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Gershwin Rhapsody in Blue by Crawford, Hohman
This video selection was recorded, but not used, in Episode #24 in the Midnight Pipes t.v. series (1996-2002). The site for this episode was a unique one. Dr. Bruce Belshaw, a Denver physician, built his upscale mansion home in Denver around a 22-rank 3-manual Wurlitzer theater organ. It was an immaculate installation. Dr. Belshaw's son, Don, was an organ builder and an organ tech with Morel & Associates in Denver at that time, and he made sure that everything about the pipe organ in his father's home was absolutely first-class!
The complete Midnight Pipes Episode 24 can be viewed in its entirety here on Vimeo at: vimeo.com/318809547The aired episode #24 featured interviews and performances from Dr. Bruce Belshaw and from Denver theater organist Bob Castle. Also, the aired episode contained a behind-the-scene tour of the working of the installed Wurlitzer organ by Don Belshaw.
The original plan for the episode was for program host Frederick Hohman to also appear in performance, in an abbreviated arrangement and organ transcription, made by renowned theater organist Jesse Crawford, of George Gershwin’s 1924 classic: “Rhapsody in Blue.” Jesse Crawford’s theater organ arrangement was penned shortly following the original premiere of “Rhapsode in Blue” which occurred in Aeolian Hall in New York City on February 12, 1924. The score to Mr. Crawford’s arrangement was published by Harms, Inc., in 1927, and today a reprint of that organ score may be obtained through Michael’s Music Service in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Due to tight time constraints imposed by local and network broadcasters, to have included Hohman’s performance would have taken the episode duration well over the 28-3/4 minutes time limit. Soon after this video was recorded (May 3, 1999) produced Hohman was advised that the Gershwin work would have been expensive to license for television broadcast, as it was still protected by copyright in the year 1999. With the license cost beyond the reach of the limited production budget, this performance was cut from the episode and placed into long-term archive. Today, in 2023, and with "Rhapsody in Blue" soon to celebrate its 100-year anniversary since its premiere, coming up in mid-February, 2024, the Gershwin work is surely now in the public domain, and so we present it here for your enjoyment!
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Frederick Hohman plays Lemare's transcription of Romeo & Juliet by Tchaikovsky
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In this video, made in the year 2000 at Wilson College, Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, American organist Frederick Hohman plays the complete Fantasy-Overture to Romeo and Juliet by Pyotr Ilych Tchaikovsky, as transcribed for organ solo by Edwin H. Lemare. Frederick Hohman first revived the Romeo & Juliet Edwin Lemare transcription in 1991, after it had not been performed for about 50 years. He fir...
Midnight Pipes Lost Episode 29 - Part 2
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This is second of two portions of "lost" episode #29 of the Midnight Pipes television series, which never aired, from June, 1998. In this episode, Frederick Hohman plays a re-dedication recital upon the 1916, three-manual Hook & Hastings pipe organ, in the Second Church of Christ Scientist, in Denver, Colorado. The facility was sold to the Spiritual Assembly of B'há'i, and although the organ ha...
Midnight Pipes Lost Episode 29 - Part 1
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This is first of two portions of "lost" episode 29 of the Midnight Pipes television series, which never aired, from June, 1998. In this episode, Frederick Hohman plays a re-dedication recital upon the 1916, three-manual Hook & Hastings pipe organ, in the Second Church of Christ Scientist, in Denver, Colorado. The facility was sold to the Spiritual Assembly of B'há'i, and although the organ had ...
Hohman plays Heiller in Nashville
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This performance segment was intended to be a part of episode #28 in the television series Midnight Pipes. The series ceased to air after episode #24, so this segment, from 1999, is being seen for the first time in 2013. The Austrian publisher of the musical work, Doblinger, has graciously agreed to provide a license for the posting of this UA-cam video. For more details about the music and to ...
Hohman plays Naiades at OHS Convention
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In this 1998 video, originally videotaped for the Midnight Pipes television series, but never aired, concert organist Frederick Hohman is heard in a selection from his solo recital performance before the 1998 National Convention of the Organ Historical Society, given on 22 June 1998 at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Denver, Colorado, upon the 1911 Kimball pipe organ, as restored in...
Hohman plays Planyavsky in Nashville
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This performance segment was intended to be a part of episode #28 in the television series Midnight Pipes. The series ceased to air after episode #24, so this segment, from 1999, is being seen for the first time in 2013. The Austrian publisher of the musical work heard in this video, Doblinger, has graciously agreed to provide a license for the posting of this UA-cam video. For more details abo...
Frederick Hohman plays Tchaikovsky at Spreckels Pavillion
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In this concert video from August 17, 1998, concert organist Frederick Hohman plays Marche Slav, Opus 31, by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, in his own organ transcription which he penned while living in Cincinnati in July, 1989. The venue seen is one of the few outdoor pipe organs in the world: the Spreckels Organ Pavillion in Balboa Park, San Diego, California. The organ at the Spreckels Pavillion ...
Hohman plays Hohman in Nashville
