ST LEONARD'S MIDDLETON - JONATHAN SCOTT - ORGAN RECITAL - SATURDAY 17TH APRIL 2021 7PM (UK TIME)

This Saturday 17th April 2021 7pm (UK Time) we invite you to St Leonard's, (Middleton Parish Church) for a special concert in a medieval church, with music and tales related to our Ancestry, Royalty, and Great British Composers! If you would like to support us please visit: www.scottbrothe...
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Jonathan & Tom (Scott Brothers Duo)
ST LEONARD'S MIDDLETON - ORGAN RECITAL
PROGRAMME
Henry Purcell (1659-1695) arr. J. Scott
Rondeau (Abdelazer Z.570)
Edward German (1862-1936) arr. J. Scott
Morris Dance (Henry VIII)
Alfred Hollins (1865-1942)
Grand Choeur No. 1
Jonathan Scott
Peterloo 1819
Henry Purcell (1659-1695) arr. J. Scott
Dido's Lament "When I am laid in earth" (Dido and Aeneas Z.626)
Felix Mendelssohn (1809-1847) arr. J. Scott
Wedding March (A Midsummer Night's Dream Op. 61)
Edward Elgar (1857-1934) arr. J. Scott
Sospiri Op. 70
George Frideric Handel (1685-1759) arr. J. Scott
Zadok the Priest - Coronation Anthem - HWV 258
Film & Sound
Tom Scott
Thank you to everyone at Middleton Parish Church
(We would like to dedicate this concert to the memory of HRH Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh 1921-2021)
THE ORGAN OF ST. LEONARD'S - MIDDLETON PARISH CHURCH
Rushworth & Dreaper, Liverpool 1920
(Rebuilt by Pendlebury Organ Co. Cleveleys, Blackpool 1965)
PEDAL
Harmonic Bass 32
Open Wood 16
Bourdon 16
Octave 8
Bass Flute 8
Ophicleide 16 (Ext)
I. CHOIR (Enclosed)
Hohl Flote 8
Viol d'Orchestre 8
Dulciana 8
Concert Flute 4
Clarinet 8
Tremulant
Tromba 8 (Great)
Choir octave
Choir suboctave
II GREAT
Contra Geigen 16
Open Diapason 8
Clarabella 8
Octave 4
Waldflote 4
Grave Mixture III
Fifteenth 2
Tromba 8
III. SWELL (Enclosed)
Geigen Diapason 8
Lieblich Gedact 8
Echo Viol 8
Voix Celeste 8 TC
Octave Geigen 4
Mixture IV 15.17.19.22
Contra Fagotto 16
Cornopean 8
Oboe 8
Tremulant
Swell octave
Swell suboctave
Swell unison off
Couplers:
Swell to Pedal; Swell to Great; Swell to Choir
Choir to Great; Choir to Pedal
Great to Pedal
Wind Pressures:
Bellows Pd & Gt; 4 1/2", Tromba & Oph; 8", Sw; 5", reeds & Mix; 8", Ch; 4"
Accessories:
4 Thumb and Toe Pistons each to Great and Swell
3 Thumb pistons to Choir
Gt. to Pedal Thumb and Toe pistone
Great and Pedal combinations coupled
Balanced Swell and Choir pedals

[@DG46201]

Love the window with Saint Jonathan!

[@joshuasanchez7577]

00:00 Henry Purcell - Rondeau (Abdelazer Z. 570) 06:00 Edward German - Morris Dance (Henry VIII) 10:40 Alfred Hollins - Grand Choeur No. 1 21:45 Jonathan Scott - Peterloo 1819 31:30 Henry Purcell - Dido's Lament "When I am laid in earth" (Dido and Aeneas Z. 626) 38:50 Felix Bartholdy Mendelssohn - Wedding March (A Midsummer Night's Dream Opus 61) 46:00 Edward Elgar - Sospiri Opus 70 53:30 George Frideric Handel - Zadok the Priest from Coronation Anthem HWV 258

[@chrisredseadiver1854]

All the work is done and I'm sitting here with a glass of champagne, looking forward to another extraordinary event with Jonathan and Tom. My deepest regrets to HRH Queen Elizabeth. Lost the love of her life. A special day in many ways.

