Charmaine and Diane - Played by Nigel Ogden at the new Empress Ballroom Wurlitzer Theatre Organ.

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Charmaine and Diane - Played by Nigel Ogden at the new Empress Ballroom Wurlitzer Theatre Organ.

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4 жыл бұрын

Nigel Ogden, former presenter of BBC Radio 2's "The Organist Entertains" takes center stage at the prestigious Empress Ballroom in Blackpools magnificent Winter Gardens. Nigel skillfully brings to life the timeless melodies of Erno Rapee and Lew Pollack's "Charmaine" and "Diane."
The organ was purchased and installed by volunteers from Cannock Chase Organ Club, and it was officially opened in 2014. It currently has 12 ranks which are as follows:-
Tibia solo
Tibia main
Vox
Sax
Tuba
E Horn
Kinura
Orchestal oboe
Flute
Diapason
Violin
Violin Celeste
The Empress Ballroom was opened in 1896 to designs by Magnall & Littlewood, with plasterwork by J.M Boekbinder. It measures 110ft x 189ft with a barrel-vaulted ceiling height of 70ft, a space of some 1,022,45 cubic feet in volume.
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@OrganCat 4 жыл бұрын

What a beautifully played and sensitive arrangement-Bravo! I'm a big fan of Nigel's stirring arrangements for marches, etc. and I'm feeling even more admiration, knowing he can excel in this style as well. It's not often that a musician capable of barn-burners is able to show the restraint necessary to keep an arrangement like this uncluttered and peaceful. One word: Taste.

@sallylang2554 4 жыл бұрын

The theater organ and the steam locomotive are the most beautiful creations made by man

@barbaralcharles 4 жыл бұрын

I certainly miss Mr. Ogden's radio show.

@jeremybuck1818 4 жыл бұрын

Nigel still has a show every month on "The Organist Encores" via the internet.

@OrganMusicYT 4 жыл бұрын

As Jeremy Buck stated below, you can tune in to Encores every week, Nigel Ogden presents one show a month. organistencores.com/

@haroldlinscheid1740 3 жыл бұрын

This organ puts out a full rich tone that cannot be replaced. It is so beautiful I love the sounds.

@imcg110 4 жыл бұрын

Utterly delightful !! Charming instrument. So great to hear Nigel use the acoustic of the room so well also. Congratulations to all involved.

@OrganMusicYT 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Iain, the organ may not be finished, but it's sounding great!

@stevedevlin3739 4 жыл бұрын

Brilliant, makes the Wurlitzer sing beautifully in fabulous surroundings.

@saintsarus 4 жыл бұрын

Now that's how to play the cinema organ!

@jeremybuck1818 4 жыл бұрын

I'm pleased to say I was there for this concert in January...it was great!

@OrganMusicYT 4 жыл бұрын

Wasn't it just! Hopefully the first of many. It was a wonderful event, and lovely to see so many people from all over the UK.

@quickfoxxes 3 жыл бұрын

Two lovely melodies, realized by the talented body and soul of a musician of sensitivity. Thank you Mr. Ogden, and those responsible, for sharing this posting with the world at large through KZfaq. BBC may not have appreciated the world of organ enthusiasts, but thank goodness for KZfaq to perpetuate the sounds and memories. DJ in Knoxville TN

@patrickferlet9086 Жыл бұрын

j'aime beaucoup , merci monsieur Nigel Ogden .

@Nunofurdambiznez 4 жыл бұрын

Absolutely FABULOUS!!!!!!!

@OrganMusicYT 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@willemvaningen2747 4 жыл бұрын

Marvelous and fabulous, the true master ! When we look at his hands it seems easy. We all know how difficult it is. Thank you for this music.

@metalman4141 4 жыл бұрын

Let’s have Mr Ogden back on the radio , after all it’s not all about smash , bang , crash music.

@OrganMusicYT 4 жыл бұрын

Nigel does still present a monthly show on The Organist Encores, which is online. You can listen to them here organistencores.com/category/presenters/nigel-ogden/

@tibia603 4 жыл бұрын

wonderfull sounds of the new wurlitzerand superb playing of nigel ogden

@EElgar1857 4 жыл бұрын

Absolutely beautiful, and a nice change from the more "glitzy", showy style of playing that's so common today.

@OrganMusicYT 4 жыл бұрын

Sometimes we forget the beauty in older styles of playing all too quickly.

@jackieb2853 4 жыл бұрын

This makes me feel peaceful.

@LarcR 4 жыл бұрын

Nigel makes it look so easy. It probably is for him.

@OrganMusicYT 4 жыл бұрын

Yes, a very calm and measured approach and it pays off beautifully!

@robertm2000 4 жыл бұрын

After how many years of hard practice?? Mr. Ogden is a true artist. I would vote for years of practice, and not just an "overnight sensation!"

@robertm2000 4 жыл бұрын

I must add, we, in this era of widespread recordings and videos, are so fortunate to be able to have artists of the calibre of Nigel Ogden who are willing to place their talents on recordings so that we can partake of their performance skills over and over

@stevedevlin3739 4 жыл бұрын

Simply brilliant Nigel

@paulyarwood3797 3 жыл бұрын

I was also at this first concert of the re installation of the console in the Empress Ballroom and can say the sound was stunning.

