tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2244536906536391332.post6787608732581823899..comments2019-03-15T11:31:04.261+00:00Comments on David Sanger RIP: DavidNickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11162209071764848305noreply@blogger.comBlogger96125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2244536906536391332.post-35977405425846270362017-09-04T18:58:02.627+01:002017-09-04T18:58:02.627+01:00I was also a classmate of David's at Eltham Co...I was also a classmate of David's at Eltham College. As a budding musician at school I was in awe of David's great musical talent; he was always very helpful and encouraging to me musically and such a nice person. I was very shocked to hear of his untimely death. Hugh Shrapnelnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2244536906536391332.post-72626378409961391912017-04-17T14:09:25.588+01:002017-04-17T14:09:25.588+01:00Today would have been David's 70th birthday. S...Today would have been David's 70th birthday. Still missing him greatly and thinking of him with much love.Mark Stenhoffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10640328039530073122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2244536906536391332.post-91603346909314494112016-05-05T10:03:23.621+01:002016-05-05T10:03:23.621+01:00I only just found out that David was dead, and am ...I only just found out that David was dead, and am so sorry to hear it. After hearing many recordings of Widor's 5th, an old favourite of mine, I cannot get over how superior his is to any other commercial recording available: he had the truly great musician's gift of making every single thing interesting - my attention never lapses at any point. I'm sure his family has many regrets about his death, but I would like to add my regret that he never recorded a Widor cycle as I'm sure it would have been the definitive one. It's cold comfort I'm sure, but he leaves an amazing legacy of wonderful music for successive generations to enjoy.Ashhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03609069275956361633noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2244536906536391332.post-46602874590544478712015-04-25T20:52:32.674+01:002015-04-25T20:52:32.674+01:00I've just bought a CD of David's recording...I've just bought a CD of David's recording of Widor's Fifth Symphony and other French organ works. I hadn't heard the first movement since I lent my LP of Marcel Dupre playing it to somebody who didn't return it. This is a wonderful recording and it's brought back very happy memories. Thank you. You were a wonderful player. Jim Mastersnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2244536906536391332.post-19570829450991130862013-08-29T13:04:38.877+01:002013-08-29T13:04:38.877+01:00MICHAEL GARLICK
I had the pleasure of recording ...MICHAEL GARLICK <br />I had the pleasure of recording his playing at Catford<br />in 1969 and realised then that he would become famous as his playing was flawless (he must have been only 22). Fortunately, I made the recording is stereo on a professional recorder and it still sounds great today!<br />Not only that, he was one of the nicest people I have ever met and was well regarded by those in the church he was organist for.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2244536906536391332.post-83916384077862657692013-06-02T14:09:19.719+01:002013-06-02T14:09:19.719+01:00I only just found out about David's passing to...I only just found out about David's passing today. On my birthday in 2010, as it happens. I met him only once, at Westminster Cathedral, after an amazing performance of Vierne's fifth. I thanked him for writing his wonderful tutor book, which started me off on the organ. When I heard about courses in the Lake District, I had a little dream that one day I'd be able to take one with a true hero. It just goes to show, if you want to do something, do it now and don't put it off. Thank you David, I'll never forget you.<br /><br />Dan O'Connell, Somerset.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2244536906536391332.post-58340273721154992382012-07-31T09:44:33.716+01:002012-07-31T09:44:33.716+01:00I met David Sanger a couple of times only, lastly ...I met David Sanger a couple of times only, lastly at Canterbury Cathedral where he gave a wonderful recital on the fine Willis organ just a few years ago. He very kindly allowed me to record him, and I gave him a copy of the recording I made, which I hope will be preserved and used now to endorse the fact that he was indeed a very fine musician. I found him perfectly charming and a pleasure to talk with, and his passing is a very sad, sorry story, and I know he is missed by very many. I consider it a privilege and a joy to have met him, albeit only briefly. <br /><br />Richard Astridge, LiverpoolRichard Astridgenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2244536906536391332.post-82396680832251121372012-05-27T20:15:13.183+01:002012-05-27T20:15:13.183+01:00There is a story David told me which I would like ...There is a story David told me which I would like to share with you. He was such a good teller of tales and I could have cheerfully sat with him for hours when he should have been listening to me play, and merely heard his wise input.<br /><br />We were in his kitchen in Embleton and I chose to broach a subject which for me was difficult, but as ever he made it easy. I asked him how he coped with nerves before a recital, and as he poured water on the tea he said “Oh surely Gavin, you of ALL people don’t suffer with nerves!?” <br /><br />As I said, he made it easy.<br /><br />He gave me an amazing scenario which ever since then has worked for me – if you need the gist of it do email me. However, he did tell me of the time he was due to play at the proms in the Albert Hall. All was ready, and he checked with the BBC production manager that the organ was ready to go. “Absolutely Mr Sanger – all you have to do is go up and play.” And so the time came. He ascended the stairs, and described the sound as you got nearer the top. He said that although people were only chatting, as you got into the open it was like being hit by a roar.