James Kennerley
James Kennerley
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Star Wars: Imperial March
John Williams' iconic Imperial March from Star Wars.
Recorded live in concert by James Kennerley and the Kotzschmar Brass & Percussion at the concert, "Fab Film Music", on July 15, 2023 in Merrill Auditorium, Portland, Maine.
Performed on the Mighty Kotzschmar Memorial Organ at Merrill Auditorium in Portland, Maine. The instrument was built in 1912/1928 by Austin and most recently renovated by Foley-Baker in 2014. James Kennerley is the Municipal Organist for the City of Portland.
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Відео

Star Wars: Main Title/March
Переглядів 1842 місяці тому
John Williams' iconic Main Title/March from Star Wars. Recorded live in concert by James Kennerley and the Kotzschmar Brass & Percussion at the concert, "Fab Film Music", on July 15, 2023 in Merrill Auditorium, Portland, Maine. Performed on the Mighty Kotzschmar Memorial Organ at Merrill Auditorium in Portland, Maine. The instrument was built in 1912/1928 by Austin and most recently renovated b...
Musette from the Anna Magdalena Notebook
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The Musette in D, BWV Anh. 126 [possibly by Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach] as included in the so-called Anna Magdalena notebook of 1725. Transcribed for solo organ and recorded live in concert in March 2024 by James Kennerley, Municipal Organist for the City of Portland, Maine. Played on the mighty Kotzschmar Memorial Organ at Merrill Auditorium in Portland, first built in 1912 by Austin, enlarged ...
Bach (Stölzel): Bist du bei mir for organ solo
Переглядів 1962 місяці тому
Gottfried Heinrich Stölzel's aria, Bist du bei mir, BWV Anh. 508 as included in the so-called Anna Magdalena notebook of 1725. Transcribed for solo organ and recorded live in concert in March 2024 by James Kennerley, Municipal Organist for the City of Portland, Maine. Played on the mighty Kotzschmar Memorial Organ at Merrill Auditorium in Portland, first built in 1912 by Austin, enlarged in 192...
Bach: Anna Magdalena Suite transcribed for organ
Переглядів 2062 місяці тому
A transcription for solo organ of six beloved pieces from the so-called Anna Magdalena notebooks composed by Johann Sebastian Bach, his sons, and musical acquaintances. Recorded live in concert in March 2024 by James Kennerley, Municipal Organist for the City of Portland, Maine and played on the mighty Kotzschmar Memorial Organ at Merrill Auditorium in Portland, first built in 1912 by Austin, e...
J S Bach: Italian Concerto, BWV 971 transcribed for organ
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Johann Sebastian Bach’s (1685-1750) Concerto nach Italiænischen Gusto (“Concerto in the Italian taste”, “Italian Concerto”), BWV 971, transcribed for organ solo. Score link in description. 1. [Allegro} 2. Andante 3. Presto Recorded live in concert in March 2024 by James Kennerley, Municipal Organist for the City of Portland, Maine. It is played on the mighty Kotzschmar Memorial Organ at Merrill...
J.S. Bach: Prelude and Fugue in B minor, BWV 544
Переглядів 1783 місяці тому
The Prelude and Fugue in B minor, BWV 544 by Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750). Performed live in concert in March 2023 by James Kennerley, Municipal Organist for the City of Portland, Maine. Played on the mighty Kotzschmar Memorial Organ at Merrill Auditorium in Portland, first built in 1912 by Austin, enlarged in 1928, and most recently renovated by Foley-Baker in 2012-14. Learn more at: www....
J.S. Bach: Concerto in G Major after Johann Ernst, BWV 592
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Concerto in G Major after Johann Ernst, BWV 592, transcribed for the organ by Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750). Performed live in concert in March 2023 by James Kennerley, Municipal Organist for the City of Portland, Maine. Played on the mighty Kotzschmar Memorial Organ at Merrill Auditorium in Portland, first built in 1912 by Austin, enlarged in 1928, and most recently renovated by Foley-Bake...
J.S. Bach: Prelude and Fugue in G major, BWV 550
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The Prelude and Fugue in G major, BWV 550 by Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750). Performed live in concert in March 2023 by James Kennerley, Municipal Organist for the City of Portland, Maine. Played on the mighty Kotzschmar Memorial Organ at Merrill Auditorium in Portland, first built in 1912 by Austin, enlarged in 1928, and most recently renovated by Foley-Baker in 2012-14. Learn more at: www....
J.S. Bach: Toccata in F major, BWV 540
Переглядів 2083 місяці тому
The Toccata in F major, BWV 540, by Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750). Performed live in concert in March 2023 by James Kennerley, Municipal Organist for the City of Portland, Maine. Performed on the mighty Kotzschmar Memorial Organ at Merrill Auditorium in Portland, first built in 1912 by Austin, enlarged in 1928, and most recently renovated by Foley-Baker in 2012-14. Learn more at: www.jamesk...
John Williams: Harry Potter/Hedwig's Theme (James Kennerley, organist)
