach. He played many other hyms at the funeral, but those two in particular stood out for me and I was stuck too. Infact there was an audio music CD made by the BBC of her funeral ♥️
@GImd10092 жыл бұрын
What an outstanding performance. The Sweelinck is the most musical I’ve heard, not just flying through the notes. Martin Baker is truly a giant in the organ world.
@jsbe14292 жыл бұрын
One word… fantastic!
@beautyinsound2 жыл бұрын
Wasn’t it just! Martin is amazing!
@tenor1312 жыл бұрын
Memorized performances are the best. Martin is completely connected to every note and phrase... so important in Bach! And relaxed... i never understand those who play so much with effort in their arms.. not necessary in my opinion. But the relaxed hand and wrist are evident here today. A master player!
@oscarsnr Жыл бұрын
Wow, this is a dream team in a living room. Need to put some decent headphones on before I listen to anymore. Thank you for making this happen!
@alasdairvincent6248 Жыл бұрын
What a magnificent instrument and expertly played in this great recital. Anyone who likes organ music will surely love this.
@kelvinsmallwood63152 жыл бұрын
Thanks Martin for this supurb recital. You certainly made this new organ talk. Thanks to Richard for inviting Martin to play. Look fwd to hearing other organists brought to us by Richard.
@davidfletcher85582 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much to Martin Baker for this evenings recital. A wonderful choice of pieces and all brilliantly played. I especially enjoyed the 'seasonal' improvisation. The inaugural recital dream has now become a reality and I'm so glad to have been in the audience with the BiS family to witness it. 😀
@ubertuba2 жыл бұрын
Just reading through all the comments so far before I head off to 9 lessons and Carols tonight. Martin IS truly world class, and he is playing on a world class instrument in every respect. I thoroughly enjoyed all the registrations he employed throughout, but especially in the Bach. Lots of people are suggesting organists they’d like to hear. I’d like to hear James Lancelot, David Poulter, Ian Tracey, Simon Johnson, Colin Walsh, John Scott-Whiteley, Daniel Cook… and the list goes on. To be honest now you have this resource You could rightly ask any Cathedral Organist! Congratulations Richard for bringing your vision to life!
@peterallison50212 жыл бұрын
Yes you could ask ANY Cathedral organist, but a few are so far up themselves, the idea of playing anything that does not have pipes, maybe a step too far imho
@stevemann98212 жыл бұрын
Absolutely thrilling! I'm speechless.
@kimfleury2 жыл бұрын
Such a lovely evening. Thank you 💐✨
@adrianmlridgewayarcmlramll19652 жыл бұрын
Utterly fantastic and amazing, what a sound, my god it’s just stunning, stunning! BRAVO on such an incredible achievement 😀😀😀 Adrian in Bermuda. Organist of St Theresa’s RC Cathedral in Hamilton, Bermuda….
@jerrymartin792 жыл бұрын
Thank you Martin Baker for a jaw-dropping performance to inaugurate the new BiS organ. Thank you Richard for your vision, determination, and passion that made this possible. Congratulations to all around. And a special word of congratulations to Martin Dyde who 20 years ago came up with the very idea of Hauptwerk. The future of the organ is so incredibly bright, as well it should be! I remain speechless, and so incredibly thankful to be alive at this moment in history! Bravo!!!
@williamralph54422 жыл бұрын
What a treat, Martin is pure virtuoso. You must have massive speakers to handle the sound. Thanks soo much Richard.
@jameschicken10082 жыл бұрын
absolutely phenomenal playing these works flawlessly and from memory
@kafandrich2 жыл бұрын
This is a truly stunning recital from Martin Baker!! It's wonderful to see/hear musicians who play at such a high level! Also, I vote to add Gert Van Hoef to your list of recitalists.
@edgimzewski8096 Жыл бұрын
The performance and instrument justify the introductory hype. This is world-beating stuff. You must also hear the same player/instrument in Widor 9th symphony - absolutely stunning experience.
@johnbostrom84672 жыл бұрын
Wow what an organist! His extreme musicality and skills amaze me……
@trevororme46462 жыл бұрын
A true feast for the ear and unbelievable to both watch and listen to. Martin, you are a star of organist stars …. Ye, you ARE brilliant. T!
@martym612 жыл бұрын
Wonderful recital Martin. Richard, perfect choice for the inaugural guest recital on this spectacular organ.
@kelshaler44992 жыл бұрын
Beautiful and amazing! Thank you for these "works of art" in music. Nothing beats praising the Lord when you do it in music. Blessings to you and yours during this Holy Season.
