1774 Italian Positive in Roccavione, Cuneo, Italy

[@compagnieletrangeboutique5971]

che bel suono, preciso, tenero e poetico.

[@saa82vik]

That principal. So clear and yet restrained. Perfect for alternatim and counterpoint and to accompany the voice.

[@MaxSolar-dd5wq]

Typically, this stop is similar to Floijt d’Venitia (Venetian Flute.) Also, the timbre of these flutes is similar to that of Montre rather than Diapason.

[@kishascape]

​@@MaxSolar-dd5wqdiapason ftw

[@blowsagainsttheempire9658]

I’ve always preferred the older smaller organs to the newer gigantic ones. Not too loud, darker and more mysterious sound. I also love the way the pipes are arranged. Kind of makes it look like a harp.

[@KandiKlover]

True it’s more real to earth and achievable. The giant building sized ones were the exception and this was what was normally used for organ performances. Would fit perfectly in my house as well.

[@HrLBolle]

@@KandiKlover did you know that the " Organistrum " an ancestor of the instrument known today as " Hurdy Gurdy" was used a clerical instrument before the organ rose to popularity

[@cnsedgwick]

Nothing like a beautiful Italian 8' principal. Thanks for posting this.

[@MaxSolar-dd5wq]

Isn’t an Italian Principal associated with Flojt d’Venitia?

[@cromorno8749]

@@MaxSolar-dd5wq Let's be clear: you can't call this an Italian principal, cause Italy didn't exist yet. This is a Piedmontaise Principal. But I don't really know what flojt d' Venitia is...

[@MaxSolar-dd5wq]

@@cromorno8749 Floit d'Vienna means Venetian Flute, of which Venetia probably means Venice, of which surprise surprise Venice is in italy. Or I may be confusing it with Viennese Flute. whatever.

[@akosmos]

best stop an organ can have in my opinion, so simple yet so beautiful

[@marcelobrunorodrigues7630]

What I like most is besides the informations about the organs and his very fine technique is that Balint Karosi is very didactic informing the registrations/stops he uses for everything he plays. He does the same way as the famous Danish organist Finn Viderø did in his recordings.

[@erikkrabbenbos4347]

That wolf at 5:52! 😂 Nice touch emphasizing the unequal tuning. 👌🏻

[@pieceworkstudios]

Wow, that thing sounds bigger than it looks. I was pleasantly surprised 👍. Well played

[@piter_sk]

This is the exact thing a good friend of mine did, he built an organ in one church (small two manual+pedal pneumatic action) and there was no mixture.... Was it disadvantage for me when I was playing? Absolutely not, there is Quinte, Terz, Septima and 1 foot flute, so you can really build up Mixture that you´ll like.

[@cateclism316]

I especially enjoy hearing and playing the Gabriellis' music on a pipe organ!

[@leonardodigrazia9758]

Beautiful, thank you! Please keep doing your stop tours, I love them

[@nickreid5613]

Just discovering this video now is wonderful. It makes me wonder how something this size can produce all the sounds that it does. It’s amazing, and I wish I had one in my house! You play so wonderfully! I’m so very glad this world has you in it to play such elegant sounds.

[@farahmohammed1963]

What a beautiful sounding organ...so substantial!! Thank you for showcasing this lovely instrument!!🌺

[@redshifteightpoint6]

Beautiful instrument and wonderful playing. Thank you for sharing.

[@chronochromie772]

0:00 - Introduction 0:07 - Principale 8' 0:28 - Principale 8' + Ottava 4' 0:51 - Principale 8' + Ottava 4' + Decimaquinta 2' 1:26 - Principale 8' + Ottava 4' + Decimaquinta 2' + Decimanona 1 ⅓' 2:02 - Principale 8' + Ottava 4' + Decimaquinta 2' + Decimanona 1 ⅓' + Vigesimaseconda 1' 2:58 - Voce umana 8' + Principale 8' 3:37 - Tiratutti (Principale 8' + Ottava 4' + Decimaquinta 2' + Decimanona 1 ⅓' + Vigesimaseconda 1') 4:01 - Improvisation 6:18 - Enrico Vegezzi Bossi, restorer and organbuilder

[@fabiobadalamenti9414]

Strumento notevole e ben restaurato. Spero un giorno di poterlo suonare. Bella esecuzione 👏👏👏👏👏

[@randals100]

Very beautiful sound. Beautiful church.

