I don't remember how I stumbled into this part of KZbin, by my jaw was on the floor through this entire video.
@bjornkeyn56447 жыл бұрын
Sarah Becker
@X2O8MZV97 жыл бұрын
Yes, she is a great improviser
@GuillaumeZahra7 жыл бұрын
Same here, specialy at the end !
@claudebammert7366 жыл бұрын
bischofsweihen
@robertglass44146 жыл бұрын
Imagine if this was recorded in the nave.
@TheBaritoneCrooner8 жыл бұрын
The French school never ceases to amaze me. Talk about unbelievable artistry! I've always loved the powerful symphonic sweep of this particular Cavaille Coll. From a lush purr to a snarling beast! A veritable wall of sound!
@raphaelmeyer99409 жыл бұрын
Still fascinated by the awakening of this wonder, in the sound of Barker machines. The electronic will never replace this mechanical emotion... It's like Swiss watch :)
@Sathrandur9 жыл бұрын
I absolutely agree. Isn't it just wonderful? It also makes it much easier to see what she's playing, especially in the pedal.
@FestivalWissembourg8 жыл бұрын
+Raphaël Meyer Mechanical emotion ???? What's the fuck ???
@raphaelmeyer99408 жыл бұрын
What a vulgarity... Are u a fuckin gangsta ? Try to use your brain and imagine what it can mean to see a fully mechanical traction instrument of 150 years old, still running and without any restauration, and you might find it. I must confess that in your case, I'm not sure you will get it...
@charlesdavis70878 жыл бұрын
+Raphaël Meyer Why not combine synthesizers and great organs... and great choirs... and why not connect them up around the world. Organ in Paris, choir in Montreal, synthesize (the Syn-clavier) at UCLA? Why not, indeed. It can be done now. CVD
@raphaelmeyer99408 жыл бұрын
+Charles Davis I fully agree with you. It is of high importance to synthesize these historical instruments and why not implementing them in numerical organs elsewhere. But my point is that it is even more important to keep them as intact as possible when restoring them (contrary to what has been done with many organs in France)
@matthieulamiable47575 жыл бұрын
Je suis presque effrayé d'une telle maîtrise au service de la liberté. Quelle puissance d'expression, quelle variété de couleurs, quelle générosité du geste musical.
@anthonywcsu3 жыл бұрын
This has to be one of my favorite organ improvisations on KZbin. Her melodic development and harmonies are incredible.
@sarahbecker9824 Жыл бұрын
I come back to watch this every few years and want to burst into applause every time.
@michaelschantz67087 жыл бұрын
Sohphie-Veronique is one of the finest organists and greatest improvisateurs in the world. Her talent is a phenomenal gift in the renowned tradition of the French Organ School. Witnessing such a performance, on this legendary masterpiece of Cavaille-Coll, transports one to that nexus where the artistic pursuit of mankind joins with the inspiration of the Divine. My heart raced with joy during this performance. Bravo Mdme. Choplin!
@charlesdavis70876 жыл бұрын
My heart too explodes with awe and blinding wonder that a being called Sophie lives now on earth. This is more wondrous and glorious than walking on water. And one can both see it and hear it .... NOW !!!! on earth. Oct. 12th, 2017 AD. Behold the truth for yourself! CVD
@tropicjam73434 жыл бұрын
michael schantz you are absolutely true;listen to jb dupont as well,Montpellier .
@charlesdavis70873 жыл бұрын
Well said !!!
@vanmusician Жыл бұрын
I attended Daniel Roth's recital celebrating his 30th anniversary as organist of St. Sulpice. He shared the programme with Mme Choplin. They played several duets including one with her at the choir organ. I was sitting near the altar surrounded by the most glorious organ sounds I have ever experienced!
@vanmusician6 жыл бұрын
I have heard Mme Choplin at St. Sulpice several times. Down in the church you don't hear the action noise - just the most beautiful sounds of any organ in the world. Her improvisations are stunning - always a real harmonic movement and clear structure.
@mymanjosquin5 жыл бұрын
John Mitchell that’s what i thought, & why they’re affectionately called “tracker clackers.”
@EwicoCylinder Жыл бұрын
The real music here is the Barker machine in action. Don't wanna say something against mrs coplins high talented improvisation art, but without the clacking of the barcker machine i would miss something here.
@keplergso83698 жыл бұрын
Nowdays it is original to improvise in a classical style ! I like this improvisation, very interesting modulations. Of course, Barker machines are a bit noisy, but it is so nice to see mechanical machines, instead of electric or electronic keyboards ! That is authenticity !! And it works ! Thank you very much for this video.
