SPRING ORGAN CONCERT - JONATHAN SCOTT - BOLTON PARISH CHURCH - SATURDAY 6 MARCH 2021 7PM (UK TIME)

This Saturday 6th March 2021 7PM (UK Time) we invite you to Jonathan's online 'Spring Organ Concert' performed in the stunning surroundings of Bolton Parish Church (programme below). If you would like to support us please visit: www.scottbrothe...
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We hope you enjoy watching and that you all stay healthy and safe.
Jonathan & Tom (Scott Brothers Duo)
SPRING ORGAN CONCERT
PROGRAMME
Edvard Grieg (1843-1907) arr. J. Scott
Praeludium (Holberg Suite Op. 40)
Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750)
Toccata in D Minor 'Dorian' BWV 538
Antonio Vivaldi (1678-1741) arr. J. Scott
Spring (The Four Seasons Op. 8, RV 269)
Giacomo Puccini (1858-1924) arr. J. Scott
One fine day 'Un bel dì' & The Humming Chorus (Madama Butterfly)
Antonín Dvořák (1841-1904) arr. J. Scott
Finale - Allegro con fuoco (from Symphony No. 9 in E Minor Op. 95 'From the New World')
Film & Sound
Tom Scott
The Organ of Bolton Parish Church
Wm. Hill & Son 1882 (Incorporating earlier pipework by Samuel Green 1795/Gray & Davidson 1852)
Hill, Norman & Beard 1924/1954/1969
Pendlebury Organ Co 1974/1977
Principal Pipe Organs 2008
SPECIFICATION
Pedal
Acoustic Bass 32
Echo Bass 32
Open Diapason 16
Violone 16
Bourdon 16
Principal 8
Bass Flute 8
Fifteenth 4
Quartane II 19.22
Sackbut 32
Trombone 16
Trumpet 8
Choir
Open Diapason 8
Stopped Diapason 8
Keraulophone 8 enclosed
Vox Angelica 8 TC, enclosed
Principal 4
Gemshorn 4
Nazard 2 2/3
Doublette 2
Tierce 1 3/5
Larigot 1 1/3
Scharf III 22.26.29
Clarinet 8 enclosed
Cor Anglais 8 enclosed
Tremulant
Harmonic Trumpet 8 (Great)
Octave Trumpet 4 (Great)
Great
Double Open Diapason 16
Open Diapason I 8
Open Diapason II 8
Rohr Gedeckt 8
Octave Geigen 4
Principal 4
Harmonic Flute 4
Twelfth 2 2/3
Fifteenth 2
Mixture IV 19.22.26.29
Sesquialtera II 12.17
Posaune 8
Clarion 4
Harmonic Trumpet 8
Octave Trumpet 4
Swell (Enclosed)
Lieblich Bourdon 16
Open Diapason 8
Lieblich Gedeckt 8
Echo Gamba 8
Voix Celeste 8 TC
Principal 4
Lieblich Flute 4
Octavin 2
Mixture III 15.19.22
Contra Fagotto 16
Horn 8
Hautboy 8
Clarion 4
Tremulant

[@oliverheck8250]

Ich glaube Sie sind ein Genie. Wie ist das möglich, dass ein Mensch alleine ein ganzes Orchester mit allen Feinheiten in fantastischer Weise zu Gehör bringt. Für mich ist es wie das Erlebnis eines Wunders ihre Konzerte zu hören. Es ist mehr als nur genießen. Es ist ein Erleben der Fülle der menschlichen Schöpferkraft, gegen durch Gottes Geist.

[@royvoshall2362]

Excellent concr. One fine day wAs beauttifull Thank you

[@gordontaylor3103]

A wonderful concert Jonathan and Tom. Wonderful sound and video. The New World finale was stunning - all those orchestral sounds played with just two hands and two feet absolutely fantastic. Thank you both so much.

[@naomi6046]

Oh my goodness, what a find to discover your channel. Wowzer, can you play! Incredible.

[@anjasalentijn145]

Hallo thank you Jonathan Its magnificent. I am breathless again.

[@gerardbedecarter]

A wonderful performance, Jonathan. Thanks also, Tom.

[@hermannmiddeke9934]

Of all the Bach's pieces, I love the dorian toccata the most. Thank you very much for playing it.