@OrganMusicYT 3 жыл бұрын

The console hasn't been re-installed yet. It's still awaiting restoration and connection to the new organ.

@jackraves7363 3 жыл бұрын

beautifully played, excellent acoustics! Diane was one of William Davies’ signature tunes, I think..🙏🙏🙏 👏👏👏

@wphubert 4 жыл бұрын

Beautiful arrangements and marvelous acoustic!

@OrganMusicYT 4 жыл бұрын

It is often said that the best stop on any organ is the acoustic, it doesn't get much better than the Empress Ballroom!

@kevgilbert1268 4 жыл бұрын

Nigel always makes it look so easy ! The BBC should be ashamed of themselves that they took The Organist Entertains off the air. All they seem to play is ticktock noise, nothing from the Great American or British Songbooks anymore.

@Happyharry1942 3 жыл бұрын

Class with no flash. Thank Nigel. H

@davidneale7202 Жыл бұрын

What a wonderful and talented musician he is, one of the absolute best

@postwar46 3 жыл бұрын

A very rich rendition. Thanks for posting.

@OrganMusicYT 3 жыл бұрын

I find it reminiscent of the recordings made by Reg Dixon in the 60s on the Tower Wurlitzer.

@postwar46 3 жыл бұрын

@@OrganMusicYT True. Some players in the 'flying fingers' brigade almost make rapid playing a competitive activity; not so the likes of Nigel Ogden playing this piece, and so many that Reginald Dixon delivered over a 40 year span. There is a maturity of blended sound from this great instrument that beckons the listener to stay a while in the meadow of musical memories, and be renewed by the sound of it.

@stevedevlin3739 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely fabulous Nigel

@thetheatreorgan168 3 жыл бұрын

Such a calming music

@oldtuberig 3 жыл бұрын

Lovely! Thank-you!

@paulsehstedt6275 4 жыл бұрын

so nice and peaceful...

@danielmkubacki 4 жыл бұрын

WOW!

@mainaccount131 3 жыл бұрын

Super excellent with very good interesting video

@OrganMusicYT 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

@paulhuish4496 4 жыл бұрын

I miss the organist entertain’s on radio 2 Not the station it was

@OrganMusicYT 4 жыл бұрын

You can catch up with the online version called "The Organist Encores" which is uploaded weekly, Nigel Ogden is one of the presenters! organistencores.com

@EElgar1857 2 жыл бұрын

This is just beautiful, and it's a fine organ. I have an ancient LP of Leonard MacLain ("Melody Mac") playing a medley of these two songs, but Nigel is better! Just so classy.

@monikawojdak3037 3 жыл бұрын

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@scopex2749 3 жыл бұрын

I am no longer a fan of the BBC in any form after they AXED 'The Organist Entertains' I listened every week since I first knew what an organ was back in the 60's :(( Nigel was the last presenter. My grandad gave me an LP of Reg Dixon at the Tower Wulitzer when I was 8 OH WELL............ thats in no looking back!!!

@themistermillson 2 жыл бұрын

Does anyone know who performed the march "King Football". I'm not sure if it's on the conn 651 or Wurlitzer. Cheers for any info.

@Mike-kc8rl 2 жыл бұрын

This would be perfect if it was the original Wurlitzer organ on stage! This organ is using a Compton console, not sure whats making the sound.

@OrganMusicYT 2 жыл бұрын

Pipes are making the sound...

@818Dimples Жыл бұрын

@@OrganMusicYT❤❤❤❤Bravo Nigel

@ryangiraldi5722 4 жыл бұрын

Was this organ recently restored or installed? I noticed the description says “New” Wurlitzer...

@OrganMusicYT 4 жыл бұрын

It was recently installed in the ballroom. There was a wurlitzer organ installed in 1935 but it was removed in 1970 and went to the BBC studios. This organ was installed in 2014. It is made from new and reclaimed chests and pipes.

@Nunofurdambiznez 4 жыл бұрын

@@OrganMusicYT It has an incredibly marvelous tone.. just fantastic!

@OrganMusicYT 4 жыл бұрын

@@Nunofurdambiznez It is sounding superb! The room is always the best stop on any organ, and the acoustic in the Empress is just stunning.

@billbickley5798 4 жыл бұрын

A OK....................

@georgewerderich4489 4 жыл бұрын

@OrganMusicYT 4 жыл бұрын

Lost me?

@vincentneale2620 4 жыл бұрын

BBC are rotten to the core they took off the only Organ programme and replaced it with crap. I remeber they use to have thier own Theatre Organ and get top players on it in fact they use to broadcast 2 programmes a week in the 50`s

@James.E.Newman.1966 4 жыл бұрын

BBC Radio 2 is becoming yet another rubbish radio station just like Radio 1 and all the commercial stations.

@OrganMusicYT 4 жыл бұрын

That said, there was a petition set up for this, and I personally pushed it across social media (not through anything to do with this channel). People didn't bother to sign it.

@Tidybitz 2 жыл бұрын

@@James.E.Newman.1966Yes I agree, BBC think they know what we want. Radio 2 now play way too much current pop music crap, who's home should be on radio 1.

@zabb96 Жыл бұрын

Agreed