Hereford pilgrimage
I wanted to share a wonderful experience this last weekend. A pilgrimage to Hereford cathedral. I've been playing and listening to this wonderful versatile instrument for some years now but never visited. I thought I would be able to identify each stop used, but listening from a further distance away the sound experience was distinctly different and absolutely thrilling. I visited on Saturday when the choir / and baroque orchestra were practicing Bach's Christmas Oratorio.
Now when I play my sample, I have an overall different understanding of the instrument and the space it occupies, and the real dynamics it can deliver. The 32foot reed and tuba / tromba really delivers some punch.
I encourage anyone else familiar with a digital sample to consider a similar pilgrimage especially if it can replicate my wholly uplifting experience.
Also with Hereford there is the famous Mappa Mundi, a medieval chained library as well as stunning windows, and the choir. I'll post some photos the next Hereford upload as there is no means of attaching them to a forum thread.
