On the Mighty Flentrop Organ | Saint Mark's, Seattle

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Saint Mark's Episcopal Cathedral

Saint Mark's Episcopal Cathedral

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@TomWojtowick
@TomWojtowick Жыл бұрын
...was present at the E P Biggs inaugural..actually sat by him with my organ teacher Wm Pulliam...still playing given such experiences...
@saintmarksseattle
@saintmarksseattle Жыл бұрын
Wow, Mr Wojtowick, that's great! Canon Kleinschmidt partially recreated those Biggs recitals for the celebration of the 50th anniversary of the instrument, in 2015. Please reach out to the him directly if you have any historical materials or memories from that time which you would be willing to share -- you can find his contact info on the cathedral webpage, saintmarks.org
@WouterTukker
@WouterTukker Жыл бұрын
P.S.: if you wish to hear how a grand organ known to and played by Bach might have sounded, come to Europe and visit, play or hear: (1) the Arp Schnitger Organ of St. Jacobi in Hamburg; (2) the Zacharias Hildebrandt Organ of the St. Wenceslas Organ in Naumburg (recently restored and recorded with the complete Art of Fugue on Aeolus); (3) the Gottfried Silbermann Organ of the Dome in Freiberg, perhaps the most precious example of originally preserved baroque organ building (BTW, Bach tested the Hildebrandt Organ in Naumburg together with Silbermann of which testimony is preserved in Bach´s own hand-writing: he was full of praise on this exceptional instrument, with a.o. the most impressive 32-foot "Kontraposaune" I ever heard in a baroque organ ...)
@salvatorecollura2692
@salvatorecollura2692 2 ай бұрын
Such a wonderful comment but I don’t understand why it’s on this video. A complete non-sequitur.
@WouterTukker
@WouterTukker 2 ай бұрын
@@salvatorecollura2692 You are absolutely right, it was meant as an extension to my previous comment right here below and is confusing as a stand-alone item, so I moved it there: sorry and I hope that sets things straight again ...
@railgap
@railgap Жыл бұрын
I've seen a few organ demos, but Michael's near-giggling enthusiasm for this instrument and organs in general is wonderfully infectious. What a delight to watch, and this instrument is a beauty.
@railgap
@railgap Жыл бұрын
Also, having watched one or two recitals and listened to a few organists, Michael has a refreshingly compleat comprehension and mastery of the instrument.
@saintmarksseattle
@saintmarksseattle Жыл бұрын
@@railgap Thank you so much for your kind words! Please pay the organ a visit whenever you are in Seattle.
@Gg-jq7ht
@Gg-jq7ht 12 күн бұрын
This Dutch instrument is a crown jewel in American music. I believe it is curated and maintained by Paul Fritts, America's finest organ builder. Thanks a million for this outstanding demonstration.
@saintmarksseattle
@saintmarksseattle 15 сағат бұрын
Thank you for watching! Yes, Paul Fritts & Co. have maintained the instrument since 1991, and were responsible for the various subsequent alterations and additions to its original design.
@rifelaw
@rifelaw 4 жыл бұрын
That 32' actually makes my desk vibrate with just a laptop.
@bjohnmasters
@bjohnmasters 5 жыл бұрын
"A very sturdy hymn." I loved that. The organist at my home church when I grew up would refer to those as "pipe cleaners."
@hankkingsley2976
@hankkingsley2976 5 жыл бұрын
I always appreciate somebody who knows exactly what they're doing
@hopelessnerd6677
@hopelessnerd6677 5 жыл бұрын
Awesome instrument! Imagine going to church 400 years ago and hearing something like that for the first time.
@joyfulyes
@joyfulyes Жыл бұрын
Yes, they are so awe inspiring. I came to this channel via the channel of a little 12 year old boy who's a budding organist and he says he "adores" the music. It just gets hold of some of us and never lets go.
@MrRexquando
@MrRexquando 5 жыл бұрын
The astronauts at NASA have button envy. So amazing! Thank you for sharing this work of art.
