XAVER VARNUS IN OTTAWA - THE GREAT 2022 CONCERT ON THE CASAVANT ORGAN AT NOTRE-DAME CATHEDRAL

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  • •●The Official Video Site of Concert Organist Xaver Varnus●•
    00:26 Tomasso Albinoni: Adagio
    09:00 Johann Sebastian Bach: Prelude in E minor BWV 533
    12:43 Johann Sebastian Bach: Fugue in E minor BWV 548
    20:53 Cesar Franck: Prelude
    26:12 Charles-Marie Widor: Toccata
    31:18 Improvisations on the Canadian National Anthem
    Xaver Varnus' first piano teacher was Emma Németh, one of the last pupils of Debussy. He has played virtually every important organ in the world, including those in Bach's Thomaskirche in Leipzig (2014), Berliner Dom (2013), Notre-Dame (1981), Saint-Sulpice (2006) and Saint-Eustache (1996) in Paris, National Shrine in Washington, D.C. (1985), and Canterbury Cathedral (2004), as well as the largest existing instrument in the world, the Wanamaker Organ in Philadelphia (1985). His Quadruple Platinum Disc winning album "From Ravel to Vangelis" (SONY, 2007), is the best-selling organ CD ever. As a Canadian citizen, Xaver Varnus resides in Berlin, and in Brooklyn, Nova Scotia Peninsula, where he opened Varnus Hall in a 19th century church. "Put simply, Varnus is a monster talent, every bit as stimulating and individual as the late Glenn Gould" (The Globe & Mail, Canada's National Newspaper). "He is one of the most influential figure in organ music in the early twenty-first century." (Mark Wigmore, The New Classical FM, Canada).
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Komentáře • 106

  • @user-qo3zp1rp2p
    @user-qo3zp1rp2p Před měsícem +4

    Extraordinary organist! Truly exceptional!

  • @annakimborahpa
    @annakimborahpa Před rokem +9

    By transporting us to the mountain top where one can savor the refined flavor of Xaver, this exquisitely varnished performance is Varnus ad Parnassum.

  • @johnmcgarry9519
    @johnmcgarry9519 Před rokem +20

    One of the striking facets of his genius and giftedness is the discipline of when to touch.

  • @lupuscutis
    @lupuscutis Před rokem +11

    The mind of a man who can do this? I can barely eat my toast. Thank you, maestro!

  • @TheParkAttendant
    @TheParkAttendant Před rokem +46

    As someone once said, He plays so you can hear each separate note, not like someone renting the organ by the minute. I have never heard this played with such compassion before. It takes your soul carries it up and sets it down so gently.

  • @martasimon5820
    @martasimon5820 Před rokem +5

    Kedves Xavér. Had kivánjak tisztelettel még sok-sok😍 boldog szülinapot születésnapod alkamából.

  • @martonvarga8175
    @martonvarga8175 Před rokem +20

    As I get older, I like the musical experience conveyed by the organ more and more. Another outstanding performance from Xaver...

    • @moriscoley5328
      @moriscoley5328 Před rokem +1

      I also agree 👍, he plays with passion and dedication. BRAVO

    • @yvonneirons7357
      @yvonneirons7357 Před rokem +1

      AMEN!!!!! I also seem to gravitate to classical organ performances more and more as I get older!!!

  • @adriennebeecker5000
    @adriennebeecker5000 Před rokem +13

    Thank you so much for posting this magnificent organ concert played by Xaver Varnus who is now a household name in my family. I am so happy to hear this remarkable concert on You Tube because I was truly saddened to miss this once in a lifetime event in nearby Ottawa.

  • @RG-no1ng
    @RG-no1ng Před rokem +9

    The bottom end lows are such a feeling entering the marrow in my bones. Thank you again Xaver.

  • @KMAzuer
    @KMAzuer Před rokem +16

    This is one of the recordings, which will be rewatched centuries after this day. Marvellous. Unbelievable. Fantastic.

