Robert Poyser
Organ
Robert Poyser's performance at today's Cathedral concert was excellent. He started with a vigorous rendition of 'Strauss: Also Sprach Zarathustra', better know as the opening music to 2001: A Space Odyssey, which was swiftly followed by something completely different, 'Blaze Away by Abe Holzmann', a rousing march probably better known as a popular choice for seaside bandstands all around the UK many years ago.
In their heyday there were over 1,500 bandstands in Britain. Situated in public parks, on piers and seaside promenades they attracted crowds of hundreds and even thousands. I don't know how many are still in use today.
The concert continued with pieces ranging from rousing to gentle and tinkly, yes organ music can be tinkly!
My friend M doesn't usually like organ music but she enjoyed this performance.
∼ Be safe and well∼
Polly x
Sounds like a good time was had by all. I love that!
ReplyDeleteIt was Ivy😊
DeleteI love organ music. It demands attention, in the best way!
ReplyDeleteYes Marie, it does, you can't ignore it!
DeleteThat sounds like a comprehensive programme. I love organ music.
ReplyDeleteIt would be interesting to find out just how many bandstands are in use now. They're rather attractive constructions in their own right.
You're right Janice, they are lovely. Google says there are fewer than 500 in the UK, however the number in use has been increasing in recent years due to restoration efforts. That's nice.
DeleteThis looks lovely and oh, that church organ photo is beautiful! Come by my blog for a bit from our house concert. It's a harp!
ReplyDeleteWill do Jeanie, I like harp music too 😊
DeleteThat sounds like the sort of concert i would enjoy.
ReplyDeleteMy friend enjoyed it so it was good!
DeleteIt sounds like an excellent concert! Glad you enjoyed it!
ReplyDeleteThank you Debra
DeleteI'm glad you enjoyed the concert! What a beautiful venue!
ReplyDeleteIt is Ivy
DeleteThe organ concert sounds wonderful and those compositions would have attreacted my attention as well.
ReplyDeleteThank you for your comment Beatrice
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