Toccata - C.M. Widor - St Baafs Kathedraal Gent - Gert van Hoef

website www.gertvanhoef.nl/.
Gert van Hoef speelt Widor in de St. Baafs Kathedraal in Gent.
Toccata uit Symphony 5, opus 42
18 oktober 2016
Orgelbespeling
St. Baafs Kathedraal Gent
Klais-orgel
Organist: Gert van Hoef
Gert van Hoef plays Widor in the St. Baafs Cathedral in Gent.
Toccata from the Symphony No. 5, opus 42
October 18, 2016
Organ playing
St. Baafs Cathedral Gent (Belgium)
Klais-organ
Organist: Gert van Hoef

[@luigi411]

Blijft steeds weer prachtig om te horen. Dit blijft ij boeien! Wat mooi!

[@sethmaskovich6541]

This is absolutely perfect. The tempo is just perfect for the cathedral!

[@OrganNLou]

EXCELLENT!!

[@frankhagan5057]

I have played the Organ for over 50; years this chap makes me seem like a beginner. His wonderful playing ensures this will always be my favourite organ piece with him in control! Absolutely superb from a UK admirer!!

[@LouT1501]

I keep coming back to watch this video (as well as his others) and marvel at the young man's talent. Thank you for your comment!

[@barkerfarm]

I can neither pat my head and rub my stomach nor walk and chew gum at the same time. So the fact that this is even remotely possible is mind boggling! An enormous talent. Thank you Gert!

[@vincentlicence5498]

At last, someone who is not treating this piece as if they were on a racing track. Brilliant!

[@d-o-j6513]

Oh I know. I agree with you entirely. This accomplished gentleman clearly understands that each instrument, piece and environment can dictate how it should sound overall

[@gerrypage7887]

Widor must be very proud of the way you master his Toccata. Never stop and may God bless and protect you, your aide and child for ever.

[@glennewell2436]

That was wonderful. Never heard it played better - and what a sound!

[@jp4712]

Beautiful - absolutely beautiful. I was moved to tears. You are a remarkable young man and an amazing talent.

[@maltesverige9017]

Für mich der absolute Ausnahmekünstler an der Orgel! So jung und solch ein Talent! Ein Genius!

[@davidgooding810]

This was the exit processional music at our wedding - and we had a h€ll of a time finding an organist who could play it without turning into a mess. We finally did, though.

[@carolijn8958]

for a wedding? What a bad idea

[@cattuscandius7660]

@@carolijn8958 - I can't agree with your opinion. It's one of the best compositions for a wedding exit. Remember, Prince William and Catherine Middleton choosed it, too.

[@snorgviggle5852]

@@cattuscandius7660 Also then-Crown Prince Frederik (now King Frederik X) and his wife Mary Elizabeth, at their wedding in Copenhagen Cathedral in 2004. Video on YT.

[@stitches151]

We had it for the wedding exit 50 years ago. My brother played it. He was an organ major in college and did a fantastic job. It brings back wonderful memories. @carolijn8958 you couldn't be more wrong!!

[@geheimgeheim4046]

Die Toccata klingt wirklich herrlich. Ich bekomme Gänsehaut!

[@jerrycallender-qm7zr]

I've been following Gert for years, and as much as I appreciate his music this is much too fast, as anyone who has been honored to hear Charles Marie perform this epic piece would know.

[@michaelsataiwan]

How Gert makes it looks so easy like a walk through the park. This is IMO the most difficult piece there is. Hats of to you!

[@megreynolds9701]

Have always loved this rendition of Gert's. Now recovering from hip surgery, I find it lifts one's spirit's to tears of joy. I put it on loop every so often to hear in the background!

[@Railfan6675]

One of the greatest organ pieces of all time rolls effortlessly off your finger tips!!! Thank you for this one :)

[@janenrietjevandervelde691]

In j

[@praaht18]

being able to play this must be a delight.

[@yvessenges2995]

C'est majestueux moi qui suit tout ce qui est de la musique d'orgues, c'est la première fois que j'admire une telle admiration de ce jeune organiste. Depuis que je l'ai découvert, je l'écoute pratiquement chaque journée que Dieu nous donne. Mr Yves Senges

[@karinbartels5372]

Wat moet dat een machtig gevoel zijn, deze heerlijke muziek uit het orgel te stampen!

[@thomashaas281]

When ever i hear this piece played by Gert i have only one thought: simply breathtaking!

[@calliegal235]

I have another thought: Jesus is coming! Love this!

[@Starsister725]

Masterful playing such an incredible piece, one of my favs you make it sound magnificent!,

[@macklinstaley678]

​This young man sure can make the "King of Instruments" penetrate our hearts and souls, BRAVO Gert!