[@erikfender5996]

BWV 538 is my favorite Bach piece of all time. You did an excellent job with it, Mr. Scott!

[@renataanna9732]

Our Organ Maestro is back! I'm longing to this refreshing beautiful and sublime music!

[@patriciagraham2287]

What a marvel you are Jonathan Scott! What a lovely church and organ. Makes life worth living to having such beauty in it. You will bring new life and love for brilliant organ pieces. Thank you so very much.

[@coasterb1]

A very nice concert to welcome spring! Thanks for sharing!

[@Rosecrus]

What a magnificent treat! It's great to have Jonathan back on the organ again.

[@jaybeeshultz]

😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣

[@andrewkessinger5966]

That Puccini piece was incredible! So soft and emotional to start then later on exercising the full power of that instrument. Incredible; I keep listening t to it over and over

[@davidmills636]

My goodness - the finally from the New World brought goosebumps - spectacular

[@bhami]

START TIMES Edvard Grieg (1843-1907) arr. J. Scott 0:20 Praeludium (Holberg Suite Op. 40) 3:12 remarks by Jonathan Scott Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750) 6:38 Toccata in D Minor 'Dorian' BWV 538 12:17 remarks by Jonathan Scott Antonio Vivaldi (1678-1741) arr. J. Scott 14:10 Spring (The Four Seasons Op. 8, RV 269) 25:05 remarks by Jonathan Scott Giacomo Puccini (1858-1924) arr. J. Scott 28:22 One fine day 'Un bel dì' & The Humming Chorus (Madama Butterfly) 37:11 remarks by Jonathan Scott Antonín Dvořák (1841-1904) arr. J. Scott 40:06 Finale - Allegro con fuoco (from Symphony No. 9 in E Minor Op. 95 'From the New World') 51:57 end credits

[@RalphLooij]

Thanks, that was very helpful!

[@harmoniumbauer]

For me, Puccini's music is the biggest joy of my life. Your transcription is of such a beauty that after only ten, fifteen seconds I was already in tears. Thank you so much for all this magnificent concert.

[@harryhaden7238]

First time I haeseen inside this wonderful church even though I am a local. Superb instrument and brilliant playing Johnathan. Looking forward to live concerts

[@junethiel632]

Awesome concert - thanks Jonathan and Tom! It is simply marvelous to hear the pipe organ, and then played so gloriously!

[@bubbabiscuitcub]

I love how he takes a moment to explain major/minor keys as well as the dorian mode 5:52

[@jacoboVE_Cultura]

Completo y extraordiario concierto Jonathan. Gracias y saludos desde España. 👍💖

[@leonarddrake9751]

Stumbled on this concert searching for some bellringing clips. What a magnificent concert from such a talented organist -Thank you

[@lacedinhistory]

The way Dr. Tom cuts the architecture shots together to fit with the music is just * chef’s kiss * 😚🤌

[@MrAsBBB]

Truly lovely. Well done both of you!

[@davidcraggs3770]

I enjoyed the Bach most of all because it was written for the organ . Played outstandingly on a brilliantly rebuilt organ.

[@hermannmiddeke9934]

What a delight!

[@Peter-vc3zh]

Brillant . Das ist ein großes Geschenk. . Danke. an Vivaldi und die wunderbare Botschaft in Ton und Bild ..

[@ricardoaristapuigferrat.829]

The organ, interpreted in this masterful way, performs all the sounds of an orchestra! I never imagined that you could play all 4 stations like this!

[@Musicmadness101]

What a wonderful musician, speaker, and educator. I loved the informative introductions.

[@peternaryd_operasinger]

Thank you so much for a fantastic concert Jonathan! It's always a joy to hear you play! 😁👍👏👏👏👏👏❤

[@Peter-vc3zh]

In diesen Zeiten sind Erde und Himmel mehr auseinander . Dieser Musik gelingt es , beides wieder zu nähern , Ich finde den Vortrag vollendet . Ein dankbarer Gruß aus Thüringen in Deutschland .

[@RalphLooij]

Gut gesagt!

[@eliotness7274]

Powerful New World's Symphony

[@peternaryd_operasinger]

I'm so looking forward to this Jonathan!😁👍👍👍❤

[@user-pw3tr1xg2x]

Bravo Jonathan and Tom 👏🏻

[@jannoble3123]

Another outstanding concert!!!!! Thanks!