[@AusraMotuzaite]

What a lovely old instrument... my favorite stop here is Decimaquinta...

[@paulo3564]

How precious!

[@edamundson743]

Now that's an awesome sound! Thanks. I wish we had one of these in our small church.

[@leonardoantoniodichiara]

This organ has a nice sound, perhaps the only missing register is an 8 flute or flute in XII.

[@nancy016911]

I first learned of Positive Organs when reading the autobiography of Andrew Lloyd Webber. How right he was when he speaks of the beautiful sounds that emanate from this beautiful organ.

[@gregfolland8452]

Lovely little organ.

[@ingorichter649]

Mystic and angelic sound. 🙏

[@matthewottaway8521]

What beautiful possibilities this organ has! Thank you for sharing its potential with stops used.

[@hautboisdamour2199]

I love little organs like this. Excellent playing, thank you. Subbed.

[@comms9803]

Beautiful! Your playing always gives me inspiration!

[@georgfogel576]

Wonderful! Beautiful music!

[@252Maplehurst]

That's an amazing sound. Thank you!

[@andrealuisi8690]

Renassiance italian perfection!!

[@cristinadegrassi8164]

Bel suono.

[@jackmcnutt9638]

That was altogether Fabulous!

[@michaelnancyamsden7410]

Surprisingly big sound from this organ. Covet it...

[@gammafoxlore2981]

I always wondered what happened to the old art of organ building, we should use the older voicings.

[@bkarosi]

Industrialization

[@mrmaniac3]

A combination of advancement in technology, demand for such, and much later, economics (when it comes to theater organs). Traditional chamber organs, positif organs, and others are still built to this day. There is a French/German two manual (and pedal) organ of 39 stops on stage in an auditorium at the nearby university. They also have a 9 stop manual and pedal positif organ somewhere else nearby on campus. Make no mistake-these organs are alive and well, both in restorations and in fresh builds. There are other kinds of organ that are in greater danger of dying out. There are some very obscure organs which need to be preserved and replicated.

[@mrmaniac3]

That French/German organ is quite obviously not a chamber or positif organ. It's quite large, but a traditional tracker organ nonetheless.

[@dagmarcrumley9584]

MrManiac3 GOOD

[@JohnBoyDeere]

A very delightful video! Blessings!!

[@eugeniopapini]

bellissimo- magister optime

[@michaelnancyamsden7410]

Back again to hear this organ. Please continue your tours. Have you finished the Bach cycle? With opening after this pandemic, will you be giving concerts? There are a couple of organs in our town. The first Presbyterian Church in Orange may have a great organ. Perhaps you could call the pastor. This church had very wealthy members who purchased Tiffany windows back in the day. I am not Presbyterian I am not sure about the old first Baptist. It also had wealthy members who built a grand auditorium. Unfortunately, the church split. The building was given to Lamar Orange, a college in town. It is affiliated with LamarUniversty, which is in Beaumont, Texas. A Dr. Jacob Clark is the head of the piano program. He played the organ in the Basicila in Beaumont for the Mssiah. Perhaps one of these would be suitable for your artistry. There are organs in Beaumont.

[@matzu3717]

Fantatic!!😃

[@Tillsammmans]

Wow, what a sound ! Meantone?

[@davidprabhu4225]

Such a lovely instrument. Even the latest digital organ will get drowned.

[@howardbent5437]

5:51 😭😭😭

[@granvilles.wright4240]

Mr. Balint Karosi, I Love And Admire Your Playing And Tours. BRAVO! Why Don't be U Try The 1471-1475 Lorenzo Da Prato And The 1596 Baldassare Malamimi Meantone Organs In San Petronio Basilica, Bologna, Italica, And The 19th Century Serassi Organ In Saint Anna Church, Bergamo, Italica, And See What U Think Of Italian Antique Organs Then. God Bless U Always. Mr. Granville S. Wright, Church Musician, Fellow Toastmaster, And Admirer Of Mr. Balint Karosi.