[@NakedMuso]

So sad to see Her Majesty sitting alone today 😪

[@Video7Rose]

@@NakedMuso I watched Prince Philip's funeral this morning, too, and also felt sad for Queen Elizabeth.

[@robertramsay5963]

That was cool the way Tom had us walking up the aisle when you began the wedding march.

[@kateclark7250]

Loved the "Peterloo" piece. Thank you.

[@johnspeller3666]

Mendelssohn's Wedding March was first played in an organ arrangement at the wedding of Dorothy Carew and Thomas Daniel on 2 June 1847 at St. Peter's, Tiverton, Devon. It was arranged for organ by the organist on that occasion, Samuel Reay.

[@amangogna68]

Fantastic place, amazing music and organ playing !

[@chasl3443]

Peterloo 1819 is magnificant, especially with your personal introduction. What a great slice of history. Thank you!

[@user-pw3tr1xg2x]

'Peterloo 1819' Such a moving, evocative and excellent composition. Another fine Recital, Jonathan. Thank you to Tom for the sensitive visual extracts.

[@Video7Rose]

I had a feeling Jonathan's next concert would include, or even be, a celebration of Prince Philip, and the royal family. My sympathies to HRH Queen Elizabeth, her family, and all Britons on the Prince's passing. This will be a very special concert, and I'm looking forward to it with great interest! Tom has outdone himself with the artwork for this "recital" - putting Jonathan into the stained glass window is genius! Reminders are set! I can't wait!

[@Video7Rose]

@Konstantin Ridaya I never heard that about him! I have heard other things about him that aren't so admirable. Everyone has pros and cons, and none of us are angels!

[@user-zz8ds8or3k]

What a delightful rendition of both very well known and virtually unknown yet worthwhile organ pieces, and what a joy to hear such rich sounds emerging from such a modest instrument: most encouraging for those who do not have the luxury of a cathedral-sized organ, to explore the countless sounds and shades innate to each instrument ...

[@rosalindmohnsen754]

Wonderful programming and playing!

[@Rosecrus]

This will be an extraordinary concert! I love the fact that he is going to play his own composition 'Peterloo' as well as the glorious "Zadok the Priest", reminiscent of the Coronation. "When I am laid in earth" is fitting music for Prince Philip on the day of his funeral. It will also be a nod to our lovely Queen to hear Jonathan play The Wedding March, very likely reminding her of the day she got joined to the Love of her Life. I think Jonathan is going to tug at all our heart-strings on this day.

[@sergemarcoux1341]

This was certainly one of your most "personal" concerts. I very much appreciated learning about your early experiences as an organist, as well as your family's involvement in the Middleton community, something well reflected in the very carefully selected pieces you played. Thank you for an hour that has really enriched our lives.

[@joanmetcalfe5038]

People who know me well also know that ‘Peterloo 1819’ is among my very favourite pieces. I was captivated at its premiere in 2015 and have been fortunate enough to be in the audience at three more live performances since. It’s so evocative of that day’s events, especially as described by Samuel Bamford who was a remarkable man in many different ways. It’s such a shame that there were problems during the playing today - everybody PLEASE go back to replay and listen! Alternatively there is a video made in 2017 at St Paul’s Church, Royton. (Lost count of the number of times I’ve watched this!)

[@heatherwalker7722]

Another fabulous sound and performance from St Leonards.

[@decomanjoel]

Oh Jonathan, what a brilliant concert. Many thanks to you and Tom. I would like to meet before we go to heaven!💫

[@terryr.sublimeorganmusic]

A wonderful recital! The Dance & Hollins were fun; the Elgar & Dido were so moving as was Zadok. St. Leonard's is so impressive as you drive up the hill. The view & history surround you. Hopefully I can visit inside next time. Thank you both for another history lesson celebrated with music. ❤❤🎹🎶

[@debbiejohnson952]

WOW A RATHER CRISPY ORGAN TIGHT TO SAY THE LEAST LOVE THE SECLUSION I'M FEELING. GOTHIC FEELING...Thank u Scott 💓

[@debbiejohnson952]

God Bless you and Tom I would 💘 to meet Y'all I Live in USA in Virginia however have 🐝 n to Europe and Wales what a glorious Life u all have 🐝 n blessed with such a strong heritage....How old were you and Tom when u started lessons? And did u start around the same time together playing? One thing I Love about England is the Madjesty and presciscene everything is done escpecially 🎶...I believe the grandeur is a thing about the Catholic Church and how it upholds the beauty of England....So happy u r having concerts again will be so lovely when the parishioners can be assembled back together again.....Well Thank you for the FANTASTIC CONCERT LOOKING FORWARD TO MANY MORE 💘 MS DEE

[@984francis]

Thank you so much for your composition 'Peterloo". Extremely evocative and respectful.

