VIVALDI - SUMMER - HEREFORD CATHEDRAL ORGAN - JONATHAN SCOTT

Jonathan Scott plays his solo organ arrangement of "Summer" from Antonio Vivaldi's "The Four Seasons" on the 'Father' Willis organ of Hereford Cathedral. The score of this arrangement is available here: www.scottbrothersduo.com/SCORE...
Film and sound by Tom Scott
For more information about Jonathan Scott, please visit: www.jonathanscott.co.uk

[@GeorgeChar95]

Imagine just casually visiting your local cathedral for a prayer and hearing the sound of perfection blasting towards you through those magnificent organ pipes!

[@nresnik]

Move to Varaždin, Croatia. :o) It happens often over here.

[@Mulberry2000]

done that and i am not a christian

[@hjander]

I had that same experience in the Cologne Cathedral. A memory I'll take to my grave.

[@mariagallo2355]

Today that happen to me. In my town we have the biggest organ in Sudamérica and this morning I walked for the church Street and entered the church. I hear the organ in some events but today I was just me there and the entire building in darkness with only the light came in from the vitraux windows. It was a magical moment.

[@Wilantonjakov]

@George Charalambous That's what happens every Sunday at Mass.

[@jeffs6090]

His arrangements makes it as if the music was originally written for the organ!

[@joe-nf8go]

I think four seasons sounds better on organ

[@RezaChity-G]

Xaver Varnus is an amazing organ player but I like Jonathan's take better

[@EtaCarinaeSC]

Wait... The Four Seasons was not written for the organ? My life was a lie.

[@duprattcarol]

@@RezaChity-G They have different temperaments shaped by different periods of history as well as personal journeys . The new generaion of organists have grown up in times of peace and are more turned to brilliantly transcribing orchestral works for the organ while the older play the romantic works written for the orchestral organ with a lot of passion.

[@brendencornelious147]

@@EtaCarinaeSC all music probably was. vibrations. water. biodigital jazz man

[@dkintana]

Four Seasons Summer 0:14 Under the seasons harsh sun , languishes the man , languishes the flock , 1:03 ... And burns the pine. 1:31 We hear the cuckoo's voice , 2:30 ... And in agreement the songs of the turtlebove and finch are hearb. 3:09 Bephyr [ The West Wind ] gently blows , 3:24 ... But Borreas [ The North wind] sweeps him suboenly asibe ; 4:09 The Shepherd weeps , fearing violent storms and his fate. 6:00 The fear of lightning and fierce thunder... 6:22 ... Robs his tired limbs of rest ... 6:55 ... As wasps and flies furiously swarm around. 8:19 Alas, his fears were justified. 8:28 The heavens open with thunder and lightning , 8:34 ... The hail cuts the heads off the corn and damages the grain. October 29 2020

[@richardcheese6161]

*Zephyr

[@hidemichiXT]

10:23 - so much power here! Now I finally can hear the storm in this piece. Jonathan - well done, master!

[@JohanDas]

And perfectly timed videoshot of the largest pipes between 10:26 and 10:30...

[@ekaterinamochalova2798]

That's why I love KZbin. I've watched this movie more than thirty times in five years. I don't get tired of watching it over and over again. Beautiful arrangement. Great performance. Thank you, Jonathan.

[@chatgentil9870]

Only 30 times😅

[@bengunn99]

There is no more difficult instrument to play than the organ and Jonathan does it with ease. Truly amazing.

[@romanblecha1102]

and accordion :)

[@cromorno8749]

@@romanblecha1102 almost

[@cromorno8749]

@@JuanSantos-yq1jn You're foo, an organist has to study ours and ours technique for the pedalboard and the keyboards (that are differents from the piano!!!) Each organ piece need different interpretation. Then we have to adapt our touch depending on the riverberation, a pianist doesn't do this.

[@cromorno8749]

@@JuanSantos-yq1jn no, in the piano you don't have the stops and many keyboards!!!