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In this 1999 video, originally produced for the Midnight Pipes television series, but never aired, Frederick Hohman plays his own composition, dating from February, 1989, entitled "The Homecoming," upon the von Beckerath pipe organ at First Presbyterian Church, Nashville, Tennessee. This organ and venue is on the program of the 2012 National Convention of the American Guild of Organists (AGO), ...
Hohman Concert for OHS Nat'l Convention 1998 Denver
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In this 1998 video, originally videotaped for the Midnight Pipes television series, but never aired, concert organist Frederick Hohman is heard in the opening selection from his solo recital performance before the 1998 National Convention of the Organ Historical Society, given on 22 June 1998 at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Denver, Colorado, upon the 1911 Kimball pipe organ, as r...
Hohman Concert at 1998 OHS Convention - Part 2
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In this 1998 video, originally videotaped for the Midnight Pipes television series, but never aired, concert organist Frederick Hohman is heard in the a selection from his solo recital performance before the 1998 National Convention of the Organ Historical Society, given on 22 June 1998 at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Denver, Colorado, upon the 1911 Kimball pipe organ, as restore...
David Enlow Records Organ Works of Franck
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In the video, New York City-based concert organist and teacher, David Enlow, is seen in recording sessions for his first commercial CD release, appearing in November 2011 on the Pro Organo label. David tells of his views about the organ works of César Franck (1822-1890) and about recording these works on the organ of the Church of St. Mary the Virgin, located near Times Square in midtown Manhat...
Bruce Neswick's New CD: The Opening of Heaven
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In this video feature, Bruce Neswick, the Director of Cathedral Music and Organist of the Cathedral of St. John the Divine in New York City, tells about the pieces he chose for his new CD recording The Opening of Heaven. The recording was made in October, 2010, and is being released in late July, 2011, just prior to Mr. Neswick's final Sunday in his director of music and organist post at the Ca...
Susan De Kam plays new Kegg pipe organ in Wausau
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In this video profile, Dallas-based organist Susan De Kam plays music by Mozart and by Walter Alcock upon the new Kegg pipe organ at Zion Lutheran Church in Wausau, Wisconsin USA, and she tells how she migrated from the piano to the organ while a freshman at Hope College, and about her continued organ study at University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. This video was made on the occasion of recording s...
Dongho Lee - First Prize Winner American Guild of Organists NYACOP 2010
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In this video feature, Dongho Lee, the First Prize Winner of the American Guild of Organists 2010 NYACOP (National Young Artists Competition in Organ Performance) tells about her background, starting in Korea, and continuing in America at Yale University and Indiana University, Bloomington. She is also seen performing excerpts from her new CD recording, entitled "Modal Inspiration" (Pro Organo ...
From Ashes to Glory - 60 Second Promotional Spot
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From Ashes to Glory - 60 Second Promotional Spot
Kimberly Marshall performs Ernst-Bach at AGO national convention
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Kimberly Marshall performs Ernst-Bach at AGO national convention
Scott Dettra plays deGrigny on the organ of West Point Cadet Chapel
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Scott Dettra plays deGrigny on the organ of West Point Cadet Chapel
Scott Dettra plays Bach on the organ at West Point Cadet Chapel
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Scott Dettra plays Bach on the organ at West Point Cadet Chapel
Scott Dettra plays the organ of Cadet Chapel at West Point
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Scott Dettra plays the organ of Cadet Chapel at West Point
Brindley and Foster Organ Restored in Edinburgh, Scotland
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Brindley and Foster Organ Restored in Edinburgh, Scotland
Choirs of St Paul's Parish, K Street, Washington DC record Choral CD
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Choirs of St Paul's Parish, K Street, Washington DC record Choral CD
Dong-ill Shin records debut organ CD at Broadway Baptist Church, Fort Worth
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Dong-ill Shin records debut organ CD at Broadway Baptist Church, Fort Worth
American organist James Hicks makes double CD on organ in Linkoping Sweden
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American organist James Hicks makes double CD on organ in Linkoping Sweden
60 second tv spot for Methuen Century - new DVD from Pro Organo
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60 second tv spot for Methuen Century - new DVD from Pro Organo
The Savior's Triumph - Organ Improvisation by Gerre Hancock
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The Savior's Triumph - Organ Improvisation by Gerre Hancock
Krazy 'bout Kotzschmar CD promo video
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Krazy 'bout Kotzschmar CD promo video
Michael Unger - American Guild of Organists 2008 Competition Winner
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Michael Unger - American Guild of Organists 2008 Competition Winner
Organist Marko Petricic - An Introduction
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Organist Marko Petricic - An Introduction
Gerre Hancock Improvisation DVD / CD
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Gerre Hancock Improvisation DVD / CD

