Soubasse
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Distance-wise, Adelaide to Sydney is almost John O'Groats to Land's End but without all the beatifully gobsmackingly mind-numbingly inspiring scenery and amazingly enchanting old cities and buildings that the latter trip offers. The only point of interest between Adelaide and Sydney is Melbourne (and Canberra if you're interested in politicians which let's face it not many of us are). The rest of the landscape I find rather pedestrian (with the possible exception of the Snowy Mountains) which is why I prefer flying - it's all over in a couple of hours.
The Adelaide Town Hall organ is a superb instrument. Having mentioned Thomas Trotter, it was he who gave it its first workout in the Walker factory before it was shipped here. I met Thomas many years back when he played (note perfect as usual!) the Durufle Requiem - an inspiring performance. I kept missing my cues in the Bass part because I was too busy watching him. It was nice meeting up with him at St David's that time (and a few days later in Birmingham). He was over here last year for the Melbourne Organ Festival and came down to Adelaide again. Did a faultless performance of Litanies as a postlude at one of our churches.
By all means, do come on down to Adelaide. Get in touch and I'll see if I can work something out with the Town Hall personell whom I now know relatively well. I'm actually doing a recital later this year so I could probably book you in under the guise of an early practice session
Matt
The Adelaide Town Hall organ is a superb instrument. Having mentioned Thomas Trotter, it was he who gave it its first workout in the Walker factory before it was shipped here. I met Thomas many years back when he played (note perfect as usual!) the Durufle Requiem - an inspiring performance. I kept missing my cues in the Bass part because I was too busy watching him. It was nice meeting up with him at St David's that time (and a few days later in Birmingham). He was over here last year for the Melbourne Organ Festival and came down to Adelaide again. Did a faultless performance of Litanies as a postlude at one of our churches.
By all means, do come on down to Adelaide. Get in touch and I'll see if I can work something out with the Town Hall personell whom I now know relatively well. I'm actually doing a recital later this year so I could probably book you in under the guise of an early practice session
Matt