🎵 Vierne - Final from Symphony 1 | Salisbury Cathedral Organ

Louis Vierne's 'Final' from his 1st Organ Symphony, played on the magnificent organ of Salisbury Cathedral!
I'd like to dedicate this performance to Simon Preston who unfortunately passed away on 13th May 2022 - a huge inspiration to me and to many thousands of musicians around the world.
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[@habakkuk76]

A fine tribute to the greatest church musician of his era. Perfect tempo! We walked out to this at our wedding, played by Luke Bond on the Father Willis of Truro Cathedral, the little (but mighty!) sister to the great Salisbury Father Willis.

[@ubertuba]

I too, like many here have commented, treat Simon Preston’s recording “World of the Organ” from Westminster Abbey as somewhat of a benchmark against which I compare all subsequent recordings - it has been that influential on my musical taste. May Simon rest in blessed and deserved peace (or at the console of a heavenly organ). Many thanks to you Richard for posting this exemplary performance which I think excels in every respect and pays fitting tribute to Simon.

[@fabiogalmat5226]

ohh, very sad to hear that Simon Preston passed away, he has been on of my heroes. R.i.p. Thank you Richard for remembering him with such a beautiful music.

[@chryselwood]

Thank you - for your comment about Simon Preston. We met Mr. Preston along time ago in Ottawa Ontario. He was playing recital at St. Matthew's Church (Hill Norman & Beard 3 Manual with a floating division). My wife was assistant organist and was helping him with registration - he used some of her copies because he liked her registration. She invited him back to our place for supper - we had a wonderful time. He even played the 7 rank organ I had in our basement. Too bad smart phones weren't around. Great memories

[@multimill]

What sad news about Simon Preston. The very first CD I ever bought was his Decca 'World of the organ' from Westminster Abbey and that was the real beginning of my obsession with organ music but also my love of classical music. Several hundred cds and many years later and my love for classical music grows deeper each day. Went to the Thomas Trotter recital at Salisbury and planning to go to others. Thanks for your lovely tribute and for a great channel 😊

[@craigdelaney8737]

👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾❣️ Wonderful!.. Magnificently Played!! Honor to the man that Inspired you! Blessings to Him now gone but leaving a legacy in the hands of one such as Yourself..!🙏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👍🏾🌹🤗

[@ralphchou4719]

This was a great way to pay tribute to the memory of Simon Preston. Thank you, Richard.

[@mattleach958]

Lordy, this is delicious. Thank you Richard.

[@ferryorganmusic]

I love this Toccata so much. It is full with interesting harmonies and great themes.

[@johnlandacre767]

Richard I'm amazed at the way you play the organ. So relaxed, so without unnecessary movements and drama, yet the music shines through beautifully. Kudos to you on your great talent. Undoubtedly after years of study and extremely hard work.

[@Jennifer19854]

I too loved Simon Preston-an outstanding musician and performer.

[@kelvinsmallwood6315]

beautiful performancefrom a beautiful church. Like the way you capture the interiors of all the places you play in (virtually, most times). Would be wonderful to visit in person.

[@Oswestrian_Organist1]

*Love the Socks!* ❤🧦

[@mauricemoon2340]

Brilliant performance

[@davidfletcher8558]

Absolutely brilliant. Can't say anymore than that and a really nice dedication to Simon Preston.

[@johnspeller3666]

A very fine performance. I am glad you dedicated it to Simon Preston. I was first introduced to this piece when I bought a recording of Simon playing it on the organ of Westminster Abbey in 1965.

[@mrfixit0273]

WOW WOW WOW!!! Firstly to dear Simon Preston, his recording of this fabulous finale from Westminster Abbey was my first encounter with the piece - and I loved it straight away. Now the Salisbury Willis - Wow! I have heard this played on this organ by a few, all equally magnificent - Daniel Cook, John Challenger and of course Richard. Each performance has had just a slight twist on the others but I have to say Richard your skill is outstanding and I particularly like the registration at 2.44 in the left hand and then the right. Bravo to all organists mentioned!

[@martym61]

The Salisbury shows were wonderful.

[@railroadralf]

Beatutifully registered and artistically played!

[@IanMcCracken-vd4ys]

Superb!

[@brucetominello325]

I met Simon once after a concert in Minneapolis he was a friend of a very god friend and organist who introduced me to him. He was a marvelous player and we are at a loss without him.

[@huntererickson319]

I am so happy you posted this! I played this for the 60 organists Livestream!

[@1963mathetes]

I heard Simon Preston at the Moller organ in Calvary Church, Charlotte NC in about 1990-91, I think. He was phenomenal. Sad to hear of his passing.

[@dnbeckmann]

Terrific, Richard!

[@Emmett2002]

Excellent performance. I have a CD from about 30 ago of Preston performing in the Sydney Opera House; it’s been played and enjoyed countless times. Thank you.

[@richardkallio3868]

Superb!!

[@philipstrumolo5967]

Absolutely the BEST rendition! Each note clear and crisp and exciting!

[@jerrymartin79]

Such sad news, but Richard what a fitting tribute. Thank you for this beautiful recording - a treat for the ears and eyes. Bravo!!! 😊

[@denismeyer6470]

Superbe sonorité de l'instrument et excellent interprétation de ce final de Vierne.