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  • @joannrobinson7471
    @joannrobinson7471 8 років тому

    Beautiful!

  • @johnferguson8993
    @johnferguson8993 8 років тому

    A brilliant performance of the Master work at just the right tempo.

  • @franknebula
    @franknebula 8 років тому

    this is how it is written to be played brilliant

  • @mrstevebournias
    @mrstevebournias 8 років тому

    awesome organ and playing

  • @mrstevebournias
    @mrstevebournias 8 років тому

    wonderful organ and performance

  • @michelroussanne906
    @michelroussanne906 8 років тому

    Merci !

  • @nataleazzan7465
    @nataleazzan7465 8 років тому

    magnifico!

  • @XxMMXIIxX
    @XxMMXIIxX 8 років тому

    Masterful display of versatility!

  • @marelicainavokado
    @marelicainavokado 8 років тому

    This is the best version I've found here on UA-cam. It's just the right speed and you can actually hear the music. Other versions are either too fast or the tones get drowned in one loud mess.

  • @davidedwards1885
    @davidedwards1885 8 років тому

    very rythmic

  • @patriciagunnell8374
    @patriciagunnell8374 8 років тому

    Stunning. No other words for it.

  • @trompetteharmonique5859
    @trompetteharmonique5859 8 років тому

    Best interpretation in UA-cam ;-D

  • @christadolphin
    @christadolphin 8 років тому

    Wonderful! Thank you.

  • @WoodymC
    @WoodymC 8 років тому

    Awesome hand/manual changes during the glissandos, e.g. from 1:40 onwards... WOW!

  • @gleitma1
    @gleitma1 8 років тому

    Best recording on UA-cam!

  • @bethfeisel3711
    @bethfeisel3711 8 років тому

    Splendid performance of this piece. Right tempo, crisp technique--heavenly! Used this for my wedding recessional 28 years ago; it was perfect although my mom hated it!

  • @mickwable
    @mickwable 8 років тому

    Solid. This chap makes it alive. Without taking it too fast.

  • @1238lalo
    @1238lalo 8 років тому

    extraordinarios bellisimos

  • @davidbower2319
    @davidbower2319 8 років тому

    The CD adds the first four movements producing a package of which I am very fond.

  • @charlesbrown1934
    @charlesbrown1934 8 років тому

    I love this magnificent instrument! The Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart is a wonderfully complimentary acoustical environment for the organ. Listen to those awesome pedal pipes speaking from their towers at the back of the nave. WOW! It reminds me quite a bit of some of those churches in Paris.

  • @dreadnaught90
    @dreadnaught90 8 років тому

    Excellent playing. Nice tempo. Great organ. I would loved to have been there to hear it all live.

  • @stephanetestart2803
    @stephanetestart2803 8 років тому

    wonderfull!

  • @May1south
    @May1south 8 років тому

    This is my favorite performance of the Toccata.

  • @jamesrael9557
    @jamesrael9557 8 років тому

    Wow, this is really well recorded!

  • @peter41203
    @peter41203 8 років тому

    One of my very FAVORITE pieces of organ work. My GrandDad played this quite often for postludes at my church I grew up in. He played this the best, imo. Love it!