[@jamydelpias]

Sublissime! Absolutly wonderfull 🙏

[@DG46201]

Another amazing evening - we so look forward to these concerts and thank you to Tom too for his magnificent productions

[@jannoble3123]

Another fabulous concert!

[@sarribel]

England is gifted with such a phenomenal number of magnificent churches and chapels, all of them great concert houses As well. THX

[@davidbudgett9361]

Brilliantly played and a good choice of music. A memorable and to a unique day..

[@tcharles2466]

Another really enjoyable recital Jonathan (and Tom). I really loved your "Peterloo 1819" and the Elgar Sospiri (which I was unfamiliar with). Your arrangement of Dido's Lament from Purcell's Dido and Aeneas was also very moving. You continue to educate us all - both with your commentary on the background/context of the music but also the history of the instruments on which you perform and their locations. Thank you both - and take care. Tony, Cheshire UK

[@jamessultanum]

Greeting from Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. Thanks for this treat. Beautiful performance!

[@g.k.failla9389]

Wonderful arrangement of "Zadok the Priest ", especially the quiet beginning. First heard the piece here in Chicago, USA by the "Music of the Baroque " orchestra and chorus led by British conductor Jane Glover.

[@BlackBacon44]

The late great D’Oyly Carte baritone Alan Styler is buried in St. Leonard’s Churchyard.

[@vestastreeb657]

👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼❤️❤️❤️❤️absolutely beautiful. Thanks so very much to both of you. WOW

[@Parker6432]

That console is certainly 1920's. Pedal toe pistons by Ernest Holt haven't been made since the early 1960's. Again Jonathon - another wonderful programme.

[@normanwellens7474]

Thank you so very much for a wonderful concert to end what has been such a memorable day.

[@berthar.shewman9921]

Well I awaken in the morning and this is the perfect way greetings to the staff at the hospital where I am well treated. Once again, "Thank you Scott Brothers. Well done."

[@garfixit]

You always bring dynamics from the music not to many can do this

[@NakedMuso]

Thank you both, again, for another great concert. I played Dido's Lament many times at remembrance during my military years, but never was it a more appropriate day than this. 😥

[@kelleyon123]

What a lovely performance. Keep it up Jonathan.

[@davidphillips3090]

Wonderful Concert. Thanks to Tom and Jonathan. Both masters at what they do!

[@bobh5087]

Many thanks to Jonathan and Tom for this wonderful recital. The historic remarks on the organs and churches are always so interesting and much appreciated. Your original composition was certainly brilliant.👍❤️ The Handel was great fun !

[@elian3941]

Très belles sonorités - Magnifiques interprétations ! Merci. Soyez béni.

[@wgavwebmaster5827]

Thank you for the concert Jonathan and Tom - brings back memories of choir concerts performed in St Leonards. Maybe if you get chance, you might want to visit St Thomas' Church, just down the M62 in the village of Newhey.. The tracker organ there was completely destroyed when the church was set on fire in 2007 and during the two and a half year restoration, a redundant organ from St Peter's Loughborough was completely rebuilt and extra digital stops added to make it arguably one of the most magnificent organs in the area.

[@OperaNut]

How lovely of Jonathan and Tom to dedicate this gorgeous concert to the memory of Prince Philip - I’m sure that he would have approved. “Dido’s Lament” and “Sospiri” were particularly poignant in the circumstances. I’ve been waiting for ages for “Peterloo 1819” to be included in one of these online concerts, as it’s a great piece; I did have problems with buffering, though, so I hope that was just me ... it will be fine when I replay it, I’m sure!! As always, Tom did a brilliant job of showing off the beauty of the church. Thanks to you both.

[@annskinner8467]

I’m going to love this, thanks in advance! 🎹🎹❤️❤️🎹🎹

[@joanfenwick3018]

What a wonderful concert, with such appropriate selections to honor HRH Prince Philip. The history and photography add so much to the presentation. Thank you Jonathan and Tom.

