I do wish Mr Tharp could hear my applause every time I listen to this recording. Your talent has brought much joy to my life, and I thank you.
@charlesdavis7087
6 жыл бұрын
Played with the grace of a swan and the power of an atomic bomb. I am stunned. CVD
@linddaipauls3584
3 жыл бұрын
"This is how you do a ball". The Reeds " are not of this world ". Bravo!!!!!
@EmeraldPixelGamingEPG
4 жыл бұрын
Stephen Tharp is an excellent, I saw a recital of his nearby and even got the chance to speak to him. Fantastic organist.
@CJinTX43
13 жыл бұрын
One of the great, spine-chilling toccatas of all time! And flawlessly played.
@markferwerda7968
7 жыл бұрын
When I've heard Steven Tharp play at the Stiftskirche in Stuttgart, Germany, he was always the best organist of the entire summer series of organists.
@charlesdavis7087
6 жыл бұрын
I've listened to this performance at least 30 times and I am continually electrified. Yes, "electrified." I don't know what happened that evening, but I'm sure even Mulet would have pissed himself. I've listened to every version of this work on You Tube, and I'm sorry dear Stephen... the only word I can come with is "definitive." You did it baby! World's best. !!!! Have you ever thought about recording the whole suite? CVD
@passacaglia28
13 жыл бұрын
I never get tired of listening to this version. It shakes my living room floor!
@thomasredman3777
7 жыл бұрын
The more I hear this organ, the better I like it. And it's not often that you see such a great looking guy playing that well.
@Pipe-organ-recordings
7 жыл бұрын
Tharp is a great among the great organists of the world today
@TheCinemasound
13 жыл бұрын
This is without doubt the finest recording I have ever heard, well done Mr Tharp
@vleermuisje2
11 жыл бұрын
Geweldig goede opname op een prachtig orgel. Dit mooie stuk van Mulet zou vaker moeten worden gespeeld tijdens concerten. Dat verdient Mulet ten zeerste!
@ccaammiinniiito2
11 жыл бұрын
As I've often wondered as I listen Debussy, what was Mulet thinking on composing this beauty? He and Debussy compose such entrancing music.
@andre26071955
15 жыл бұрын
Excellent performance by one of the greatest organists of our time!
@jb9652
7 жыл бұрын
A fine performance indeed. Unshackled from the written score and its distractions, he really takes the listener on a musical journey.
@charlesdavis7087
6 жыл бұрын
This performance is absolutely electrifying. Whatever happened that evening set the word "definitive" right next to your name in relationship to "Tu es Petrus." This is the high-water mark. The recording is absolutely the best. And I cannot thank you enough. Wow!!!!!
@mel_tillis2
4 жыл бұрын
LOVE that song! Good over evil. Thanks for the share!
@andrewbaartman4038
2 ай бұрын
I never get tired of listening to this music and performance. Incredible.
@davidhamilton1981
11 жыл бұрын
An extraordinary piece executed to perfection. Nothing better than this playing full blast on the headphones!
@charlesdavis7087
7 жыл бұрын
The best recording of this great work done on planet Earth as of this date. Congratulation, dear Steven. God, I wish I could have been there... nevertheless thank you for sharing. CVD
@Mr05241948
4 жыл бұрын
Superbly performed on a magnificent pipe organ
@syhooverman5418
5 жыл бұрын
Yes i think he just did at the finale! Awesome and Talented performance. Thanks for posting
@techman85
15 жыл бұрын
The DEFINITIVE performance of this work!
@Highinsight7
Жыл бұрын
there are a lot of good ones... even a few minor glitches in this performance where the hand quickly brushes against another key... it's still amazing playing!
@Cb65at
12 жыл бұрын
full admiration - must be an unbelievable feeling to play! and every note is in his head & heart *****
@JFSnail
15 жыл бұрын
Absolutely magnificent! yet another flawless performance from Stephen Tharp.
@iamrepete
4 жыл бұрын
Just as it SHOULD be. Brilliant recording, no switching between 4 or 5 different camera views. THANK YOU, Stephen AND JAV!
@stevelee3264
4 жыл бұрын
Love the eb and floe of this amazing piece. The Bombarde is...stimulating.
@BurkhardTerhart
6 жыл бұрын
These Pedal Bombardes are really absolutely stunning!
@WilbertBerendsen
12 жыл бұрын
Schitterend, subtiele timing en heerlijk zwelkastgebruik. Mulet is fantastisch!