@andrewhicks8340
@andrewhicks8340 5 жыл бұрын
Michael, this is terrific! What a fine demonstration of this instrument. You communicate some of the joy that is part of being an Organist and which is so hard to explain to people. Greetings and all good wishes from Iowa: some of our choristers who sang with you at RSCM courses still ask about you. I will tell them "Watch this video."
@no1Liikeglenn
@no1Liikeglenn 5 жыл бұрын
4:11 ''right now the gallery is shaking a bit'' Just then my shelves where wandering around my flat. never before have a Church organ on youtube made my shelves vibrate around.
@no1Liikeglenn
@no1Liikeglenn 4 жыл бұрын
I have @ Dual ''beast'' subwoofer system @ 1000rms watt. It' goes down to 35 hz. but when C−1 or C−2 is played I can still clearly feel it :) Thx for the best organ video on you tube. It has all the hallmarks of a great video!
@BATTIS94
@BATTIS94 5 жыл бұрын
It's a joy to hear an explanation from a person who clearly loves the instrument.
@georgemurphy2579
@georgemurphy2579 4 жыл бұрын
And, is well intormed! Michael had a tremendous reputation when in New York at At. Thomas' Church.
@obgraham93
@obgraham93 2 жыл бұрын
Well I was sitting in St Mark's this past week at the AGO convention. I noticed how many bulbs were out on the chandeliers. I figured they just were cutting costs! Now I know -- the organ pops 'em!
@renatestammler6590
@renatestammler6590 3 жыл бұрын
Organ wundervoll, nice to hear about Hauptwerk Rückpositiv, it is normal for me, because i am from Germany, and also play the Organ. But not with four manuals, and not with Rückpositiv and also Not with 32'Fuß, nice to hear about🙂
@jesselawson1793
@jesselawson1793 18 күн бұрын
0:58,1:32, 2:37, 2:39, 2:43, 2:46, 2:49, 3:36, 3:38, 3:43, 3:47, 3:50, 4:44, 5:26, 5:59, 6:18, 6:30, 7:00, 7:14, 7:24, 7:32, 7:50, 8:27, 11:03, 11:16, 11:27, 11:32, 11:37, 11:42, 11:45, 11:49, 11:53, and 11:57 all sound phenomenal.
@n6mz
@n6mz 5 жыл бұрын
Two highlights of my life: pulling stops on this gorgeous instrument for my friend Roger Sherman and then years later getting a personal tour of the Flentrop shop in Zaandam by their outstanding technical director. And what did I pass in one of the hallways? A photo of this beauty (they're very proud of her, one of the largest they ever built). She seems to sound better and better every time I hear her.
@davidwilliams4865
@davidwilliams4865 Жыл бұрын
Awesome, and greetings from St. Philip's Episcopal Church, Circleville, Ohio founded in 1817 and still blessed by God.
@saintmarksseattle
@saintmarksseattle 11 ай бұрын
Thank you, David!
@JCF072344
@JCF072344 5 жыл бұрын
With a group of organ students I visited the Flentrop shortly after it was installed over 50 years ago. This organ has certainly stood the test of time and resounds in its marvelous acoustic. Thanks for triggering a memory.
@MrRichulan
@MrRichulan 5 жыл бұрын
What a surprise: a Dutch Flentrop Organ in the USA. I visited several churches here in the Netherlands with my late father, who was an organist for 45 years.
@saintmarksseattle
@saintmarksseattle 5 жыл бұрын
Rene, you are welcome to come visit us in Seattle anytime! Although the instrument is today rather different than the one Flentrop designed in 1965, it remains one of the grandest instruments the firm ever built.
@kansasthunderman1
@kansasthunderman1 5 жыл бұрын
E. Power Biggs performed many recordings on the Flentrop organ of Busch Reisenger Museum at Harvard University. It's a small tracker organ that serves as an introduction to the Baroque Era organ building and classic voicing.
@TheHappyCooker68
@TheHappyCooker68 5 жыл бұрын
@@kansasthunderman1 The Flentrop there was built in 1958. The Busch Reisinger Museum (now Adolphus Busch Hall) has similar acoustics to the Thomaskirche in Leipzig, where Bach served many years as cantor.
