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#21
Organ concerts / P.D. Collins organ on BBC Radio 3
March 17, 2020, 09:40:42 AM
Hi

I notice that the Collins organ formerly in the Turner Sims hall in SOuthampton is on BBC Radio 3 this evening from its new home in a Suffolk Church, played by Catherine Ennis.  BBC R3, 7:30 - 10:00

Good news, especially for those of us at risk from the current Coronavirus & having to self-isolate.

Every Blessing

Tony
#22
Hi

That looks interesting - and sounds good too (at least in Jonathon Scott's You Tube post).  First time I've come across 3 consoles controlling the same instrument.  Are there any others (there are a good number of dual console instruments).  There was an organ with no less than 5 consoles - see NPOR E01271. To be fair, the 4 subsiduary consoles were short compass and designed for specific purposes.  It also had a barrel mechanism.  Just one of the oddities of the pipe organ world!

Every Blessing

Tony
#23
Hi David
This instrument certainly looks interesting.  Thanks for posting it.

Every Blessing

Tony
#24
Hi David

If you get round to trying Grande Orgue I'd be interested in your comments.  I'm intending to try it when I have time - I'm still getting very tired after my recent health issues, and there's a lot of Sue's stuff still to sort out.

Every Blessing

Tony
#25
That's why I play Harmonium!  Arguably the most expressive keyboard instrument in the hands (& feet) of a player who knows how to use the "Expression" stop.

Every Blessing

Tony
#26
Thanks for the link David.  I shall take a look later.  It's about time someone challenged Hauptwerk's domination of the paid-for organ simulation market.

The Physical modelling and real-time synthesis approach dates back to the researches of my good friends the late Dr Peter Comerford & Dr Lucy Comerford at Bradford University.  The system has been used at various times over the years by certain digital organ builders.  Copeman-Hart used a broadly similar real-time synthesis approach (not sure what they do now Makin have taken them over)  More recently, Viscount Organs have introduced a system using physical modelling.  I was very impressed by the demo I had at Promenade Music when they launched the range, and a few years later a small inheritance made it possible for me to purchase an example as my home practice instrument.  To my ears, it sounds better than any other recent digital organ - even after 4 or so years of ownership.

Every Blessing

Tony
#27
Hi

I came across the You Tube channel that David has linked to a while ago.  I'm fascinated by the Portatif organs of past eras.  My "wish list" would include one - maybe one day if I have some spare money (what's spare money?)  An interesting chapter in the development of the organ, and its adaptation for various roles in society.

Every Blessing

Tony
#28
Electronic Organs / Re: New toy
June 26, 2019, 08:23:50 AM
Hi

They're not too expensive JBR.  If you're interested, talk to my friends at Promenade Music.

Every Blessing
Tony
#29
Electronic Organs / Re: New toy
June 25, 2019, 10:24:44 AM
Hi

It coped well on Sunday.  I even managed the Karg-Elart "Nun Danket Alle Gott" on it (church anniversary service).  I stuck to the English voicing set for hymns, but used the "Classical" setting for the Karg.  There's also Baroque & Romantic (the latter supposedly French influenced).  I need time to explore all the options, and sort out a bit of revoicing.  There's also a whole range of different temperaments available, and the keyboard & pedals can also be set to provide various formats of short octave (not seen that on an electronic before).  At some point I'll make some recordings & put them up on You Tube.

Every Blessing

Tony
#30
Electronic Organs / New toy
June 14, 2019, 07:48:15 AM
Hi

As some of you know, I've been looking for a new digital organ to use at church.  It's now arrived - and is new!  Thanks to my good friends at Promenade Music, who have recently taken on distributorship of the range, I have a Content 224 Compact in oak.  I like the styling - and it's portable (well, transportable) so I can use it elsewhere if I need to.  Reasonable 2mp stop list, plus MIDI if I want to add other sounds in the future.  David will be interested to know that it has a range of different temperaments on board, plus 4 organ styles.  Now all I need to is time to get used to it.  I'll be using on Sunday.  Pictures on my Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/tony.newnham.16 or, of course, the Promenade Music or Content Organs web sites.

Yes, I would prefer a pipe organ, but cost, size, and the need to be able to use the organ with other instruments (and a building that sees a pretty wide temperature range, even with the heating on) make it a non-starter.

Every Blessing

Tony
#31
Hi

He has a fantastic technique  - but does the music communicate?  I'm far from convinced by his excessive tempos.  His playing comes across as "listen to how brilliant my playing is" rather than "listen to the music".  I've come across other players in the same vein - and it can and does alienate some people from the organ.

I gave up on the video quite early - I'd rather listen to the music than a voice-over in a foreign language.  Maybe I missed something more encouraging later in it?

