The Music of Cole Porter - Robert Wolfe at Blackpool Opera House.

[@christopherandrews2594]

The phrasing and choice of registration is perfectly chosen for the music of Cole Porter. A lovely performance.

[@R08Tam]

Total mastery of this glorious instrument

[@michaelreynolds7614]

This man really knows the use of stops, and understands the tonal characteristics and couplings. His dexterity is amazing, I love to watch Him dance with His feet as He plays, He knows how to put on a show as well!

[@joanerhard454]

michael reynolds Nountube, no sound and no motionu on comments, no indication that can sat anything?

[@Theatreorgannut]

I really enjoyed this performance at the Opera house. Robert is a master and also very friendly and approachable. A great guy to know. Many years of pleasure from his music.

[@stephenhoover8449]

Robert you are super wonderfully I never saw a theatre organist play like you do all you need is a lever to pull back to have the left take off it certainly has enough power.

[@OrganMusicYT]

Robert has toured many times in the U.S and Australasia, as well as being resident organist at the Thursford Collection for over 30 years. The organ is still on its original relays and leathers. The only changes made have been a new tuba mirabillis and gamba, both copies of the originals (this was done in the 50s, when the originals were added to the Tower ballroom Wurlitzer, the bechstien piano was also moved to the tower organ). So it still sounds as it did when it was installed in 1939.

[@hankaustin7091]

good GOD I hope this man, Robert Wolfe, is teaching his fantastic technique to others, this is utterly fantastic playing!

[@OrganMusicYT]

I don't think Robert teaches, to my knowledge. However, he has inspired a few young organists to take up theatre organ who have either gone on to play professionally or for their own enjoyment.

[@gregganderson5458]

What masterful playing, such style and grace and polish, and how wonderful to hear the organ whisper so sweetly at they end. Love it!

[@joanerhard454]

Hello hi Jean

[@GuruRasaVonWerder]

What dexterity! And Cole Porter came from Heaven to make songs.............

[@tiddlesmusic]

Brilliant! Mr Wolfe takes it to another level doesn't he.... I can't recall hearing an organ played with such sensitivity before

[@angelsone-five7912]

Try Ralph Ringstad, he`s had me in tears before now.

[@Gourockian1]

I heard Robert play many years ago at Thursford, when he was barely 20 and enjoyed him so much that our family went and heard him play at all the recitals he performed that day. I bought one of his tapes which he autographed after a friendly chat. In 1996, we emigrated to Florida and some years later, I went to hear him play at the Kirk in Dunedin. I took along the old tape and showed him the autograph. He was amazed, remembered our chat so long ago and kindly agreed to autograph it again.

[@stephenabbot7905]

Excellent rendition ,a master,and a wonderful Wurlitzer, which there were more,Blessings

[@unclelouie3828]

This guy is great. Love him.

[@48snapper]

Stunning organ and virtuosity. A very nice recording too.

[@bertram4321]

Robert Wolfe captures the true essence of Cole Porter and the Wurlitzer. A very pleasurable few minutes.

[@EddieEarle]

A medley of Cole Porter! A true musical genius, as is the magnificent Mr Wolfe. Brilliant video Ross, best seat in the house (well, apart from the one Robert is gracing obviously...)

[@Goodchappy]

Brilliant. Long may Robert continue.

[@dietmarhoelzner7082]

Robert Wolfe has "Golde" in them thar fingers! He's my Hero when it comes to Theatre Organists.

[@wurcom]

Great, thanks for sharing!

[@CliveevilCuk]

Magic! Thanks, Robbie.

[@Tipledan]

OMG! Wonderful.

[@pgrady420]

so good

[@OrganMusicYT]

@TheMysticalOrgan Yes, the console is placed on a lift, to the left of the proscenium arch.

[@mainaccount131]

Super excellent with very good interesting videos

[@mainaccount131]

Super excellent with very good interesting video

[@mac02840]

I always wanted to play the Wurlitzer

[@OrganMusicYT]

The first is "In the Still of the Night", Easy to Love, It's De-Lovely, Lets Do it, My Heart Belongs to Daddy, Lets Misbehave, Anything Goes, Everytime We Say Goodbye.