[@timandmel777]

@Juan Santos , the piano does offer it’s own expression but the organ requires a technique that is far and away more difficult. Mozart nick-named the organ the “King of Instruments” partly due to it’s sound but also due to the skill required above all other instruments-and yes the piano was around in Mozart’s time. Each piece is interpreted many ways, yes. I’ve heard countless organists perform Bach’s Toccata and Fugue in D Minor and each bring their own expression and I’ve never heard it expressed the same way by different organists. Many organ students when taught proper classical technique and using correct shoes, will attest that the pedal is not the hardest part of learning organ. The manuals are very difficult to manage the different articulations of legato/staccato. The piano has a percussive sound and decay with a sustain pedal which allows the pianist to move their hands while the note plays. Organists must use finger substitutions, glissandos and proper handling of repeated notes. Keys must be held down to sustain. Also, when a key note (such as in a melody or theme) repeats with no written rest, there is an implied rest so that each note is properly heard-the length of this rest depends on the style, tempo, surrounding notes, musical phrase, and even the active acoustics of the room. Also, skilled organists will play notes on multiple manuals at a time to bring out certain notes or parts over others, spanning their fingers to keys on adjacent manuals. Also, in organ solos, the pedal does not “spare the hands” from technical difficulty, they add to it and have their own articulation technique using toe-heel, toe glissandos, foot substitutions, etc. All these techniques are how organists express in volume, articulation and the color of the tone-yes, even individual notes by spanning across manuals. For performances, each organ (especially pipe organs) are vastly different and have not only different sounds but different placement of things and may have different spacing on the pedal board-although the AGO has helped standardize, it still takes a while for an organist to get comfortable to an organ they’ve never played. Even the placement of the “Great,” “Swell,” “Choir,” etc. manuals can change as to which one is first, second, etc. Organ keys are narrower and lighter, otherwise these finger gymnastics would be impossible. Having played both (each in their own classical disciplines) I can tell you expression on piano is easier than organ. Pianists cannot simply play even just the manuals without first learning the classical discipline of the organ-it sound’s terrible. It’s way beyond just multitasking.

[@Tom-Lahaye]

This interpretation shows the dynamic and tonal range of this instrument to the fullest extent, a truly great performance this.

[@jacquesbensimon6509]

I own all of Jonathan's "Seasons" CDs, and they're a treat, but I keep coming back to this Summer video for the visuals. I could watch it forever and NEVER understand how a human being can do what we see here, and do it to such perfection. Add to that the beauty of Vivaldi's composition,Tom's brilliant recording and editing, the magnificent setting, and the engineering marvel that is the instrument, and we have here encapsulated quite a stunning summary of human genius. Send this to the stars if you want to advertise Earth as a tourist destination! ;-)

[@petersharp90]

Spectacular. Both hands, both feet at the same time - truly an amazing talent.

[@stylusfantasticus]

As an organist as I am I have to say this: PERFECTION FROM EVERY POINT OF VIEW.

[@garfixit]

Truly amazing 👏

[@margritvolz9621]

ChristlicheMusik

[@margritvolz9621]

Christliche Musik

[@cameronhansen5945]

I would pay good money to hear this in person

[@vburdo]

I'll pay twice of yours!

[@siriosstar4789]

what incredible talent it takes to co ordinate both hands and feet simultaneously . amazing!

[@scottnyc6572]

Oh the goosebumps!! I want to hear and see Jonathan Scott perform live!!

[@MaxWatch08]

what a fantastic organ and a great organist and performance!

[@harryhaden7238]

Father Willis has to be one of the very best organ builders and teamed up with Jonathan Scott heaven on earth. Thank you Jonathan

[@MrAsBBB]

WOW it’s what you need in these Dark days , god bless. Can’t wait until we can all go to a concert to hear this in person. Xx

[@thedeathman97]

From italy, amazing job.

[@acs197]

Brilliant way of portraying a summer day, when you think about it. Clam and quiet early on, like a bright summer morning. Later on, with the heat of the day and ominous clouds building. Then, one heck of a thunderstorm!

[@nancybradley4466]

I am going through family difficulty. This piece, indeed life the 4 Season segments, sooths my soul! I love the poems words! And the playing is wonderful!