Переглядів 2684 місяці тому
Happy birthday, John Williams! Here is his magical Hedwig's Theme from Harry Potter. Recorded live by James Kennerley at the concert, Fab Film Music, on July 15, 2023. Performed on the Mighty Kotzschmar Memorial Organ at Merrill Auditorium in Portland, Maine. The instrument was built in 1912 by Austin and most recently renovated by Foley-Baker in 2014. Visit www.foko.org and www.jameskennerley....
John Williams: Raiders March (James Kennerley & brass/percussion)
Переглядів 1964 місяці тому
Happy birthday, John Williams! Here is his Raiders March, from Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark. Recorded live by James Kennerley and the Kotzschmar Brass & Percussion at our concert, Fab Film Music, on July 15, 2023. Performed on the Mighty Kotzschmar Memorial Organ at Merrill Auditorium in Portland, Maine. The instrument was built in 1912 by Austin and most recently renovated by ...
James Kennerley plays Marcel Dupré: Variations sur un Noël, Op.20
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James Kennerley performs Marcel Dupré’s Variations sur un Noël, Op.20. Published in 1923, the theme is the 15th century French carol, Nöel Nouvelet, The video was made as an extra during a recording session for our digital pandemic Christmas in 2020. We had 15 minutes left on the clock, so I had one take to play the work…it may be the only time I have ever played it note-perfectly! Performed on...
James Kennerley: Improvised suite on Hanukkah melodies
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James Kennerley improvises on a medley of Hanukkah melodies. We will hear versions of Hanukkah O Hanukka, Sevivon, and Ikh Bin A Kleyner Dreydl (I Have a Little Dreidel) in addition to Ma'oz Tzur (Rock of ages), which forms the centerpiece of the performance. Performed live in concert in December 2022 on the Kotzschmar Memorial Organ in Merrill Auditorium by James Kennerley, Municipal Organist ...
James Kennerley plays J S Bach's Prelude and Fugue in D major, BWV 532
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The Prelude and Fugue in D major, BWV 532 by Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750). Performed live in concert in September 2020 by James Kennerley, Municipal Organist for the City of Portland, Maine. Played on the mighty Kotzschmar Memorial Organ at Merrill Auditorium in Portland, first built in 1912 by Austin, enlarged in 1928, and most recently renovated by Foley-Baker in 2012-14. Learn more at: ...
James Kennerley plays J S Bach's choral prelude on 'Wachet auf', BWV 645
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James Kennerley plays J S Bach's choral prelude on 'Wachet auf', BWV 645
James Kennerley plays J S Bach's choral prelude on 'Kommst du nun', BWV 650
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James Kennerley plays J S Bach's choral prelude on 'Kommst du nun', BWV 650
James Kennerley plays J S Bach's Jig Fugue (Fugue alla giga), BWV 577
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James Kennerley plays J S Bach's Jig Fugue (Fugue alla giga), BWV 577
James Kennerley plays Camille Saint-Saëns' Danse Macabre
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James Kennerley plays Camille Saint-Saëns' Danse Macabre
James Kennerley plays J.S. Bach's Toccata and Fugue in D minor, BWV 538 (the "Dorian")
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James Kennerley plays J.S. Bach's Toccata and Fugue in D minor, BWV 538 (the "Dorian")
James Kennerley plays J.S. Bach's Prelude and Fugue in E Minor, BWV 548
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James Kennerley plays J.S. Bach's Prelude and Fugue in E Minor, BWV 548
James Kennerley plays Hector Berlioz' Hungarian March
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James Kennerley plays Hector Berlioz' Hungarian March
James Kennerley plays César Franck's Chorale no. 3 in A minor
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James Kennerley plays César Franck's Chorale no. 3 in A minor
James Kennerley plays Temple Bells by Dudley Peele
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James Kennerley plays Temple Bells by Dudley Peele
James Kennerley plays Nevin's Will-o'-the-wisp
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James Kennerley plays Nevin's Will-o'-the-wisp
James Kennerley plays Florence's Suite No. 1 for organ
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James Kennerley plays Florence's Suite No. 1 for organ
James Kennerley plays Seth Bingham's Roulade
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James Kennerley plays Seth Bingham's Roulade
James Kennerley plays Julius Reubke: Sonata on the 94th Psalm
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James Kennerley plays Julius Reubke: Sonata on the 94th Psalm
Kennerley-Holst: Personent Hodie
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Kennerley-Holst: Personent Hodie
James Kennerley: Joy to the world
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James Kennerley: Joy to the world

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @matthewstorm5188
    @matthewstorm5188 5 днів тому

    Sounds like an old silent movie!

