THE PLANETS - HOLST - ORGAN OF CHESTER CATHEDRAL - JONATHAN SCOTT

Welcome to this very special online concert spectacular! We present Jonathan's solo organ arrangement of “The Planets” Suite by Gustav Holst performed by Jonathan on the incredible Pipe Organ of Chester Cathedral, UK (full specification below). We look forward to bringing you the sights and sounds of this wonderful Cathedral and Organ. Jonathan & Tom
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THE PLANETS (Suite for Large Orchestra, Op. 32)
Arranged for Organ Solo by organist Jonathan Scott.
00:00 Introduction by Jonathan
03:27 I. MARS (The Bringer of War)
10:53 II. VENUS (The Bringer of Peace)
19:55 III. MERCURY (The Winged Messenger)
24:11 IV. JUPITER (The Bringer of Jollity)
32:46 V. SATURN (The Bringer of Old Age)
42:25 VI. URANUS (The Magician)
48:38 VII. NEPTUNE (The Mystic)
Film & Sound TOM SCOTT
With thanks to everyone at Chester Cathedral.
Filmed on the pipe organ of Chester Cathedral during the Gaia art installation (created by artist Luke Jerram) a giant globe of planet earth, suspended from the roof of the Cathedral.
THE GRAND ORGAN OF CHESTER CATHEDRAL
1844 Gray & Davison
1876 Whiteley of Chester
1908 William Hill & Son
1969 Rushworth & Dreaper
1991 onwards - in the care of David Wells
SPECIFICATION
PEDAL
Double Open Wood 32
Open Wood 16
Open Diapason 16 (metal)
Violone 16
Bourdon 16
Dulciana 16 Choir
Principal 8 (metal)
Violoncello 8
Bass Flute 8
Fifteenth 4
Mixture IV 19.22.26.29
Contra Trombone 32
Trombone 16
Trumpet 8
CHOIR
Double Dulciana 16
Open Diapason 8
Dulciana 8
Viola 8
Stopped Diapason 8
Principal 4
Genshorn 4
Stopped Flute 4
Fifteenth 2
Piccolo 2
Mixture III
Clarinet 8
GREAT
Double Diapason 16
Open Diapason I 8
Open Diapason II 8
Open Diapason III 8
Flute â Pavillon 8
Open Flute 8
Hohlflöte 8
Octave 4
Principal 4
Harmonic flute 4
Spitzflöte 2
Fifteenth 2
Tierce 1 3/5
Mixture V 15.19.22.26.29
Sharp Mixture III 29.33.36
Contra Posaune 16
Trumpet 8
Clarion 4
SWELL (ENCLOSED)
Open Diapason 8
Stopped Diapason 8
Salicional 8
Vox Angelica 8
Principal 4
Suabe flute 4
Fifteenth 2
Mixture IV 19.22.26.29
Sharp Mixture IV 26.29.33.36
Double Trumpet 16
Bassoon 16
Horn 8
Oboe 8
Clarion 4
Tremulant
SOLO
Viola 8 (Enclosed)
Celeste 8 (Enclosed)
Bourdon 8
Koppelflöte 4
Nazard 2 2/3
Tierce 1 3/5
Cymbel III
Vox Humana 8 (Enclosed)
Clarinet 8 (Enclosed)
Tuba 8
Tremulant
Zymbelstern
Couplers
Swell to Pedal; Swell to Great; Swell to Choir; Swell octave
Choir to Great; Choir to Pedal; Great to Pedal; Solo to Pedal
Solo Sub-Octave; Solo Octave; Solo Unison Off
Great to Choir; Solo to Choir; Solo to Great

[@deborasgomes2022]

Great concert. As the planet Earth was missing, later Jonathan will compose this piece to complete our solar system.✨ 🌎✨

[@Astromium2445]

Ok, i can compose the dwarf planets and the sun then, so we get a even more complete solar system

[@ChangesOneTim]

So long as it's only about our natural world, that'd be a great idea! Jonathan could be inspired watching hours of Attenborough covering the whole spectrum...🤣

[@ncard00]

What about all the moons? There are over 100!

[@sureshot8399]

@@ncard00 and let's not forget the asteroids.....

[@StephenDriver-jk7hi]

Bravo! A wonderful transcription, a bravura performance, and a beautiful video - thank you!

[@martywinick]

From across the pond but floating through the planets. Marvellous.