@pvanharmelen2 жыл бұрын
Nice house organ. Interesting that he plays without shoes
@christopherwarner53312 жыл бұрын
@@pvanharmelen and mismatched sock!
@AJ12-762 жыл бұрын
Absolutely wonderful! Thanks Martin and Richard for a beautiful program!
@NaylorGraham2 жыл бұрын
A truly fantastic inaugural recital! Thank you so much for bringing this world class music to us!
@brucetominello3252 жыл бұрын
I particularly enjoyed the Widor 9th. From the opening chord you knew it was the CC at St. Ouen and if there was any doubt the Pedal Bombardes in the fourth movement erase all doubt! Richard you did it!!!
@winstonpetersen3110 Жыл бұрын
Ma rtin Baker is indeed a maestro
@NakedMuso2 жыл бұрын
Absolutely awestruck! I've never heard Martin perform before so to have the opportunity of hearing him play would have be fantastic on it's own, but to be almost on the bench with him at this brilliant console is such a special thing. I couldn't be here for the live event but I'm about to make up for it by watching again immediately. Thank you Martin for such a great recital, and thank you Richard for making it possible. The sound, by the way, in my headphones had a brilliant soundscape. I could hear the natural and sharp sides separated in quite a lot or the concert.
@karenhenson37862 жыл бұрын
Simply wonderful! Loved every minute and second of this recital. The Widor!! Wow indeed!! Kx.
@trevororme46462 жыл бұрын
Bravo. Great opening for our nes BiS organ. Good to see you again, Martin. Oh that sound, that sound, that sound. Blessings a round!!! T.
@carolynclark17242 жыл бұрын
Beautiful performance Martin! I really admire the craftmanship of this organ. The wood tones shine so pretty in the light.
@romantiachristiana51472 жыл бұрын
Fantastic! The Widor riveted me. Martin is truly an inspiration like Francis Jackson was for me when I was a schoolboy.
@mattm90422 ай бұрын
Enjoyed every second of this magnificent video
@tomlessner2 жыл бұрын
Listened late, and really enjoyed everything including his variations on a theme. He brought out everything the organ has without voiding the warranty. Suggestions for the future, Paul Fey and/or Jonathan Scott from the Scott Brothers Duo.
@benasmatuzevicius79552 жыл бұрын
Wow! Totally outstanding. It's a dream of mine to perform Bach's Passacaglia in the future and Martin Baker's performance was an incredible inspiration!
@CliveDBeasley2 жыл бұрын
We went to Martin's BBC Proms recital at the Royal Albert Hall earlier this year. This was one the pieces he played
@benasmatuzevicius79552 жыл бұрын
@@CliveDBeasley Wow, must have been an otherworldly experience
@ianwcraig95492 жыл бұрын
What an amzing display of viruosity! The finale Improvisation blew my mind. What extraordinary talent! How jealous am I!!!!
@maurofarrugia85462 жыл бұрын
Is there a better way to inaugurate an Organ? I doubt it... Bach Passacaglia expertly played. It is evident that Mr Baker feel absolutely at home playing this console - hence I guess the goal of such an endeavour is truly reached. Congrats Richard and BiS community for such an achievement.
@grahamtwist2 жыл бұрын
The only live recital I manged to get to this year was the 'Battle of the Organs" at Selby Abbey, which featured Martin Baker and John Scott Whiteley. They were both fabulous and put the Hill Organ and the Viscount Regent Classic Skinner Organ through their paces. Martin was impressive live, and just watching him play the BiS Harrison and Harrison style console reinforced my first impression even more: he is just a phenomenal recitalist! Playing the Bach and Sweelinck from memory was amazing . . . and his improvisational skills are just stunning! Bravo to Martin - his performance was a very welcome early Christmas present.
@T0NYD1CK2 жыл бұрын
Definitely headphone time! I have never heard so many notes in the Passacaglia. The registration is amazing. The playing isn't bad, either! What an amazing start to the concert career of "our" new console.
@djturbo882 жыл бұрын
Wow! A truly fantastic performance indeed. I've been playing music for about 20 years now; studied piano for 6 years with an instructor and trained myself on the organ and I still find it mind boggling that some people are able to memorize complex and intricate pieces of music and play them effortlessly just like Mr. Baker did. Looking forward to your future performances Richard as well as those of your future guests!
@BrooksLehnig2 жыл бұрын
Took the time to re-watch and revisit this awesome performance, and I am again astounded and amazed!! Remarkable! Especially the concluding improvisation. Thank you again for this Christmas Holiday Treat!
@charlesdavis70872 жыл бұрын
Wonderful idea Martin to get other organists to join in. !!!