  • @sartoriusrock
    @sartoriusrock 7 днів тому

    This Gloria after all of Lent not hearing it, accompanied by the triumphant ringing of the bells as we commemorate Our Lord making Himself available to us, by instituting the Blessed Sacrament… and remembering all of this, knowing that it is just before Good Friday when Jesus is about to suffer so heavily for our redemption… it moves me to tears every time I hear it.

  • @818Dimples
    @818Dimples 8 днів тому

    Organtastic ❤❤❤❤

  • @timwhite7127
    @timwhite7127 8 днів тому

    Now THAT is a buttload of keys....

  • @randyshopher7146
    @randyshopher7146 9 днів тому

    Does he p-lay the bass parts with his feet? Sure appears to.

  • @friktionrc
    @friktionrc 11 днів тому

    Why does this remind me of being in a seaside resort in the 70s in England 😂😂😂

  • @scotthullinger4684
    @scotthullinger4684 19 днів тому

    Charles Wuorinen is the biggest nothing in music - Guys like him become known specifically because of other nothings who think they're something.

    • @AdamTorkelson
      @AdamTorkelson 6 днів тому

      One wonders, then, why on earth you clicked on this video and then even felt the need to comment about nothing at all. Did someone deliberately try and harm you by posting this video?

    • @scotthullinger4684
      @scotthullinger4684 6 днів тому

      @@AdamTorkelson - Go fuck yourself. My opinion is 100% valid - the dude is a total nothing in the world of music.

  • @SeanDailey-dy8tn
    @SeanDailey-dy8tn 19 днів тому

    The Stars and Stripes socks made the entire video

  • @pilotusa
    @pilotusa 19 днів тому

    Looks like he was having fun with this outstnding performance. I love the socks, too!

  • @carolinedigiovanni4061
    @carolinedigiovanni4061 23 дні тому

    Gorgeous!

  • @HappyHalloween11
    @HappyHalloween11 25 днів тому

    And now, for something completely different

  • @garydaniels5495
    @garydaniels5495 25 днів тому

    Absolutely beautiful!

  • @christopherpurdy5453
    @christopherpurdy5453 28 днів тому

    I just found this video. St. Ignatius of Antioch was my church for many years. This church changed my life. Remembering Hal Chaney and Mr. Wuorinen. God bless them.

  • @biankacuca3921
    @biankacuca3921 29 днів тому

    One of the best versions of this song

  • @flyurway
    @flyurway Місяць тому

    OMG this piece brings me to my knees. I like rock, I like a lot of hard rock/metal, my musical interests span a wide scope. But if I ever had to pick just one (1) all time favorite piece of music, this piece floors me every time!! Julius, in a short life span, you were a freaking genius!

  • @nathanaellee8356
    @nathanaellee8356 Місяць тому

    A great rendition of this classic masterpiece on the mighty pipe organ.

  • @TestGearJunkie.
    @TestGearJunkie. Місяць тому

    Stars & stripes socks, love it..!

  • @jeffreyhoward1441
    @jeffreyhoward1441 Місяць тому

    Truly stunning. Wish it was written down.......

  • @kaloarepo288
    @kaloarepo288 2 місяці тому

    It's the bagpipes stupid! The ultimate source of this type of music is the bagpipes - you can hear it in the rhythmns -going back to the siciliana and the pastorale and eventually to ancient Sicily with the Sicilian shepherds playing their music as they watched their flocks on the Sicilian hill tops.

  • @vadimkornyakov
    @vadimkornyakov 2 місяці тому

    May the forth be with... all

  • @Charles-Reardon
    @Charles-Reardon 2 місяці тому

    This fantastic! Your technique is incredible. That organ has a lovely orchestral sound.

  • @maverickhistorian6488
    @maverickhistorian6488 2 місяці тому

    I'm a massive Scott Joplin fan. 😁

  • @martindunstan8043
    @martindunstan8043 2 місяці тому

    Mr Joplin would be over the moon with this superb rendition,brilliant and thoroughly enjoyable!

