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RE: Secrets of Organ Playing Contest Week 61
Well done!
And sounds surprisingly good for a recording with (presumably) the camera of a mobile phone.
I'm intruiged by the row of statues (of busts) behind you. Not very church-like, more something for in a concert hall. Where is the organ you play on situated?
Hi,
Thank You. :-) This hall is in Vilnius University Old Town Ensemble. Aula Parva (a Small hall). 10 St. John street, Vilnius. It is a classicist style hall that was completed in the early 19th century. The oblong room is surrounded on all sides by columns supporting the tall balcony. Cylindrical ceilings have large semi-circular windows on both ends. The ceiling is decorated with simulated caisson. In 1929, on the occasion of the 350th anniversary of the university, the Little Hall was decorated with busts of the most famous university professors, created by Kazimierz Yelski in the 19th century. There were sixteen of them, to the present day only five have survived. The Little Hall is currently the venue for university council meetings, and there are solemn meetings here. For example recently was meeting
That explains the busts. Though I think part of your reply is missing. I breaks of mid-sentence