@bobmartin90182 жыл бұрын
Wow. That was a Special Christmas Treat. Martin played the works Marvelous.Looking forward in hearing this Beautiful Instrument in the future.You are a lucky gifted individual.
@AronSm Жыл бұрын
Beatifull
@edheffron2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the amazing recital. Superb! Every piece was wonderful. Thank you, again. I would love to hear Paul Jacobs. He is a wonderful person, down to earth, and a wonderful organist.
@zbigniewnykiel2 жыл бұрын
Awesome :) The Best person to inaugurate BIS organ
@Anndantino2 жыл бұрын
A brilliant recital and fitting start for this amazing organ. Looking forward to an organ-filled future!
@GMPMusicVideos2 жыл бұрын
Just loving this, as respite after a busy weekend! You must invite David Briggs or/and Wayne Marshall, of course!
@mundiniwebcast2 жыл бұрын
Absolutely stunning performance
@Huwtube722 жыл бұрын
Blown away by this. So wonderful to see and hear Martin play the Widor 'Gothique' in its entirety here. The organ sounds truly magnificent. As for future organist suggestions, how about David Goode playing some big Reger piece; or Nathan Laube, Paul Jacobs or David Baskeyfield?
@snp9652 жыл бұрын
Absolutely Fantastic ! !
@timdaugherty59212 жыл бұрын
How amazing !!!
@tikhonbogomolets27402 жыл бұрын
Good grief, Lord Richard! You've hit a homerun with Martin Baker on the BIS Concert Organ - WOW, just WOW! Now it is very necessary to get those new stops/drawknobs with new sounds as soon as possible. I can't bear to see those empty holes where the new stops should be. May God Almighty provide you with these so that your "musicizing" will honour the Creator of us all. Respectfully yours, Tikhon
@robbrown95432 жыл бұрын
This definitely refutes the deragatory uses of names for non-pipe instruments as "radios!"
@OrganGuyPhil2 жыл бұрын
Incredible. ❤️
@bertiebassett24882 жыл бұрын
"Beauty in sound" doesn't even begin to describe the heavenly music produced by the deft fingers and toes of organist par excellence, Martin Baker. A truly remarkable recital in so many different ways.. Yet even in this quite superb electronic showcase of a Hauptwerk virtual organ, no electronic substitute has yet been invented to usurp a human page turner's hand, or to auto-swipe an l.e.d screen! (27:40, 28:59, 30:10, et seqq.)
@michaelthoma-c-m62382 жыл бұрын
brilliant! wunderbar, danke! 🎄
@hugecocknballs2 жыл бұрын
Oh my!
@beautyinsound2 жыл бұрын
Incredible, right?!
@geminian78462 жыл бұрын
Nothing can compare to the full-organ sound of a Cavaillé-Coll cathedral organ!
@beautyinsound2 жыл бұрын
I totally agree. I really wish you could hear it in the room though.... the organ console shakes with those low notes and I've fine-tuned it enough that it sounds very close to the real thing. Look out for an Organ Recital given by Colin Walsh on this coming Saturday - he knows the 'real' organ extremely well and he couldn't believe what he was hearing in the BIS Music Room! 👌
@diannemills55942 жыл бұрын
Wonderful concert. I'd love to see Andrew Wyatt. However I listen to him playing at Truro Cathedral most Sundays via livestream. Blessings.
@stripey19602 жыл бұрын
Wonderful recital. I have not heard the Widor OS No 9 Op 70 Gothic before.. I will have to listen to that a few times to appreciate it I think. The Passacaglia was a fascinating take on Bach's early masterpiece, clearly influenced by Buxtehude's Passacaglia. There have been many Passacaglias but this one by Bach is by far the best. Always interesting to hear different organists take on it and their individual registrations. This was certainly very dynamic. Well played Martin and thanks Richard for hosting. Suggestions for guests would be Fraser Gartshore doing his thing, Anna Lapwood playing some Bach? I love Han's Andre Stamms Bach recordings on the Trost Organ in Waltershausen. Luciano Zecca has some great recordings of BWV 538 Dorica and Dubois Toccata. I have never seen mention of them visiting the UK though and invariably they tend to perform what they want anyway & don't take requests like you do Richard!
@aBachwardsfellow2 жыл бұрын
hi Richard -- a couple of questions: - is the sound we're hearing the sound from the speakers via microphones? Or is it via direct line feed from the Haupwerk computer? - is the old computer still runnning Haupwerk, or are you switched over to the new computer for this? Whatever the case - it is DROP-DEAD GORGEOUS - sight and sound. You have become the Lamborghini Veneno of the Hauptwerk community!
