The organ is put through its paces this week!

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This week Crompton Organ Scholar, Oliver Morris, plays a classic piece on the Grand Organ.

Toccata in D minor, by JS Bach, is one of the most famous works in the organ repertoire. It has been used in film, video games, rock music and ringtones. One of the most famous adaptations of the piece was for the 1962 version of ‘The Phantom of the Opera’.

Don’t forget that you can subscribe to the Organ YouTube Channel, just click on the video above to take you to the channel.

RHS Organ Teacher joins Beat Boxer Shlomo for their take on Ravel’s Bolero!

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RHS organ teacher, Tom Bell, in the Radio 1 Live Lounge with the amazing beat boxer, Shlomo, with their amazing rendition of Ravel’s Bolero.

New Organ YouTube Channel

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Director of Music, Mr Saunders and Crompton Organ Scholar, Oliver Morris, have launched the RHS Organ YouTube channel. This will showcase different pieces played on the Grand Organ in the School Chapel as they put the magnificent instrument through its paces.

This week the piece is JS Bach Prelude in E minor played by Oliver Morris:

Look out for more pieces that will be uploaded on a weekly basis.

NEW CD on Sale Roast Beef and Bordeaux

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As part of this year’s Tercentenary Celebrations Director of Music, Peter Crompton, and Head of Academic Music, William Saunders, have recorded a selection of English and French organ music on the Grand Organ in the School’s impressive Chapel and released a CD called Roast Beef and Bordeaux. The recording, on one of the most important instruments in the country, is a musical kaleidoscope at the organists’ expert fingers.

To purchase a copy of this CD contact the Music School – 01473 326222 or email music@royalhospitalschool.org. £10 including P&P.

Rule Britannia!

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William Saunders, our new charismatic Head of Academic Music and renowned international recitalist, will be giving an organ recital entitled Rule Britannia! in the Chapel on Saturday 6 October at 7.30pm. All are welcome.

Prior to taking up his position at RHS, William was Assistant Director of Music at Ipswich School and is the brain child behind the Annual Festival of Music in Ipswich. He has an extensive organ recital programme which has recently taken him to Westminster Abbey, Wells Cathedral and St Paul’s. He tours in Europe and also conducts the Prometheus Singers who regularly sing in St Pauls Cathedral.

This recital will take place in the School’s cathedral-proportioned Chapel with video relay from the organ console so that you can really see his expert hands at work.

Tickets for Rule Britannia! are £7 on the door or by booking online at www.rhscommunity.co.uk

Children are free of charge.

The Royal Hospital School is a coeducational boarding and day school for 11 to 18 year olds set in 200 acres of Suffolk countryside. www.royalhospitalschool.org

Peter Crompton – Tribute to Carlo Curley

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It was with a deep feeling of sadness that I heard of the news of Carlo’s passing. I had known Carlo for some thirty years and we have kept in touch over this period of time. I first met him in the chapel of the Royal Hospital School when Michael Woodward brought him over to try the wonderful organ, an instrument he loved playing on his many visits to give recitals. He regarded it very highly and described the organ as one of the finest examples of English organ building in the country.This first meeting ignited a long lasting friendship and association.

I was immediately struck by his warm and generous personality as well as his sheer musical brilliance. He had a wonderful sense of humour as I can testify during many long and hilarious conversations we had over the telephone. Carlo certainly enjoyed communicating with people in the most engaging manner. He transfered this gift to the concert hall where he was able to hold thousands of his appreciative listeners in the palm of his hand.

I had the pleasure of listening to many great recitals both here and elsewhere and also experienced the privilege of performing duets with him on numerous occasions.The world has lost one of the truly great organists, entertainers and communicators of all time. Carlo will be greatly missed by all of us.

Peter Crompton – Director of Music

The Royal Hospital School is a coeducational Independent boarding and day school for 11 to 18 year olds set in 200 acres of Suffolk Countryside. http://www.royalhospitalschool.org/