C.M. Widor - Toccata - Gert van Hoef - Stephanuskerk Hasselt

[@andrewketchum960]

Great performance and coordination between Gert and Marjolein; playing, pulling stops, moving around each other, page turning, coupling the manuals, etc. You two make a great team!

[@jamesparlett1265]

Great music

[@soniacarlson7975]

I've heard this played by so many organists, but nothing can top this!! And, what fantastic teamwork!

[@sallywebb9270]

Ahh the magnificent Widor's Toccata - nothing else could brighten up a dull Saturday afternoon quite like it and watching you two working together just broadened my smile. Thank you, Gert and Marjolein

[@Soffity]

This has to one of the most heart soaring organ pieces ever. When those pedal octaves come in and the whole building starts to vibrate it’s out of this world, I love the way Gert doesn’t rush. You can hear every note and it’s so magnificent.. Thanks, Gert. ♥️🇦🇺

[@capacityplus]

The speed is perfect

[@ZeldaZelda-RichesToRags]

OH...why are my eye's all watery and red...allergies? Ha!...NO...its from listening to this a few times....chill bumps from head to toe. Such Talent!

[@Soffity]

Gert!. When you have someone on the other side of the world in tears you know you have played to delight and inspire.. thanks. Loved it loved it,,wish I could play it as well as you do,,,

[@capacityplus]

Me too.

[@TerryP1922]

After that wonderful concert on Thursday, I get to enjoy another of your wonderful musical delights on a weekend day. I enjoy watching you play this magnificent organ!!! Thank you, Gert and Marjolein for all the pleasure you bring through your music.

[@schaferhundschmidt1798]

Definitely have to agree with everything you said, Terry!

[@rypkepaulusma]

What an outstanding performance, thank you both!

[@noelbolingbroke-kent3009]

Who cannot enjoy this? It is sheer perfection: the tempo, the virtuosity, the majesty - utterly, absolutely, magnificent!

[@GabrieleH137]

Thank you, Gert and Marjolein, for sharing this virtuoso performance of the Wider Toccata with us. Magnificent!

[@homagetogorto]

As a piece that we're all very familiar with, it's rare to hear a performance where something isn't just a little bit off. But this performance and organ are a perfect balance. The melodies sing out clearly and the powerful pedal stops make themselves felt. Doubly impressive for not having presets - special congratulations and thanks to Marjolein!

[@MyTROLLEYBUS]

I keep coming back to this almost daily - he best reason EVER for having KZbin. What a wonderful wonderful team effort.

[@carmenrupprecht4163]

Steady tempo, start to finish. Wonderful bass. Great multiple seconds of reverberation at the end as an Amen!

[@terrigarvelink2775]

I'm overcome, forgetting to breathe, by the BRILLIANCE of this music and Gert's performance of it!!

[@janetlindley4465]

Bravo Gert. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 This piece is an absolute favourite of mine. You play this so beautifully. Hope your arm didn’t ache too much after playing. 😉 God bless.

[@alisonmoffitt1051]

Wow! What a blessing to come home from church and have this pop up. Majestic playing and sound.

[@scottmavis3093]

Gert... totally & unbelievably amazing!!! Oh my gosh!!! Can't keep my eyes from watering!!! And Marjolein... you are just way to amazing for words!!! What a team you both are!! Just loving every single minute of your concerts!! Thank you sooo much!!!

[@Peter-vc3zh]

Das ist ein wunderbarer Moment mit gewaltiger Musik . DANKE .

[@jdkoozer]

the register for the Pedals Just Perfect . thanks You Marjolein

[@davidbrookes9430]

Wonderful playing and registration. A glorious conclusion.

[@msas2003]

Wow. Tolle Darbietung. Eine der besten.

[@mariekevandermeer6958]

Prachtig ! Dit stuk tilt je op uit je dagelijkse wereld!

[@davidwilliss5555]

I love this piece. I had it as the recessional at my first wedding. I like that organ. Sliding the top manual to link it to the lower manual is something I've never seen before.

[@Pipedreams89]

What a brillant idea. It is also new to me!

[@fernandobenitez6729]

very energetic sounds+very energetic musician man+very good organ=outstanding performance 👏👌😃👍💯🤩

[@gordontaylor3103]

Great to see you Gert and Marjolein working so well together to produce this wonderful music. Thank you

[@jeangander8967]

Wonderful and certainly one of my favourites.thank you Gert

[@jose-carlosgarciamendez5977]

Magnifica interpretación de la tocata de Widor con la estupenda ayuda de tu esposa. Muchas muchas gracias...