@owenesquivelph2 жыл бұрын
I hopefully could help... I think both: the actual room acoustics (alongside HW)
@rensswart72482 жыл бұрын
@@owenesquivelph I don't think so. During organ playing it is the Hauptwerk computer sound only. During the talks the room microphones are faded in.
@johnwebster3132 жыл бұрын
Amazing Organist on a par with Olivier Latry Photographic Memory as well - Heard him at Selby Abbey with John Scot Whiteley - - .Perhaps Loakes Shoe Firm could provide him with some decent Organ Shoes John W
@paulzellmer44532 жыл бұрын
Good direction
@jakeallinson2 жыл бұрын
Echoing a few others, I too would love to see David Briggs, Gerard Brooks, Jonathan Scott and Wayne Marshall, and as an international twist, Yves Castanet, Thomas Ospital, Ben van Oosten and Vincent Dubois. All the biggest names, but maybe also that upcoming star, Jacob Allinson, who is only the second best organist on his street 😅
@parisoncourt2 жыл бұрын
I knew it was going to be good but Heck!! If I may make a suggestion for the future see if you can invite Sebastian Heindl over in 2022.
@christianlongobardi54382 жыл бұрын
will we see Jonathan Scott at some point?
@Mark_Dyer12 жыл бұрын
Richard: How is your organ able to 'become' the Cavaille-Coll of St Ouen, Rouen? This is maybe a dumb question. Do you buy software containing the St Ouen sound?
@beautyinsound2 жыл бұрын
Mark - this might give the answer: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oHucoXWhpauaaZo
@ronaldneale61692 жыл бұрын
Fantastic , what is the name of the first piece Martin is playing of Bach please ?
@peterallison50212 жыл бұрын
organists to play in the future? James Lancelot most defiantly and Keith Hearnshaw
@ronaldneale61692 жыл бұрын
Glorious What is the name of the first bit of Bach he is playing please ?
@beautyinsound2 жыл бұрын
All the details are in the description of the video :)
@praestant82 жыл бұрын
There must be a shoes off policy for this virtual instrument.
@beautyinsound2 жыл бұрын
Haha! Richard Gowers, Joseph Wicks and Colin Walsh all used shoes. As do I occasionally 😉
@stephenarnold63592 жыл бұрын
It's a Catholic thing. George Malcom always played in his socks
@williammitchell18642 жыл бұрын
I would use Mrs. Diane Bish, Xavier Varnus, and Olivier Latry.
@ronaldneale61692 жыл бұрын
What is the first piece of Bach he is playing here please.?
@timdaugherty59212 жыл бұрын
Richard. What are the blank stops on your organ? Can you add more voices on then over time?
@CJCappella2 жыл бұрын
You need to watch the first video Richard made. It explains it there.
@paulzellmer44532 жыл бұрын
You still have many stops that need to be activated. How much does it cost a stop to activate?
@caroline.balfour2 жыл бұрын
How many stops we use depends on how many stops the HW sample set being played has. We add stops as needed for the larger instruments.
@vinzchannel012 жыл бұрын
One of my wildest goals in life is to own a custom one like this organ
@beautyinsound2 жыл бұрын
Anything is possible - just follow your dream and you’ll find a way!
@steveb17392 жыл бұрын
Does Martin make Ejector Seats on the side perchance?
@beautyinsound2 жыл бұрын
Don’t know about that, but he loves flight simulators!
@G-AWNA2 жыл бұрын
@@beautyinsound Yes but only the highest quality ones - the aviation equivalent of your organ(s), Richard. I run Aerowinx Precision Simulator B747 networked across 4 computers, 6 touchscreen monitors, 1 large tv, and am in the process of expanding it!
@beautyinsound2 жыл бұрын
@@G-AWNA It sounds like the real deal! There was a time when I started to get into racing simulators, but this only progressed as far as getting a wheel, pedals and stick-shift. It was brilliant fun though! I occasionally get it out of the cupboard, when time allows (never).
@G-AWNA2 жыл бұрын
@@beautyinsound You could combine it with the new console and take a drive from the organ bench when you need a break from playing.
@DavidSherwood-nj9zfАй бұрын
Dramatic
@nigelcook19182 жыл бұрын
Olivier Latry
@beautyinsound2 жыл бұрын
Let’s make Olivier our ultimate goal…!
@edwardwilliamson18632 жыл бұрын
@@beautyinsound It would be interesting to see a French interpretation. Roth would also be a good choice. Do you have any Cavaille-Coll samples?
@horacerumpole7629 Жыл бұрын
I'd love to see Daniel Roth or Ken Cowan...or Carolyn Craig who is an organ scholar at Westminster ..she's a member of my Church in Tennessee