'A CHRISTMAS FANTASY' FOR ORGAN - JONATHAN SCOTT

Sound & Video by Tom Scott

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[bengunn]

Ten fingers two heels two toes all moving independently in perfect control. Surely there is no musical instrument as difficult as this to master. Astounding! Thank you.

[fbmrqs]

What kind of sorcery was that in Silent Night?

Jesus Christ! Absolutely brilliant. Well done!

[christopherandrews]

An incredibly versatile performer. I have never heard a performance of his that I did not like. He is brilliant a superb artist.

[BrittonJOrwin]

This man is a genius!! Keep the Organ performances coming!

[charlesdavis]

For some, Christmas is a day; for others, Christmas is a way of life. Thank you, dear Jonathan for reminding some of us... of things eternal. Bravo angel. CVD

[LynnKsCouture]

To watch Jonathan using his whole body to make such a masterpiece is a true pleasure.
Thank you.

[philipmillson]

I heard Jonathan play this live at the Bridgewater Hall. An awesome performance.

[davidbus]

You have mastered not only the playing, but the production aspects!! The world is so blessed to have you!

[steffenchristmann]

I cant stop hearing it. What a briliant final. I woundnt be astonished when in a 100 years this performance will be remembered and compared with other great composers. Thanks for this wonderful music an sharing ist with us.

[davosales]

Yes I agree with the preceding comments about playing the pipe organ! I have played numerous pipe and electronic models and at one time owned several Estey 2man & pedal models. The most difficult pipe organs were at Central Congregational Church in Galesburg Illinois and at Augustana College Rock Island Illinois. Both locations housed fine Moeller 4 manual and 32 pedal 50 rank + organs. The church's was 1912 with additions and the college's was installed c.1960 in the new Centennial Hall on the campus. It replaced an old pipe organ in Old Main. I started my pipe organ on that organ under Professor McDermott and continued on the new Moeller in Centennial Hall for 4 years. That was also a challenge playing a new pipe organ with more mixtures and bigger pipes than the old model in Old Main. I played my graduation recital in 1963 with the 3rd Chorale by Caesar Franck and that was with my family in the audience! What a thrill that was!!
David Nestander
Galesburg Illinois
12/27/2020

[musikistlebensfreude]

I started playing the organ at age of 13. Meanwhile I'm 29 and I think I can play well. But when I hear such great pieces of music, I'm just asking myself: 'what am I doing?' Really, I have to bow to this great performance - Very well done!!!

[cpcnlt]

A few days ago, there was a founding seminar for church accompanists, and one person played this song during the special performance time. Fantastic! ^^ in Korea

[someoneoutthere]

Hark the herald angels is my favourite Christmas carol - great to hear this beginning and ending with that.

[erichkusterer]

This is a real show
Piece. Congratulations. ❤

[alanatolstad]

A Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you both as well!

[CM-povl]

Thank you for ushering in Christ our Lord and Savior!!!

[christarbard]

Still my favourite of Jonathan's Christmas pieces, which are all brilliant!

[petethompson]

Jonathan Scott, this is about the 3rd piece I have heard you play. I have always loved the organ as my father was an organist and ive grown up with this magnificent instrument, but you sir are truly amazing and an aboslute master. Thank you for the music.

[chrisredseadiver]

A masterpiece - pure energy, excitement and 'joie de vivre' with some poignant components, everything included a piece of music needs for Christmas. Jonathan must have been in a happy mood when he composed this and J.S. Bach would be thrilled (or envious)? Breathtakingly performed as always, I really love it so much. Not only during Christmas time, it works also great in June (but watch out for the speed cameras when you thoroughly happy drive on the Autobahn while listening to it...📸).

[alisonbuckley]

Whilst it's a little early for Christmas, it's always the right time to hear Jonathan Scott doing what he does best. Tom's expert filming perfectly illustrates just what goes into a performance like this . Ok, you've persuaded me; it's not too early for Christmas!