[@OperaNut]

Jonathan’s transcriptions are always stunning and those performed at this concert were no exception; in particular, “Un bel dì” and the Humming Chorus were heartbreakingly beautiful and the Dvorak was nothing short of epic. Apart from the transcriptions, the performance of the Bach was out of this world and it sounded amazing on this wonderful instrument. Tom’s videography perfectly captured the magnificence of the interior of the church, particularly the beautiful organ case and pipes; as always, the sound quality was superb. A visual and aural feast - bravi, Maestri! 💜

[@cecilbdmims]

Awesome, exciting, beautiful, gorgeous, tender and thoughtful, thrilling, spirited, are the words brought to my mind as I tune in daily to listen to and watch with great expectations of excellence musically and spiritually. A hearty thanks giving to you and all who. see that this program continues for many years ahead!!! George Ellis Mims, Houston, Texas. organist

[@garfixit]

AMAZING 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏❤🎼🎶🎵🎶🎵🎶🎵🎹🎹🎹🎹🎹🎹🎹

[@miriamcaraquitena]

Thank you Jonathan for this wonderful concert. It is beautiful to receive spring with your music!!👏👏😘

[@eulogiojuventinofloresflor3516]

Gracias, Jonathan, por estos momentos musicales que me permites disfrutar. Gracias también a Tom. Maravillosos hermanos.

[@rttipton]

YES! Thoroughly enjoyed it! Great performance and filming by Tom.

[@vestastreeb657]

👏👏👏👏loved your concert. Thank you so much for all the work that goes into making this spectacular❤️

[@samshearman5251]

This is so,so beautiful!

[@MsrAlaindeFerrier]

So very impressed with Jonathan's superb mastery of the organ and also astonished at the church in Bolton absolutely stunning Loved all the music his transcriptions are magnificent. I'll be looking out for his next appearance at the Bridgewater Hall hope that is soon. All the best Jonathan you're tremendous!

[@jamesf.mckellican7607]

rReady for another delightful evening.

[@schonkable]

Absolutely stunning and musical playing Jonathan; bravo!!

[@patchesmunchkin]

Such majesty! Thank you!

[@DonPedro6901]

Magnificent !

[@williamr.hutcheson2011]

What a splendid Concert and every organ tone highlighted. Greetings from Scotland.

[@garryritter4220]

Jonathon, you always come through when we need you most. During this pandemic you have no idea how much you have raised the spirits of your loving fans with your beautiful music. As a bonus, you give us the story of what you are playing and make us appreciate it all the more. Don't know what we would do without you sharing your great talent with us and also Tom for his excellent filming . Never doubt that you are loved and appreciated for all you do. Looking forward to our next meeting. Pennsylvania, USA

[@FALCON9151U]

Oh that humming chorus 😆!!!!

[@mudgebauer]

For those of us ignorant Gringos, it would be nice to say this is St. Peter's Anglican Church in Bolton, Diocese of Manchester. This a gorgeous church and the organ is magnificent. Great performance as always. Thanks for posting this.

[@felixortega5073]

Extraordinario instrumento, gran programa, excelentes manos y pies para domar cada partitura y hacerla pasar por esos tubos, en definitiva una tarde de escándalo. Te esperamos ya con ansia. Gracias J. Scott por hacernos partícipes de tu arte. ¡¡Como me gustaría verte en los órganos ibéricos de la provincia de Madrid, por ejemplo!!. Saludos a toda la afición. F.Ortega.

[@bobpoole8497]

Thanks for another virtuoso rendering of those classics from the Bolton Parish. Once again, you guys have outdone yourselves with Jonathan's splendid performance and Tom's wonderful capture of the audio and video experience. Spring has indeed sprung - it was 78 degrees Fahrenheit at our Arizona home today.

[@joanmetcalfe5038]

The Humming Chorus was beautiful beyond words. Hearing Jonathan’s transcription for organ was all I expected it to be and much, much more! Thank you for playing one of my favourite pieces today, I’ll be watching again many times.

[@clausredmann5398]

thank you JONATHAN for your wonderful concert !

