methodistgirl
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Hi Corno Dolce & CT64,
I don't know how they do it. Remembering anything off the top of my head is beyond me. Having said that, these people we're talking about are significantly better organists than I'll ever be even in my wildest imagination.
Even so, remembering every note and nuance from a 90-120 minute organ recital, perfectly without lapse or hesitation is a stunning feat of memory. I wonder if they would remember as well if they were employed full time in a cathedral somewhere with all that entails? (not to mention the massive turnover of repertoire both organ solo and choral over 2/3 services a day seven days a week...) A very different set of skills from being a professional recitalist.
I will still say since I do it, you can also learn some of this by ear. I play
mozart by ear and Beethoven.
judy tooley