Wanamaker Organ Day 2021 11AM Concert

Join Peter Richard Conte and his guests artists as they present a wide variety of musical offerings to kick off Wanamaker Organ Day! Contents:
Peter Richard Conte
2:25 Placare Christe Servulis, Opus 38, No. 16; Marcel Dupré
Rudy Lucente
7:10 Fountain Reverie; Percy Fletcher
12:32 Stately March in G Major; J. Lamont Galbraith
Dylan David Shaw
19:41 “Lyric Theme” from Symphony No. 6; Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
transcribed by Edwin Lemare and Dylan David Shaw
24:23 Overture to H.M.S. Pinafore; Sir Arthur Sullivan
arranged by Dylan David Shaw
Mark Bani
28:46 Cantabile; César Franck
34:57 Fugue in G Major, BWV 577; Johann Sebastian Bach
Aaron Patterson
41:35 Improvisation Ostinato and Fugue; Sigfrid Karg-Elert
48:18 Scherzetto; Dana Suesse
transcribed by Aaron Patterson
Colin Howland
53:32 Marche Religiuse; Alexander Guilmant
Fred Haas
1:03:11 Adagio in G Minor; Tomaso Albinoni/Remo Giazotto
1:10:15 Paraphrase on ‘How Great Thou Art’; Traditional, from a Swedish Melody

[@elizabethharland-hazebroek7413]

I love organs above any instrument, It keeps you praying.❤

[@lynnlemire462]

I remember hearing this magnificent organ when I was little (am now 76). My Dad would take me to Wanamakers regularly to shop, eat and just listen to the music. What a special treat it is to once again reminisce and experience this special instrument and the music it produces. Thank you!

[@albertpeckham8708]

Kudos to Macy's for recognizing the world heritage value of this great instrument! Those who maintain it are also to be lauded for their loving interest and dedication to the longevity of this instrument! THANK YOU!

[@organbuilder272]

This concert series should be one that encourages a lot of people to return to this place. The Organ Temple . A beautiful instrument now pretty much restored standing as a magnificent example of what a real pipe organ should and can be.

[@TomPauls007]

had the tablet turn all the way up! Loved the "How Great Thou Art" rendition. Cleaned out all the mice!!

[@dr.geraldcase-blanchard4904]

Bravi! I am so thankful I was back home the weekend this event was taking place. I was so surprised when I walked into the Macy's and saw I was here during organ week, I could barely contain my joy. I have heard some stellar performers, incredible music and exuberant audience members. Thank you Macy's, thank you Friends of the Wanamaker Organ and all those who put this event on each year. This is the first year I was back in Philly during the event, so it was truly a joy. I worked at Wanamaker's as a youth just below the organ and in the candy department and loved hearing the noon time concerts and of course the holiday spectacular during Christmas. This organ was the sound track of my youth and to hear her in all her glory this weekend filled my soul! I am currently returning to Michigan with a renewed spirit.

[@thewanamakerorgan]

Thank you for the kind words!

[@Wanamaker1946]

Mark Bani was just brilliant. What a dear man, and he utters John Wanamaker. Magnificent.

[@Thomas-ul3uy]

This organ has such a magnificent sound, it seems to stir one's soul. I'm sure hearing the organ in person would have me in awe. I'm glad it has been preserved and watched over. I would say it is a National Treasure indeed.

[@koi0009]

Bravissimi ! Un grande saluto da Vicenza, Italia

[@albertpeckham8708]

I am so pleased to hear you mention Keith Chapman. I was so fortunate to have met him and his wife at Wanamaker's. I was introduced to him by a dear friend Lowell Ayers and his wife Reba. Sadly...there aren't many of us left. This organ is an international treasure! Thankfully...Macy's has chosen to keep it alive and well. Thank you.

[@albertpeckham8708]

@BVale I am so pleased that there is someone else in the world who recognized his talent! His passion for this instrument was evident in his playing! Thank you!

[@michaelmartens7728]

Karg-Elert would have been glad to play such a marvellous and amazing instrument - this is the real organ for his compositipons!

[@georgeboyce3883]

Thank you to all who worked to Lovingly restore this magnificent organ

[@MrClaudeholmes]

BRAVO ! Love the magnificent performances & the video replay here on You Tube. So sorry I wasn't able to attend this performance for 2021 . I've attended every annual Wanamaker Day & Evening ticked Live concert performance. Sorry I wasn't able to attend the 2021 W Day & evening performance . Catching up on much needed rest - as a HealthCare Worker has been very challenging for me . Already looking forward to the next season's Wanamaker Day & evening performances. In the meantime I'll be using my new BOSE headphones to capture the full sound spectrum of the Wanamaker organ. This is the best I could do for now. Being there live is even Better * ..

[@jakedarmstadter6943]

Awesome concert! Glad I got to see it live!

[@MDLRX8]

Fantastic concert! Please put more up on KZbin for those of us who can't get down to Philly as often as we'd like. Also, Rudy's playing is typical Rudy - beautiful musicianship, colors, and phrasing, all without looking up at the score on the rack nearly at all 🙂. I think it's there for decoration!

[@jaynies1132]

Magnificent performances. Thank you for sharing them!

[@rowanlidbury]

Awesome

[@Chesterbarnes1]

Excellent!!!!!

[@albertpeckham8708]

The clarinet is just sumptuous!

[@midcenturymodern9330]

This is absolutely fascinating! What a Grand Instrument!

[@marcmanitou4182]

At 38:00 you can clearly see the "jelly effect" the low bass has on the video recorder. When the music stops the picture stabilises.

[@marioribeirodeazevedoneto311]

Concerto maravilhoso! Wonderful concert! Rio de Janeiro - Brasil! Brazil!

[@adriverschoor4975]

Wow.......

[@agarryking]

Wow!

[@petermintunmusic]

What a joy to hear [48:14] "Scherzette" (a.k.a. Whirligig) by Dana Suesse, whose first concerts (1920) were performed on pipe organ.

[@drewcantrill-fenwick5185]

A wonderful demonstration of an iconic instrument; thank you. It would be so interesting to know (roughly!) which stops were being featured. For example the lovely flutes in the Karg-Elert.

[@BostonHarborLight]

Than you so much for this high quality recording including the interviews as I wasn't able to attend in person this year. Was the late afternoon concert also recorded?

[@thewanamakerorgan]

@BostonHarborLight All concerts are recorded for archival purposes. Getting them posted online involves a lot of coordination of companies, organizations and artists, so that's why so few actually make it online.

[@mirdallke2]

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