@DavidBrowningBYD
@DavidBrowningBYD 5 жыл бұрын
I studied church music as a pianist and chorister for many, many years, and have been associated with many organists. This is the first time I have understood some of the concepts you explain here.
@georgemurphy2579
@georgemurphy2579 4 жыл бұрын
Very well explained. I learned a few things myself today. Organ is stupendous and the acoustics are divine!!! Thanks, Micheal!!
@gbosey1449
@gbosey1449 5 жыл бұрын
I remember back in the late 60s - We had an apartment down the street in the old Loveless Building and would walk down to the church for their concerts. You could wander in casually, sit on the steps leading up to the alter, lie back and gaze at the ceiling during the concerts. One of the highlights was that each visiting artist was given a theme during the intermission and as a closing piece was required to play an impromptu set of variations on that theme. It was exciting and gave the entire concert an air of a sporting event. Wonderful memories.
@daniela.hammond6041
@daniela.hammond6041 5 жыл бұрын
Excellent organ and demonstration.
@liamphillips4406
@liamphillips4406 5 жыл бұрын
What an amazing instrument, a stunning building and a superbly talented musician. All three have to go hand-in-hand adding beauty to one another. As an Anglican priest and choreographer of worshipful liturgy, it must be mind blowing and spiritually uplifting to have such music, played by such a musician, during a religious feast.
@saintmarksseattle
@saintmarksseattle 5 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your kind words, Rev. Phillips.
@thegatheringroomatwepc6221
@thegatheringroomatwepc6221 2 жыл бұрын
Oh Bunnykins! That was just ausgeseichnet! Bestimmt!!!
@califdad4
@califdad4 5 жыл бұрын
this is what a pipe organ is suppose to sound like, love it!
@gammafoxlore2981
@gammafoxlore2981 5 жыл бұрын
Some day, I will play a similar instrument.
@JohnWadeLongJr
@JohnWadeLongJr 2 жыл бұрын
What a delightful presentation, Michael. Would that every organist took such utter delight in their instrument!
@bhigdaddymark
@bhigdaddymark 5 жыл бұрын
Although I never had the pleasure of meeting Michael Kleinschmidt, I’m well aware of him being from NYC. From the first time at age sixteen that Dr. Gerre Hancock allowed me to play the now gone but wonderful organ at St. Thomas 5th Avenue until the last time I played it thanks to the late John Scott in 2015, I missed meeting Michael Kleinschmidt who’s not only a brilliant organist, but also a nice guy and he was the associate organist at the famed St. Thomas 5th Avenue church. This organ is on my ‘bucket list’ of organs to hear live, but also to play. I’m thrilled to know that Mr. Kleinschmidt is at St. Mark’s, it’ll be terrific to hear him, that organ and that room live.
@saintmarksseattle
@saintmarksseattle 5 жыл бұрын
Canon Kleinschmidt returned to St. Thomas Fifth Avenue to play a recital on their new chancel organ just a few months ago, in May of 2019. But please come visit us in Seattle any time!
@dmrowell1
@dmrowell1 5 жыл бұрын
What an absolutely marvelous video, and brilliantly presented by Michael Kleinschmidt. His overflowing enthusiasm made it all the more compelling. And the whimsical counter-piece at the end was a lovely ending. Thank you.
@MattsModellingMemories
@MattsModellingMemories 11 ай бұрын
I love this video, and watch it again and again! Thank you.
@saintmarksseattle
@saintmarksseattle 11 ай бұрын
Thank you so much! We've been thinking about a follow-up for a very long time now, so please stay tuned...
@MattsModellingMemories
@MattsModellingMemories 9 ай бұрын
@@saintmarksseattleThank you, that will be wonderful! I discovered this video not long after covid lockdowns started here in Australia. Amidst the uncertainty of everyday living, and as an ‘essential worker’ out in the community to carry out a rather difficult role, I returned to this video time after time. There’s so much to enjoy; the technical account, the demonstrations, and the gentle humour sprinkled throughout. It’s been a wonderful antidote to the negativity of 2020-21 and remains so today. I feel that your faith community must have a really positive and warm vibe, I certainly feel that spirit through this and your other videos. Cheers!