  • @laurez2Z
    @laurez2Z 8 років тому

    Vibrant!

  • @MrCjsb
    @MrCjsb 8 років тому

    Christ Jesus be praised, in the Heaven, and in the earth, and under the earth, and let all Creation praise His Holy Name.

  • @califdad4
    @califdad4 8 років тому

    Wow, great organist and fantastic work on the pedals, he also does a great glissando .

  • @eduardmasmarin
    @eduardmasmarin 8 років тому

    Awesome!

  • @delcross6483
    @delcross6483 8 років тому

    Bravo!!!

  • @arthurjdale8684
    @arthurjdale8684 8 років тому

    Brilliant Organist !!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @flyurway
    @flyurway 8 років тому

    Saw him many years back when he performed on a decent organ we have nearby in a little podunk town. Really nice guy I remember. I bought that CD that they plug in this video (French 5ths) and had him sign it for me.

  • @487409c
    @487409c 8 років тому

    This is the one recital, I keep coming back to. A truly great rendition!

  • @par1gon1
    @par1gon1 8 років тому

    Mr. Hohman plays the new 4 manual console near the front altar. The organ is the masterpiece of the Schantz Organ company. It has 50 ranks, or sets of pipes near the altar and 100 ranks near the back of the cathedral. Two organs really. Both playable from consoles in the front and back of the building. The building itself has some of the most impressive carved marble inside, and stained glass of any church in America.

  • @CNMS501
    @CNMS501 8 років тому

    THANK YOU, Mr. Hohman! To God be the glory!!!

  • @rickmiller462
    @rickmiller462 8 років тому

    Hats off to Schantz and the young man. The 32 foot stops had time to speak clearly. This is the very best performance of the Widor.

  • @martinhaigh8345
    @martinhaigh8345 8 років тому

    Diane Bish should listen to this and she might learn how to play this piece. Bravo Mr. Hohman! Tempo, articulation, registration, a little "rubato"... everything spot on.

  • @Ant-ls2pr
    @Ant-ls2pr 8 років тому

    So accurate, a real pro. With the computer you can never hear everything comparing to being there in the building though.

  • @gailquillman6567
    @gailquillman6567 8 років тому

    Lovely, Bob! Nice to hear you again making beautiful music.

  • @midatlanticpastelsociety8316
    @midatlanticpastelsociety8316 8 років тому

    beautiful!

  • @WreckOfLamb
    @WreckOfLamb 8 років тому

    Search "Ch. M. Widor" to hear the composer play this. This is the most majestic organ composition ever written.

  • @VallaMusic
    @VallaMusic 8 років тому

    have to chime in and agree - a most satisfying aural experience in every aspect of a great work that often gets rushed or muddled up

  • @genevievebauer323
    @genevievebauer323 8 років тому

    Magnifique

  • @samshearman5251
    @samshearman5251 8 років тому

    Beautiful!

  • @mstults4624
    @mstults4624 8 років тому

    Excellent!

  • @MarkAnthonyNicholson
    @MarkAnthonyNicholson 8 років тому

    Cameron Carpenter needs to watch this.

  • @MarkAnthonyNicholson
    @MarkAnthonyNicholson 8 років тому

    Truly a masterpiece of technical prowess, musicality and artistry. It is a rare pleasure to hear this so well played on such a great instrument. A huge compliment to the organist, the composer and the organ builder. The 32 foot pipes are very demanding on the organ's wind reserves, so big up to the organ builder -- this beautiful instrument kept up flawlessly. The 32 foot pipes also take time to sound given the amount of air required. The timing and clarity of the notes and in particular the pedals are testament to the organist’s and the organ builder’s skills. This is the first time I've heard this piece played at the correct tempo. Diane Bish plays it way too fast! This rendition brought a tear to my eye -- sheer majesty. The pedals need time for their sheer majesty.

  • @altpapapi
    @altpapapi 8 років тому

    Very enjoyable. Thank you. (I swear, those toe pistons look lethal.)

  • @theodorebiele5201
    @theodorebiele5201 8 років тому

    fantastic, bright organ and excellent playing!

  • @TwistedSisterMister
    @TwistedSisterMister 8 років тому

    So beautiful, and so beautifully done! Hats off to Mr. Hohman for making my heart leap with his uncanny performance.