[@bungiecoocoo]

The only thing missing is the well-deserved thunderous applause from an audience.

[@reedbender1179]

😂...indeed ...and some thunderclaps from Heaven in divine approval.👌

[@obaba1928]

A great Holst rendition by Jonathan, magnificently shot and recorded by Tom. Thanks Scott Brothers for sharing this brilliant concert with us in such an incredible way!

[@larrysouthern5098]

Five four three two one.... Lift Off!!! This is incredible!!! 🌎... Wow!!

[@willortiz3547]

Bravo Jonathan, Bravo!!! I have only ever heard "The Planets" done by symphonic orchestra. I sat in total silence while listening to your amazing performance. This is a truly outstanding musical concert! Many thanks....Will Ortiz

[@bobballou5595]

Jupiter - OH MY!! - Best arrangement ever

[@norbertlenz7711]

Absolutly Masterclass of playing the organ. Fantastic Instrument. Thank you very much Scott Brothers. 👍👍👍👍👍

[@Offshoreorganbuilder]

I am reminded of the tale of the man who first saw a giraffe in a zoo, in Victorian times. His comment, having stared at the creature for some time: "I don't believe there is any such animal". Seeing the flashing fingers and feet, the jumps between manuals, the stop control, and the overall management of the organ, how can this be possible?! Many thanks.

[@g.k.failla9389]

Johnathan has topped himself again. Even more awesome than his previous video of "The Planets." Tom's tour of the Cathedral creates a world in itself. You could watch it even without the sound. From Chicago, U.S.A.

[@ChangesOneTim]

I know what you meant by "topped himself", but in Britain the expression has a much darker meaning and I had to laugh!😂

[@g.k.failla9389]

@ChangesOneTim I now remember the "darker meaning" of "topped" from British films and television shows. (I certainty don't want to predict death for Johnathan, or Tom). From Chicago, U.S.A.

[@elainebowes-lamb911]

I'm counting down the hours

[@zumalot]

Thank you Jonathan and Tom. Beautiful!

[@carolpredeth9866]

Thank you both; that video was incredible!! The camera work was amazing, Jonathan's rendition of The Planets in it's entirety was superb & the Gaia installation was the icing on the cake!! Another tour de force boys!!

[@anjasalentijn145]

Hallo, Marvellous, Incredible, Great, Amazing, Wonderful, Beautiful. Words are not enough to describe this performance so magnificent! Thank you very much! B B. Tom for the wonderful filming and recording. With Love from the Netherlands.

[@nnnb896]

Your concerts are some of the best content on KZbin. This was my favourite one so far. Magnificent Work.

[@deborasgomes2022]

Incredible this trip in the cosmos, Jonathan! Congratulations! Extremely difficult piece to play and you think you are the only one to perform it completely. Congratulations to Tom for the beautiful images. Sensational!

[@stevenmeldrum7014]

Astounding!! Johnathan never fails to deliver, his interpretation here is spot on, what an amazing arrangement this is. Thank you

[@huddersfieldcroquetclub5743]

It was wonderful on the day but Tom’s brilliant images really add to this performance. Thank you both; so glad Tom is an intrepid cathedral climber!

[@lenaN5k8Q9]

Absolutely amazing👏👏👏beautiful organ sound🍃thank you

[@lauras6762]

Beautiful, Jonathan and Tom! I love the arrangement and I’m always so amazed at how much the organ can sound like an orchestra. The filming and playing are top quality as always!

[@sidsmiff]

Holy mackerel this is what ears were made for! Thank you again Jonathan!

[@jamesvanian5524]

Oh Wow!! I am lost for words. Incredible performance and a wonderful instrument.

[@Sal_The_Alicorn_Blader9]

10:19 inspiration for part of the Star Wars theme song

[@miriamcaraquitena]

It has been a pleasure to experience this magical moment. I already followed it when you performed in St. Lamberto, in Germany, but this time it was even more magical. I have been very impressed by the Uranus moment! Thank you both for giving us these wonderful moments!!❤👏👏👏💖

[@gstanley75]

Simply brilliant. Tom’s videography is superb. The choice of the organ of Chester Cathedral couldn’t be better. And, Johnathan registration and performance were second to none. Up in Heaven sits Gustav with a tear or two on his cheeks and a smile because you gentleman have truly reached a pinnacle in interpretation and performance of his work. Congratulations!

