Limelight Magazine 'Nolan's blistering account of the Barber pedal cadenza'

It was said of JS Bach that, at the organ, his feet moved faster than most players’ fingers. You could say the same about Joseph Nolan.

Connoisseurs of the best organ playing will already know this. After all, Perth-based Nolan is an internationally acclaimed organist of the first rank, and his recordings of Widor’s music in particular have won him countless accolades.

As for the rest of us, we were left in no doubt following this account of Samuel Barber’s Toccata festiva for organ and orchestra, which included a blistering assault by Nolan on the work’s show-stopping pedals-only cadenza.

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Bach review NZSO

The highlight of the afternoon had to be organist Joseph Nolan’s performance of Bach’s Toccata and Fugue in D Minor. His rendition of the demonic opening bars was sufficient to raise the hackles. His improvisational sections were intricately woven and effervescent. He shows commendable awareness of the audience behind him. Ultimately, Norma gained an excellent opportunity to display her many moods, her overarching power balanced dramatically by the strength of her delicacy.

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Messiaen review NZSO

The demonic power and subtleties of Messiaen’s two works for Norma the organ, played excellently by Joseph Nolan, is a revelation for those new to her in full flight.

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WASO/Co3 Ballet concerts Limelight Editor's Choice

WASO/Co3 performances commence this week at Heath Ledger Theatre. For the first time ever, this ballet is set to live music played by the West Australian Symphony Orchestra and St George’s Cathedral Consort conducted by Dr Joseph Nolan. Click on the Source URL for more information!

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