[@GustavoMedinaSerrano]

I doubted perfection existed until the Presto began at 08:18. "Alas, his fears were justified".

[@flallana18]

Gave me chills down my spine. This is what a storm sounds like, in my opinion

[@Johannesburgus]

Oh God that was awesome

[@symfoniatragic]

I doubted what you said until I watched and heard it myself. Perfection does exist.

[@AhmedAhmed-nq8sr]

Every pianist is a gangsta until organists start playing...

[@hermannmiddeke9934]

Unbelievable perfect. I love this powerful performance,

[@alisonbuckley3080]

What a fantastic performance of this beautiful piece, and in such a stunning setting too. I really like the text on the screen, it involves the listener in the performance and makes you focus on how the instrument can be used to "imitate" sounds with which we are all familiar.. Bravo!

[@pordzio]

Those texts are from Vivaldi himself. Those are annotations given on the score (here they're translated)

[@Ladynipchick2]

Lol, I was slumped across the bed in a coma of delight at the sound - consequently, saw nothing on the screen! Must listen and look next time (immediately). X

[@MrKabDrivr]

I wish I could have been there to hear it live... I'm afraid my 40$ headphones do not render justice to this masterfully interpreted classic and the absolutely amazing instrument it is played on...

[@blackeaglenrzero8607]

just heard this 10 minute piece, completely passed away

[@matteosassariolo4927]

This has something of divine. Your way of playing is divine.

[@feldschlange]

this gave my goosebumps goosebumps....

[@jacquesbruno2436]

Antonio Vivaldi doit applaudir quand il entend ce fabuleux arrangement, si bien servi par l'immense talent de Jonathan ! Merci d'exister Jonathan.

[@markmiller3713]

What a gorgeous cathedral. And Jonathan's playing is as always, outstanding.

[@Peter-vc3zh]

2021 ist ja das Jahr der Orgel . Aber die Klänge von Vivaldi oder gar Smetana sind hier in Ton und Bild so brillant , dass die Worte alle sind . So etwas habe noch. nicht gehört , gehört oder gesehen . Das ist die Verbindung zwischen. Erde und Himmel . So sehe ich das in Thüringen in Deutschland . Ein herzliches Danke .

[@jax-night]

it's really magical to see someone play a music composed with several instruments, to summarize all that in a single instrument of organ pipe and pipe organ still that is completely difficult. congratulations sir.

[@emilalbazi8691]

16 th century heavy metal... when first started.... vivaldi super star genius

[@garfixit]

I agree 👍 💯 👏

[@JohanDas]

emil albazi I just enjoyed your Description 👍💪

[@jprmp]

Sorry! 18th century!!!

[@heleneardleytaylor25]

16th century would be Bach

[@elliotthop2072]

@@heleneardleytaylor25 how the fuck do you place Bach in the 16th century ?

[@peteroptland2224]

What an incredible performance! Very few would match this amazing talent. I wish I didn’t live 20,000km away otherwise I’d be a regular at your performances Jonathan

[@velocirapture89]

Goodness. The technique....it's blowing my mind. And the registration is, as always, spot on.

[@monteladow159]

Oh my goodness... I didn't even know a human hand could move that fast let alone the instrument reacting to the lightening fast key strokes. Magnificent... you are a Master on the King of Instruments!! Thank you for sharing your gift and talent!!! BEAUTIFUL

[@ClissaT]

Yes how amazing is it that this instrument is air driven yet responds so crisply to Jonathan's rapid playing.

[@joseguerra9967]

Fantastic, fantastic. Congratulations.

[@linnaeusshecut3959]

What a great Willis opus! The reverberation time in the Hereford Cathedral adds another pleasing, majestic element to the mix. Please do more videos in this location.

[@lutzweb]

best version on organ

[@trespire]

When a humble, tiny, quite, engish parish church organ, plays THE Nr.1 master composor in the Latin tradition and sentiment. Glory glory on High.

[@pianolady19]

I got chills. They're multiplyin'. That was magnificent.