  • @Sokx41
    @Sokx41 Před rokem +6

    The improvization brought me to near tears in recalling my youth listening to the organ at Stanford University Memorial Church in the 1940s and 50s with my father. We had a two-rank Moller pipe organ in our home but it was mostly out of order in my childhood.

    • @Sokx41
      @Sokx41 Před rokem +2

      The only time that I was able to watch an organist close up at the Memorial Chapel was when I sang a solo at my Father's funeral in 1993.

  • @keska3664
    @keska3664 Před rokem +8

    Magyarország büszkesége ♥️nagy művészünk

  • @martasimon5820
    @martasimon5820 Před rokem +4

    Nagy és őszinte tisztelettel hallgatom ,kedves hangversenyeidet.Kedves Xavér ,Nagyon aranyos vagy..Gondolkodjunk együtt hogyan lehetne megoldani hogy egy adott alkalommal együtt zenélnénk, ha nem teher számodra🥰🥰🥰🥰🍉🍉🍉🍉❤💘💘❤❤

  • @marcelobrunorodrigues7630

    Very interesting the idea of the double pedal in some points of Bach's BWV 533! It seems to give a more virtuosistic and brilliant character to an apparently modest composition! Varnus is of course very good in his métier! Congratulations from Brazil!

  • @helgafallgatter2158
    @helgafallgatter2158 Před rokem +8

    ❤Der Maestro ist am Werke! Ich habe es wieder einmal genossen. Danke XAVER❣ 😘👍👏👏👏BRAVOURÖS..

  • @erzsebetberta2899
    @erzsebetberta2899 Před rokem +4

    Köszönöm az élményt.Ahányszor hallgatom annyiszor bűvöl el .

  • @lindaherschel5314
    @lindaherschel5314 Před rokem +11

    Wonderful performance as always. Wish I could have been there.

  • @andreagregor8203
    @andreagregor8203 Před rokem +9

    Csodálatos ! Köszönöm !

  • @Highinsight7
    @Highinsight7 Před rokem +3

    stunning...

  • @gaborpeternejuhasz2683
    @gaborpeternejuhasz2683 Před rokem +6

    KÖSZÖNJÜK KEDVES XAVÉR A CSODÁLATOS ELŐADÁSODAT, AMI FANTASZTIKUS ÉLMÉNYT NYÚJTOTT !!!! BRAVO BRAVOOOOO !!!! 🎶🎶🎶🎶🤗🎶🎶🎶🎶👋👋👍

  • @Kamza502
    @Kamza502 Před rokem +8

    Доброго Вам Утра Уважаемый Автор Этого Замечательного Видео Спасибо Вам Огромное за это Видео и Чудесную Мелодию Я Вам Желаю Крепкого Здоровья И Удачи И Успехов С Уважением К Вам Катя Ушакова!!!!😍😍😍😍😍😍😍

  • @haroldluck9899
    @haroldluck9899 Před rokem +5

    Exceptional and a great video to watch, wonderful

  • @plemli
    @plemli Před rokem +4

    Thank you, Master Varnus.

  • @g.k.failla9389
    @g.k.failla9389 Před rokem +3

    Simply, well not simply at all, marvelous. (Especially the Bach). From a Chicago,U.S.A. Metis.

  • @user-lj2le1dt3q
    @user-lj2le1dt3q Před rokem +11

    Прекрасное исполнение! Спасибо!

  • @silencevong
    @silencevong Před rokem +2

    Fasinated.

  • @fadeqasem
    @fadeqasem Před rokem +6

    Perfect♥️♥️..a unique art.

  • @daniela82670
    @daniela82670 Před rokem +2

    Abosolutely amazing

  • @melaniamonicacraciun9900

    Lovely audience, bravo bravo big big like congrats

  • @feminuma9495
    @feminuma9495 Před rokem +4

    Mastery at its best. Brilliant 👏 👏 👏

  • @matthiasprobst2577
    @matthiasprobst2577 Před rokem +7

    Wunderschön! Vielen Dank und Grüße aus Oldenburg(D)

  • @janosnedeli629
    @janosnedeli629 Před rokem +3

    szeretnem tobbszor meghalgatni muvesz ur orgona zenejet ami nagyon tetszik nekem.koszonom. llona.