@johnhenryholiday4964
4 жыл бұрын
Brilliant playing.... such a wonderful piece.... Thank You for sharing.
@nigelthomas7960
2 жыл бұрын
AMAZING performance of such a challenging work. Wow - you inspire to re-learn it!!! Thank you!!
@hdbikerfl1
8 жыл бұрын
One of my favorite recordings of this piece! Mr. Tharp is phenomenal
@fb1119
12 жыл бұрын
I so appreciate the tension you build throughout the toccata, both with your registrations and your dramatic interpretation. It is wonderful to hear the technical bravura passages handled with such ease so that we can truly enjoy your powerful performance without being aware of the immense technique that it does take to perform this so well. Bravo!
@TheCinemasound
13 жыл бұрын
Brilliant, I just can not stop playing Mr Tharp's you tube contributions. I would love to see is footwork.
@Organmind
15 жыл бұрын
Outstanding Performance! 5 Stars!
@1610Monteverdi
4 жыл бұрын
It's actually called "Tu es Petra", (Thou art the rock), not "Tu es Petrus", but nonetheless brilliantly played! I wouldn't want to play it on a tracker organ.
@chrisgreenwood1020
6 жыл бұрын
This is my favourite organ piece, brilliantly performed here, I play it over and over, well done
@charlesdavis7087
7 жыл бұрын
Dear Steven; This is still the BEST version of "Tu Es Petrus" on KZitem.
@Dd-rs7ge
9 жыл бұрын
Wow... What a powerful pedal...
@RonN448
9 жыл бұрын
Steve, I couldn't listen to you play this piece all day long, and never get tired of hearing it! To me, it's the most powerful and intense organ piece ever composed. Can't explain why, but it is! I heard it the first time back in the mid-60s on the Command Classics recording of the Wanamaker organ with Virgil Fox. I've been in love with the piece ever since then.
@chen0466
9 жыл бұрын
RonN448 I've heard that Fox's recording of this at Wanamaker is the standard to beat for this piece notwithstanding the outstanding job Mr. Tharp does here.
@RonN448
9 жыл бұрын
Chen0466, you are correct. There is a recording of Virgil Fox's recording of Tu Es Petra on the Wanamaker organ on KZitem. Just do a search in KZitem for "Virgil Fox Wanamaker Organ. You could also add either "Tu Es Petra" or "Thou Art The Rock" after Fox's name. On the album it's listed as "Thou Art The Rock." I have two copies of the original album, and one on CD.
@syhooverman5418
9 жыл бұрын
+RonN448 Me too. Never tire of this piece played well like this
@passacaglia28
6 жыл бұрын
I, too, never tire of listening to this piece. It's so dynamic!
@PetervanDalen3053
9 жыл бұрын
Met welk een grote souplesse speelt Stephen dit prachtige werk. Dank voor de plaatsing.
@vmpmike1
4 жыл бұрын
Excellent, and wow on the pedal.
@syhooverman5418
5 жыл бұрын
AWESOME!!! Im now covered in goosbumps. GREAT post. Thank you.
@charlesdavis7087
7 жыл бұрын
I've listened to you play this great work 20 plus times or more. I think I just listen to it to get electrified. OMG. It happens every time. "Can I have some more, please" said young Oliver.
@Pipe-organ-recordings
7 жыл бұрын
That night at Saint Patricks Cathedral almost happened by accident. Glad so many have been able to enjoy it
@willemvantwillertorganist
9 жыл бұрын
Great playing. The tempo is fast, but not too fast. My compliments. Thanks for posting.
@Pipe-organ-recordings
9 жыл бұрын
***** It is not too hot and not too cold, just right
@richardharrold9736
9 жыл бұрын
+pipe-organ It's just a tad too fast for me. Gerard Brooks at Saint Ouen nailed it for me.
@dennisa1692
8 жыл бұрын
Absolutely the best performance I've ever heard of this Mulet classic and the Caville-coll just blows it out of this universe! Brooks, as you say, just "nailed it"!
@passacaglia28
14 жыл бұрын
Hauntingly beautiful.
@Contrubas
15 жыл бұрын
That did it for me! Well done. What an organ too!
@joespeciale5875
4 жыл бұрын
Phenomenal talent on display utilizing a phenomenal piece.
@peteacher52
12 жыл бұрын
Brilliant! As mentioned by an earlier commenter, those excelling at their work make it look easy! Stephen just sat there and played without exaggerated mannerisms, yet full of intensity and the utmost dedication to the music.