[@allandyer1210]

After over 50 years of listening to organ music, I have found you Gert! Your talent is quite awesome, your passion exciting and your delivery exceptional. I shall look out for your next time in the UK and surely attend as I must hear you live!! Thank you

[@stum8081]

Big fan of Gert van Hoef here in Utah! Great organist, musician, and performer!

[@shaunpierce6328]

Bravo young man. My mother was a professional organist and she pulled this one out every Easter Sunday....used to scare me as a young child, the pedals shook the church, literally. 5% of organists can play this piece, The 2 of you are in that small group. We paid an organist to recreate this piece at her funeral, lets say he didnt make the top 5%. Thanks for the trip down memory lane

[@tangatoto362]

FABULOUS, probably the best rendition I have ever heard. Thank you for enriching our lives for the last 6 minutes.

[@marekfoolforchrist]

I think we can say with a pretty high certainty that this is the definitive KZbin video for this toccata

[@epincion]

Um no. Its an improvisation in many ways with Gert changing notes here and there.

[@frarozu]

I have no words to express the beauty of this rendition! It's fantastic!

[@rwspal]

Wonderful performance, not rushed, crisp. The pedal line was beautiful. Possibly my favorite rendition of this Widor piece. I was a bit worried that the organ might run out of breath from about 5:37 onward.

[@capacityplus]

This was my first Gert music this morning. Good to wake up to. Thankyou Gert.

[@bernardderaedt668]

Beste Gert hoelang moet daarvoor oefenen om zo'n mooi doch moelijk spel met zoveel kunde en gemak te brengen

[@kfing1]

My fave piece played so well

[@jcarlson2415]

Wonderfully done! One of my favorite compositions! You are so talented....a gift from God!

[@SteffiG6503]

That was a thing of beauty, I've heard that piece played by a few incredible organists over the years, but that Gert was truly sublime. I'm singing in St Bavo's next month, fingers crossed my performance goes as well as that did. 🤞

[@francoaragosta4285]

It seems utterly IMPOSSIBLE for you ever to be anything LESS than MAGNIFICeNT. I've been listnng to you almost instantly for the past FUR DYS, and just can't get enough, because you play not only with uncommin brilliance and absolute control, but also with PASSION, FERVOR, CONVICTION . TSincerity of that high a quality is very rare among virtuosi. My God bless yu an keep you, and make His face to shine upn you, and begracious unto you for the rest of your blessed existence. Mch love to yu, yur wife and baby. May you all be happy, healthy and free from mshap, anxiety and torment forever!

[@JimMaslowski620]

Keep rockin' Gert you are an amazing organist. Thank you for sharing your talent.

[@jacquesbruno2436]

Superbe interprétation. Gert est un organiste de très très grand talent !!! Merci d'avoir servi un grand compositeur français comme C.M. Widor.

[@stonesflightofthebumblebee9142]

Jacques BRUNO Dr. Carol Williams Flight of the bumble bee

[@tommysmith5230]

And all without a registrant! My word that just makes it even more impressive!

[@mensabs]

makes me believe that things will turn out all right in this world -- what a terrific young man!

[@michaelearendil6843]

This had me in tears of joy. Thank you, young Sir.

[@GermanFriedel]

Fantastische Orgel, fantastisch gespielt und registriert!. Bravo!

[@melanieevans5582]

I am not a musician, cannot read music, but the organ is my favourite instrument. Gert van Hoef is a joy to watch and listen to and is one of the best organists I have listened to. He has energy and empathy and plays through his heart and soul. Thank you for the joy you bring to so many.

[@garycollins6075]

We have something in comman, Melanie, I am neither a musician, nor can I read music, but there is no one who can convince me that I need those skills to appreciate Gert's playing. He has so many followers here in the US. a lot of them are what I call my "converts' !!

[@ahamilton63]

Same here. I can listen to this for hours.

[@melbapatti]

What a breathtaking organ this is! I must visit St. Bavo's Cathedral next time I'm in Ghent. Titanic organs like this still really need to be heard "live" in their home acoustics.

[@epincion]

They do organ concerts every Thursday pm throughout July and August. Recently attended one (because of listening to Gert play here) - it sure is a big organ, 126 ranks and 90 voices spread over several galleries in the front third of the cathedral. The space is immense and the sound comes from all around you. Highly recommend going if you can.

[@froggiechar]

Heaven-sent! Beautiful! Words can't truly express the wonder of this extremely gifted young man!

