Amazing work, and done really quickly! Thank you

@@beautyinsound hi

All beautiful, but Bach especially! Thank you! Australia tuning in!

It's really a real blessing to have a church organist in the family. My grand father who is now gone was a devoted church organist and at my old age of 53 I still remember some of those wonderful hymns we used to sing together as a family choir when I was only 7.

Thank you! 🙏

I agree 100%, Mr. Elliott! From a small Patreon in Reston, VA, between DC & Dulles Airport.

@@janemazzola4454 Good morning, Jane. I lived my first 57 years in Northern Virginia so I know exactly where you are. Not that I'm going to stalk or anything. Wondering if you know the organ at Washington Cathedral. It's been in my life more than 50 years, almost half the life of the cathedral. Whether you do, or not, I commend to you the cathedral's Annual Independence Day Organ Recital. Always wonderful, always standing room only. It's available in person (restrictions?) and on the Washington Cathedral KZfaq channel.

@@janemazzola4454 Jane, it seems that your profile mentions the, "Bible Project," and I wonder what that is. I had a major Bible project as part of my deacon's school program. If you'd like, I'm at lje1518202@gmail.com. Peace.

@@lawrenceelliott350 Dear Mr. Elliott, How thoughtful of you to respond. No, I am sure you're not a stalker, nor am I! Yes, I am familiar w/the organ & the Washington Cathedral. I have spent some wonderful moments there, of spirtual & musical refreshment, especially Evensong programs, tours w/family/friends, & several times, a guest at the charming teas held up in the bell tower. All this was before covid 19. Since then, I have frequented virtual programs + a little shopping at the gift shop (another fave stop!) I, however, am not a student of the organ, sadly so, but it has such wonderful memories from youth, choir, & church; & brings such joy to attend concerts in real time or virtual, as the wonderful programs here by Richard & Caroline & baby Hugo & sometimes graced by a kitty or two. Thank you for the info @ the Independence Day Organ Recital. I'll not attend in person, but enjoy through KZfaq. You mentioned your long association w/the Cathedral. Have you been on staff as an organist, choirister, educator, or clergy, if I may ask? Or a dedicated parisioner, who is SO important... Blessings, Jane Mazzola

@@janemazzola4454 Hi, thanks for your wonderful note. I was never on staff at the cathedral, just a frequent guest. I was never able to be a parishioner because the cathedral had no congregation then, as it does now. I suspect I've been to more than 100 organ recitals, many other musical programs (Berlioz Requiem, Duruflé Requiem, Mahler's Eighth Symphony, The Play of Daniel (Medieval)). I was at an organ program the night before and again the following morning for the consecration of the cathedral. Who ever gets to go to such things?? There was a recital one evening of the organ and a second person on an electric synthesizer. They spoke of the huge electrical storm the night before while they were rehearsing. The stopped and walked to the crossing and watched as the lightning illuminated ALL the stained glass windows. How magnificent that must have been. My parish was St. Paul's, K Street, and very well known high Anglican church. Oh, my, what they did there. Liturgy done perfectly, to the glory of God and to take worshipers to another place. Such fond memories. I even saw a ghost there. I was organist/choirmaster at St. James' Episcopal Church in Potomac, Maryland for some years and it was a very wonderful experience. More recently, I was ordained a deacon in the Episcopal Church and I have some thought that serving at the cathedral or St. Paul's, even once, would be more than I could stand!

WOW !!!!! in Sicily 36 C

Also, if the last verse harmonies you use are your own, you should really publish them!

I don’t know it to play, but I know of it. It’s a good reminder to learn it 😊

Hi Clare - today's VC has already been recorded (we did it on Friday) and I'm very excited about it because it's the first VC from another location! I hope you enjoy it :)

@@beautyinsound it's lovely. ☺️

The red one is called Ancient and Modern. It's a fairly recently publication and has a good variety of hymns.

And splinters!! Ouch!

What do you wear on your feet for playing the organ? I wear only socks or bare feet.

I'm a risk-taker in life, Greg ;)

That's interesting.... why hasn't the Dulciana been restored?

@@beautyinsound Restored in what sense? I believe Geoff Williams had it returned to its proper tuning pretty swiftly.

That’s what I meant. I was in the Abbey last night (recital today!) and it didn’t sound too undulating. Typical David! 😂

Because I'd arranged for the Director of Music to let me out at a certain time. Plus it was his wedding anniversary so I didn't want to make him late....