@GautierBergeret3 жыл бұрын
Un an après l'avoir découverte, je réécoute votre improvisation et les mêmes larmes, ineffables, me montent aux yeux ! Je suis persuadé qu'elle fera partie de ces mélodies qui nous accompagnerons pour la liturgie céleste, auprès de Dieu.
@charlesdavis70878 жыл бұрын
I only wish (pray) that your works are being recorded properly. You have obviously been touch by the very spirit of Harmonia Herself. I've listened now to this KZbin post 20 plus times and each time I am absolutely set into a state of AWE. Blessings dear Sophie. CVD
@jmdujardin5 жыл бұрын
c'est assez extraordinaire...Que dirait l'enregistrement encephalogramme de Mme Cauchefer Choplin pendant une telle improvisation ? fascinant, vraiment, merci à vous, Sophie-Véronique !
@jamesbarclay73618 жыл бұрын
Sophie Veronique is magnificent. She belongs in the same breath as Jean Demissieux. This is THE master class in organ improvisation, structure, progression and invention. And also in handling one of the greatest instruments ever constructed. Brava!
@carrietide7 жыл бұрын
James Barclay She is in the same breath as PIERRE COCHEREAU
@Phonojoy6 жыл бұрын
Her playing is so wonderful, I am lost for any words.
@michedowning70887 жыл бұрын
Quelle artiste extraordinaire! La grande tradition de l orgue français.. il n y a que çà! BRAVO!!!
@richardbirney-smith53624 ай бұрын
Wow! I thought that I had heard every one of Sophie's improvisations available on KZbin, but this one from ten years ago is new to me. She remains my favourite organ improviser: always melodic. I was able to have a conversation with her one Sunday afternoon in August 2018 after the audition d'orgue at Saint-Sulpice. I doubt that she remembers me, but I remember and treasure our conversation.
@geoffbush89158 жыл бұрын
I saw this & cried with JOY.
@jamesbarclay73618 жыл бұрын
I also wept. Pure transcendent joy.
@markemanuele19296 жыл бұрын
I just had the same experience!!! I would have loved to have heard this in the Sanctuary!!
There is on doubt in my mind, your facility at la grand organ is a breath of The Most High being breathed upon the entire world. !!!! A.T.O.M. Charles.
@TedLemon7 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing this. I am reduced to a limp rag from the beauty and power of this performance.
@organo31123 жыл бұрын
Marvellous. Sophie is a treasure and a great, great talent.
@russedav58 жыл бұрын
Wow! So fantastic a sound at the bench; just think how astounding it would have sounded in the sanctuary!
@davidlane7535 жыл бұрын
This is totally remarkable. Just when you think the organ has no more to give, there's more power. The playing is extraordinary. I'd loved to have heard it in the cathedral itself.
@paulcaswell2813 Жыл бұрын
Sorry to disappoint - St Sulpice is only a parish church. Paris's cathedral is (or should be) Notre-Dame.
@BassBusMusic4 жыл бұрын
This could pass for a great piece of Prog Rock. You could imagine Tony Banks or Rick Wakeman playing that. Wonderful.
@nickdouglass4214 жыл бұрын
You are absolutely right my friend. I have shared this with my Prog Followers on Twitter and we are ALL in agreement with you!
@olivierlattion Жыл бұрын
I was thinking the same thing!
@gerryszymanski84683 жыл бұрын
This still blows my mind and my heart.
@Mr052419488 жыл бұрын
A stunning performance on a wonderful Pipe Organ.
@donjose46566 жыл бұрын
!!! Magnifique ! Quelle organiste extraordinaire (que j'ai découverte sur KZbin...) Un grand Bravo, madame Cauchefer-Choplin !!
@Bunhouse8 жыл бұрын
I stand stupefied by this spontaneous creation! What a gift! Merci.
@jaredburrows6 жыл бұрын
Astonishing. Crying tears of joy at the energy and sound! Thank you!
@Mitchosaure5 жыл бұрын
"ALLEEEZ!! Prestant, siouplé!"... Sophie-Véronique Cauchefer-Choplin manie cette vénérable mécanique avec une virtuosité sans égale! Une sortie de messe à St. Sulpice avec elle à la console, c'est un aller simple pour le paradis! Et quelle splendide complicité avec ses registrants!..
@MANTLEBERG8 жыл бұрын
Still in love..i look at this evry day, just to remind me how crap i am.
