Bwv 565

[Contratrombone64]

This is new to the OHTA's website links ... enjoy

http://www.ohta.org.au/confs/Sydney/SYDNEYTOWNHALL.html

just scroll down for the "easter eggs" which include the famous BWV 565, plus some lovely Bruckner in MP3 format.

[Corno Dolce]

I bet that had the organbuilder voiced the 64' on 10" wind pressure, the effect would have been all the more stunning.

[Contratrombone64]

I must say - while the contratrombone is noisy it's not quite as overpowering as it's nearest neighbour (32' trombone). However, you can destinctly hear it's rattle without doubt.

[methodistgirl]

That's Toccata & Fugue! I'm trying to learn this piece myself and enjoy
every minute of playing it. Especially around early fall. After New Years,
I will be getting back on it with my little wicks organ at the church.
I don't play it that well yet like in your video that you have on the web
page that I'm listening to right now. I love it! That is a beautiful
organ in the video. It looks like a musical castle or palace.
judy tooley

[Contratrombone64]

Judy - the organ is indeed very beautiful, and enormous. In fact when people enter the town hall they often gasp as it's just so wide (and tall).

[methodistgirl]

Contra, you don't know it but I'm a big fan of the pipe organ and I
play one myself. I just marvel at the little one at my church because
I can look up at it while I play this pretty instrument and talk to it.
You see what it looks like under my name. When I'm having a hard time
learning a song or piece on it I can almost hear it laugh. When I've
done a good job with a piece I can almost hear it smile and I smile
back saying "We did it!" It's become my big friend is right in the heart of
the church I belong to. Yes I'm an enthusist which is a better word.
I'm really in awe when I see a pipe organ like the one you just showed
in the video. Thanks for having it. I would like to hear what you say
about that!
judy tooley

[Contratrombone64]

Hi Judy - can you send a picture of the organ you play, the one on your avatar is so small as to foil my feeble eyes!

[methodistgirl]

I tried to stretch the picture to put into the art gallery but it didn't
work. Sorry! This computer is being a pain in the kuester.
You might have to come to Madisonville,Ky someday and look
up this beautiful church. I tried!
judy tooley