ABC Radio National The Music Show

I was asked to talk about Covid-19 and the Arts in a new feature called “Body and Soul” on ABC Radio National’s flagship arts program-The Music Show.

Broadcast on Sunday at 11am in Australia, a link to the program can be found by clicking on the Post Title. ‘Body and Soul’ commences at 24’10 and concludes with my recording of Toccata from Symphonie No 5 by Widor from La Madeleine Paris.

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Alkan in Paris recordings featured by the Alkan Society

Signum Classics UK commissioned me to record the complete organ works of Charles-Valentin Alkan in June 2020 at La Madeleine Paris. Sadly, due to the pandemic, this project is postponed for the foreseeable future.

However, I was privileged to be asked to to write a feature about Alkan and the project by the Alkan Society. This feature is featured in their latest newsletter. Click on the headline link to be taken to the Alkan Society website.

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BBC Radio 3 Essential Classics

BBC Radio 3 Essential Classics recently played Dubois Toccata played by Joseph Nolan on the organ of Buckingham Palace Grand Ballroom.

Click on the headline to hear the Dubois at 54’28’. This programme will be available on BBCiplayer until 30th June 2020.

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New Criterion Magazine, New York

The New Criterion Magazine, New York, have given very high praise to the Signum/Nolan' Widor box-set up against Daniel Roth, Christian Schmitt and Pierre Pincemaille. The reviewer, James F. Penrose stated “The Nolan set in particular is very fine” The entire article can be found here-https://newcriterion.com/blogs/dispatch/lockdown-listening-volume-iii

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Cathedral Music Magazine (UK)

Cathedral Music Magazine (UK) have given Widor, the box-set, an unqualified thumbs up stating “Dr Nolan is supremely well qualified for the technical and musical demands of this mighty collection”

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Limelight Bach Birthday feature

Limelight Magazine recently released this feature celebrating J.S. Bach’s birthday. I was asked for a commentary, alongside four other esteemed colleagues.

https://www.limelightmagazine.com.au/features/happy-birthday-bach/

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Recording as soloist with the Canberra Symphony Orchestra

Due to COVID-19, Canberra Symphony Orchestra were forced to cancel the two concerts ‘Organ Symphony’ last week. However, the orchestra flew me over to record the performance for online broadcast without an audience.

This article provides more details https://citynews.com.au/2020/symphony-orchestra-plays-without-an-audience/

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