[@philcomanphotography9244]

Preston would be proud and very moved. This is magnificent in every way. Interpretation, filming (great drone work), sound quality , musicianship. 1st class. I had the good luck of hearing Preston play at Westminster in the 70's, and he came to Toronto in 1977 and did a recital at St George's in North Toronto, and I got to meet him. Your playing of this is right up there with his in my opinion.

[@bfordca]

Nice rendition Richard Good clear registration

[@19shea85]

I've just started resurrecting this piece after not playing it for almost 20 years. This is the best recording I've ever heard of the piece. Great, solid tempo, clean playing, great interpretation, spectacular instrument!

[@dougalderdice6796]

So grand ... so epic!

[@RobCharles1981]

That was fantastic Richard! My Room was shaking!

[@PaulL66]

You nailed it! A flawless and beautifully played tribute to Simon Murray.

[@sekhmet7440]

I was about to comment on the outrageous speed 'you' were playing this at... to realise my KZbin volume was 1.25x from a podcast I had watched previously. This recording is such a BRILLIANT tempo and your registrations are great too. Good work as always Richard !

[@beautyinsound]

🤣👍🏻

[@justforever96]

Looks chilly in there. But amazing. I would love to see these incredible old buildings in person someday. Around here the old buildings are from the early 1800s and we think that is pretty ancient.

[@petercdowney]

Salisbury Cathedral was mostly built between 1220 and 1258, although the spire was built in 1320. The Cathedral Clock (thought to possibly be the world's oldest working clock) dates from 1386, and the current organ from 1877. The cathedral font dates from 2008; prior to this, the cathedral did not have its own permanent font.

[@reglementme6321]

This makes understanding the score so much easier, congrats on your registration, tempo and foremost articulation.

[@ntraha]

Bellissimo

[@edwardjones4870]

I love the socks!

[@timdaugherty5921]

I’ll be there in 2 weeks

[@LachlanKelly]

Hello, Richard! I am new to your channel but am really enjoying watching your previous videos and enjoying your superb playing skills. Is it possible to request the piece “Here I Am, Lord” - this is my favourite piece to hear played and I’d love to hear your arrangement. Thanks so much and keep up the great work!

[@petercdowney]

The Salisbury Cathedral organ is considered to be one of the finest organs in the United Kingdom!

[@hallja13]

Hello Richard and Caroline! Another stunning performance! I also wanted to let you know that my church choir from Indianapolis will be in residence at Salisbury from 25 July to 31 July this coming summer. I'd LOVE it if you happened to show up one day. I won't be playing, we have an amazing organ scholar by the name of Nara Lee who will be accompanying us, but would still love to meet if it works out in your schedule! I also would greatly appreciate introducing you to my organist/choirmaster, and having you talk to him about what you do - he could do much the same if he wanted to!

[@stevenlester2606]

In your dedication, at the end, the word “sure” is written as “such”. I just noticed that.

[@renaldtremblay8333]

You are playing the pedals like me: in socks!

[@petercdowney]

Well, we wouldn't want to do the pedals any damage, would we?

[@RobinBeaumont]

Great playing and interpretation - What was the quitet piece you played at the end?

[@silverstonegg2349]

Rip Simon Preston. His recording of Bach's organ works were the first pieces of organ music I ever heard, he will be missed.

[@MGorganist]

Excellent interpretation Richard!! What kind of tablet are you using?

[@andrewloose3419]

I think folk use an iPad Pro for music scores

[@joyceruzanic8426]

O Palms ,37. Tabernacle Choir

[@tikhonbogomolets2740]

Lord Richard, as always you do a gob-smacking and swashbuckling performance - BRAVO!!! I am so broken after reading about Simon Preston having left this transitory life - Eternal Memory! The Salisbury Wonder-Machine sounds very French imo - Of course, how the artist "registers" the instrument for the performance does make a difference, n'est-ce pas?

[@astian_sebus]

Like in the Toccata from Widor 5, i can't stop myself from singing along the main theme in the pedal, as loud as I can, everytime I listen to this piece. It is just to good. This is a very well played perfomance, with beautiful registrations, on a fabulous instrument! Thank you for posting this! I will come back in the future to watch it again, for sure. It is very sad to hear that Simon Preston has passed away. Not long ago I listened to his recording of Reubke's Sonata on Psalm 94, a magnificent recording. I will go back to it now to listen to it again, now with a different mindset...

[@petercdowney]

Most of the global organ repertoire was composed by composers from either France or Germany.

[@magnifyoparah2402]

First view

[@jacquesmertens3369]

The socks ! Aren't you ashamed?

[@beautyinsound]

Ashamed?! Far from it. I'm very proud that I can play in both socks and in shoes.

[@jacquesmertens3369]

@@beautyinsound Even without shoes you could at least wear socks with a more dignified design. That's actually what I'm on about. You're in a cathedral, not in Disneyland.

[@Edward-jn5pl]

@@jacquesmertens3369 This is your takeaway from this. Wow. OK.

[@jeanlanglais4230]

Surely it would have been more appropriate to play a piece written by Simon Preston?

[@thedevilsreject23]

Had to be one who complains - Simon recorded this piece and it’s regarded as a benchmark of performing this piece - can’t you just enjoy it without whining??

[@jeanlanglais4230]

@@thedevilsreject23 Regarded as a benchmark by whom? Surely a French organist would set the benchmark for a piece of French music? Not doubting Simon’s performance, nevertheless.