[@mariadesa1434]

An amazing arrangement and performance by Jonathan of such a difficult piece and a wonderful video by Tom! How can you two be so perfect? Gaia was beautiful and the Church was more imposing at night! I loved this online concert! Thank you for everything!

[@katydickson5547]

WOW!!! What a magnificent and fantastic concert. Loved the scenes that were shown and the Church organ that was illuminated as well. 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍🇿🇦

[@orion2peter]

this is awesome , i am so glad to have found this organ version of my most favourite orchestral pieces , brilliant

[@macronencer]

Thank you so much for recording this performance! The Planets is one of my favourite suites of all time, and Jupiter is simply a masterpiece and gives me ASMR tingles when I hear it. I'll treasure this video.

[@kentbloxham3826]

An absolutely stunning and unique solo arrangement of The Planets for the organ. Thank you Johnathan for your incredible work, it truly brought the piece together on every level and thank you Tom for your amazing work as always with the fantastic visuals. That must have been no mean feat in the dead of night! 57:22

[@jacquelyndiamond3301]

First let me Congratulate you Sir, on your extraordinary expression of our Cosmos, particularly our Solar System. This aligns so perfectly with the ancient mythological interpretations of the “ planets”, and the attributes our forbears applied to each eons ago. This is the critical to true comprehension of the nuts and bolts of this magnificent universe, the synchronicities found within our fractal universe : Sound. Vibration. Frequencies, …. And crystals!🎼🔈🎚🎛📳💎💠

[@daveflanagan5723]

Magnificent!

[@DavidJohnson-rj8zu]

That was crème de la crème, I have never heard Mars the Bringer of War on an Organ before, I have always been a lover of organ music be it church or cinema with organists like Reginald Dixon, Sidney Torch & Sandy MacPherson, when I was younger I spoke with my local vicar to ask if the church organist would mind me sitting in at his weekly practice he very kindle said he likes to do it alone, perhaps he thought I had an critical ear I didn't I just enjoy the sound of the organ, I did join a local organ club a few years back that was played on the resident organ, but they ceased to exist.

[@nfwqhrfh]

Amazing. Thank you!

[@marieharrison3150]

Marie Harrison - it was utterly breathtaking on the day and every bit as inspiring a second time. Thank you both xx❤

[@driftdotus]

Very nice camerawork

[@MrBanzoid]

What a treat! Jonathan's inspired playing of a wonderful piece, Tom's audio-visual wizardry, a magnificent organ in a beautiful cathedral. What more could anyone want? I had abdominal surgery yesterday and I was feeling a bit down but this has cheered me up no end. Thanks guys.

[@stepps511]

What an amazing performance. Thank you, Jonathan, for your wonderful talent and your presentation of this beloved Holst piece. And, Tom, your photography and audio are outstanding. I will keep coming to these as long as you post them! Thank you!

[@pawekuciel637]

Brawo!!!

[@ChangesOneTim]

Superb! This wonderful work sounds even better on grand organ only than full orchestra. Well done!

[@helenmorgan9731]

I’m covered in goosebumps listening to this, note for note perfect and absolutely bloody Awesome.

[@davidwright8432]

Wonderful! Many thanks, Jonathan. There's a magical quality to some of the sound that I've never heard in any other performance. This might be the piece's natural habitat!

[@johardy-bishop9105]

I think so, too. Certainly I enjoyed this more than any orchestral performance I have heard.

[@robertoovalleiconesdoprogr8887]

AMAZING !!!

[@garfixit]

Love this organ 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏🙏❤️

[@peternaryd_operasinger]

Absolutely fantastic concert! 😊👏👏👏👏

[@barbarossa1234]

Beautiful.

[@jamespacker5712]

Thunderous stuff , fantastic

[@caroltucker8976]

A wonderful transcription even better than a full orchestra! Your organ music is an inspiration. Hopefully Jonathon you can give a recital on Gloucester Cathedral organ my home town at some time in the future. The organ is however undergoing at present an overhaul. Terry Aubrey

[@annskinner8467]

Great surprise, so looking forward to this treat! 🎶🎹💕💕💕🎹🎶

[@kathdavis8059]

Superb. ♥️😊🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@bakuami-g-coda]

Fabulous performance! Thank you so much!

[@oc2phish07]

Brilliant video in so many ways. First, when I was 11 years old, back in 1959, the very first LP vinyl record I ever bought was The Planets, on the Ace of Clubs label. Second, the Scott Brothers are, in my opinion, the very best keyboard players in the world. And third, I was in Chester last year and saw the Passion Play outside, and later went inside, Chester Cathedral and it is a very impressive building. Many thanks for this great presentation.