[@roniesanderson]

Thank you for this concert and the history of your area and the organ.

[@user-pw3tr1xg2x]

Looking forward to the latest Concert "Saint Jonathan" 😀

[@garryritter4220]

A wonderful concert in memory of Prince Philip. My sincere condolences to HRH Queen Elizabeth on the loss of her loved one. As Thomas and Jonathan take us on these "concert tours" about their countryside, I'm amazed at the beauty of the churches, absolutely stunning, and some of the best organs in the world. Jonathon does every one of the organs I've heard him play total justice. Jonathon, we love you and anxiously await your next gift of music to us. Be safe and stay well.

[@zaanbester7264]

Thank you Jonathan and Tom for the high quality (in music, sound, visuals and production) concerts that we get to experience. I love your introductions to each piece, including an anecdote or personal link to the music, or some interesting historical or musical information. Dido's Lament was particularly moving today. Thank you so much!

[@clausredmann5398]

thank you JONATHAN and TOM for your nice concert and the joy you bring it for me!

[@giorgiodeluca9451]

Sei bravo maestro! Hai potuto studiare; cosa che a me preclusa. Mi arrangio a fare cosette alla messa di domenica. Muoio con la certezza che ce l'avrei fatta!

[@santoshghosh6313]

Another superb recital from an exceptionally talented organist! This version of 'Dido's Lament' was particularly moving, it was lovely to hear the Wedding March played simply as a concert piece and, as a football fan, I also really enjoyed Jonathan's rendition of 'Zadok the Priest' (I just hope Liverpool can qualify for next season's Champions' League)! Compliments too should also go to Tom for the outstanding filming and sound recording. I listened to this through my Sony headphones, and it sounded stunning!

[@mattbod]

Thanks gents a lovely recital. i love Rushworth organs they have such a big warm sound. We have one in the St George’s centre: former Chatham dockyard church. Only a 2 manual but sounds much bigger than jts spec. What a gorgeous church too. I think we have the finest churches in the world. I love organs from that era too: bold but never exceeding the realms of good taste. I used to play the 1920 Harrison organ in Crediton Devon. It is very similar in tone.

[@chrisredseadiver1854]

Thank you, Jonathan, for another hour of pure joy. And many thanks for the interesting historical background information. You are so well informed and friendly and charming, I could listen to you for hours. The coronation anthem from Händel war the perfect piece for the end of the concert, and finally the sun came out, a smile frome someone above? Yet I wonder who will play the wedding march at your wedding one day... 😉Awesome building, I love the English churches and cathedrals. Phantastic footage and sound, Tom, great job, thanks to you, too. Btw. I love the wooden mermaid, her little belly looks like mine 😇. Many thanks from Germany, take care. 💕

[@rttipton]

Great "visit" to Middleton Parrish and history lesson. Beautifully done Jonathan and Tom! Thanks to you both.

[@petersharp3864]

Another great performance Jonathan. As a fellow organist, I watch this in awe of you. Magnificent playing, and great videoing from Tom too. Look forward to you coming over York way sometime soon!

[@westerncondor1132]

that is one of the best sounding organs in the world

[@user-gc4zi8vk7g]

Thank you for your live performance. I couldn't see it because of the time difference, but when I was in elementary school (this is 3:00 am), I heard songs that I practiced with a recorder, and I enjoyed listening to them nostalgic. Thank you for your wonderful and beautiful performance. And thank you to all the staff.

[@peternaryd_operasinger]

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

[@davidcraggs3770]

Very enjoyable recital so well played and presented. You are a great personality John. Fine organ but as with so many of that era, lacking a 4 foot flute and a 2 foot stop on the Swell.

[@johnetherington782]

Another wonderful recital; I found Dido's lament especially moving. Look forward to the next recital!

[@cornelhanekom5689]

Wow, again a brilliant concert. Love the Paterloo 1819 piece!

