York Minster's Grand Organ – Toccata (Symphony for Organ No 5) Charles-Marie Widor
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Published 2022-07-15
All Comments (21)
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We chose this music for our wedding in 1970. I recently lost my beloved husband and am heartbroken, but hearing Vidor's beautiful piece now and again is a comfort. Thank you.
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Finally! An organist who plays the opening measures (before the pedal enters) the way they were articulated by Widor! He continues to follow Widor's instructions throughout till the end. In my opinion, there is not a better, more authentic performance of this ground-breaking piece on YouTube. Bravo! Bravo! Bravo!
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Played as the postlude at both my mother and fathers funerals. The promise of Eternal Life cannot be reflected more in a piece of music. Magnificent.
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Well those music lessons paid off
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I chose this pice to be played as I walked out of church with my beautiful wife, and we are still together after 46 years and I love her mor now than ever before!
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The pipe organ is truly one of the most beautiful and powerful instruments in history!
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The acid test that only the best of the best organists can pass is playing the Widor Taccata at the right tempo. This organist played this piece at the right tempo.
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Originally a York boy but have been living overseas for the last 50 years. After hearing this the tears flowed and I want to come home so badly. Thank you so much for this piece, please make me more homesick, please,please,please.
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Thank You for not rushing this Magnificent Toccata and playing it perfectly, as it was intended to be played!! Triumphant, yet sedate. Congratulations on a flawless performance 🙏🕊✝️🕊🛐🕊🙏
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Beautifully played, and at the perfect tempo for the Minster acoustic!
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Pat and I had this piece played at our wedding in July 1982 at St Peter's, Derby. Excuse me while I have a little cry: the emotion has got to me!!🎶🥰
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Simply superb. What an instrument and what an organist. Finding these gems makes my day. Thank you.
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One of my favourite pieces of music for the organ. This is probably one of the loveliest and best interpretations of this iconic piece by Widor that I’ve heard. It’s a beautiful fresh sound enhanced greatly by the splendid acoustic in the Minister.
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🥲 💙 This piece was the postlude at my cousin's funeral. The organist loved him. The organ was a huge tracker. It was Glorious! Thank you. 🎉 🥲
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What a privilige it must be to play this magnificent instrument, it sounds even better than before. York Minster and her organ is a must see, what a magnificent place.
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I remembered about 10 years. Ago visiting York Minster standing next to one of these massive bass pipes! When it sounded you didn’t hear it but you felt the massive pressure wave! I didn’t stay to long as my inside was vibrating! A great sound overall! That’s why they call it the King of Instruments! Fraser❤
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The minster is not only blessed with this iconic instrument, but also with its incredible musicians, Ben & Robert. I’ve met both - perfect gentlemen. Thank you Ben for this stunning performance. Lovely to hear it played as Widor intended and not at break neck speed.
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Finally! An organist who plays the piece with, not only brilliant musicianship but, a thorough of understanding of Widor's intentions. This is super! Ok, it's not a French Cavaillé-Coll organ (on which IMHO it sounds best, just because of the reeds) but it's completely at home in this swirling acoustic. Bravo Mr Morris for such excellent and sensitive playing of a wonderful piece, brilliant registrations and fantastically judged tempi, so often abused by organists world wide. Thank you!
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Blimey!! That was amazing! And from memory too!!!
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I love the echo at the end when he is finished......it touchs my soul. We had this played at out wedding 20 years ago , however our church organist got sick and the only other one available was the organist from the funeral home that our minister knew. He did a sterlung job, and also commented that it was lovely to play at a wedding for a change!!!.