[@nicoleodic2151]

Magnifique, que de virtuosité. Et cette cathédrale doit être de toute beauté ! Un grand merci à ce musicien

[@marioribeirodeazevedoneto311]

Jonathan Scott toca com a alma, interpreta os maiores músicos clássicos com maestria. O coloco no rol dos mais famosos organistas da Europa.

[@user-xn4tg1zf4l]

Спасибо. Музыка заполняет всё пространство... Её хочется слушать и слушать. Эти звуки очищают душу.

[@davidbrookes9430]

Absolutely amazing and brilliant. Congratulations to Jonathon Scott on a wonderful arrangement and performance on such a versatile instrument.

[@rogerhajj3019]

Speechless...perfection as usual from master Jonathan Scott...

[@markertmichael8535]

Wonderfull Church. Wonderfull Organ. Brilliant played.

[@mimi86_xdd]

Magnifique, grandiose .......

[@cosmofoxgaming1268]

Incredible beyond words. When the west wind starts blowing it sends me to another universe.

[@tomaszoman3446]

Soul of happiness. God bless human musicians!!!

[@DKHvideo]

Dear Mr Scott, if you ever play this in Hereford again I would gladly drive 230 miles to sit in the front row!! What a wonderful and powerful arrangement, perfectly exploiting that organ and acoustic. Even through tiny computer speakers... in the final movement the bottom end growls magnificently. Truly marvellous, thank you.

[@johnferguson4089]

A brilliant performance and a stunning arrangement. Thanks Jonathan.

[@garnierfrancis1571]

You play fabulously this piece , unbelivebable expressivity

[@jockmoron]

Another superb arrangement of a classical orchestral piece, so exciting - there's a part of the music that sounds just like some great toccata written by Bach for the organ. Amazing!! Such talent, such beautiful sounds.....

[@cosmofoxgaming1268]

You could just imagine Bach sat in the organ loft playing this. After all, he did love Vivaldi!

[@TheWolfgangfritz]

This has got to be the ultimate HIGH!! MY GOD! to be able to play that and make it sound like that!!!! What more do you want???!!! You are the ALL MIGHTY!!!!!!!!!

[@solveigsang5475]

Magnifico Maestro Scott❤️

[@westerncondor1132]

wonderful jonathan scott! just only wonderful! 6 star

[@MrKabDrivr]

Magnificent instrument and superb rendition. Thanks for sharing this masterpiece!

[@Ladynipchick2]

Bloody amazing. Yes, it does sound as if the music was written with organ in mind.

[@tomaszcisowski3239]

Fantastic

[@bromleyedwards450]

This is a great organ piece. The arrangements are excellent

[@cosmofoxgaming1268]

You must be one of the most skilled human beings alive. Bach himself would be a fan I’m sure.

[@ClissaT]

The organ is the voice & the cathedral is the voice box! Architecture and art of music brought together by prefect playing.

[@atothetop3779]

Did he just play the cello part for the 3rd movement with his legs 0_0

[@artem_serg]

maybe feet not legs?

[@darthlacrimdarklord8081]

@@artem_serg Purist of shit, just enjoy the music, if u can.

[@yeoldebanjo5470]

@Clinton Pendleton Take it outside ladies, I can't hear the music.

[@sbakst]

Artem Sergeevich Why are russian kids always grammar police?

[@organbuilder272]

@@sbakst Because better English than others who use the language do.

[@MB-wu5ef]

Jonathan, you are a genius. ❤you are my favorite organist. You play really great! I think you're the best organist in the world. And Vivaldi's Four Seasons are my absolute favorite🥰

[@rodgy3099]

Incridible!!!...

[@minisynthmaniac]

Absolutely amazing performance!

[@pascaltimex]

Génial M Scott ! On a pas envie que cela s’arrête !

[@clivetodd8782]

Coronar Virus Quarantine does have its advantages of working from home and being able to listen to this fantastic piece.

[@Walkion]

Mad lad is playing with his feet at the same time like a bloody genius, insane skills here!