[@jockmoron]

What a beautiful church, and the organ, not the grand ones Mr Scott has played elsewhere, but it possesses a sparkling tone and suits the setting and the music to a T. As usual, Mr Scott makes use of every part of the organ in his recital, nothing dull or workaday here. There's a whole world of music around the pipe organ of which I know so little, so these concerts are not just enjoyable for their own sake, but in widening one's musical horizons. The Peterloo Massacre was a horrible incident and deserves to be commemorated. But events in Northern Ireland, South Africa show we have to remain vigilant as entrenched powerful people and organisations can feel very threatened by popular opposition and change.

[@homagetogorto]

What a treat! I was scouring the archives just the other day to see if you had recorded Zadok the Priest and now here it is. Perfect!

[@hermitruben4032]

From Misión Cruz Hermitage in Somerset ,TEXAS. Praise the Lord Jesus Christ. Blessed Mother Mary pray for us. Amen

[@lucasmetzler]

MA-RA-VI-LHO-SO❗ 😍♥️😍♥️😍♥️😍♥️😍 🇧🇷

[@marianawenger9904]

Fine, instructive and highly aesthetic!

[@user-be8wr4jj1q]

Супер божественная музыка органная ! ! ! 😎🙂😀😋

[@aa-do9nr]

Thank you

[@derekbleeker4307]

Thanks again beautiful a pity church yard looks so sorry

[@annskinner8467]

👼👼 Haloes suit you!

[@dennisferrara6940]

Grand playing! One only wishes that in the commentary that a mention of the organ builder and the number of ranks n the various excellent instrument utilized in these fantastic recitals!

[@johardy-bishop5525]

I love the fact that Jonathan and Tom have brought together so many of us from around the world to form this very special community. In the same vein, I wonder if Gina Dodds from the USA is okay? She used to comment so effusively.

[@chrisredseadiver1854]

Bernstein was right, when he said "Music is the universal language", I think from that point of view, Jonathan and Tom have one of the most beautiful professions. No politics, no opinions - just the joy for the music by brilliant composers, performed by a brilliant artist, documented by a guy with remarkabke technical skills. All we have to do is to sit down, lean back, close the eyes and FEEL the music and the spirit which comes with it, no matter, where we come from, which education or colour of skin we have. In that special moment, when the music speaks, we are united, maybe a bit enlightened, trying to catch a glimpse of the idea, the composer had a few hundred years ago, whilst writing the music, it is such a fascinating and enjoyable time, we can all share together. I simply love it. 💕

[@cuiti78]

Love this!!!

[@wilhelmkramer2534]

I believe Her Gracious Royal Majesty should bestow Knighthood on Jonathan and Dr. Tom! Service to music, and to Albion!

[@timauger]

A nice-sounding instrument.

[@robertgeorges7818]

J'apprécie vos talents d'organiste, mais j'aimerais aussi pouvoir comprendre vos commentaires, qui sont dépourvus de traductions en Français... alors merci d'avance pour ce petit plus... Vive les Orgues, le roi des instruments! Au plaisir de vous écouter.

[@melaniechesnel9094]

I have ancestors married in this very church in October 1819

[@TurtleFL]

Looks like the chapel in the movie Skyfall... but Wikipedia doesn't put it there.

[@maryebajcz]

Comfort in a troubled world.

[@AliceGoss]

Thank you for another brilliant concert. Isn't it about time that Tom gave a solo concert?

[@tomasitto299]

That thumbnail is gold :D

[@annskinner8467]

Too late for live chat, this is just to say I had the stopping and starting problem too.

[@Mudcat5]

Wonderful music! The commentary adds so much to it as well as the remarkable photography. BTW, Jonathan, what are all the switches for on both sides of the console? Are they registration controls?

[@WillCMay]

I hope I can hear you perform live one day. There's a good chance I'll be back in Europe this January assuming the vaccine does it's job and idiots don't create a new varient, so fingers crossed.

[@michaelnavez7130]

❤️❤️❤️

[@quoniam426]

Johnathan, your piece has some Harmannian/Elfmannian influences in it.

[@sergiovenezia7308]

The perfomance is beautifull, but I'm having problems with the cast

[@ericbursey6950]

Tom Scott, are you related to the Thomas Scott on WWI memorial @ 34:10 ?

[@Video7Rose]

Lol, since no one has ever become a saint while alive, referring to Jonathan as "Saint Jonathan" has the uncomfortable implication that he has already gone to his great reward! Hopefully, that won't happen for at least another hundred years, if ever! Please, let's not hurry him off! 😇