  • @jkjives1786
    @jkjives1786 2 місяці тому

    Excellent!!

  • @NathanRobinson-cy2ln
    @NathanRobinson-cy2ln 2 місяці тому

    I wish I knew others to share this with. Really is beautiful.

  • @mr.booker9263
    @mr.booker9263 2 місяці тому

    Exceptional!

  • @jorgedelacruzsanchezmorale8274
    @jorgedelacruzsanchezmorale8274 2 місяці тому

    NU hay audio

  • @angelrivaldomanriquearteta7585
    @angelrivaldomanriquearteta7585 2 місяці тому

    Wonderful ❤

  • @redfemmdomme1557
    @redfemmdomme1557 2 місяці тому

    First time hearing on an organ you played it beautifully Thank you.

  • @The_Old_Wolf
    @The_Old_Wolf 2 місяці тому

    Lovely performance. Hats off to talented organists everywhere, and of course this is a beautiful instrument to play it on. I thoroughly enjoyed my visit to the chamber.

  • @Totalfog
    @Totalfog 2 місяці тому

    Beautiful! The only classical work that makes me laugh.

  • @edwardhart5466
    @edwardhart5466 2 місяці тому

    A brilliant performance ,one of the best ,Thank you James. from England.

  • @edwardhart5466
    @edwardhart5466 3 місяці тому

    Bach would have been so pleased with this wonderful performance, great musicality the work just spoke and was alive with breath ,and wonderful tempo, registration thank you so much James ,from England Nr Cambridge Jesus College .

  • @edwardhart5466
    @edwardhart5466 3 місяці тому

    Brilliant performance James, musicality in every dimension spot on, the words of the Psalm brought to life Thank you so much for such a brilliant performance off one of the giants of the organ world. , God Bless you in your service of music ,

  • @johnbrown9092
    @johnbrown9092 3 місяці тому

    Bravo😊

  • @AngelaLeppard
    @AngelaLeppard 3 місяці тому

    I enjoy this every year.

  • @gutsfinky
    @gutsfinky 3 місяці тому

    Organists have such coordination. Playing the organ is like playing a piano, driving a car and piloting a plane, all at the same time!

  • @mattshfraser
    @mattshfraser 3 місяці тому

    Back for my annual visit to this recording! Breathtaking

  • @gngeannakakes
    @gngeannakakes 3 місяці тому

    Well played.

  • @ZL54JK8
    @ZL54JK8 3 місяці тому

    Excellent playing and a very pleasing sound from this mighty instrument. Greetings from the UK!

  • @georgeberger5944
    @georgeberger5944 3 місяці тому

    Very nice.

  • @georgeberger5944
    @georgeberger5944 3 місяці тому

    Very nice.

  • @georgeberger5944
    @georgeberger5944 3 місяці тому

    Excellent performance.

  • @georgeberger5944
    @georgeberger5944 3 місяці тому

    Excellent performance. I love your socks.

  • @organchoirman9698
    @organchoirman9698 3 місяці тому

    Bravo. My favorite Prelude and Fugue to play. Great registrations, tempi, etc...!

  • @manoscott2012
    @manoscott2012 3 місяці тому

    Music by my favorite composer, beautifully performed. I hope that you will issue many more videos with content from the greatest composers of music for the pipe organ. I have watched your videos from the Church of Saint Mary the Virgin in NYC. Dazzling improvisations. Thank you!

  • @markbiondolillo5562
    @markbiondolillo5562 3 місяці тому

    Way to go, James!!👏👏🎼🎹🎹🎹🎹🎹

  • @contrabombarde1216
    @contrabombarde1216 4 місяці тому

    this is without a doubt the best version of this song I have ever found. The improvisation interlude is nothing short of heaven. Magnificent performance, simply magnificent.

  • @2Hearts3
    @2Hearts3 4 місяці тому

    This man has not only the talent, but the heart for this piece. He makes it sing and sail like no other player I've heard. Just beautiful 🏆🎹👏 Would be wonderful to hear in person.

  • @2Hearts3
    @2Hearts3 4 місяці тому

    The best performance of this I've heard. Not mechanical at all, as though hanging on for dear life 'til the end, no (which would be understandable with this piece). No. Instead, masterful articulatuon and nuance, always singing the melody, natural, artful dynamics, making beautiful sense of the whole thing. Beautiful 🏆🎹👏