The Music of Cole Porter - Robert Wolfe at Blackpool Opera House.

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12 жыл бұрын

Played by the outstanding Robert Wolfe on the original 3/13 Wurlitzer theatre organ of the Opera House, Blackpool. To read more about Robert, follow the link www.klmagazine.co.uk/2012/04/t...
This Wurlitzer organ was the last to be shipped to the UK by the Wurlitzer company.
It was designed by Horace Finch, and installed in the Opera House, Blackpool, in July 1939.
It is in two chambers under the stage and speaks out into the orchestra pit. Wurlitzer claimed it to be the finest Wurlitzer installation in the UK, and it remains pretty much unchanged today, with the exception of the Gamba and the Tuba Mirabillis (both were moved to the tower ballroom Wurlitzer organ. The opera house was provided with a new Gamba, and a new Tuba Mirabillis, both replicas of the original). The piano and master xylophone also were moved to the Tower ballroom Wurlitzer. However, since the organ has been in the care of the TCCOC, a master xylophone has been put back on the organ, and a piano has been sourced thanks to the COS.
Over the years, many organists have played concerts and/or made recordings on this Wurlitzer, including Horace Finch, Reginald Dixon, Watson Holmes, Sidney Torch, Robert Wolfe, Phil Kelsall, Lyn Larsen, and Dennis James to name just a few.
The ranks are:-
Tibia Clausa
Tibia Plena (the only remaining example in the UK)
Flute
Gamba
Gamba Celeste
Brass Saxophone
Tuba Horn
Tuba Mirabillis
English Horn
Vox Humana
Diapason
Orchestral Oboe
Krumet
The video was made using a ZOOM Q3HD for video and a ZOOM H2 Microphone placed over the orchestra pit.
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@christopherandrews2594 Ай бұрын

The phrasing and choice of registration is perfectly chosen for the music of Cole Porter. A lovely performance.

@Theatreorgannut 12 жыл бұрын

I really enjoyed this performance at the Opera house. Robert is a master and also very friendly and approachable. A great guy to know. Many years of pleasure from his music.

@michaelreynolds7614 9 жыл бұрын

This man really knows the use of stops, and understands the tonal characteristics and couplings. His dexterity is amazing, I love to watch Him dance with His feet as He plays, He knows how to put on a show as well!

@joanerhard454 6 жыл бұрын

michael reynolds Nountube, no sound and no motionu on comments, no indication that can sat anything?

@OrganMusicYT 12 жыл бұрын

Robert has toured many times in the U.S and Australasia, as well as being resident organist at the Thursford Collection for over 30 years. The organ is still on its original relays and leathers. The only changes made have been a new tuba mirabillis and gamba, both copies of the originals (this was done in the 50s, when the originals were added to the Tower ballroom Wurlitzer, the bechstien piano was also moved to the tower organ). So it still sounds as it did when it was installed in 1939.

@hankaustin7091 6 жыл бұрын

good GOD I hope this man, Robert Wolfe, is teaching his fantastic technique to others, this is utterly fantastic playing!

@OrganMusicYT 6 жыл бұрын

I don't think Robert teaches, to my knowledge. However, he has inspired a few young organists to take up theatre organ who have either gone on to play professionally or for their own enjoyment.

@gregganderson5458 7 жыл бұрын

What masterful playing, such style and grace and polish, and how wonderful to hear the organ whisper so sweetly at they end. Love it!

@joanerhard454 7 жыл бұрын

Hello hi Jean

@bertram4321 6 жыл бұрын

Robert Wolfe captures the true essence of Cole Porter and the Wurlitzer. A very pleasurable few minutes.

@dietmarhoelzner7082 3 жыл бұрын

Robert Wolfe has "Golde" in them thar fingers! He's my Hero when it comes to Theatre Organists.

@tiddlesmusic 10 жыл бұрын

Brilliant! Mr Wolfe takes it to another level doesn't he.... I can't recall hearing an organ played with such sensitivity before

@angelsone-five7912 5 жыл бұрын

Try Ralph Ringstad, he`s had me in tears before now.

@stephenhoover8449 3 жыл бұрын

Robert you are super wonderfully I never saw a theatre organist play like you do all you need is a lever to pull back to have the left take off it certainly has enough power.

@48snapper 7 жыл бұрын

Stunning organ and virtuosity. A very nice recording too.

@unclelouie3828 10 жыл бұрын

This guy is great. Love him.

@stephenabbot7905 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent rendition ,a master,and a wonderful Wurlitzer, which there were more,Blessings

@EddieEarle 12 жыл бұрын

A medley of Cole Porter! A true musical genius, as is the magnificent Mr Wolfe. Brilliant video Ross, best seat in the house (well, apart from the one Robert is gracing obviously...)

@GuruRasaVonWerder Жыл бұрын

What dexterity! And Cole Porter came from Heaven to make songs.............

@Goodchappy 12 жыл бұрын

Brilliant. Long may Robert continue.

@wurcom 12 жыл бұрын

Great, thanks for sharing!

@Tipledan 7 жыл бұрын

OMG! Wonderful.

@CliveevilCuk 12 жыл бұрын

Magic! Thanks, Robbie.

@EstateManor 11 жыл бұрын

I have a Lazerdisc recording of this artist and this organ---and it is my favourite. The musician is consumate and this organ is a treasure of authenticity. The UK takes greater care of her theatre organs than the US. We just happily chop up historic instruments and modify them in ways that leave little to remember the original by here in America. We should be more careful and vigilant in preserving the pipe organ in all its forms.