@irkibby
13 жыл бұрын
3:07 is the point I begin playing the "air organ".
@evanhignite1028
3 жыл бұрын
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
@MrLestat9
14 жыл бұрын
Another one of my favourtie Easter Postludes "Tu es Petrus" Thou ART A Rock
@HuggyMackay
11 жыл бұрын
This piece is equally suited to the concert hall or to the cathedral. I think that is what makes it so versatile. I also like the sensitive registration used by Dr. Tharp :)
@georgemurphy2579
4 жыл бұрын
He is an organist for all peoples!!!!
@TomPauls007
9 жыл бұрын
Wow -- great tempo, excellent registration, super organ. Good stuff...
@gabbeman1975
13 жыл бұрын
This must be one of the best performances of 'Tu es Petra' I've ever heard. Steady as a rock!! Way to go Mr Tharp!
@apiaristicone9585
7 жыл бұрын
...by far, the very best Tu Es Petra performance around; top notch!
@Pipe-organ-recordings
7 жыл бұрын
Stephen Tharp is one of the best
@dennisa1692
7 жыл бұрын
Incredible performance of this masterpiece! Bravo!
@johnferguson8993
5 жыл бұрын
WOW! What an exciting performance. I love this piece and have heard it many times and in my humble opinion this is one of the finest renderings of it. Thank you for the upload.
@Offshoreorganbuilder
8 жыл бұрын
A thrilling performance. Thanks!
@albertpeckham9515
9 жыл бұрын
A truly exciting performance of this composition....I loved it! Bravo!
@accousticdecay
14 жыл бұрын
Musical thunder in the hands of a master. simply stunning. OK, Joe, you have to offer a CD with this one. Maybe "Dueling Organs" with alternating tracks of Daniel Roth at St. Sulpice.
@RobertEParr
6 жыл бұрын
Great playing, great sound...loved it.
@rayray99100
13 жыл бұрын
Powerful piece, by a powerful player...!!!!
@JacquesBRUNO13007
11 жыл бұрын
Grande, très grande interprétation de Stephen !! Les pieds peuvent aussi se filmer ... Merci pour ce merveilleux enregistrement. JB13007
@trabantfreak2370
5 жыл бұрын
so chaotic yet so gracefull.
@OWOT-re5jf
6 жыл бұрын
Bravo! Majestic and powerful!
@dmac469
11 жыл бұрын
These guys make it look so easy.
@ClaudiaVirmondMadeira
Жыл бұрын
Breathtaking!!
@passacaglia28
14 жыл бұрын
This is excellent! Bravo!
@russedav5
11 жыл бұрын
It's always amazing to see someone make playing this ferocious beast look effortless vs the nightmare it, with its uncountable legions of notes, plus registration changes, really is! Brilliant!
@virginiaorganbuilder
11 жыл бұрын
That was pretty freaking amazing, Stephen.
@xaviox
6 жыл бұрын
Without doubt on par with Gillian weir, absolutely amazing! Stunning organ and magnificent organist. Bravo for this wrist breaker of a toccata ....LOVE IT 👌👌👌👌👌
@IloveCochereau
11 жыл бұрын
Brilliant interpretation of this nice piece!
@levacquerosalie972
10 жыл бұрын
Thank you and beautiful !!!!
@bryceword1768
10 ай бұрын
BRAVO!!!!
@russedav5
13 жыл бұрын
By the way, it's "Tu Es Petra" See w ww .classical-composers. org /comp /mulet
@georgemurphy2579
5 жыл бұрын
Henri Mulet was a lesser-known French composer of one-hit wonders. He played at St. Roch in Paris, a smaller church with a smaller instrument. However, his skills as an improviser were underrated as he was the top in his field! This work is the tenth in his Ten Byzantine Sketches pour Grand Orgue. I guess it pretty much sums up that "From little acorns, mighty oaks do grow."
@Taoseno2007
11 жыл бұрын
Great piece, and what confidence and technique on the part of Dr. Tharp, not even a hint of sweat! Bravo! Taoseno
@IloveCochereau
11 жыл бұрын
Perfect performance !
@ccaammiinniiito2
11 жыл бұрын
Usually, I listen to Mulet as interpreted by Virgil Fox. But the organist here allays my fears. It's a virtuoso piece, after all.
@georgemurphy2579
5 жыл бұрын
Virgil wrote the book on this work, but if anyone else even comes close, it is certainly Stepen Tharp. I have to say that Gordon Turk is right up there with them, too!