@stuartylad
@stuartylad 5 жыл бұрын
Absolutely loved your enthusiasm for this instrument; it's clear that you love it!
@mallorga1965
@mallorga1965 5 жыл бұрын
This is perhaps the best organ demo I have ever watched. Wonderful instrument, of course!
@alantorrance6153
@alantorrance6153 5 жыл бұрын
I could see you were enjoying the session. I, too, enjoyed it incredibly. That organ is brilliant! Thank you!
@peteacher52
@peteacher52 5 жыл бұрын
Truly, a magnificent organ in the best tradition of the Netherlands, explained with bubbling enthusiasm. Piet Kee and his contemporaries would have loved this one!
@daryleharris1021
@daryleharris1021 5 жыл бұрын
This was really fun! Flentrop organs are awesome. The organist is really personable and enjoyable. Nice guy!
@kansasthunderman1
@kansasthunderman1 5 жыл бұрын
Flentrop is one of several builders of the "modern baroque" organs which appeared in the 1940s.
@josephgraif2588
@josephgraif2588 5 жыл бұрын
Unfortunately, this is not a modern, evolved instrument, but one built to 18th century specifications.
@kansasthunderman1
@kansasthunderman1 5 жыл бұрын
@@josephgraif2588 That's Flentrop's idea to build organs to old fashioned specifications.
@omniryx1
@omniryx1 5 жыл бұрын
In what way would that be unfortunate, sir? Flentrop, one of the very most respected organ builders on earth, designed and built it to sound precisely as it does. There is nothing whatsoever unfortunate about it.
@josephgraif2588
@josephgraif2588 5 жыл бұрын
why is the organ the only instrument that continues to be built to "old fashioned" specifications? every other instrument has evolved and never "looked back". flentrop took their "lead" from charles fisk, an engineer and amateur organist who proclaimed the organ to be a "dead" instrument in the 1950's that could only be revived by returning to baroque building techniques. who was he to do so and why did we follow him? do we build baroque violins today? enough said...
@BernardProfitendieu
@BernardProfitendieu 5 жыл бұрын
this was a helluva lot more interesting than I thought it was going to be!
@Patracat
@Patracat 5 ай бұрын
Fantastic, really enjoyed this. Many thanks❤
@saintmarksseattle
@saintmarksseattle 5 ай бұрын
@@Patracat thank you so much for watching.
@jeffwhite4227
@jeffwhite4227 5 ай бұрын
I had the pleasure of hearing this instrument - and experiencing the Great O Antiphon service - back in July 2022 during the AGO convention. Great video!
@RedPop4
@RedPop4 5 жыл бұрын
The audio of this video is quite well-done so as to really be able to discern the different divisions originating in their own different points in time and space.
@kansasthunderman1
@kansasthunderman1 5 жыл бұрын
The building has good acoustics which complements the sound of the organ.
@frankschmits143
@frankschmits143 5 жыл бұрын
Ever since a very dedicated friend of mine introduced me to the wonderful world of the pipe organ and the great music by famous composers, played by great musicians, my life went up another step in admiration and shear pleasure with music. In a couple of years now, so many Dutch and German churches and monasteries we visited to pay tribute to impressive architecture, famous pipe organs and finest compositions. The more proud as well I was seeing and hearing a great and very understandable explanation by Mr. Kleinschmidt, clearly showing his delight and admiration with this Seattle Flentrop pipe organ, built by my highly skilled and famous fellow Dutchmen.
@mibi1946
@mibi1946 5 жыл бұрын
Wonderful sounding organ and very well demonstrated. Thanks for posting.
@saintmarksseattle
@saintmarksseattle 5 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching!
@mariaashot5648
@mariaashot5648 3 ай бұрын
Spiritually uplifting. Thank you to everyone who works professionally in the Organ Community, who teaches music, and who wholeheartedly devotes herself or himself to outstanding performance. May we all have a blessed and holy Advent and Christmas over the coming weeks, since there are so many millions of people in aching need of consolation!
