UliG (01/02/20)

My goodness David, what did you interpret the piece great. I also play the Gogatha twice in a concert, but now I have only really understood it through your interpretation. Thank you again! UliG

Agnus_Dei (01/02/20)

THANKS, Uli!

Despite my major interest/style of the English cathedral literature, I'm a big fan of Otto Malling.

I'll be uploading the rest of the "Three Holy Kings" over the next few days, so, I hope you'll listen.

UliG (01/02/20)

Yes, I am very interested. Thank you for your suggestions. I've learned a lot from your music.

Agnus_Dei (01/02/20)

Good, I'm glad!

Have you listened to the other 2 movements that are part of the Op. 54?

I find Malling's music very moving and also deeply religious, which I think is what makes the writing so very profound.

I'm glad you found this one helpful! :-)

LEON.L7027@gmail.com (04/07/15)

Aweful and marvelous. And then that subtle "Amen."

Agnus_Dei (04/09/15)

THANKS, Leon!

Yes, it's intense stuff!

Notice how I played the "Amen" in strict time, as if to make "non-dramatic" as opposed to the rest? ;-)

Agnus_Dei (04/09/15)

THANK YOU, Jim!

ajongbloed (04/05/15)

I am most in awe, both by your performance and the music itself. How is it possible music like this has faded away from collective memory? Unbearably heavy yet painfully beautiful.

LEON.L7027@gmail.com (04/07/15)

Pardon my butting in before David has a chance to answer. I think you gave the answer to your question.

Agnus_Dei (04/09/15)

THANK YOU, ajonbloed. I am very grateful!

It's sad and interesting to think just HOW much stuff has "disappeared". THANK GOD for the internet, where SO much of it has resurfaced!

Agnus_Dei (04/09/15)

I think you are correct, Leon.

We don't want things that are "serious or painful," so, we just eliminate them... :-(

kenhager (04/05/15)

Stunning! In the heavy chords I can see the hammer blows as they nail Him to that awful, wonderful tree. I know of no other sample set currently available that could pull this piece off nearly as effectively as Salisbury. Nor do I know another organist on CCH that could yield as magnificent a performance. Thank you, Dave.

Agnus_Dei (04/09/15)

THANKS, Ken, but we have SO many people here with SO many skills... ;-)

I do appreciate it though!

I agree about the heavy blows, but I think there are "two types" - the hammer, of course, but also the HEAVY cross being dragged. That's what I think is shown in the opening theme.

PLRT (04/05/15)

(for all three pieces)
This music is moving and your rendition is most moving (registrations, crescendos, accents, overall impression) ; I am really impressed and moved (sorry, I lack words). Splendid, splendid.

Agnus_Dei (04/09/15)

THANK YOU, PLRT!

I have great respect for your musicianship, and I deeply and sincerely appreciate your compliments!

sanden (04/05/15)

It is a piece that I really appreciate! Effect!
Excellent performance David!

Agnus_Dei (04/09/15)

THANK YOU, Enrico!

It was an "intense" experience in playing this.

OtherDave (04/05/15)

Excellent, Dave! You really captured the mood of the piece! Thanks! OD

Agnus_Dei (04/09/15)

THANK YOU, OD!

It's horrific agony and sorrow... :-(

OD

EdoL (04/04/15)

Impressive music.
I think I'm not the only one never to have heard of Malling, but perhaps he is better known in the romantic organ world than with us Baroque guys.
Interesting pieces, all three of them.
Thanks!

Agnus_Dei (04/09/15)

THANKS, Edo!

Well, you should take a look at some of his music, because there is a LOT for free download, and not all of them need have such endless button pushing!

I wish I knew more about the organ that he played at the cathedral in Copenhagen. It's a big Marcussen now, which I understand is very impressive, but I'm sure is VERY different than what Malling played.

Agnus_Dei (04/04/15)

I dedicate all three of these movements to Brian Stone (klund324), who uploading a fine performance of "Effate" by Malling. http://www.contrebombarde.com/concerthall/music/16271 Had it not been for his uploading this, I would have completely forgotten about these pieces, and would probably never have learned them...

THANK YOU, Brian!