Vaughan Williams - RHOSYMEDRE [Hauptwerk // Rotterdam]

[@richmcveigh]

Ah I recognise this one! 😉 Which organist did KZbin think is playing this?!

[@philipaggesen]

Lovely(!) that my rendition after all is recognizable 😆 So far KZbin says that this is must be a recording made by a certain...Donald Hunt?!??

[@richmcveigh]

@@philipaggesen Donald Hunt - very good! He was a fabulous English organist! I’m mostly Sarah Baldock or the late Stephen Cleobury. When I submit my dispute I remind them that Sarah Baldock doesn’t have a beard and that Stephen Cleobury is no longer with us! They normally remove the claims quite quickly, especially if it’s Naxos. Well played! It’s really sweet this piece - one of my favourites!!

[@philipaggesen]

That's great! My disputes seem to just last the entirety of 30 days so that's just marvelous. Maybe I should try and make a much more elaborate text than just "This is organ music from the 1723!!" 😆

[@brianw6118]

I just bought this piece for our Church Organist. Love this piece.

[@philipaggesen]

Yea, it is truly a lovely organ work. I can recommend the orchestral version of it as well!

[@shawardara]

Such sensitive, elegant playing. I doubt I’ve heard a better rendition of this work. Bravo. ☺️

[@philipaggesen]

WOW, thank you. That was really wonderful of you to write!! I'm honored ☺️

[@remi-chapalain]

Very beautiful Philip ! Nicely played, with the very suitable stops ! Congratulations !

[@philipaggesen]

Thanks Remi! 🙏🏻

[@vintagesounds3878]

I'm VERY behind in my listening, but I've started here tonight - and this truly is lovely. Thanks so much, Philip. A great way to begin the evening.

[@philipaggesen]

You're so kind! I'm just glad that you liked it :)

[@stevechandler8098]

There's another organist on KZbin that sometimes uses this piece as the credit music for some of his live streams, but it was never identified. I actually left a comment inquiring the name of the piece and someone was kind enough to answer. I'm now exploring the wealth of recordings of the work and stumbled onto this one. I'm so glad KZbin served this one up to me, it's one of the best. Thank you for a fine job playing such a "lovely" piece by a composer who doesn't get enough credit. You did RVW justice.

[@philipaggesen]

Hi Steve. First of all thank you so much for writing to me. How lovely that you found my version to your liking. I also try my best to deliver quality organ music videos ;) Hopefully you'll stick around :)

[@pipergj33]

Beautifully played as ever for you. Thank you once again!

[@philipaggesen]

Thank you so much Gorman!!

[@BuddhaofBlackpool]

Great playing. Reminds me of my organ lessons as a youth.

[@philipaggesen]

So kind of you to write that! 😌

[@charlottegrieff662]

Wonderful. Simply wonderful.

[@philipaggesen]

Thank you so much Charlotte. Always grateful for your moral boost 💪🏻

[@Markus.K]

Thank you very much, Philip!

[@philipaggesen]

Thank you Markus! ☺️

[@ShortfingerOrgan]

It's a really lovely work. and your performance is more lovely. 😍Thank you, Philip.

[@philipaggesen]

Thank you so much for your kind words!

[@MarkusDrejaOrganist]

Hey Philipp, thanks for sharing the most beautiful piece from Ralph Vaughan Williams. You played it perfectly!

[@philipaggesen]

Thank you Markus. How nice of you to write that. Rhosymedre also has a charm that really speaks to me as well :)

[@eunjoolisafierro6124]

Just beautiful! My heart sang too. Thank you.

[@philipaggesen]

Wonderful! 😌

[@Wirsindda]

A real good choice of stops, tempo and you put the right emotions from your body through the fingers and feet into the keys and my ears!!! ^.^

[@philipaggesen]

Thank you! That is the most important job of a musician. To be able to convey emotions. Glad I succeeded! :)

[@jerrymartin79]

Bravo Philip! Beautifully played. I need to get around to learning this - perfect registration!

[@philipaggesen]

Thanks! I would be very interested to hear your rendition and see how you would interpret it.

[@StoreeDenson]

Beautiful. I love this prelude. I play it most of the time for the postlude of Vespers. Rotterdam sounds like a English organ but I can still hear the chiffs of the Principals and thats great!

[@philipaggesen]

Thanks Storee. I actually was a bit annoyed of the chiffs and considered just using the Prestant from the Rugwerk (but that was too direct). But great that it didn't bothered you! I also think that it's so dominant on just one of the notes in the Hauptwerk and that the notes gets repeated a lot of times :)

[@Markus.K]

I am very happy that you will present the Rhosymedre, Philip! I had also thought about recording it yesterday. I love the piece very much! Very excited to hear your performance....

[@philipaggesen]

Yes, it's incredible charming and yes...lovely ;-)

[@franklinshouse8719]

Thanks Philip. What a nice performance. The registration was simple and "lovely". This is one of my all time favorite pieces. I have been playing it since high school and that was a long time ago. Your playing is so elegant and effortless. Although what happened to your shoes??? Ha. Keep up the good work.

[@philipaggesen]

Thank you so much Franklin - well, the shoes are currently in the church and I think I'm too lazy to transport them back and forth, hence my socks :) Luckily it feels pretty natural to just play without them but I try to keep the appearance somewhat professionel ;-) Cool, to hear from you by the way. I always like getting some feedback so thank you for taking the time to write! Best, Phil!

[@johnhiggins7140]

Hi Philip, thank you for sharing this lovely performance of such a beautiful piece! You played it with such sensitivity while maintaining a sense of movement! BRAVO! I'm interested to know your tips for how you were able to maintain such a beautiful legarto especially with the parallel sixths? Take care John

[@philipaggesen]

Hi John - first of all. Thank you for your kind encouragement. To answer your question: I think it is mostly 2 things. First of all fingering. I often switch hands to get a better legato. Second is finger substitution. When I can, I try to substitute fingers as often as I can. And then of course to practise slowly. Something I haven't learned yet 😬

[@mspg2]

Love your playing Philip I sent you a small donation through Pay Pal - your Krnoer isn't worth much so will send more next fort night- bestn wishes from Australia.

[@philipaggesen]

Dear Michael. I have received it. Thank you so much for your willingness to donate. I gives me a HUGE moral boost so really thank you so much! And welcome to my channel!!

[@mspg2]

@@philipaggesen My pleasure Phillip will send more in Au $ the Danish kroner is not worth a great deal- thanks for the reply and very best wishes from Australia.