<br /><br />The audience quietened down and he prepared himself for the opening piece. He played the first note, and….Nothing.<br /><br />The organ hadn’t been turned on.<br /><br />He said to me slightly ruefully, “It takes a full two minutes for the organ to be turned on from scratch – so I pushed the button and had to sit there, in full view, on live TV, and the Internet – just waiting. At that moment I felt very humble.”<br /><br />Since then, getting a bit jittery before a minor gig in front of the public has somehow seemed less of a hurdle.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08731008960115390539noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2244536906536391332.post-49663397534943266572012-02-24T23:19:28.288+00:002012-02-24T23:19:28.288+00:00I learned about David's death just today. I vi...I learned about David's death just today. I vividly remember his fantastic concert in Molde, Norway -- in particular his rendition of Fantasy and Fugue on B-A-C-H by Reger. He wrote a nice greeting in my copy of "Play the Organ" afterwards, and we talked a bit. Wonderful artist and person. R.I.P.Øyvind Jo Heimdal Eikhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16808888169649628049noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2244536906536391332.post-3773872038503542222011-05-28T20:27:19.364+01:002011-05-28T20:27:19.364+01:00A year has not diminished the sadness felt at Davi...A year has not diminished the sadness felt at David's passing. He meant so much to so many.Annnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2244536906536391332.post-76821107940325153592011-05-28T12:35:01.215+01:002011-05-28T12:35:01.215+01:00I was privileged to have David as my teacher at th...I was privileged to have David as my teacher at the RAM and afterwards some 25 years ago. I will never forget his charm and friendliness, while being uncompromising about expected standards and quality of interpretation! Many aspects of interpretation of organ music somehow made sense for the first time under his tuition. I have never forgotten the principles he taught me. He will be missed greatly.Richard Wardellnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2244536906536391332.post-30486385111659468232011-02-08T17:56:26.911+00:002011-02-08T17:56:26.911+00:00David was a classmate of mine at Eltham and kept h...David was a classmate of mine at Eltham and kept his light under a bushel. We all knew he was musically talented but until now and these tragic circumstances had not realised how talented he was. Although I left school and never saw him again, I still mourn his passing. It seems the world has lost another brilliant musician who it would seem has been an inspiration to so many.<br />RIP David from DavidAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2244536906536391332.post-83255591140384030022011-02-06T19:21:10.197+00:002011-02-06T19:21:10.197+00:00David was a dear friend of our family for 35 years...David was a dear friend of our family for 35 years!We first got to know hime as a brilliant young organ recitalist from England, who needed somewhere to stay whilst going on his first recital tour with the Norwegian Organ Circle in the mid-1970s. My father, Dag Fluge, and the rest of us came to almost regard him as part of our family over the following decades, as he loved touring in Scandinavia - although his Norwegian lessons never seemed to lead anywhere! As my father's health has suffered dramatically over the past few years, we didn't see David as often, although he remained a caring friend and collegue.He made, however, a special trip to see my parents shortly before his tragedy unfolded. David followed his visit up with the most beautiful letter , which in retrospect was his farewell to my parents...He was a warm and generous person, talented but modest, curious but cautious. May you rest in peace.Solrun Fluge Faullnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2244536906536391332.post-3835665215701967682011-02-01T21:51:50.278+00:002011-02-01T21:51:50.278+00:00I was deeply shocked and saddened by the loss of t...I was deeply shocked and saddened by the loss of this extremely talented former schoolmate. Having been isolated in central Europe for some time, I have only just learned of this tragedy. My sympathies to Peter and his family.Ian Ingramnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2244536906536391332.post-76169832655886167382010-11-05T16:54:24.540+00:002010-11-05T16:54:24.540+00:00Deeply shocked and saddened by the dreadful loss o...Deeply shocked and saddened by the dreadful loss of David Sanger. He was inspirational at the RAM - treasured memories of the students' visit to Paris he organised in 1986 - I found my photos of it the other day! There was no wiser champion of the organ and its repertoire than DS - if you wanted to know the best way of playing anything, you simply listened to him. He continues to inspire. A great fellow to have known and I think of him still.Christopher Enstonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2244536906536391332.post-1858685193819135792010-11-03T22:51:44.906+00:002010-11-03T22:51:44.906+00:00I am astonished; I just discovered a few minutes a...I am astonished; I just discovered a few minutes ago the death of David. We were in contact through Internet.<br />He used to play three small pieces composed by Maurice Lenormand around 1915. M Lenormand was my teacher until 1965. He died in 1981 and we were trying to organise a concert where David could play on M Lenormand’s organ, in Macon in France.<br />We contemplated a concert in 2011 for the 30 years anniversary of M Lenormand death.