@crossiqu3 жыл бұрын
Since you have an ear and judgment to appreciate this wonder, you are not crap at all ;-)
@matthews67052 жыл бұрын
That was one of the most beautiful things I’ve ever heard
@tubamaxima1879 жыл бұрын
Yes, this a stunning performance and composition. Wow, what talent !!!!The French organists are really good at improvising.
@jonasrosengren90933 жыл бұрын
This is the most fascinating and wonderful organ improvisations I've seen ever...
@charlesdavis70878 жыл бұрын
Absolutely thrilling. What music is in your soul! You bless us all. CVD
@mizuqatsi7 жыл бұрын
Sophie est extraordinaire !
@pamelaparzych34893 жыл бұрын
This is simply beautiful and this gal Sophie is very talented and focused. If I were in this church, I would think, for sure that I was transcending to Heaven....very deep and compelling. Not often that one gets to revel in such beautiful music. Thank you for this delight!
@robertmbruno8 жыл бұрын
So grande ,building and building ...A great team as well . Thanks for this revealing backstage view .
@raymondmoderski32163 жыл бұрын
Bravo Mme. Sophie Véronique Cauchefer Choplin! I used to come each Sunday in the spring of 1980 to hear Messr. Grunwald. I thought him to be one of the greatest improvisers I had ever heard, BUT you are the top of the class! Thank you for your sharing of your magnificent gift.
@fhugheveleigh2 Жыл бұрын
Extraordinarily wonderful to see and hear this lady play her magic on one of the world's great organs.
@marcbnaylor73404 жыл бұрын
She is a wonderful Organist and a phenomenal improviser
@charlesdavis70876 жыл бұрын
There is NO doubt... (sorry about my spelling). I am being overwhelmed. Speechless, struck dump. OMG... !!!!
@zamarioijean4736 Жыл бұрын
Bravo pour cette jeune organiste brillante exerçant ses talents sur l'un des orgues les plus importants de la capitale !
@userunknown27717 жыл бұрын
Sophie you are a incredible talented human
@capeman75007 жыл бұрын
Brilliant...so melodic and musically interesting.
@henryhunt56187 жыл бұрын
Wow! What a knuckle buster and such great music and sounds....well done Sophie!!!!
@charlesdavis70874 жыл бұрын
A Living Master of Sound and Music.
@MrUseur2 жыл бұрын
Wow, so etwas habe ich noch nie gesehen und gehört. Toll. Absolute Spitzenklasse.
@Likes_Trains2 жыл бұрын
Wow! How she can improvise so fast in incredible! Love the harmonic progression :D
@subinmO2 жыл бұрын
Something beautiful... You are wonderful! This is power!
@keithbickle64674 жыл бұрын
Magnificent and just listen to the cantus firmus in the middle of it all. So exciting!
@sermonvenes10 ай бұрын
She was 1rst price of improvisation. It's obvious here. Brilliant, just brilliant.Carry on this way and once you'll pull out souls out of nowhere....
@matthiasnicolai83063 жыл бұрын
Breathtaking improvisation! Sometimes I thought Jordan Rudess might have played something similar...;-)
@buxthierry55182 жыл бұрын
Merci à vous, femme sublime pour un orgue sublime
@MunkiLoops3 ай бұрын
9 yrs ago and im now seeing this. Im so late.
@marioribeirodeazevedoneto3118 жыл бұрын
Sophie é radical quando toca. Adoro! O órgão é um instrumento completo e somente pessoas como Sophie podem nos proporcionar um concerto desse quilate. Parabéns!
@OperaNut4 жыл бұрын
Sophie is music itself. 💜
@sacrumsonus85484 жыл бұрын
I know it’s an improvisation but I would love the transcription of this!
@TheBaritoneCrooner3 жыл бұрын
I mean it’s amazing at the console but can you imagine how it sounded out in the room? That’s a recording I’d love to hear! 😲
@sacrumsonus85483 жыл бұрын
@@TheBaritoneCrooner I would love to travel and hear this organ being played in the room especially with a player of this level.
@mizuqatsi7 жыл бұрын
Sophie Véronique Cauchefer Choplin, Why is this not stated in the description? it's not hard is it?
@charlesdebagny88712 жыл бұрын
L'une des plus belles créations à l'orgue que je connaisse ! A mettre au panthéon.
@georgemurphy25794 жыл бұрын
This instrument has a sonic character like none other. It was the inspirstion for some of the greatest music ever written. Albert Schweitzer hailed it as the world's most beautiful organ!
@Tsiniastje7 жыл бұрын
Tout simplement superbe!