[@epincion]

Yup he is playing the cello part with his feet.

[@DaughterOfAnarchy.]

I'm love with this instrument 😍

[@samshearman5251]

Absolutely beautiful!

[@giusdach2739]

sei immenso maestro! Sei un'orchestra completa...sei grande.

[@arpadbodzasi5883]

Congratulations to Jonathan. It was a lovely performance, I was listening to.

[@michaelbiondi2184]

Jonathan, you take the king of intraments and give it a beautiful voice and heart, I listen to you very often , you are an absolute maestro of your art , God Biess you always.

[@irynalynnyk5178]

Bravo Jonathan! You are my favorite organ player for today💚

[@Excalabur50]

Magnificent and he played it from memory DAMN!

[@authenticmusic4815]

It is way easier to play this particular piece by memory than to read it.

[@mariadesa1434]

Majestic, wonderful, exciting! And without the score! Congratulations to you!

[@cuiti78]

Wow amazing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@pauldoerflingerMarcoPolo1947]

Merci Jonathan Scott pour cette si belle interprétation !

[@pauldoerflingerMarcoPolo1947]

Jeux grandioses ! Et impressionnant instrument que cet orgue, aux sons magnifiques.

[@lucasmetzler]

MARAVILHOSO! ♡ A Catedral é belíssima, o órgão tem ótima sonoridade... e o organista é excelente intérprete! Bravíssimo!

[@JohanDas]

very nice use & display of the biggest pipes of this magnificent organ, as shown 6:48 - 7:36 - 8:00 and @10:23 - will have to visit this cathedral to experience this..

[@samrodian919]

A brilliant transcription and performance Johnathan! The magnificent Father Willis organ is a fitting instrument to play this piece on. The pedal organ is a delight to hear, and to see the what I suppose is the 32' open wood, and the 32' reed pipes ,something not usually seen in most big organs. Thank you for recoding this and uploading it.11 out of 10!

[@catpea33]

Hereford representin'. Nice. More beautiful playing.

[@charlesdavis7087]

Bravo. Stunning!

[@Teck24.7]

I would love to be in the cathedral to listen to this live! Absolutely amazing!

[@janetlindley4465]

Absolutely amazing. Enjoyed every moment of this piece. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻😀😀😀😀

[@andyhammers1858]

Fantastico e trascinante eccezionale Antonio Vivaldi grazie Scott per questa formidabile versione....

[@GabrieleCorniani]

Every time I listen to this performance I get chills, it's a fantastic thing !!

[@thierrygallet]

Magnifique !

[@SHAshtonLear]

Heavenly!!

[@lenanielsen5903]

Amazing so beautiful love the organ sound🍃thank you

[@davidhamilton1981]

That presto was extraordinary! Not just the fingerwork, but the glissando pedal was a joy.

[@georgewilson9553]

Jonathan Scott belongs in the pantheon along with E. Power Biggs, Michael Murray and Virgil Fox. I can't say enough - Stunning! Bravo, Bravo Bravissimo!

[@organbuilder272]

George - 5 & for that one. How few people today even know of the old guard. Add Fred Swann to that list. The last of the Fox understudies who turned out right.

[@PolishPianoOrgan]

You donkt know the best of european master of improvisation prof. Julian Gembalski? Google it

[@marcolambruschi1442]

Absolutely perfect!

[@Ar-Rahman61]

Just fantastic. The best of instruments.

[@Frei_Raum]

Dear Jonathan, thank you so much for your impressive interpretation of Vivaldi's "Summer". Since I've got "The Four Seasons" as a present on LP at the age of about ten - nearly 40 years ago - I loved this piece in a special way. I have never heard such a deep touching version before. Thank you for sharing it with us out here in the world. And now I look forward to hear your interpretation of the "Winter" :o)

[@gordongriswold1473]

Hauntingly superb.

[@marycavender7136]

Wow keep them coming!

[@jeremyperkins9110]

Am I really watching Jonathan play without even a music sheet? Amazing

[@ErnestoBrausewind]

the vents open and he steps on it. ...holy.......