<br />Further to a visit to a son of M Lenormand (Albert, a reknown painter aged 96), I could find an unpublished small piece composed by M Lenormand that David intended to play. Did he do so in a concert ? I am very sad.Rémy Poilane, Francenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2244536906536391332.post-61899975302556457692010-10-03T19:38:01.075+01:002010-10-03T19:38:01.075+01:00David was a close and dear friend to me and my wif...David was a close and dear friend to me and my wife Ingrid and his death was a great shock. I first met David during the competition in Munich in 1972 (which he won) and in the following years we stayed in close contact, both through his numerous visits to Norway and my frequent trips to UK. <br />In later years there were longer intervals between us seeing each other, but as late as October 2009 David once more stayed overnight in our home as so often before, and in November he was for the last time in Oslo, playing a brilliant recital. David would always have an answer to almost any question I could ask about any organlitterature and our discussions were always enlightening and rewarding. We will forever remember him as the kindest and most gentle person – as well as an outstanding artist. He was one of the finest performers I ever knew. I do really miss him.Bjørn Boysennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2244536906536391332.post-7205789207749318172010-09-18T17:15:14.893+01:002010-09-18T17:15:14.893+01:00No wonder David didn't answer my calls ! I am ...No wonder David didn't answer my calls ! I am shocked and at a loss to learn that my long-time friend has died.<br />David and I often shared the organ stool on childhood outings with our local organists association in Kent; and later, he attempted to teach our mutual friend Clive Brearley and I how beer should be drunk ! Wonderful memories of David, Clive, and myself 'talking shop' over a good pint.<br /><br />Not just a wonderful world-class musician, a kind and humble gentleman.Mike Mannersnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2244536906536391332.post-76309032921741184052010-08-31T13:39:11.260+01:002010-08-31T13:39:11.260+01:00The Celebration Concert organised by David's f...The Celebration Concert organised by David's family will be held on Saturday 5 March 2011 at 2.30pm at Great St Mary's, the University Church in Market Square, Cambridge. More information on David's website www.davidsanger.co.ukHannah Dansonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2244536906536391332.post-70300783419883026412010-08-27T22:48:12.847+01:002010-08-27T22:48:12.847+01:00Pupils, friends and admirers may wish to know that...Pupils, friends and admirers may wish to know that there is to be a MEMORIAL RECITAL in central London to pay musical tribute to David. Given by Hans Fagius (his duet partner) and four pupils who have themselves become international recitalists (David Goode, David Aprahamian Liddle, Stephen Farr and James Lloyd Thomas), it begins at 1pm on Monday 1st November, in ST MICHAEL'S CORNHILL, EC3. Admission is free. <br />JonathanJonathan Rennertnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2244536906536391332.post-64494093038814634892010-08-07T15:15:06.228+01:002010-08-07T15:15:06.228+01:00Yesterday I stumbled across David's recording ...Yesterday I stumbled across David's recording of Widor 5 and Jongen Eroica et al in HMV and bought it straight away. It is playing as I write this...it has been playing all day! His recordings remind us all of the sad loss of an excellent player and lover of the organ and its music. May he rest in peace.Aidan Rossiternoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2244536906536391332.post-31178268351342207662010-08-03T09:31:28.857+01:002010-08-03T09:31:28.857+01:00Only today, Aug 3rd have I received my copy of the...Only today, Aug 3rd have I received my copy of the RAM newsletter. There I read of the death of David, one of my earliest Piano students at the RAM when I was still fairly new on the Full-time staff. I am deeply shocked & saddened at the loss of someone so valuable in the world of music. David was already a good pianist when he arrived at the RAM,maybe aged 15-16. We kept in touch over the years, though my return to live in NZ (Dec '79) meant I missed his live performances. However, I shall never forget noticing David, his brother & parents sitting in the Purcell Rm (my piano recital in the 1960s). Later a note came in the post thanking me, expressing the Sangers' pleasure etc, but what I remember exactly was David's last 'quip' - "please let us know when you are playing there again - the seats are so comfy"! I was also very fortunate when travelling to Shetland (via Glasgow)in 1997-or 8, to have broken my journey at Cockermouth, staying the night at 'THE Old Weslyan Ch..' What wonderful extensions, carpentry etc & hearing the organ. If you read this Peter, I have not forgotten you either, thought of you when Guy J died. Please accept my deepest sympathy, Georgina Zellan-Smith, formerly Prof at the RAM, 1959 -'79.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2244536906536391332.post-37388484652854251692010-08-01T20:40:47.309+01:002010-08-01T20:40:47.309+01:00One of David's former students, Henry Fairs, i...One of David's former students, Henry Fairs, is performing a recital in his memory on August 22nd, in Normandy. More details here http://www.henryfairs.com/news1 .<br />Thanks Henry.Hannah Dansonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2244536906536391332.post-26473571010096102922010-07-28T00:33:21.900+01:002010-07-28T00:33:21.900+01:00I too feel very fortunate to have had the chance t...I too feel very fortunate to have had the chance to study with such an inspiring teacher. David always had such patience: I could never find enough time to practise, but he was always so kind! He will be greatly missed.Chris Tamblingnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2244536906536391332.post-57591499498537092692010-07-27T00:34:59.866+01:002010-07-27T00:34:59.866+01:00As a frequent visitor to Norway, David will be gre...As a frequent visitor to Norway, David will be greatly missed here too. I was very fortunate to have studied with such a dedicated and inspiring teacher. I will never forget his recital at Birmingham Town Hall when I was the page turner.Justin Vickery (Norway)noreply@blogger.com