[@michelzaugg1436]

Magnifique tenue de l'orgue un grand chef😇

[@michaelhowarth4302]

Breathtaking! Thank you Gert & Marjolein! :)

[@Peter-vc3zh]

Das ist weltmeisterlich gespielt . Gewaltig und wunderbar .

[@isabellenowak9792]

Merci Gert pour le clin d'œil du week-end 🎶💕🎶

[@brunoversiani5921]

Bravo ! Thanks Gert and Marjolein.

[@CraigRodmellMusic]

Finally - a performance of this piece which (mostly) DOESN'T use 16' stops on the manuals!!! It sounds so much better and less muddy without them!

[@rogerbeasley7973]

Wow. BRAVO. Absolutely magnificent. Thank you.

[@catwoman3680]

Wow! that is a piece that breaths walks and talks. Absolutely wonderful! Thank you 🌹😍

[@reginadettling1727]

Kunst kommt von Können! Grossartig, faszinierend, Dankeschön Herr Gert van Hoef

[@MyTROLLEYBUS]

He really get's into it & makes it swing - magical.

[@zack_120]

Both of you are beautiful and talented human being, Thank you for offering the magnificent music thro team work.

[@bobmartin9018]

Gert This Masterpiece is Marvelous. Thank You Sir.

[@christelleblain6567]

Magnifique !! Bravo...

[@dawnsage3111]

Such glory.. Such a powerful performance!!

[@yelmiep]

Fantastisch.... zo jammer dat ik je gemist heb hier in dat fantastische dorp hier vorig jaar, ik wist niet dat je er was!!!

[@yann-cedricquero8916]

Greetings from Canada Gert! Once again, so wonderful! Congrats and thank you!

[@davidshaw9806]

I was lucky to see Gert at Stoke Town Hall. He was magnificent. See him live if you can. His CDs are also very well recorded.

[@davidrstaggs4243]

Gert, you truly are a Master of the organ. Hi Marjolein very nice to see you also. What a wonderful team!! Just imagine, Marjolein delivered Rubin just a couple of week ago and back all ready. I'm so proud of You and Marjolein. Thankyou Guys!

[@gildamark590]

Thank you Gert and Marjolein for a weekend surprise! This is such a fun piece of music and you played it perfectly!

[@kropjesla01]

op 5.02 ik heb nog nooit zo'n koppelmechaniek gezien. geniaal!

[@wijterbarendregt8056]

Wonderlijk mooi gespeeld , bedankt voor het delen Gert en Marjolein .

[@danielramos7772]

off and on, over the years, i have listened to many of your performances throughout the years and you have grown immensely as a a matured musician.. i mostly have enjoyed listening to your performances of standard works such as works by Bach, etc. the Widor tocatta was a surprise! it was an extreme delight to hear your performance it... reserved, yet precise and exciting to the coda! thank you!

[@DusanPavlicek78]

That sigh of relief at the end was well deserved. Great job both of you 😊

[@francescolaface192]

Ascolto e riascolto questa bellissima Toccata.Bravo Gert!

[@lauralockwood1377]

Fantastic. Thanks for sharing.

[@GuddySmith]

Many thanks for this gift! So nice!

[@tmcarter3]

Fantastic!!! I so wish I could hear you play in person! Such a great pair and a talent like no others! Thank you for sharing your work and that your wife for supporting your scores with registration work... The two are uniquely tied hand and hand!

[@annemarietrannoy9947]

Je ne me lasse pas d'écouter cette Toccata. Votre interprétation est magnifique 👏👏👏👏👏👏 🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶❤️

[@toreg.nyhammer6328]

Fantastic playing 👍😍

[@marciamcguire6501]

😇😇😇😇😇 Had to hear your BRILLIANT and HEAVEN WORTHY execution of this GEMMMMM !!!! THANK YOU ,Gert, and to your sweet wife as Fabulous Attendant ! marcia

[@rfm231]

LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE!!! I've been waiting for Gert to play this, made me very happy! ❤️🎶

[@rojostu1]

I don't know what it is about this organ, but Gert makes it sing, as he does with all the organs he plays but this one is special :))

[@radioboy75]

Bravo Gert and Marjolein! This has always been a favorite of mine, and you do it so well! Ik hou ervan!

[@ytfan3815]

This Knol organ is the mini version of Saint-Ouen in Rouen, great sound and accoustics ..... 😃

[@LouT1501]

Magnificent playing on a magnificent instrument! I enjoy looking over Gert's shoulder at the sheet music...

[@carolehickford9657]

Hi Gert just to thank you for your wonderful organ playing. My father was a church organist and my youngest son was church organist. At the age of 74 I have started to play again as it is on my wish list to play Widor and Bach. I have watched all your utube videos and from your youngest to seeing your lovely family. If you come to Hanley again I shall make sure I come to hear you play. You have been blessed. Absolutely amazing talent and a lot of hard work.