@saintmarksseattle
@saintmarksseattle 3 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for your kind words, Maria. Peace to you!
@keesschuurman5653
@keesschuurman5653 5 жыл бұрын
A clear and enthousiastic demonstration. And the acoustic is overwhelming. Thank you for demonstrating this Dutch topografie,
@negumanezer
@negumanezer 5 жыл бұрын
I loved your passion for explaining how the organ works and you played at the same time.
@andanteconmoto.
@andanteconmoto. Жыл бұрын
Awesome organ, marvellous presentation, very beautiful video. And I find that playing Ein feste Burg ist unser Gott is a very good idea. Many thanks!
@adamdonovan5633
@adamdonovan5633 5 жыл бұрын
OOOO EMMMM GEEE.....my brain has new grooves in it thanks to the Mighty Flentrop!! Big thanks.
@wallybrown5836
@wallybrown5836 5 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this demonstration. It was very helpful and entertaining. Scintilating playing.
@gloriayoder5173
@gloriayoder5173 Жыл бұрын
So incredible!
@saintmarksseattle
@saintmarksseattle Жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching!
@donotcare330
@donotcare330 5 жыл бұрын
In case you are wondering. ON Bill Nye The Science Guy. This Organ was featured on the episode Season 3 - Episode 11 (waves). I also had the privilege and honor to play this organ just a few days AFTER this organ had shifted from the Earthquake, in the early 2000s. which knocked OUT the swell division until it was re-serviced. It is a GREAT ORGAN and out of the 50+ i've played on. VERY memorable instrument. The reeds have a "fiery" thunder which sends a brisk down the chill of one's spine. Being at the controls of this great Instrument is beyond exhilarating.
@FreedomsNurse
@FreedomsNurse 4 жыл бұрын
Now Bill Nye is the fake-science guy. How sad.
@lucdeslauriers1021
@lucdeslauriers1021 Жыл бұрын
Joy! Joy! Beautiful instrumental. Chanceux de pouvoir le faire sonner! Un peu de Bach s’il-vous-plaît!
@saintmarksseattle
@saintmarksseattle Жыл бұрын
You may be interested in this concert that was recorded a few years ago: kzbin.info/www/bejne/p6eykHaNfK6IiLc There is also playlist of other organ concerts on our channel.
@EElgar1857
@EElgar1857 5 жыл бұрын
One of the world's greatest organs. I'll never forget hearing it during the OHS Convention.
@e.conboy4286
@e.conboy4286 2 жыл бұрын
Very informative! Thank you.
@Sebastian-tf5vr
@Sebastian-tf5vr 9 ай бұрын
That was absolutely AMAZING
@bremick
@bremick 5 жыл бұрын
WOW... Fantastisch!!!!! Bravo
@revjonathan3166
@revjonathan3166 5 жыл бұрын
Awesome!!!! Come over to Australia! Play a Pipe Organ here please.
@annies.1997
@annies.1997 5 жыл бұрын
I LOVE the horizontal reeds! Sounds like a combo olde-style horn section/harpsichord. Very nice sound!
@saintmarksseattle
@saintmarksseattle 5 жыл бұрын
Those Spanish trumpets are the newest part of the instrument -- they replaced the earlier (and somewhat gentler) chamade in 2011.
@dountoothers7052
@dountoothers7052 5 жыл бұрын
Mr. Kleinschmidt, Portland lost a diamond in the crown of Music. I'm not a musician but you drew me in with a sense of wonder as you explained the sonic capabilities of this fine organ. I can now hear what is going on and how an organist chooses the color/mood for the music they play. You appear giddy with excitement doing this expose of sound creation. I get that way talking about cooking and eating. Thanks for the ambrosial tidbits sprinkled with sonic seasonings. Want to hear much more than musical clips. Saen Sans 3rd would be a joy to experience in this space. The dynamic range of the recording made it difficult to comfortably listen since the dynamic range made it either too loud or too soft on my IMac 27". Was it my speakers/hearing aids or was it the recording itself? Many thanks for melding your musical prowess and your technical understanding of this organ. May you be well appreciated in your undertaking.