[@juliancamiloochoareyes2718]

are you improvising?

[@robertshrewsbury4241]

That was very nice, thank you.

[@PepiHUN]

Amazing

[@bobfob7339]

Where can I get more information on this organ because I would like to build one

[@MaxSolar-dd5wq]

johnboersma.nl. Look for anything that is followed by -positief in dutch, like Orgelpositief, Tafelpositief, etc.

[@fsr4773]

Hello Sir, could I please have the name of the tunes you play, while testing the organ?

[@bobfob7339]

I can't read the acknowledgements at the end because yootoob have covered them with suggestions

[@williammitchell1864]

What the title of this piece ?

[@servizioliturgicomusicale]

Complimenti!

[@mokshin_the_pianorganist]

Very good! Interesting, what is type of temperament?

[@RockinfromtheGrave]

I love that first tone you were using. What is it called?

[@rickythe2nd63]

Aw. Cut off right before we got to see the bellows! 😩 The organ sounds beautiful!

[@peteverhelst2088]

Sweet!!!

[@kimc3024]

Like I've said before I was born in the wrong era... I love pipe organs! ❤

[@prgnify]

Then you were born in the right era, there is no point back in time when pipe organs were more available than now, or even the opportunity to listen to songs played on it.

[@Davmm96]

Nowadays you can replicate almost every type of organ with Hauptwerk :) Of course that doesn't beat feeling/hearing a big 32 foot pipe but it gets damn close.

[@williammitchell1864]

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[@williammitchell1864]

I totally agree I think pipe organs are so much fun to play. Reason being is you have so much of everything all at your heart's desire! Everything literally is at your fingertips☺️

[@piter_sk]

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[@snowwhitehair485]

245 years old; and STILL no music desk?!

[@HrLBolle]

am I hearing melodies not present or have you played an interpretation of BWV 93 "Wer nur den lieben Gott läßt walten" while demonstrating the Principale 8' ?

[@TimAndyMik]

What permissions were required for you to be able to perform on this instrument? Obviously not just anyone can walk up to it and play.

[@francescolussignoli9545]

Are you improvising, or is something from de Reinassance-Baroque repertoire?

[@bkarosi]

Improvising

[@SoggySandwich80]

Balint Karosi that’s a shame, I was exited to learn whatever you were playing, can you tell me the chord progression tho

[@benedictdsilva3954]

Clear sound. One trumpet stop and a 16 ' would complete it....

[@peterectasy2957]

he could play at each register separately , not mixing them together

[@jacksonbell5048]

What songs?

[@SorenxD123]

Balint is an expert in historical improvisation, so it's most likely all improvised

[@jacksonbell5048]

@@SorenxD123 WOW. He is so good

[@jacksonbell5048]

It is beautiful

[@Jorge_Organero1684]

il si bemol del principale 8 piedi ha qualcosa che non lo farà suonare bene. il resto è bellissimo

[@spacemissing]

Great music on a wonderful old instrument, but Terrible videography. Better planning of what to shoot would help; careful attention to movement would have prevented motion sickness.

[@hamjazz]

You go and do it better then thank you

[@spacemissing]

@@hamjazz A ferret high on angel dust could probably do it better, if you get my drift. The most elaborate "technology" that would do the most good exists in the form of tripods, which, the last time I checked, were still quite affordable to ordinary individuals.

[@danielgolden5352]

I don't like all the high pitched mixtures.

[@MaxSolar-dd5wq]

I concur

[@lukea.6298]

Sounds a little creepy

[@danielgolden5352]

I would say haunting, eerie, or mysterious, not creepy.

[@spacemissing]

Only if "good" and "a little creepy" mean the same thing!

[@danielschechter8130]

Creepy??? Not at all!!! It sounds Renaissance. Haunting and beautiful.

[@kevinklingner3098]

Not creepy at all it's very much renaissance / baroque type music and I suspect it's a hymn from the Italian church.it has a softer note and not the harsher note and sound of many latter organs do. It is more inflective and divine in its sound.

[@Nordikgoth77]

Sound old and horrible... i prefer cavaille coll

[@t-rexinfuocato5465]

Ahahahah