RACHMANINOFF - SYMPHONY NO. 2 (ADAGIO) - ORGAN SOLO - JONATHAN SCOTT

[@gmfamcdonald1465]

To fully appreciate the enormity of the undertaking which produced this masterpiece, new subscribers to this channel should also view the Vlog "The largest Pipe Organ in Poland", (Scott Brothers Duo on Tour) of 7th August 2023, which highlights the obstacles involved in such an undertaking, and then view the "50th Online Concert", Premiered August 21st, 2023, from which this excerpt was taken, to really appreciate the skills of these two amazing musicians.

[@grahamhiggins1]

Absolutely breathtaking. The music of heaven. What an instrument. Quite an acoustic to deal with too!

[@jcoler]

Wow, I'm totally blown away. I've been dying to hear someone tackle this on organ for forever, and boy, this DELIVERS! My deep appreciation for this piece through years of listening and analysis put it among the most heart-wrenching, and evocative pieces out there. Jonathan captures the essence and timbre of the orchestra perfectly. I feel that Rachmaninoff himself would have been immensely proud to witness his work interpreted with such precision and artistry on the organ. Bravo, Jonathan!

[@Video7Rose]

What a gorgeous performance of a sublime piece of music! As usual, Jonathan has transcribed the piece so that it sounds like it was written for the organ in the first place! I love this symphony and hope Jonathan plans to transcribe the rest of it! Thanks to Tom for the visual tour of the basilica, and its magnificent sculptures and architecture! This is quite an audio-visual treat! ❤🎹 🌞

[@kreg517]

Bravo 👏 So beautiful!! Thank you Jonathan and Tom!!

[@organgrinder1962]

Absolute, sheer magic, Jonathan! The combination of score, performance, organ and acoustics is nothing short of perfection. Thank you so very much for sharing this with us!

[@amangogna68]

Great music and amazing player !

[@KSL1972LLC]

Amazing transcription and a heroic sound to boot.

[@mariadesa1434]

Congratulations, the performance and the video are very, very beautiful! The feeling of peace, contemplation and enchantment that this presentation conveys is incredible! Thank you both for this magnificent gift! ❤❤

[@chrisroberts3479]

My favourite composer being played by my favourite organist. Good job!

[@debsg2024]

Perfect music for this environment. The arrangement was wonderful. Awesome, Jonathan! Beautiful! 🥰❤️🎶🎹🙌👍🙏🙋🏻‍♀️

[@annelawton6783]

Heavenly.

[@marcela77777]

Awesome, dear Jonathan ! A magnificent performance of Rachmaninoff's work. This version is even more added value !

[@JonathanLucas-o5k]

Listening to this left me in pieces. So perfect, moving and beautiful.

[@x1heavy]

I can appreciate the need for stored air to keep up with the Organist. But this is heavenly. Well done. All I can do is tap at the little keyboard and pretend to be making some kind of noise. But this... its wonderful.

[@waihoongyap907]

What a giant of a performance. The endurance and the fliar leaves me speechless. You really leverage on the instrument and the acoustics. The orchestra's sounds caress you, but here the Adagio just showers on you from the top!

[@terryr.sublimeorganmusic]

We are again drawn into Jonathan's glistening web of captivating music as his spiderlike fingers amble across the keyboards. His elegant registrations complement the enchanting theme and I am enamored with each reappearance. Breathtaking, both sight and sound. Amazing transcription and performance. Bravo!! 💗💗 💐💐🎹🎶

[@zumalot]

Takes me where to go, where I need and want to be.

[@user-pw3tr1xg2x]

An Excellent Rachmaninov transcription on the Magnificent Instrument of the Lichen Basilica. Bravo Jonathan !

[@peternaryd_operasinger]

Absolutely amazing Jonathan!🤗👏👏👏👏

[@evamolnar8661]

Gyönyörű szép volt ! Köszönöm!

[@PwlKrk]

I played this organ during the holidays. Amazing instrument, amazing temple

[@maartenbuma3527]

Wow .. fantastic Jonathan ❤

[@michaelhowarth4302]

What an incredible Basilica and organ, and a wonderful performance of this poignant music...thank you Jonathan!

[@mandyofmarymac]

Very well played, Jonathan. Tastefully presented as well. Such a beautiful coming together of composer, incredible artists and acoustics. Thank you very much Brothers. XX

[@bakuami-g-coda]

What a beautiful sound! Thank you!

[@anjasalentijn145]

Hallo Magical Acoustics thank you a thousand times ❤❤ With Love from the Netherlands.

[@renasouten8409]

Thank you both.