[@annelawton6783]

Listening for second time. Beautiful concert thank you

[@williemollentze429]

A brilliant performance and stunning photography! Thank you!

[@maxbee4460]

Absolutely amazing, yet again I wish I was there to listen live. Maybe when you venture a bit further south. Thank you, thank you.

[@LuismaSP]

Cannot wait to see the "Alien" hipersleep theme on organ, based on the planets from Holst.

[@user-il4jc5yd6c]

Bravo excellent beautiful bliss and an excellent ending. Earth never gets played with the Holst the planets because it's the only planet with out expression and was never composed.huh I'd like to hear this done on a VCS3 sequencer system now that would be something for your travels with space in time.😊

[@PedroCristian]

I had dreamt about it. Thank you!

[@janetsimmons5264]

Wow! Great! Thank you. Xx

[@amangogna68]

Amazing !

[@sarahmason7544]

2nd time I've watched this, just keeps getting better and better.

[@richardhoover4471]

A remarkable achievement!!

[@user-vc7oo5oi6h]

This is the best version I've heard of the several renditions that Jonathan has made. All of the voices are heard well. In the previous renditions, some voices were too soft and difficult to hear. ❤

[@MrFossil367ab45gfyth]

Lovely job! I like Holst's Planets, especially Isao Tomita's electronic versions used in "The Planets" narrated by Patrick Stewart.

[@angelawalker2234]

Fabulous concert Jonathan , as always. Wonderful arrangement for the organ. See you in June at Chesterfield!

[@ninathesman4084]

Soothing ❤️

[@mattia8506]

Absolutely amazing…

[@aliegan2109]

Incredible job!

[@associazionemusadistefanog2058]

Really great. Thank you for sharing !

[@mandyofmarymac]

Great concert. I caught your "Houston we have a problem reference". 🤠🙂 (Odd. I don't recall choosing the cowboy emoji, but I'm going to leave it anyway.) XX

[@purplebriggs931]

See everybody on the 7th at 8pm for a spectacular & "powerful" performance.

[@warnerhaldane743]

Magnificent! In some ways better than the orchestral/choral original as the texture is clearer.

[@user-ky1dt1ts5d]

Браво. Владивосток тоже слушает. 👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@everytimeieatsnowitscold5277]

Could you play Gloria in excelsis Deo from Vivaldi ? There's not many organ solo versions of it, and I think you could make it fabulous, thanks for sharing your work

[@Sal_The_Alicorn_Blader9]

47:53

[@richiejohnson]

Tom set a new standard for videography. Did you use a freaking drone for those high shots? I wanted this to go on forever. The registrations are fabulous.

[@joshuasanchez7577]

👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@purplebriggs931]

Jon - will you grace our presence some time although far to travel? Robbie Carroll is an accomplished Organist but, could you and his brother be given an opportunity to perform also?

[@purplebriggs931]

After all, your celebrity status could bring more to the church for the younger audience IMO

[@blitzzkrieg1400]

Jonathan, may I request Bach's BWV 546 or Elgar's Op. 28 Allegro? Thanks a lot in advance.

[@GaryGP40]

Fantastic! But I would say Mars is touch too fast. In 7/4 time it is easy to play too fast. You are a master Jonathan. I love watching you play!!!

[@GaryGP40]

You play fantastic, sir! One thing, in Uranus the playing is muddy in the middle. Are you using a 32' Bourdon coupled with the 16' on the great, swell and chair (choir)? It gets thick. Just my observation from playing the contrabassoon part. I might thin it out with some 4' reeds or, on my instrument a 2' piccolo stop to give some higher registers, although mine only has 2 manuals and a pedla division.

[@richiejohnson]

How about some John Williams?

[@Jennifer19854]

This is not only musically breathtaking, but it emphasizes what is wrong with the world today-poor dress sense, little or no attention to detail, no respect for yourself and your fellow human being-this is perfect in every way.

[@hirokoohganona6578]

ジーザスのために　よく　ジーザスの世界の中で　ＵＫ　国が出てきて　出てこない　宇宙

[@ChingTingViolin]

Magnificent!

[@Sal_The_Alicorn_Blader9]

54:04

[@Sal_The_Alicorn_Blader9]

47:53