[@heeflobo8159]

Fantastisch, wat een spel met die razend vlugge vingers. Zo knap. Evalien lootens uit assen

[@tony1961chl]

Dios mio!... ésta Toccata es preciosa, muchas gracias no me canso de oirla . Son ustedes unas bellas personas les deseo lo mejor, salud,éxito y que siempre estén juntos,gracias.

[@7omly]

It is an absolute pleasure to watch Gert play and this is probably the best piece of organ music ever. Absolutely delightful.

[@308loneeagle7]

Wow… I’m speechless.

[@alanandhisbus3416]

Wow, amazing! Great to see the two working together. Lovely camera work

[@eensio]

Great and fine presentation. Clear sound and repertuar of different colours audible. Splendid recording!

[@a9323hj]

Love the sound of that music. You play it perfect. Wish you had a CD with this piece.

[@pdxmack]

Very skilled piece played by a skilled musician.

[@annemackellar6293]

Always a favourite, and more so when played by the uber talented Gert. Marjolein always by his side to assist. What a team!

[@schaferhundschmidt1798]

I love to hear you play the great pieces on this organ, Gert. Widor sounds fantastic in the Stephanhaus Kirk! It brightened up my Saturday afternoon.

[@jamesparlett1265]

Wonderful to hear this duet again

[@lucvanhove9639]

Super mooi Gert 🎼🎶👏👍😃👍👏👍👏

[@OomJoE]

Prachtig gespeeld! Dank, ook aan jouw vrouw!

[@jamesparlett1265]

Wonderful

[@jozhba]

La traducción: Bellamente jugado > bellamente tocado !

[@davidmcdonald7643]

Gert: one of the best!

[@michealmorrow1481]

It always gives me goosebumps. Thanks.

[@alejack12001]

Impressive piece; intense pressure on the organist and bravo on its mastery.

[@erikswanson4215]

Awesome!! Thanks so much for sharing you gift!

[@starman5754]

Outstanding performance! Tempo was sprite but not overly rushed and superbly smooth and steady. Keeping the proper tempo rolling throughout this seems to be the biggest challenge I've noticed. While this isn't the most grand sounding of all the pipe organs, it is very capable and you didn't completely washout the keyboard work with overwhelming pedal...which also seems to be a common problem with players of this piece. Overall though, BRAVO, Sir!

[@alanjohnson2662]

I've listened to several performances of this piece. Gert's is the best. He can handle the faster tempo and still be smooth and clear.

[@Prolinium]

You don't learn this - you're programmed. Stunning.

[@waynelutton4634]

This is the fifth performance of the Toccata from Widor's 5th Symphony I have viewed on YT this afternoon. And the second by Gert van Hoef. The earlier was from Ghent. This really does move to the top. And thanks to the audio team!

[@elsaarmstrong-zp6ng]

Well done Gert/Marjoline, a great classic organ piece! Thank you for posting it! Elsa/Fraser

[@giulianolombardi9056]

Semplicemente meraviglioso. Per musica ed esecuzione. Bravissimo

[@jdkoozer]

To Gert Thank-You for this Work One of My Most Favorites MagicalPipes :) and on the Orgel I first came to Know who You were .

[@michaelhinchliffe8358]

It's so clean. I love it!

[@oludotunjohnshowemimo434]

Gert, love your rendition of Widor's big hit Toccata with the 16/32 foot trombone/pousane or contra bombarde.

[@tony1961chl]

Magnífico , son unas personas muy hermosas,gracias.

[@peternaryd_operasinger]

Beautiful played Gert!😁👍👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@valeriesmith5041]

At the age of 80 this has to be the most sublime video I have ever seen. Thank you, Both and Bless you, Valerie Smith

[@simoping]

Freaking Awesome - Thankyou. My all time favourite piece beautifully delivered

[@ShakyShots]

I love this. You are an outstanding player.

[@Railfan6675]

One of the greatest organ pieces of all time. It takes a lot of effort to play it but no problem for Marjolein and Gert. Thank you for this one!

[@SternDrive]

One of my favorite pieces that I never tire of hearing! In my country Canada we don't have many tracker organs like you have, so I am astounded at how you play them. Moving keyboards. You had me in tears!

[@MerlynAStern]

Listening to this favorite once again!

[@fraumahler5934]

This man is an outstanding musician

[@tamisweetie]

Love the sound of this one

[@rosemessham6227]

Fantastic as always.

[@adrianhockey9334]

Very nicely played Gert and at a great tempo.😁👍🎹

[@alanboyd2953]

up to your usual brillant standards guys!!! magic stuff!!!