[@EstateManor]

I have a Lazerdisc recording of this artist and this organ---and it is my favourite. The musician is consumate and this organ is a treasure of authenticity. The UK takes greater care of her theatre organs than the US. We just happily chop up historic instruments and modify them in ways that leave little to remember the original by here in America. We should be more careful and vigilant in preserving the pipe organ in all its forms.

[@stephenhoover8449]

When I was speaking of tacking off I ment to compare Robert to a large JET

[@darkgreenambulance]

@@stephenhoover8449 🤣

[@rodericksmith8218]

Cole Porter translates to the organ well.

[@mainaccount131]

Delightful

[@JonasClark]

If you'd like to try one, most places have a Theatre Organ Society. If you're in the US, you can find your local chapter through the American Theatre Organ Society. Areas in the UK usually have Cinema Organ groups too. Get in contact with folks in your local chapter, and they can probably get you some time sitting at a console and trying your hand.

[@JonasClark]

What a thrilling sound! The organist (I'm new to this guy'splaying) puts fantastic jazzy bits and wonderful flow and effects into this, and the organ sounds grand, everything works so well together!

[@donchrisby7434]

thanks!!!!!

[@rickmiller462]

Delightful reeds voice.

[@ZestyLemonBoi]

Блестящий!

[@SuperBabel2]

Tout à fait excellent D.BABEL

[@jamestheredenginefan5268]

6:41-7:28 Anything Goes (If Your Here For That Like I Am Or Was)

[@jamestheredenginefan5268]

Whoops 8:10 Is The End

[@ruthknowles3284]

Really enjoy Mr Wolfe I'm from Blackpool area does he ever do concerts in this area. I often go to tower ballroom to see Mr Kelsall and co

[@OrganMusicYT]

The video you have commented on was filmed at one of his concerts at Blackpool Opera House, so, the answer is, yes he does, sometimes.

[@renebreedveld1649]

robert wolfie is een goede theater orgel speeler

[@SergioDuarteSilva]

Mr. Robert, I heard your perfomance and I like it too much. There is a song that you play for 3 minutes and 44 secondos up to 4 minutes and 28 seconds, that I've been going a long time to know the name. It's a pretty foxtrott. Thank you very much if you tell me the name. Thank you very much.

[@OrganMusicYT]

It's called "Let's Do It"

[@donchrisby7434]

I recognized Let's do it and anything goes,Can anyone help me with the other titles?

[@BTML498]

Anyone here ever play Fallout 3? 6:40

[@daniluvsuall]

Anything goes!

[@danielmurphy4415]

Wow I didn't realise how greedy the tower ballroom organ was for stealing the pipes and percussions from the Oprea House organ. Are you recording roberts concert in November?

[@OrganMusicYT]

Technically they didn't steal anything, as they were all owned by the same company and the ranks were replaced with new ones.

[@danielmurphy4415]

How did the Wurlitzer company make new ones I thought that they stopped making theatre organs than?

[@OrganMusicYT]

Daniel Murphy they didn't, they were made by a UK firm to the Wurlitzer patterns.

[@danielmurphy4415]

Oh ok

[@euripidiesupman9755]

That just answered my question - I was wondering if the ballroom and opera house were the same or 2 different places. I have a Reginald Dixon recording made in the ballroom - from the Readers Digest set "Organ Memories". It was amazing.

[@hotsickle]

WooF !

[@bobduvall2927]

Excellent Musician and Performer, and the organs not half bad either.

[@margaretnewns5562]

Bob Duvall bb Blackburn

[@margaretnewns5562]

Z

[@dukedanofgermany7442]

FUCKIN PIANO GOD DAMN

[@OrganMusicYT]

+DukeDanOfGermany Theatre Organ to give it the correct name, it is a pipe organ.

[@troublemaker1528]

What music is in 5.33?

[@OrganMusicYT]

Got my brain doing overtime now!