Every Blessing

Tony
#32
Electronic Organs / Copy of Cliquot organ.
April 26, 2019, 10:23:26 AM
Hi

Came across this on You Tube this morning.  From what I can make out (my  French isn't that good!), this is a copy of the Cliquot console controlling MIDI & presumably some sort of computer simulation.  Looks interesting - note especially the pedalboard - a clear case of historic instruments informing playing technique.

Every Blessing

Tony
#33
Interesting video David.

I've seen (and even once attempter to play) the Harmonium when it was at Saltaire - but to be fair, that was designed more to demonstrate the principals of intervals, etc. than a fully functional musical instrument.

Microtonal music is certainly an interesting area.

Every Blessing
Tony
#34
Miscellaneous & Suggestions / Happy Easter
April 21, 2019, 07:23:19 AM
Wishing all participants in this forum a very happy and blessed Easter.

The Lord is risen!

#35
Organ Builders / Re: The Stumm Organ Dynasty (II)
April 15, 2019, 07:39:20 AM
Thanks again - I look forward to the next episode.

Every Blessing

Tony
#36
Organ Builders / Re: The Stumm Organ Dynasty (I)
March 08, 2019, 09:07:22 AM
Thanks Ian.
I look forward to the next installment when you have time.

Every Blessing

Tony
#37
Organ Builders / Re: The Stumm Organ Dynasty (I)
March 07, 2019, 07:57:23 AM
Interesting post Ian.  Have you considered publishing it in book (or booklet or e-book) format?

Every Blessing

Tony
#38
Miscellaneous & Suggestions / Campanology Question
February 27, 2019, 09:12:22 AM
Hi

A bit of an odd question.  Some time ago I wrote (or to be honest, mainly improvised) a series of short organ pieces to introduce a series of sermons on the 7 churches of Revelation.  I'm planning to revisit the sermons later in the year, and I want to revisit the music.  The first item needs a change ringing like pattern for 7 bells (Sounds from a digital keyboard) - the original can be heard here:-  https://soundcloud.com/rev-tony-newnham/revelation-1-the-voice-like-a

Can anyone give me a pointer to a suitable section of proper change ringing for 7 bells, ending in rounds.

Thanks in anticipation

Every Blessing

Tony
#39
Organ Music and Repertoire / Allegro Music to Close
February 03, 2019, 07:07:38 AM
Hi
I received the following e-mail yesterday.  The end of an era.

"A Fond Farewell from Allegro Music!

After just over 34 years in business,
Allegro Music is closing its
music retail doors to the general public on
Friday 8th February 2019

We will be continuing our production of archive reprints on behalf of
Oxford University Press, ABRSM and Schott & Co Ltd,
but we will no longer supply in-print sheet music from any publisher.

Our organ stock has moved to:
ChurchOrganWorld
Sovereign House
30 Manchester Road
Shaw
OL2 7DE

Tel:  01706 888 100
                                    Email: music@churchorganworld.co.uk
www.churchorganworld.co.uk"

Every Blessing

Tony
#40
Hi

In my role as the council member of the Reed Organ Society I sometimes get asked to circulate info on reed organs that are available.  Below is a list of Player Reed Organs - all from the Orchestrelle range built by the Aeolian company that are for sale via one of my contacts on behalf of various people.  Please contact direct if you're interested. His e-mail address is kevin_mcelhone@btinternet.com - please contact him direct if
interested in any of these player organs.

Aeolian Orchestrelles - can supply photos

These all play automatically from paper music rolls as well as from the keyboard.


131.  Model "Colonial" suction - Sussex  64 1/2" high x 72" wide x 27" deep    £1,750 + plenty of rolls
                Was working 5 yrs ago when I last played it, all mechanics & pneumatics original

133.  Model "W" complete, not working, located Cambridgeshire £400  [same location 141]

138.  Model "Y" - complete mechanism, no case [kept by owner for his own caseless machine]
                        please ask for price. Located Notts    c.8 feet tall

139.  Model "F" two-manual c.8ft tall, all valves & pouches renewed c.2014 by previous owners but one.
        Including rolls, working perfectly  - located Sussex   c.8.ft 4 inches tall    £7,450.00

140.  Francis the First Model [a "W" in a very ornate case] restored by current owner
        Located Cumbria England – £2,995 with 30 rolls [more available by negotiation]

141.    Model XW a 116-note model. Very unusual ornate case.
        Not working now, but was 10 years ago. with 5/6 rolls only,
        but KM can supply more. Located Cambridgeshire  £675  [same location 133]

Some of these instruments cost over £1,000 when new in 1900 - 1905.

Every Blessing

Tony