[@hurls48]

Absolutely amazing! I truly loved and enjoyed this performance!

[@ericshackleton9454]

Beautiful

[@焼き芋-w1g]

Thank you for playing. It is impressive that they are dressed up perfectly and played. I couldn't listen to the live, but I'll listen slowly later. (I couldn't beat the time difference) Take a rest and cultivate your spirit.

[@deborah85728]

Beautiful setting for the joyful spring concert many thanks to you both 👏🙏🤗 ..

[@carolynclark1724]

Lovely concert Jonathan! The pipe organ is beautiful.

[@charleskesner1302]

What an exciting program. Thanks so much. Loved the Holberg Suite what a delight. Loved the program narration also. Well done!

[@Offshoreorganbuilder]

Superb. Many thanks.

[@Video7Rose]

All right! I'm excitedly looking forward to this new concert! I love everything listed on the program! 😊💖

[@Sunshine-111]

It was so nice to see and hear you again! I really enjoyed “Spring”..... all the best to you both

[@obaba1928]

All set for a wonderful evening...Thanks Scott Brothers! Big anticipation for a real delight!

[@bengunn99]

Thanks boys. Such incredible talent.

[@ginadodds2695]

Your concerts help me through these difficult times. Thank you and Tom. What magnificent talents you both have. Your performances and Tom's as well, truly get me through these difficult times. THANK YOU! Bellmore, NY USA

[@tcharles2466]

Another thoroughly enjoyable concert. Thank you both, so much!

[@thomasvoigt7195]

Thank you for the excellent concert. Greetings from Germany/Saxony!

[@janetlindley4465]

Thank you for an amazing Spring Concert Jonathan. Such beautiful pieces. I am looking forward also to the day when we can all see you as a live audience in one of the beautiful churches you visit. Thanks to Tom too for the lovely filming and sound. Two very talented young men. 😀

[@7649angel]

Thank you so very very much. Wonderful!

[@maicgodenrath9297]

So great and powerful, thank you for that. Greetings from germany.

[@donaldstanfield8862]

I hope you get to play sometime at York Minster! ❤ Lovely program here!

[@epincion]

Indeed I see that the new restored organ has been blessed this past weekend. Someone there should invite Jonathan.

[@bobh5087]

That 32' Sackbut sounds more like a great, big, honking, Parisian Cavaillé-Coll CONTRE-BOMBARDE ! WOW ! 💥💥💥😄 Many thanks to Jonathan and Tom for this wonderful recital.

[@ianzagorskikh3964]

Thank you, Jonathan, for this great concert!

[@michaelnavez7130]

❤❤❤

[@terryr.sublimeorganmusic]

Wonderful as always! Been humming Mme Butterfly since the recital. 🦋 Love the roar of the pedals in the New World. Bravo!!🎹🎶

[@lobosrojos]

Gracias. Perfecto en todos los aspectos. La Antigua, Sacatepéquez, Guatemala

[@SeppHuaba]

So great! Thanks to You both👌👍👍

[@jorgheiraldo2890]

Thanks a Lot for sharing this beautiful performing. This is heavenly. Blessings Master.

[@tombreneman875]

Absolutely wonderful, Jonathan! Thank you for this awesome concert...the music was beautiful and very uplifting! Love all the history that you share on the composers and origin of the music. Thanks Tom for the great job on filming and recording the concert! You guys do such a terrific job!!! Best! -Tom (Lancaster, PA - USA)

[@johndavidhenderson3640]

Excellent!! Thank You Jonathan & Tom!! Really cool including Vivaldi's sonnets with the mysic. I never knew. Brought a whole new take on the music. Hope You All are Safe and Well. Take care and Thank you again!!

[@woltz1000]

Lovely as always and a great start to a very cold day here, perhaps this will hurry spring a bit. Thank you gentlemen!

[@rodericksmith8218]

As ever, a great session. I should have gone to the trouble of watching them in sequence, but haven't. I'll get the whole set eventually.

[@davidphillips3090]

Wonderful concert. Thank you. Looking forward to future concerts with both Jonathan and Tom performing!