@josephgraif2588
@josephgraif2588 5 жыл бұрын
EXCEPT...this is NOT a modern instrument. it is built to 18th century specifications...
@danw1955
@danw1955 5 жыл бұрын
I also have a 27" iMac, but I run a digital audio cable to a really good home stereo, and the difference is amazing. The stock speakers in the iMac leave A LOT to be desired!😉
@joannescouchet7038
@joannescouchet7038 4 жыл бұрын
@@josephgraif2588 I don't think you would find horizontal trumpets, or combination pistons on a 18th century Schnitger organ :) Romantic music works quite well on this organ, by the way - just like on the Muller organ in Haarlem or the Hinsz in Kampen, both 18th century organs that have been "tweaked" to be more versatile.
@guitarsupport
@guitarsupport 5 жыл бұрын
Fantastic Instrument and explanations!
@edithbfcracine4054
@edithbfcracine4054 3 жыл бұрын
Marvelous!
@JP_Systems
@JP_Systems 5 жыл бұрын
Pipe organs are simply amazing instrument! Nothing can compare to this. Thanks for the Organ 101 !!!
@omars.8073
@omars.8073 5 жыл бұрын
What splendid demonstration! Thank you so much for making this.
@georgefelty6357
@georgefelty6357 5 жыл бұрын
Years ago when I was young, I had the honor of attending a student workshop with Flentrop!
@christhesmith
@christhesmith 2 жыл бұрын
Now I'm going to look for a recital there! Thanks!
@saintmarksseattle
@saintmarksseattle 2 жыл бұрын
Chris, the Saint Mark's Music Series concert schedule-which always includes at least two recitals on the Flentrop organ-will be announced in the fall of 2022.
@hansbeestman7460
@hansbeestman7460 10 ай бұрын
Ik heb genoten van de mooie klanken groeten van Hans uit Zwolle Nederland
@butcherwoman3753
@butcherwoman3753 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for filling me up!
@heinmadsen-leipoldt2341
@heinmadsen-leipoldt2341 2 жыл бұрын
I enjoy the beautiful sound, well I've never played on a flentrop before
@DLCaster
@DLCaster 5 жыл бұрын
What a great organ in a wonderfully reverberant space. Very well presented Michael.
@thelittlestorylady2980
@thelittlestorylady2980 5 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@democraticpatriot2657
@democraticpatriot2657 5 жыл бұрын
Cool overview of how a cathdral organ is - umm - organized. Those ranks and stops were always a mystery to me. Other KZbin organ discussions have too much professional jargon for a layperson to understand. I’m a Gert van Hoef fan, but would love to see videos of you performing the great classic organ repertory on that magnficent instrument.
@saintmarksseattle
@saintmarksseattle 5 жыл бұрын
Most of the videos on our channel of Sunday liturgies on our channel begin and end with great organ repertoire (although occasionally they have to be removed from KZbin for copyright reasons). This coming Sunday (July 28, 2019) the organ voluntaries will be Bach, Buxtehude, and Böhm!
@josephgraif2588
@josephgraif2588 5 жыл бұрын
you need to hear a MODERN, EVOLVED instrument to understand the organ of today...
@enchamade8
@enchamade8 2 жыл бұрын
@@josephgraif2588, different tastes don't mean bad or wrong. Since you obviously have issues with this organ, don't listen to it, and be thrilled that none of your money helped pay for it. Bitter....party of one....your table is now ready.
@NgaiOlaudah
@NgaiOlaudah 5 жыл бұрын
JUST GORGEOUS. THANK YOU, Michael. I must visit St. Mark's when I'm next in Seattle. You must be an incredible teacher! arthur..
@Zavendea
@Zavendea 4 жыл бұрын
He is!
@jimfowler5930
@jimfowler5930 5 жыл бұрын
Stunning! Brings tears to my eyes, both because of the SOUNDS!, and the realization that I went strings/Cello! Why of why?! My favorite voice(s) are those of the Horizontal Reeds....they shake my soul and cannot wait to hear what music the Lord has in store for those of us who have made Jesus Lord. Ausgezeichnet, ich hab' alles genoßen!! Augen voller Tränen! Vielen Dank.
