Ode to "Point d’orgue"

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#76
Melora, this thread is absolutely delicious! I was a serious student of the flute when I was young... the complete opposite of an organ! Extremely portable, and just one line of music to worry about! But the organ has always fascinated me, and I love listening to organ music being played... especially in a wonderful setting.

In fact, now that I think of it, most organs are in wonderful settings! Usually churches, often old ones. There is a wonderful organ in the Carmel Mission; DH and I have attended some terrific concerts there. Our favorites have been at Christmastime, when the Mission is lit by candlelight. And then, in the summer, the Bach Festival... more organ music!

Now I want my very own Point d’Orgue, to wear to one of these concerts! Melora! What have you done to me??? Here I am, saving my pennies for Turandot...:p
 
#77
ElainePG said:
Melora, this thread is absolutely delicious! I was a serious student of the flute when I was young... the complete opposite of an organ! Extremely portable, and just one line of music to worry about! But the organ has always fascinated me, and I love listening to organ music being played... especially in a wonderful setting.

In fact, now that I think of it, most organs are in wonderful settings! Usually churches, often old ones. There is a wonderful organ in the Carmel Mission; DH and I have attended some terrific concerts there. Our favorites have been at Christmastime, when the Mission is lit by candlelight. And then, in the summer, the Bach Festival... more organ music!

Now I want my very own Point d’Orgue, to wear to one of these concerts! Melora! What have you done to me??? Here I am, saving my pennies for Turandot...:p
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Do you mean the metallic flute you play sideways? I went to a concert mixing organ and flute... and it was marvelous. The sound of the "flûte" stop of the organ was perfectly mixed with the flute, and it was almost impossible to know what we were listening to, then the flute was going sharper and sharper, and echoeing in the church... just... wow.

I had the opportunity to try a wonderful organ, a really big instrument, but it was in a modern concert hall, and there was absolutely no echo. The sound was "dry". It was really disappointing.
I also played in a cathedral once, and THAT was something!

Ok, now I'm trying to see when I will plan to visit Carmel ;)
 
#78
Melora24 said:
Do you mean the metallic flute you play sideways? I went to a concert mixing organ and flute... and it was marvelous. The sound of the "flûte" stop of the organ was perfectly mixed with the flute, and it was almost impossible to know what we were listening to, then the flute was going sharper and sharper, and echoeing in the church... just... wow.

I had the opportunity to try a wonderful organ, a really big instrument, but it was in a modern concert hall, and there was absolutely no echo. The sound was "dry". It was really disappointing.
I also played in a cathedral once, and THAT was something!

Ok, now I'm trying to see when I will plan to visit Carmel ;)
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Yes, that's the sort of flute I mean. I don't play any more, but I studied very seriously when I was young. Though, sadly, I never had the opportunity to perform with an organist. Piano, yes... many times. Organ, no. Though I know what you mean about the "flûte" stop of the organ.

I know what you mean about organs in modern concert halls; in most cases, the acoustics in these halls are terrible! Usually, the more dark, chilly, and moldy the building, the better the organ sounds.:laugh: How exciting that you had a chance to play in a cathedral! That would be a dream come true. When I was playing the flute, my favorite performance spaces were always churches... the older the better.

The Bach Festival would be a wonderful time to come to Carmel... though it may be difficult to find lodging. We will have to find a good time when there is a concert at the Mission!
 
#80
Such a great and fun thread. Thanks, Melora! I am surprised to learn you are not a native speaker of English - your vocabulary is huge, and your grammar and syntax are perfect! Also thank you for explaining "Bombarde" ... !
 
#81
momasaurus said:
Such a great and fun thread. Thanks, Melora! I am surprised to learn you are not a native speaker of English - your vocabulary is huge, and your grammar and syntax are perfect! Also thank you for explaining "Bombarde" ... !
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Thanks :blushing: :cloud9:
my speach still needs a lot of work though. last night, I went to a concert. Once inside, I realized I had forgotten something in my car, so I ask if I can go out quickly. 5 min later:
me: I'm back!
the lady at the entrance: oh, yes, I recognize the accent!

(bummer)
 
#82
Melora24 said:
Thanks :blushing: :cloud9:
my speach still needs a lot of work though. last night, I went to a concert. Once inside, I realized I had forgotten something in my car, so I ask if I can go out quickly. 5 min later:
me: I'm back!
the lady at the entrance: oh, yes, I recognize the accent!

(bummer)
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Take it as a compliment! She meant "of course, you're the charming, stylish French woman. What a beautiful scarf!"
 
#88
ElainePG said:
Melora, you are teaching us so much!
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Thank you,dear Melora!

ElainePG said:
I can't wait until my PdO arrives (October 23, the notice says!) so I can study it while re-reading this thread!:smile1:
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You are a great , earnest student, dear Elaine! You are preparing for the textbook! On the other hand I'm a lazy student. I am waiting for upcoming PdO mousseline! :smile1:
 
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#89
cherryblossum said:
Thank you,dear Melora!




You are a great , earnest student, dear Elaine! You are preparing for the textbook! On the other hand I'm a lazy student. I am waiting for upcoming PdO mousseline! :smile1:
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Oh, so you are going to get the mousseline in the spring? How exciting, cherryblossum! Then you and I will be... let me see, where are my notes???:reading:... oh, yes, here they are! We will be sisters!

You are right: I like to do research! (I suppose because I was a writer before I retired;)) Melora has given me the idea, with this thread, that it might be interesting to have an Hermès Scarf thread called something like "Fun Facts About Hermès Scarves." Not to authenticate, and not to compete with the Reference Thread, but to do exactly what Melora has done here, only for many scarves: tell the stories of the different scarves, when we learn about them.

But maybe I am the only one who thinks this is a good idea!:giggles:
 
#90
ElainePG said:
Oh, so you are going to get the mousseline in the spring? How exciting, cherryblossum! Then you and I will be... let me see, where are my notes???:reading:... oh, yes, here they are! We will be sisters!

You are right: I like to do research! (I suppose because I was a writer before I retired;)) Melora has given me the idea, with this thread, that it might be interesting to have an Hermès Scarf thread called something like "Fun Facts About Hermès Scarves." Not to authenticate, and not to compete with the Reference Thread, but to do exactly what Melora has done here, only for many scarves: tell the stories of the different scarves, when we learn about them.

But maybe I am the only one who thinks this is a good idea!:giggles:
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I think this is a fantastic idea!
 
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