[@Bouncybon]

People always comment how gifted Gert van Hoef is - of course, it's true - a wonderful gift. But don't forget the amount of his hard work to reach this level. Hours and hours every day at the keyboard. Years of practice since he was a young boy. You can still see KZbin videos of his dedication as a teenager. Gert has become a great organist because of his total dedication to achieving perfection. A great musician!

[@stanleykennedy6777]

everything he plays show his ingenuity on keyboards regardless of the type of the instrument. A genius already yet he continues to grow and refine.

[@generalackbar245]

_Bouncybon_ is right: without a lot of work, a gift is only a useless mania :) A gift is like potting soil : if you don't develop it it will lead to nothing. _Stanley Kennedy_ - A talented and gifted person is not sufficient to make a genius. Genius are rare. They are able to break their contemporaneaous frame and take their art further. Genius is way greater than talent... I don't think Gert is - for the moment - on this way. This is absolutely not a reproach. I humbly kneel in front of Gert, he is higly gifted, yet young, and he can evolve, but he doesn't seem to want to break the frame. He plays very classically - and is perfect in that. Genius is way greater than talent. At some point, a genius gathers hatred around him because he is too innovative - that is the main feature of a genius. JS Bach (a renowned genius) went once to Lubeck, there he met D. Buxtehude and J. A. Reinckein, and both "knighted" him. But when JS Bach came back to Arnstadt, he was kicked ass - why? because random persons there thought he were too innovative, he was playing too complicated things... a genius is rarely acclaimed in his lifetime. I consider another organist to be a genius, I won't write his full name here because that inevitably leads to tons of hatred (generally with tons of admiration from others). Just his initials : C.C (yes, the young american who plays with strassy clothes and has a ridiculous haircut). Why do I say he is a genius? Because he's both talented AND clearly focused on the future. He broke the whole frame in our little organ world: the way to dress, the way to behave, the way to play, the way to consider his instrument and to glimpse at the future... he is so novative that many, many organ lovers just loudly hate him and his provocative vision. But in ten, maybe twenty years, I bet CC will achieve to lead the organ into the 21st century - where gifted and talented other organists will simply continue to perpetuate the past. This is for me a true genius : the one who kickass his art to take it further, even against the current fashion. _All above is just my vision - absolutely not a peremptory statement nor a definitive law. :)_

[@kaysonpiano]

I have probably listened to this 30 times in the last 2 days. Hopefully more. Heard this piece on the radio believe it or not and shazamed it then looked it up on youtube and viola here I am. Absolutely the best performance of this piece no doubt. I love this piece so much and am going to dive more into underrated organ pieces like this. I love classical music so much. Happy holidays everyone

[@epincion]

Very famous organ work and not underrated at all in the organ world.

[@francespulice8514]

This piece is incredible.i learned of this from Diane bish played on her show.then in Florida she was playing 4 hrs away and I went and she played it .i nearly cried .....actually I did cry.and then ordered the cd

[@RogerDDog]

I'm in awe of this this music and the chap playing it. It must be like doing 70 on a motorway, landing a plane and knitting yourself a balaclava all at the same time, requiring total focus; yet he seems to play with just instinct and barely a glance at the music. His slender fingers are Tarantula-esque and nimble as they scurry back and forth and up and down keys so that one can't help but be astounded that they seem to know where to go independently of their owner. It makes one wonder how the brain works it all out, yet it does. When I was a boy they used to play this at the end of chapel at my school as we walked out towards breakfast. We had large wonderful pipe organ in a gallery in a tall Victorian Chapel and it reminds of that time.

[@MOHINIKUMAR11]

Przepiękne wykonanie Toccaty C.M.Widora! Gert jesteś wielkim wiruozem i genialnym artystą.Dziękuję Tobie z całego serca!

[@dusanroll6908]

Dear Gert!! You are Master!! This is one of TOP organ work!! Love this melody!! Thank you very much for share ♥️🎶🎶🎶 Dušan from Czech

[@1947gaetano]

Questo giovane esprime al meglio la maestosa solennita' di questa Toccata , se fossi credente direi che Essa e' perfetta per il giorno del Giudizio Universale !

[@garygunkel-fz4ur]

Gert! You are amazing! Love organ music played by a guy wearing a hoodie! I only wear my hoodies on a day when I know the church is empty.

[@cwziegler]

Wonderful!

[@christophermirocco6387]

Absolutely stellar performance of this piece. Best I've EVER heard/seen this played. Incredible musician

[@TheCloggydoggy]

One of the best versions I have heard on KZbin!

[@caseyflorida]

Fantastic! Brilliant performance of this well-loved piece Gert!