  • @amangogna68
    @amangogna68 Před rokem +6

    Great music and fantastic organist in a beautiful cathedral !

  • @polinapesin9207
    @polinapesin9207 Před rokem +5

    An outstanding concert, The organ sounds so powerful. Great performance. Bravo, Maestro Varnus. Thanks a lot from Toronto. Would like to listen to your playing here.

  • @chrisvergo1878
    @chrisvergo1878 Před rokem +2

    🌹🌹🥀🥀♥♥♥ sounds from high , sounds for you soul....!!!!

  • @gaidhani1
    @gaidhani1 Před rokem +12

    Such a beautiful play! Masterpieces.
    A whole of University this man is. Just great ❤️
    Also, the photography is wonderful.

  • @raymondmccumba5343
    @raymondmccumba5343 Před rokem +4

    Bravo Maestro 🎹👏🏻

  • @silencevong
    @silencevong Před rokem +1

    Ambitious. Incredible. Positive, plant.

  • @robertbruce7686
    @robertbruce7686 Před rokem +5

    Truly an offering. Very emotive...and moving.

  • @user-io2fd1me3x
    @user-io2fd1me3x Před rokem +6

    Благодарю за прекрасное исполнение!!!!?? Божественно....

    • @wasserundsauber
      @wasserundsauber Před 2 měsíci +1

      Bin auch dieser Meinung !😁👍👍👍😁

  • @user-ib9zm5kf3m
    @user-ib9zm5kf3m Před rokem +3

    Xavier Varnus благодарю за прекрасное исполнение. Всех благ Вам.

  • @7QHook
    @7QHook Před rokem +4

    beautiful. thank you

  • @user-vg7dr1yj8b
    @user-vg7dr1yj8b Před 5 měsíci +1

    Senza parole........geniale !!!!!!❤

  • @samaulicino4202
    @samaulicino4202 Před rokem +5

    I am going to your next recital to hear you play this live! Amazing!

  • @franciscopoltronieri2250

    Que espetáculo!!! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

  • @cofeebeing
    @cofeebeing Před rokem +3

    Always something good

  • @user-bj9vi5oz7x
    @user-bj9vi5oz7x Před rokem +1

    Thank you !

  • @leonardonegrongonzalez3560

    Hermosa melodía.

  • @user-df2cz7yh2x
    @user-df2cz7yh2x Před rokem +3

    Очень красиво и завораживает

  • @JohnViinalass-lc1ow
    @JohnViinalass-lc1ow Před 2 měsíci

    behold!...the muse artfully wands her full-colour sound pallette for us, teasing the black-and-white motif antipodes of silence and music into all-encompassing chromatic races and blooms!...thank you, good artist...joy!...a magnificent sound tableau for Canuckians!...yeh!

  • @user-qo3zp1rp2p
    @user-qo3zp1rp2p Před měsícem

    So,so beautiful, it touched my soul with beauty.Thank you for the gift.

  • @allanmcdonald3223
    @allanmcdonald3223 Před rokem +3

    Truly brilliant play, spoiled only by the audience making noises in the background throughout another masterpiece.

  • @doreenthorne1462
    @doreenthorne1462 Před rokem +3

    SUBLIME !

  • @guillermodelgadocarreno
    @guillermodelgadocarreno Před 2 měsíci

    Tremendas,fantasticas y espectaculares esas melodías interpretadas por ese gran maestro, transportan al mismo paraíso celestial,se queda uno sin palabras.Dios lo bendiga maestro.😅😅😅

  • @eliskeryll6186
    @eliskeryll6186 Před 2 měsíci

    Bravo Maestro! Genius Art Work. Thank You with all my heart.