[@Video7Rose]

For once, I heard and saw it live! It is a wonderful concert! The Finale of the New World Symphony was magnificent! Thank you Jonathan for giving us this beautiful concert, and thank you Tom for your brilliant recording and filming! 💖💖💖

[@bobmcdermott9535]

Pure deed brilliant as they say in Glasgow! Has your mum cut your hair too! 😀

[@PeteGunstone]

Thank you. I remember that concert, c.30 years ago well. I recall that we also featured as soloists in the Toy Symphony! Another potential transcription/ensemble piece? Best wishes to you both!

[@williamschaefer420]

After having listened to your Camille Saint Saens Symphony, why isn't there a Scott Brothers Duo radio station?!

[@linnaeusshecut3959]

Why doesn't Classic FM in the UK play some selections?

[@RalphLooij]

@@linnaeusshecut3959 Because Classic FM focusses on evergreens only... :(

[@eulogiojuventinofloresflor3516]

De: Juventino Flores ( Córdoba, Veracruz, MÉXICO). Abrazo a ambos.

[@linnaeusshecut3959]

What a wonderful age this is. I was able to attend your concert here in NYC, where it is 33° F. (1° C.), in the comfort of my living room. Jonathan was up to his usual wizardry. I enjoyed the BACH greatly. It was well delineated. The reeds of this organ are so rich! The microphone placement used by Tom captured the great sound and bite. What was the temperature in the sanctuary? Music sounds best in a cool environment, though problematic for strings. How recently had it been tuned, and what was the temperature at tuning? I know that you usually record in the daytime when the windows are illuminated, but does traffic noise ever intrude? I never knew that there was a dog barking in Vivaldi's spring. So, the shepherds and nymphs danced together. The goatherds were not invited?

[@brighamshamrell4524]

The goatherd was sleeping.

[@linnaeusshecut3959]

@@brighamshamrell4524 Or too randy for the party.

[@vulgivagu]

That is no ordinary parish church, it incredibly sumptuous. The quality of the workmanship is amazing. Was it funded by mill owners or other local wealthy businessmen? Certainly the acoustics are brilliant for your wonderful playing.

[@anna-karinholmberg2853]

Don't forget to "like" and subscribe!

[@paultidd9332]

For all I maybe a Lancashire lad and have relative in Bolton; I have never been inside this church or heard this magnificent organ. The church looks to have had a restoration inside. I wonder if there was any debate about removing the pews?!

[@焼き芋-w1g]

In Japan, the start time of the live is 4:00 in the early morning, so I don't think I can get up, so I will wait for the delivery. (The time difference is tight)

[@epincion]

Greetings! Fortunately the concert will be uploaded as a permanent part of the KZbin channel and you can watch/listen at a later time.

[@francescobenedicti354]

Very beautiful as always! But what is a 'Sackbut' ?! I've never seen in my life a stop like this, interesting..

[@epincion]

Its a trombone. Sackbut is originally a French term and was used in England until the Italian term "trombone" became dominant. The German term is Posaune.

[@francescobenedicti354]

@@epincion thank you for the explanation!

[@jeremypreece870]

Here's a daft question probably. As this is a pipe organ, I presume that there is a way in which the organ console can be moved as it would not be out in centre of the chancery steps during a service. Normally in churches I have seen, the organist is tucked away in a loft of out of sight at the back of the choir. I once saw Dame Judith Weir perform in a concert, she appeared in-between the pieces, but literally disappeared into the woodwork to perform.

[@epincion]

This organ has an electro-pneumatic linkage and a mobile console. For services the organ is usually placed off to the side. Its also common that pipe organs are totally mechanical (a tracker) and then the console will be right up against the organ in some way. All old organs are like this but modern trackers are still being built - especially on the continent. Modern large concert and church organs are often both with a mechanical console and a separate digital mobile console. The very large Bridgewater Hall organ in Manchester that Jonathan plays has both and he has done concerts using both.

[@jeremypreece870]

@@epincion Thank you very much for this information. So what does this electro-pneumatic linkage consist of - is it just a wire? I will get round to reading up on this on the web. You learn something new every day!

[@rivermite1966]

Did you try to emulate Zeca's Dorian here? A bit heavy on the pedal perhaps. Upside down cufflinks? All joking apart, magnificent.

[@veronicaleonardi1755]

16:18 to 16:39 wow I can hear the violins!

[@rickkyper2045]

Ja Ja