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| 1. Fanfares from Parsifal |
| 2. Carillon de Westminster |
| 3. Come, Sweer Death |
| 4. Thou Art the Rock |
| 5. Pomp and Circumstance, March No. 1 |
| 6. Nocturne from Shylock |
| 7. Liebestod from Tristan und Isolde |
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30 of 31 people found the following review helpful:
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The greatest organist playing the world's greatest organ!!,
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This review is from: Virgil Fox Plays the Wanamaker Grand Court Organ (Audio CD)
This is an outstanding CD/DVD combo. The DVD contains many fun sections including a segement from a TV show in the 1970s called Evening Magazine where you see him at the console of this large instrument, along with voice over and some history of the large organ.
The audio tracks represent very well the dynamics of this organ from the full and methodical "Fanfares" to the somewhat mournful "Come, Sweet Death", to the bouncy march, "Pomp and Circumstances". The absolute best track on this album is "Come, Sweet Death." The full rich sound of the swell and string divisions shine, and the sheer tonal spread of the 30,000 pipes comes through in this Bach favorite. This rendition was transposed specifically for this organ, and is Virgil Fox's favorite and best known song. If you've ever heard this organ in real life, are a Fox fan, or just like organs, this CD is a must. I'll warn you, once you hear the John Wanamaker organ, every other instrument like it will just be considered a toy.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
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organ music,
This review is from: Virgil Fox Plays the Wanamaker Grand Court Organ (Audio CD)
The Wanamaker Organ is an Philadelphia as Philadelphia gets. The department store has changed hands several times over recent years, but the organ has remained.
It has been joked if the organ ever left Philadelphia, people would tear down the department store brick by brick. If you never have an opportunity to see the real thing in action (which should be on a list of 100 things to do before you die), then get this CD. Pipe organ music is an acquired taste, but it serves as genuine historic role in the development of music. Even today, the organ draws 1000's of people during free shows held during the week, especially during the Christmas season with the accompanying light show.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
fabulous!,
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This review is from: Virgil Fox Plays the Wanamaker Grand Court Organ (Audio CD)
I owned this on record way back in 70s-now at last I have it on cd,and 5.1 DVD with extras,and it's fabulous.Virgil Fox puts the instrument through its paces just as I remember and the added sound possibilities of the DVD 5.1 really do make the earth tremble!Its interesting to compare the very dry sound of this early 60s recording with the new recordings of Richard Conte-the added reverberation being the result of the removal of heavy decorative hangings and glass ceiling panels,making it far more akin to a cathedral.Nevertheless the added bonus on the DVD of Fox himself playing,albeit on an electronic organ,and his inimitable presenting skills,do make this an indispensable record of a very remarkable musician who really did make the organ popular.One minor quibble is that the organ specification is not listed which seems a shame.
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