@PaulusGerhard
11 жыл бұрын
Very great performance :)
@samschaeffer8236
10 жыл бұрын
Stephen Tharp is clearly one of the most talented organists in the world. He is not timid about letting loose with the power of a grand organ such as this. Yet he can very well show restraint and sensitvity, when appropriate. The pedal reeds, on 18" of pressure surely must measure up to almost anything Cavaille-Coll has built, although the upperwork is not as brilliant (or as shrill) as the french organs. For those who cut down American Classic organs in favor of organs in France, I say this...The French Symphonic organs have their glory, and can be quite inspirational. But they often tend toward a harsh, shrill or thick tone. Typically, large and well designed American Classic organs can deliver the power, such as St. Parick's. However they are likely to contain more subtle effects and a better variety of sounds, for their size, as well as greater transparency and clarity. Thanks to Mr. Tharp and JAV for this post!
@richardharrold9736
9 жыл бұрын
+Sam Schaeffer The pedal is pretty awesome, but it does strike me as interesting that the Americans need triple the wind pressure (possibly quite a bit more - I've an idea nothing at Saint-Ouen is on more than 5 inches!) to achieve much the same effect.
@Pipe-organ-recordings
9 жыл бұрын
Richard St Ouen and St Patrick's are entirely different and the difference in wind pressure has little to do with their difference. Wind pressures, just makes for different kinds of voicing, not better or worse, just different.
@richardharrold9736
9 жыл бұрын
pipe-organ Yes, granted, two different styles of organ-building - while there are similarities, St Patrick's is a tad unsubtle at full throttle, that 32ft comes in like a sledgehammer to the head.
@samschaeffer8236
9 жыл бұрын
+Richard Harrold Richard. I respect your comments. Thank you.
@samschaeffer8236
9 жыл бұрын
+pipe-organ Quite right. I have heard organs from the early 20th. century, American Romantic era on heavy wind (even the flues), which sound somewhat muted. And I have heard more recent eclectic instruments on fairly light pressure, which sound quite assertive. Your comments are well placed.
@cromorne
15 жыл бұрын
My mistake. The pipes are on a very large scale, and when they are let loose it's incredible. This instrument has quite a bit of power, such as the Triforium Trumpet on 18" and the Trompette En Chamade on 33", which sits at the top of the case!
@vleermuisje2
13 жыл бұрын
Beautiful music!
@adobermann
13 жыл бұрын
How the ____ can you make this piece look so easy !?! I'm flabbergasted !
@BruneauGilles
11 жыл бұрын
Très belle pièce, interprétée remarquablement ici sur un orgue somptueux ! Bravo, I enjoy ;-)
@RobertJohnson-je6tx
6 жыл бұрын
Truly outstanding
@ben-6670
5 жыл бұрын
Spectacular 👍 Thnx
@JUCIARA-BORGES
9 жыл бұрын
FANTÁSTICO!
@charlesdavis7087
7 жыл бұрын
Sorry Stephen, I spelled your name wrong. Please share more of your great skills and maybe some of your own compositions. Please and thank you. Love, moi
@DominiqueLASNIER
10 жыл бұрын
brillante interprétation bravo :)
@eddiebernard
12 жыл бұрын
Fantastic job. I just love the way the whole thing sounds so damn evil throughout, and by the end subtly smacks you in the face with a huge major chord. Pull out all the stops!
@richardnowinski4065
Жыл бұрын
Looks like a Virgil Fox level of playing
@Butterflyfilmsltd
13 жыл бұрын
Fly Sephen, fly!! best wishes Pete Butterfly
@GoPro._Musica
14 жыл бұрын
Sounds great.
@gordonepema722
Жыл бұрын
Well played. But where? Do give us an inclination of where this was done - would you be so kind? That might help to explain why there was so much crosstalk between initiiation and echo on this recording - just like on every other recording of significant organs, in significant churches, by significant organists.
@AlessandroClavarino
8 жыл бұрын
Molto ben eseguito. Grazie per il post.
@LongEyelandGuy
15 жыл бұрын
Bravo, you are amazing.
@fatmadridibenaissa3513
9 жыл бұрын
Fantastic!
@bobnewnham7400
6 жыл бұрын
Heard this played live earlier this month, by Matt Dixon in Durham Cathedral. What an experience!!!
@charlesdavis7087
9 жыл бұрын
You got this piece nailed, baby! Thou Art The Rock...! Breathtaking. !! CVD
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