[@annskinner8467]

Fabulous, Jonathan! Shostakovich piano concerto Nº2 andante please( 🙏🙏

[@NathanTa-cy]

How incredibly gorgeous! Sometimes I think you have played the absolutely most wonderful piece, then you post something like this!! How can you top this? I'm sure you will! BIG fan, if I make it to UK this year, I'll want to work it so I can attend a performance.

[@vestastreeb657]

What a beautiful piece❤❤❤. Loved it. Thank you

[@carolpredeth9866]

That was a wonderful transcription & incredible performance of this romantic piece. The views of the Basilica were so beautiful Tom. It's a shame about the massive reverb though. I'd love to hear you play it on an organ with a kinder acoustic so that we could appreciate all the little nuances we may have missed. Gorgeous piece nontheless. Thanks for uploading. xx.

[@Video7Rose]

I agree about wishing to hear this transcription in a place with a "kinder acoustic", and I'm hoping Jonathan will include it in future programs at other venues. 😊

[@chatboy25]

I would love to hear it performed on the organ in Bridgwater Hall in Manchester, or better still the organ in the National Kaohsiung Center for the Art. in Weiwuying. I don't know if it's the acoustic of the building that causes the reverberation and reduces the clarity of the lines in place. Fantastic arrangement, as always, Jonathan

[@Video7Rose]

@@chatboy25 I'm not a fan of the organ at Bridgewater Hall, but there are so many other organs in England alone that Jonathan has played that would be wonderful for this Adagio, like Chester, Royal Albert Hall, Hereford, even Albion and Ripon.

[@chatboy25]

Yes, any of those would be fine. Always had a soft spot for Albion which is the instrument he probably knows best. You can even include those in civic buildings like Rochdale, Manchester .Huddersfield, Leeds, and Blackburn @@Video7Rose

[@cristinaaguirre1596]

Magnificent and deeply moving!! both Jonathan s rendition and Tom s video. Many many thanks my Dear Brothers.

[@ChriNel.Musics]

It's an absolutely wonderful arrangement! Love it!

[@michaelpianoorgan]

The swell box moments and the reverb are really good. I wonder how that's recorded?

[@anjasalentijn145]

Hallo!! SJAPO!!! For this piece of music the performance leaves me speechless and Tom for the magnificent video!thank you very much B B ❤❤ With Love from the Netherlands ❤❤

[@juventinoflores8626]

Bravísimo, Jonathan, bravísimo. Saludos y aplausos desde Querétaro (México). Juve Flores.

[@marcela77777]

Dear Jonathan, I wish I could hear the beautiful music "Poem", by the Czech composer Zdenek Fibich. It's beautiful music for the organ. Yours sincerely, Marcela

[@darxori]

woah. I'd go to church to hear this

[@jillhertzog6365]

It’s really good ❤❤❤❤

[@МечиславРожко]

❤

[@johardy-bishop9105]

Music to die to.

[@iangarbutt6875]

Just had my first opportunity to listen to this on a decent sound system - the acoustic range of the organ and the church, along with a masterful transcription, has evoked more emotional insight to this movement than the best full orchestral version I have heard - magnificent!! (One of the best prior recordings I know of before this is Andre Previn conducting the London Symphony Orchestra in 1973). Jonathan & Tom - Thank you! (So when does this come to Bridgewater Hall or Ripon Cathedral?)

[@gerardbedecarter]

Beautiful playing.

[@tommym62]

Amazing arrangement and beautiful cam's work ! I really want listen your Rachmaninoff 🥰🥰🥰

[@enimious1]

Phenomenal performance. Yet again your skills remind us of why this is the king of all instruments! The camera work is also awesome!

[@nickdohler3913]

insane, love it

[@ffc-i6n]

magnifique

[@spencersmith2798]

Incredible.

[@tiagocorsograziottin3231]

👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿

[@timwilborn4461]

When are you coming to Texas...you could inspire many young organist. Tim

[@nassera]

can you do the other movements as well? Especially the fourth?

[@Sotozeo]

How late at night was this recorded?! I'm glad of the mix with daylight scenes of the building to prevent it feeling all too dark.

[@user-pw3tr1xg2x]

The Basilica has thousands of visitors a day so Jonathan had to record this (and the rest of the Online concert) during the night as otherwise there would have been too much ambient noise. If I remember correctly Jonathan and Tom said in the accompanying vlog to this that with preparation and recording they finally left the Basilica at 4.30 in the morning !

[@Video7Rose]

@@user-pw3tr1xg2x That is true dedication to their art, on the part of these two wonderful brothers! ❤

[@TD05SSLegacy]

Never heard it like this. Cohesive. Most conductors chop it up. Seems Wagnerian.

[@briansmith-l1q]

pile of notes that don't go anywhere