unknown gentleman in Windsor - 10 September, 1847

from Life and Reminiscences of Sir George J. Elvey, page 265:

"Having heard of his fame I took the opportunity of attending the service at St. George's Chapel on the afternoon of September l0th, I847. I am never likely to forget the impression made by Dr. Elvey in his accompaniment of the 78th Psalm. The organ upon which he then played was a considerably smaller affair than the experts amongst organists of the present day will put up with. Nevertheless, the effects produced in that truly dramatic Psalm I have never heard equalled, nor do I think I am now likely again to hear it.

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Lady Mary Elvey, Life and Reminiscences of Sir George J. Elvey (London, 1894), p. 265. https://led.kmi.open.ac.uk/entity/lexp/1433249567533 accessed: 25 April, 2024

location of experience: Windsor

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78th Psalm performed by George J. Elvey, The Choir of St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle

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Date/Time 10 September, 1847
Medium live
Listening Environment in the company of others, indoors

Originally submitted by Gill on Tue, 02 Jun 2015 13:52:47 +0100
Approved on Tue, 22 Sep 2015 13:00:01 +0100