@stephenhoover8449 3 жыл бұрын

When I was speaking of tacking off I ment to compare Robert to a large JET

@darkgreenambulance 2 жыл бұрын

@@stephenhoover8449 🤣

@Gourockian1 11 жыл бұрын

I heard Robert play many years ago at Thursford, when he was barely 20 and enjoyed him so much that our family went and heard him play at all the recitals he performed that day. I bought one of his tapes which he autographed after a friendly chat. In 1996, we emigrated to Florida and some years later, I went to hear him play at the Kirk in Dunedin. I took along the old tape and showed him the autograph. He was amazed, remembered our chat so long ago and kindly agreed to autograph it again.

@OrganMusicYT 10 жыл бұрын

The first is "In the Still of the Night", Easy to Love, It's De-Lovely, Lets Do it, My Heart Belongs to Daddy, Lets Misbehave, Anything Goes, Everytime We Say Goodbye.

@rodericksmith8218 4 жыл бұрын

Cole Porter translates to the organ well.

@mac02840 11 жыл бұрын

I always wanted to play the Wurlitzer

@pgrady420 6 жыл бұрын

so good

@OrganMusicYT 12 жыл бұрын

@TheMysticalOrgan Yes, the console is placed on a lift, to the left of the proscenium arch.

@mainaccount131 4 жыл бұрын

Super excellent with very good interesting video

@ZestyLemonBoi 5 жыл бұрын

Блестящий!

@mainaccount131 5 жыл бұрын

Super excellent with very good interesting videos

@rickmiller462 10 жыл бұрын

Delightful reeds voice.

@mainaccount131 5 жыл бұрын

Delightful

@JonasClark 11 жыл бұрын

If you'd like to try one, most places have a Theatre Organ Society. If you're in the US, you can find your local chapter through the American Theatre Organ Society. Areas in the UK usually have Cinema Organ groups too. Get in contact with folks in your local chapter, and they can probably get you some time sitting at a console and trying your hand.

@donchrisby7434 10 жыл бұрын

thanks!!!!!

@jamestheredenginefan5268 2 жыл бұрын

6:41-7:28 Anything Goes (If Your Here For That Like I Am Or Was)

@jamestheredenginefan5268 2 жыл бұрын

Whoops 8:10 Is The End

@SuperBabel2 12 жыл бұрын

Tout à fait excellent D.BABEL

@ruthknowles3284 4 жыл бұрын

Really enjoy Mr Wolfe I'm from Blackpool area does he ever do concerts in this area. I often go to tower ballroom to see Mr Kelsall and co

@OrganMusicYT 4 жыл бұрын

The video you have commented on was filmed at one of his concerts at Blackpool Opera House, so, the answer is, yes he does, sometimes.

@renebreedveld1649 3 жыл бұрын

robert wolfie is een goede theater orgel speeler

@SergioDuarteSilva 6 жыл бұрын

Mr. Robert, I heard your perfomance and I like it too much. There is a song that you play for 3 minutes and 44 secondos up to 4 minutes and 28 seconds, that I've been going a long time to know the name. It's a pretty foxtrott. Thank you very much if you tell me the name. Thank you very much.

@OrganMusicYT 6 жыл бұрын

It's called "Let's Do It"

@JonasClark 12 жыл бұрын

What a thrilling sound! The organist (I'm new to this guy'splaying) puts fantastic jazzy bits and wonderful flow and effects into this, and the organ sounds grand, everything works so well together!

@donchrisby7434 10 жыл бұрын

I recognized Let's do it and anything goes,Can anyone help me with the other titles?

@hotsickle 12 жыл бұрын

WooF !

@dukedanofgermany7442 8 жыл бұрын

FUCKIN PIANO GOD DAMN

@OrganMusicYT 8 жыл бұрын

+DukeDanOfGermany Theatre Organ to give it the correct name, it is a pipe organ.

@troublemaker1528 6 жыл бұрын

What music is in 5.33?

@OrganMusicYT 6 жыл бұрын

Got my brain doing overtime now!

@bobduvall2927 10 жыл бұрын

Excellent Musician and Performer, and the organs not half bad either.

@margaretnewns5562 6 жыл бұрын

Bob Duvall bb Blackburn

@margaretnewns5562 6 жыл бұрын

@BTML498 9 жыл бұрын

Anyone here ever play Fallout 3? 6:40

@daniluvsuall 7 жыл бұрын

Anything goes!

@danielmurphy4415 6 жыл бұрын

Wow I didn't realise how greedy the tower ballroom organ was for stealing the pipes and percussions from the Oprea House organ. Are you recording roberts concert in November?

@OrganMusicYT 6 жыл бұрын

Technically they didn't steal anything, as they were all owned by the same company and the ranks were replaced with new ones.

@danielmurphy4415 6 жыл бұрын

How did the Wurlitzer company make new ones I thought that they stopped making theatre organs than?

@OrganMusicYT 6 жыл бұрын

Daniel Murphy they didn't, they were made by a UK firm to the Wurlitzer patterns.

@danielmurphy4415 6 жыл бұрын

Oh ok

@euripidiesupman9755 4 жыл бұрын

That just answered my question - I was wondering if the ballroom and opera house were the same or 2 different places. I have a Reginald Dixon recording made in the ballroom - from the Readers Digest set "Organ Memories". It was amazing.