@BernardProfitendieu
@BernardProfitendieu 5 жыл бұрын
oh, boo hoo hoo!
@XY_Dude
@XY_Dude 5 жыл бұрын
Always loved the DAF organ sounds. The voices are very distinct and clear. I have a vinyl of EPBiggs massaging one. Love it! I'll have to drop in up there when you have an organ concert.
@saintmarksseattle
@saintmarksseattle 5 жыл бұрын
E Power Biggs played the inaugural recitals on this instrument in 1965! Organ concerts are coming up on October 18 and December 22, 2019 -- see saintmarks.org/music-series for details.
@georgecrosscross8253
@georgecrosscross8253 8 ай бұрын
A phantastic and very powerful instrument! And the most completely explanation from you Master, my devotion to the Mighty Flentrop... thanks a lot.
@saintmarksseattle
@saintmarksseattle 8 ай бұрын
Thank you for your kind words, George.
@Urnieburns70
@Urnieburns70 3 жыл бұрын
Gotta love couplers
@paulussantosociwidjaja4781
@paulussantosociwidjaja4781 5 жыл бұрын
Nice good recording, too! Thank you for your effort for us to learn this historical musical king of instruments. If only we know your services schedules with live stream, well who knows some of want to join the Mass. God bless you!
@twillertorganprojects
@twillertorganprojects 5 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your demonstration you did it fine
@davedennis6042
@davedennis6042 5 жыл бұрын
Wow! When you lift your hands at the end it sounds like that sound goes clear into outer space. Love that sound.
@mrberryman
@mrberryman 3 жыл бұрын
Wow, what a beautiful sound--very crisp. The design is very beautiful, the way that the wood and each different metal have a very natural-looking patina, from bright metal to dulled oxidized copper is wonderful. Also, the organist's genuine love for the instrument is great to see.
@saintmarksseattle
@saintmarksseattle 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your kind words, Mr Berryman!
@johnredick7159
@johnredick7159 3 жыл бұрын
Wonderful explaination of the divisions of the organ and the way the stops work in combination!
@1622steve
@1622steve 5 жыл бұрын
I was listening to organs (including Flentrop) before you were born. This video is a delight!
@richardrobbins1422
@richardrobbins1422 5 жыл бұрын
Great narration!
@darrelljourdan3687
@darrelljourdan3687 5 жыл бұрын
Brilliant... Perfectly explained and fascinating. Thank you very much for posting this!
@ferdiriordan1
@ferdiriordan1 5 жыл бұрын
Astonishingly complex and yet so clearly explained.
@josephgraif2588
@josephgraif2588 5 жыл бұрын
yes...and astonishingly 18th century. this is not an instrument built to MODERN standards.
@taylorjobber9465
@taylorjobber9465 3 жыл бұрын
If you think four manuals + pedals gives you a variety, you should see a five manual! Absolute terrific, loved the video!
@saintmarksseattle
@saintmarksseattle 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Taylor!
@elainekruger-haye3463
@elainekruger-haye3463 4 жыл бұрын
Best explanatiom I have heard of how an organ works. Thank you.
@saintmarksseattle
@saintmarksseattle 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for watching, Elaine!
@gerhardrohne2261
@gerhardrohne2261 Жыл бұрын
the english organ makes you solemly sleepy, the fremch makes you pompous, but this north german style organ (from sweelink to bach) wakes you up!
@32582657
@32582657 5 жыл бұрын
Have watched quite a few videos explaining and displaying the operation of various organs. IMHO this one one offers one of the best demonstrations of organ tone colors and how they can be combined.
@GaleLeach
@GaleLeach 5 жыл бұрын
What a wonderfully clear description of the basic workings of a large pipe organ. All my life, I've wondered how the stops and pedals worked and what the four keyboards were for. I know this video only scratched the surface, but thank you for enough information to answer those questions and more. Masterful and thoroughly enjoyable presentation (and great musical snatches, too). Wish I lived in Seattle!