  • @TreinMachinist
    @TreinMachinist Před 4 měsíci

    Ez olyan hihetetlenül szép!❤

  • @rinardman
    @rinardman Před rokem +3

    Well played!👏

  • @debralynnpaxton5238
    @debralynnpaxton5238 Před 6 měsíci

    His 1st piece, "Adagio in G Minor", by Tomasso Albinoni, is my all-time favorite ❤❤❤

  • @MegaCirse
    @MegaCirse Před 16 dny

    La marque d'un musicien qui comprend véritablement l'âme de l'orgue est celui qui comprend comment travailler avec la résonance de son espace... trop d'organistes continuent de jouer à un rythme sans respect pour la résonance d’une salle. L'écho et le silence qui suivent font partie de la performance en tant que fanfare brillante. Sans le silence, la fanfare devient juste du bruit 🎹

  • @aariley2
    @aariley2 Před rokem +4

    👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

  • @fernandofernandes2303
    @fernandofernandes2303 Před rokem +1

    🙏🙏🙏

  • @margaretbarclay7079
    @margaretbarclay7079 Před rokem +1

    I wish I could see him play inperson.

  • @irenaroginska1964
    @irenaroginska1964 Před rokem +2

    Xaver dziękuję Bogu ,że jesteś. Pozdrawiam Irena Polska

  • @fernandofernandes2303

    😘😘😘

  • @francois7
    @francois7 Před rokem +5

    Pieces being played :
    0:26 : Adagio (Tomasso Albinoni)
    9:01 : Prelude in E minor, BWV 533, ''The Cathedral'' (Johann Sebastian Bach)
    12:43 : Fugue in E minor, BWV 548, ''The Wedge'' (Johann Sebastian Bach)
    20:55 : Prelude, Opus 18 (César Franck)
    26:13 : Toccata, from Symphony for Organ No. 5 (Charles-Marie Widor)
    31:25 : Improvisation on the canadian national anthem (Xaver Varnus)

  • @martasimon5820
    @martasimon5820 Před rokem +1

    Kedves Xavér. Csak egy ötlet , gondolkodjunk együtt, illetve egy kérdés ,arra gondolok,mikor is lehetne szó arról, hogy együtt zenélnénk egy adott alkalommal? Nem rossz ötlet? Őszinte tisztelettel egy kérdés feléd Bár ez attól is függ hogy milyen sürű a föllépéseid vagy 🥰🥰🥰,talán unokázól is ez sem egy rossz ötlet.,van ilyen érzésem Had ne legyek szemtelen megkérdezni,had ne legyek teher számodra,

  • @martasimon5820
    @martasimon5820 Před rokem +1

    KEDVES XAVÉR. Tudod min szeretnék gondoldkoni veled., ha egy mód van rá,van nálam egy klasz bögre aminek a külsején vannak több féle hangszerek, pl gitár hegedű,hárfa stb és ez nagyon szivesen átadom átadnám neked,ha valamilyen úton módon tudnánk személyesen is találkozni.Hogy is lehetne megoldani? Jó kérdés nem?Őszinte tisztelettel

  • @silencevong
    @silencevong Před rokem +1

    And Anxious.

  • @sitirotemato5537
    @sitirotemato5537 Před rokem +1

    Colosal.

  • @prettyundefinedrightnow8963

    Skipping the hard bars on the Widor Toccata finale?

  • @brucetominello325
    @brucetominello325 Před rokem +1

    What;s with e cheating on the last portion of the Widor?

    • @clarifaco
      @clarifaco Před 14 dny

      And the tempo is too fast... 😢 A bit anxious

  • @SingerGeneLeonard
    @SingerGeneLeonard Před rokem

    He cut part of the Widor out !?!?

