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One of the outstanding organists of his generation, the distinguished musician D'Arcy Trinkwon is a unique artist of independent spirit acclaimed for his superlative artistry and commanding talent.
Considered an 'enfant terrible' in his earlier years, his playing exudes an effortlessly virtuoso flamboyance and passion. Known for always giving more of himself than is expected, his musical scholarship and for encyclopedic repertoire – one of the most extensive of any artist before the public - combined with his dedication to his art, have enabled him to draw many to the organ as a true concert instrument. Alongside his concert career he is Organist of Worth Abbey (OSB); he is also Organist to the University of Sussex. |
"The supremely gifted organ virtuoso D’Arcy Trinkwon...
His subtle yet magisterial command of the instrument was spell-binding:
he knows no technical difficulties and his playing was in total accord...”
THE ORGAN # November 2016
His subtle yet magisterial command of the instrument was spell-binding:
he knows no technical difficulties and his playing was in total accord...”
THE ORGAN # November 2016
New season of recitals at the University of Sussex
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As Organist to the University of Sussex, D'Arcy gives monthly recitals at the University's Meeting House on the iconic 1964 Grant, Degens & Bradbeer organ recently restored - with the addition of a new mobile console - by Cleveland Organs. The new season of "45 Minutes of Music" for Autumn 2017 begins on Wednesday September 27 at 12 noon.
Following the successes of the past series (January-May) - 'Toccatas! Toccatas! - the new season features virtuoso works that showcase different aspects of pedal technique - something for which D'Arcy is renowned and which very early in his career earned him the nickname 'The Nureyev of the Organ'. Repertoire includes works of Berveiller, Sowerby, Vierne, Thalben-Ball, Bossi and culminates in some of Demessieux's fiendish Six Etudes. The past season's five concerts each included one of Bach's Toccata & Fugues: each concert of this series includes a trio sonata. For full details of the concerts visit the relevant pages in CONCERTS. |
Selby Abbey, Viscount - and a DVD
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D'Arcy enjoys a special relationship with both Selby Abbey and Viscount organs that has been forged during the years of campaign to restore the famous Hill organ in Selby.
In September 2016 the Abbey organ was finally celebrated in all its restored magnificence in a spectacular concert that featured concertos played by D'Arcy alongside colleagues John Scott Whitley (organ) and Adrian Partington (conductor) with the Royal Northern Sinfonia in the 'Grand Celebration Concert'. BBC Look North featured the concert on the News and included mini-interviews with John and D'Arcy. You can see the feature, read about the restoration, the organ, the events, the DVD recording and more at: www.selbyabbeyorganappeal.org.uk www.facebook.com/viscountorgans https;//viscountorgans.net/tag/darcy-trinkwon See an extract from the DVD was recorded in collaboration with Viscount Organs as part of the restoration project.
"This is one of the most eminently recommendable organ DVDs
I have encountered for several years" THE ORGAN "a kaleidoscopic showman’s programme of challenging difficulty which he is more than equal to... " CHOIR & ORGAN |
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Alongside his concert career, D’Arcy is the Organist of Worth Abbey, the Benedictine monastery deep in West Sussex countryside that has been featured in several television series - including 'The Big Silence' and 'The Monastery'.
One concert - two reviews... |
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There are more than 30 uploads - including
ALAIN # BACH # BONNET # CHARPENTIER # DANDRIEU # DEMESSIEUX # FRESCOBALDI # JONGEN # LANGLAIS # MESSIAEN # REGER # TOURNEMIRE # WIDOR |
“Music is a moral law. It gives a soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination, a charm to sadness, and life to everything.
It is the essence of order, and leads to all that is good, just and beautiful, of which it is the invisible, but nevertheless dazzling, passionate, and eternal form.”
PLATO
“To send light into the darkness of men's hearts - such is the duty of the artist.”
SCHUMANN
"A musician cannot move unless he too is moved"
C. P. E. BACH
"Every composer and musician writes and makes music in the very likeness of himself"
PAUL HINDEMITH