@tjsbeaner
@tjsbeaner 2 жыл бұрын
Hi Mike, I truly appreciated your detailed demo of this awesome sounding pipe organ! I play as well, but very limited access to our church organ keeps me from finding the true heartbeat of our pipe organ. It takes quality time spent to learn all the wonders of sounds. I can see you know your pipe organ inside and out, which is so important to bring the best performance to the congregation. Thank you so MUCH for sharing such a WONDERFUL array of info of the pipe organ! Blessings!
@saintmarksseattle
@saintmarksseattle 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your kind words, Timothy! Please come and visit next time you are in the Seattle area.
@dscottsw1
@dscottsw1 5 жыл бұрын
Really enjoyed this. Spent many a Sunday evening at Compline, and then staying afterward if someone was going to play the organ. I took a few lessons from Pete Hallock back in the day. Love that organ and the beautiful acoustics of the Cathedral.
@bojinglesortina
@bojinglesortina 4 жыл бұрын
Magnificent...one of the great joys of great music...such knowledge and passion.....thank you for the documentary...
@saintmarksseattle
@saintmarksseattle 4 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@clivetodd8782
@clivetodd8782 2 жыл бұрын
What a fantastic teacher !!. Now I know all about that organ, all I need to do is learn how to read manusripts and how to play the instrument .
@saintmarksseattle
@saintmarksseattle 2 жыл бұрын
It's never too late to start!
@rodericksalter1638
@rodericksalter1638 4 жыл бұрын
This is such a lovely organ. Flentrop build great organs. (Brings back memories of listening to the Flentrop at the Busch-Reisinger Museum Harvard University played by the Late E.Power Biggs.) The sound is so pure and rich, a true delight to hear. Just wish that my old vinyl CBS recording of the Harvard University instrument was not so badly warped (was like that when I bought it years ago). Nervous about attempting to flatten it in case I make it worse and totally unplayable! As many others have commented, wonderfully demonstrated by Michael Kleinschmidt. You did it so well Michael!
@saintmarksseattle
@saintmarksseattle 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your kind words. That Harvard instrument is the reason that our late organist-choirmaster Peter Hallock (1924-2014) insisted on commissioning Flentrop in the first place! And E. Power Biggs played the inaugural recitals on this instrument in 1965. In 2015, Michael recreated those Biggs recital programs as part of the celebrations marking the 50th anniversary of the organ.
@thegarnersmusic1244
@thegarnersmusic1244 5 жыл бұрын
I really enjoyed your video!! I played a Hammond organ for church many years ago and have recently started to become enamored by the organ again. This video made me want to call my church organist and ask for organ lessons. 😄 The church I currently attend has a large pipe organ that I've been curious about and intimidated by. Man, I'd love to hop back on and give it a go sometime. Thanks for the wonderful video. You are fun to watch and learn from. Thanks for the knowledge and the humor!
@joshuamiller-le753
@joshuamiller-le753 2 жыл бұрын
Had the great pleasure of hearing this instrument in person last July for the AGO convention. Just wow. Spectacular instrument, recordings definitely don't do it justice.
@saintmarksseattle
@saintmarksseattle 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you, Joshua! Please pay a visit again any time.
@TonusFabri2024
@TonusFabri2024 5 жыл бұрын
Great...I sang at St Mark's years ago with a visiting choir from Victoria, happy memories.
@AuntMartha
@AuntMartha 5 жыл бұрын
Wonderful video. I'm going to have to check out the rest of this series.
@Organgrinder1010
@Organgrinder1010 5 жыл бұрын
Thank you for an excellent display of this superb instrument. The room supports it very well. We attended a worship service there over a decade ago and thoroughly enjoyed the experience.
@saintmarksseattle
@saintmarksseattle 5 жыл бұрын
You are welcome back any time!
@plasticraincoat1
@plasticraincoat1 5 жыл бұрын
Really excellent demo - would love to have the chance to play that wonderful organ. Keep posting.
@elstonbdavis9681
@elstonbdavis9681 3 жыл бұрын
Excellent....you ARE a true teacher.
@saintmarksseattle
@saintmarksseattle 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much Mr. Davis. What a lovely thing to say!
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