    • @xavervarnus
      @xavervarnus  Před rokem +6

      I've been skipping the last page of this piece since I was a child, because I find the last page to be very badly composed music. I also don't have a good opinion of Widor as a composer in general, because compared to the genius of Cesar Franck/Charles Tournemire, he was very mediocre. This toccata is based on three beats just like Ravel's Bolero, of which its composer was not very proud. But while Ravel's Bolero has great merit for its use of the symphonic orchestra, Widor's Toccata is just following the old and boring path of French symphonic organ use. Jean Guillou once told me that when he graduated from the Coservatoire, he was so bored with the tradition of 'French symphonic organ playing' that he thought he would either follow a completely different path or give up the organ and become a writer. He described Widor to me in a radio interview as the most mediocre French organ composer, who wrote a few fashionable character pieces but never reached the level of the truly great composers. Please read Tournemire's memoirs and you will probably get a more nuanced picture of this period.

    • @charlestupper904
      @charlestupper904 Před rokem +1

      ​@@xavervarnus ...Maestro, curious then, why did you choose any part of this piece?
      Regardless, it is wonderful to see your movements on the keyboards and the pedals. I have enjoyed the organ since childhood (12) but know little of the nuances that determine one piece or another in organising a concert.
      Have you played at Vancouver's Christchurch Cathedral, especially since substantial upgrades.
      Humble greetings.
      Charles H Tupper

  • @qwaqwa1960
    @qwaqwa1960 Před rokem +1

    Wow, you're almost as good as Virgil Fox!!!

  • @silencevong
    @silencevong Před rokem +1

    pylosopy.

  • @SB_70
    @SB_70 Před rokem +3

    Bravo maestro !

  • @silencevong
    @silencevong Před rokem

    Punctural.

  • @silencevong
    @silencevong Před rokem

    BlackJurda.

  • @robertssje
    @robertssje Před rokem +1

    Where is the pedal organ on this instrument? It's inaudible or muddy in so many passages and consequently the music really suffers? Too bad.

    • @Barefoot12
      @Barefoot12 Před rokem +1

      Ya. Moving a mic even a foot changes the recording.

    • @xavervarnus
      @xavervarnus  Před rokem +9

      According to the microphone settings in the afternoon, the organ sounded very nice on the recordings, but in Notre-Dame in Ottawa the acoustics were strangely altered by the 2,000 people who turned up in the evening, and this was unpredictable for this church, because it had never had such a large crowd at an organ concert before, so there was no experience of recording.

    • @robertssje
      @robertssje Před rokem +2

      @@xavervarnus Your playing is simply brilliant and I was so sorry not to hear your virtuoso pedal playing. Thank you for your gracious reply.

    • @brucetominello325
      @brucetominello325 Před rokem +2

      @@xavervarnus People soak up a lot of sound, no joke, I’ve experienced it on many occasions, especially if they are wearing heavy outerwear.

  • @user-jm2ik9or5w
    @user-jm2ik9or5w Před rokem +2

    Весь мир слушает трубы игры "СОЛНЦЕПЁКА" произведений военной тактики ВВ ПУТИНА на УКРАИНЕ. ЕВРОПА! ПРИСЛУШАЙСЯ,

  • @silencevong
    @silencevong Před rokem

    intwhiter.

  • @laszlogacsi1752
    @laszlogacsi1752 Před rokem +1

    Ekkora egy kóklert

    • @Alexce_
      @Alexce_ Před rokem +1

      ?

    • @eliapu
      @eliapu Před 2 měsíci

      te sokkal jobb vagy cimbalmon a "nád a házunk teteje" című magyar nóta előadásában!😢 te..senkiházi p..raszt!😊

  • @patricklaine5706
    @patricklaine5706 Před rokem +2

    Beaucoup trop de jeux 🤮

    • @SorryStereo
      @SorryStereo Před 10 měsíci

      ??? c'est pas le but de jouer de la musique ?

    • @patricklaine5706
      @patricklaine5706 Před 10 měsíci

      @@SorryStereo pas de la cacophonie

    • @SorryStereo
      @SorryStereo Před 10 měsíci

      @@patricklaine5706 Oh t'abuse