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PARAMOUNT ORGAN STUDIO
Posted by Jeremy Collar on 27 April 2012
Thank you for your message of concern. I couldn't agree more as Ron was a good friend of mine and I had the pleasure of compereing many of the organ concerts there in the early days. To the best of my knowledge the two Compton's are still there and intact, though by now I could not begin to imagine in what condition. As I understand it Ron left everything to his close friend Everson Whittle...beyond that I don't have any other knowledge of agreements or conditions which Ron may or may not have placed on the arrangement with Everson. My best answer is that you write a letter to him at the Paramount Organ Studio. Thank you also for your comments on the Organ Celebrities series. It is one of the reasons why I began the series
because I truly believe that organists who have contributed so much to the music that we enjoy, should in some small way have complimentary recognition. But over the question of those two fine Compton's, I do think it is a great shame that they appear (and I have no knowledge either way!) to now be no longer playable. As for the collection of other organs and I believe a mini concert piano, again I can only hope they are safe and, like the Compton's, being maintained in a playing condition.
because I truly believe that organists who have contributed so much to the music that we enjoy, should in some small way have complimentary recognition. But over the question of those two fine Compton's, I do think it is a great shame that they appear (and I have no knowledge either way!) to now be no longer playable. As for the collection of other organs and I believe a mini concert piano, again I can only hope they are safe and, like the Compton's, being maintained in a playing condition.
Posted by Alan on 27 April 2012
superb music!
I've very much enjoyed listening to a few of the vintage recordings. They are very well done - I've appreciated hearing some new (to me) tunes. I'll be back for more!
Posted by Brian Keith on 01 September 2010
Thank you for your comments Brian. A few more in the pipeline in the months ahead...but in the meantime, please tell all your friends about the series.
Posted by Alan Ashton on 01 September 2010
Folly Farm Concert
My Name: Victoria Smathers
My Telephone No: 01834 815030
My Email Address: victoria@folly-farm.co.uk
Dear Gram-r-fone
Would you be able to list our wurlitzer organ concert on your website please. As its with Nigel Odgen, presenter of BBC Radio 2's The Organist Entertains, I've also got a press release and photo but wasn't able to attach this via your website. If you would like this futher information please don't hesitate to get in touch. I would be really grateful for any help in promoting this event and the listing information is below.
Thank you
Victoria Smathers
Education and Marketing Manager
Saturday 11 September 7.00pm
Mighty Wurlitzer Organ Concert
with Nigel Ogden, presenter of BBC Radio 2's The Organist Entertains.
At Folly Farm, Begelly, Kilgetty, Pembrokeshire, SW Wales. SA68 0XA
Tickets: £8
Box Office: 01834 812731
For more information go to www.folly-farm.co.uk
Presenter of BBC Radio 2 - The Organist Entertains, Nigel Ogden also performs popular light classical music on organs all around the country. Treating audiences at Folly Farm, Nigel will perform on the actual Gaumont Wurlitzer he played his first concert on as a young organist for the BBC.
Posted by Victoria Smathers on 13 August 2010
Hi Victoria,
Thank you for taking the time to contact me. The problem is two-fold (1) the September show is complete & (2) as my programmes run for a month at a time, I never publish concerts because ( as in your case ) it would have to remain as part of the programme for more than 21 days after the concert had taken place. Because TOE is a weekly programme, broadcast on a single night, such a problem does not arise. Also, once the video screen details / photos etc are uploaded it would take many hours to alter and re-upload it...which in the meantime means that people could not hear it during those hours. A long reply I know, but the most I can do, and have done in respect of the John Mann CD, is give general publicty as and when any Folly Farm WurliTzer tracks are featured. Hope this answers your question.
PS The fact that your letter appears on this webpage should be very effective in promoting the event.
Thank you for taking the time to contact me. The problem is two-fold (1) the September show is complete & (2) as my programmes run for a month at a time, I never publish concerts because ( as in your case ) it would have to remain as part of the programme for more than 21 days after the concert had taken place. Because TOE is a weekly programme, broadcast on a single night, such a problem does not arise. Also, once the video screen details / photos etc are uploaded it would take many hours to alter and re-upload it...which in the meantime means that people could not hear it during those hours. A long reply I know, but the most I can do, and have done in respect of the John Mann CD, is give general publicty as and when any Folly Farm WurliTzer tracks are featured. Hope this answers your question.
PS The fact that your letter appears on this webpage should be very effective in promoting the event.
Posted by Alan Ashton on 13 August 2010
Incidentally, I have much appreciated the Youtube biopics of some past famous players. Thank you for your contributions to the historical record.