@WoodymC8 жыл бұрын
A marvellous and powerful improvisation, BRAVO!! According to the audible tracker action at the beginning, this surely sounded like some hard work for the fingers. ;-)
@rafikbaladi65555 жыл бұрын
Ouch, marvelous.... Just powerful and stunning. I forgot to breathe
@kempedkemp6 жыл бұрын
Goosebumps for the organ and the organist. . . always.
@henryhunt56187 жыл бұрын
how well I remember our time a few years back with you at the console!!!
@jicirfule8123 Жыл бұрын
on s'en lasse pas !!!
@MANTLEBERG7 жыл бұрын
i have always said the art of improvisation is to start with a basic theme, and play around with it, start simple and build around and up, you may have noticed sophie plays...a.b.c.d, thats a good routine, then do the same in f...etc a"...brilliant
@alf3k17 жыл бұрын
SO good, just AMAZING!
@leongreen80885 жыл бұрын
WOW! All five keyboards coupled!
@mymanjosquin5 жыл бұрын
Leon Green that’s what the Barker system is for. probably impossible w/o it.
@peteacher523 жыл бұрын
Le Grande Dame of the organ!
@organistpeter2 жыл бұрын
Das ist eine der besten Organistinnen überhaupt!
@johannebach93226 жыл бұрын
super incroyable!!! Soli Deo Gloria!!!
@markwood58896 жыл бұрын
This is inspirational playing. Surprised to see it listed above as "Comedy"!! - one thing it definitely isn't!
@michaelroberts68944 жыл бұрын
I try to improvise but this is such splendid playing how can anyone say it is not divinely inspired!
@josephlindquist5063 жыл бұрын
Inspired it is. She is open to the promptings of the Holy Spirit. That is a GIFT.
@michaelroberts68948 ай бұрын
This woman is the greatest
@stylusfantasticus9 жыл бұрын
GOD BLESS CHARLES SPAKMAN BARKER AND CHEVALLIER EMMERITE ARISTIDE CAVAILLÉ-COLL
@tropicjam73434 жыл бұрын
She reinvented progressiv rock!
@danielgolden53524 жыл бұрын
I love the sound of the mechanical action keys...
@jeromepoinsot89477 жыл бұрын
It sounds like a Daft Punk's track on a dance floor ! Amazing ! Quelle énergie !
@MotorGoblin2 жыл бұрын
Everyone's talking about her amazing skills but the four ghosts playing the other keyboards seem pretty good as well.
@JacquesBRUNO130078 жыл бұрын
Merci, tout simplement, d'exister Sophie Véronique.
@thierrycarre47017 жыл бұрын
vraiment sublime , même pour un non musicien ,merci
@mariagraziazollo91804 жыл бұрын
Bravissima! Superb Improvvisation!
@jicirfule81235 жыл бұрын
toujours au Top !!! ALLEZ !!!! crescendo !
@gerryszymanski84683 жыл бұрын
Les Anches!
@jamesbarclay73618 жыл бұрын
Every instrument has its own. I really cannot compare organs in that manner. I adore the Ste. Sulpice organ and there are very few artists who can make it do what it is capable of.
@charlesdavis70873 жыл бұрын
It only took them three years after she blew the roof off the cathedral to get it repaired. But that, as they say, is another story. Vive la Sophie.
@tropicjam73434 жыл бұрын
It s nice that people start being aware of sophie c ch. 's genius .I think that pat petheny would have like the colour(s) of this improvisation.
@shtushakutusha22606 жыл бұрын
Greetings from Russia! It was just an amasing performance! Hope to hear this organist in our country. And hope to see your in Russia! Many thanks)
@MANTLEBERG8 жыл бұрын
Its me again,,,i can only think she must have visited heaven, if widor was still here,he would eat his heart out.
@russedav58 жыл бұрын
+MANTLEBERG or heaven visited her as is wont to happen with churches! Seriously, not being sarcastic.
@bubffm8 жыл бұрын
Sophie Veronique Choplin is hard to beat. Fabulous improvisation. Sound is course a major drawback but not to blame on her
@jacqueslahondere46498 жыл бұрын
beaucoup d'originalités dans cette improvisation ; j'ai aimé cette oeuvre qui "sort des chemins battus "
@michaelroberts68943 жыл бұрын
Amazing artist !
@salvatorelombardo65634 жыл бұрын
superbamente brava il meglio del meglio
@SLa-kf8sq8 жыл бұрын
If you listen you can hear the priest give the blessing and the dismissal - so at the end of the Mass.