[@corrieschoneveld4308]

caseyflorida super je wordt een hele grote

[@sfopera]

One of my favorite performances of this exciting eprk. Superb pedal work!

[@MuziekkamerJan]

Beste Gert, Na 65 jr. weer terug naar mijn muzikale routes n.m.l. Orgelmuziek maar dan nu gespeeld door jouw Gert. Dit geeft mij ( 79 jr.) weer tranen in mijn ogen dankzij jouw schitterend spel, een samenspel van componist en organist. Ik ben zeer blij dat ik jouw heb mogen “ ontdekken” via KZbin en hoop in de toekomst concerten van jouw kan bezoeken. Nogmaals bedankt voor deze schitterende uitvoering. P.S. Wat een prachtige klank heeft dit orgel.

[@Firebrand55]

0.33.....the look that speaks volumes..." See?....practice makes perfect..."

[@randyhayes3918]

Absolute clarity of each note, extremely precise timing. What a master of the queen of instruments!

[@user-ee8qb2ge7e]

Very very unbelievable young man! Please, welcome with concert in Sant-Petersburg!!

[@stephenchadwick8060]

Great rendition - I used to enjoy seeing Ian Tracey perform this close up at Liverpool Cathedral, and also Noel Rawsthorne, his tutor, before him - can never get over how nonchalantly talented organisists can play this complex piece whilst looking around the room. Great stuff.

[@annie7264]

Love this toccata! Gert is awesome!

[@howardbaitcher5464]

This is the instrument you needed for this. 👍

[@janvann.]

Wonderfully played! Thx for posting Gert!!!

[@GertvanHoeforganist]

Jan van Nieuwkerk Special thanks to my father for posting all of my videos!

[@Bouncybon]

Yes! We are also very grateful to your father - without his great love for his brilliant son we would not have this wonderful archive of your musical history and development.

[@DanelleRucci]

Entrancing! Our organist used to play this every Easter at church. You have BESTED him, and transported me. WOW! Keep it up!

[@ddoyle11]

I have included specific instructions in my will that this is to be played at my memorial service. What a wonderful send off! Thank you for such a wonderful rendition.

[@peterw4789]

I had this played as the recessional piece at my wife's requiem mass. Not a dry eye in the church!

[@danielmkubacki]

Wow I love his playing. Gert is a great organist.

[@liguobu229]

Admirable doigté et aisance déconcertante (sans jeu de mots).

[@Tocsin-Bang]

For those who gave the thumbs down, I know of a great ear specialist. This is musicianship at its finest.

[@waynewoodhams9662]

Absolutely amazing. God has blessed this young man, and his wife, with ability that only comes from God. I have only one of his CD's, and all pieces are amazing. Pipe Organ is my favorite music, and I have a system in my house that takes your breadth away. It is crammed into one small bedroom in my house, and can take your breadth away. Watching Gert on the organ bench is something else. His improvizatons, like his "Pomp and Circumstance in England, are incredible. He seems to play a lot in the Major keys, which I very much like. Picardy really knew what he was doing, with the 3rd transition up a half step. I still do digital recording, but only from home. I make CD master's from DAT masters, to give back to artists to have commercially produced. I also love rich Male Voice music, have directed choirs, Baroque Brass groups, etc. Pipe Organ still sits on top. I will be 71 next week, and still hear like I was young. If anyone has any questions, email me. Wayne Woodhams, Ventura, California 93004. email [e-mail]. Note: I only work on music I can appreciate, but when I do, I've never charged anyone for time, if they supply msiling costs. so I don't have out of pocket costs. Christopher Pertini (past organist at Christal Cathedral, in California), wrote an arrangement of the hymn "Amazing Grace" when he was very young, that just blows you away. It's 3 verses long, and the transition from verse 2 to verse 3, he uses the clarion pipes on the top of the Cathedral (trumpet sounding) that also draws your breadth away, This hymn, written on the Pentatonic scale, as is all beautiful Jewish music, is also great. Blessings to you Gert. You inspire us all. cX

[@josephanoom]

Beautifully played Gert!!

[@WillieWagglestick]

You are wonderful!

[@miguelmorales7126]

¡Grandioso! Ese manejo de pedal es genial. Gracias, Gert, por ese don que El Señor te ha dado. Oyendo tus interpretaciones me elevo al séptimo cielo.

[@PieterDubbelman]

Briljant gespeeld op een beest van een orgel. Heerlijk om naar te kijken en luisteren.

[@catwoman3680]

What a wonderful cathedral organ that is. One of my favourite pieces played by such a fantastic organist as you Gert. That raised the roof and blew away the dust. Thank you so much I really enjoyed it.

[@foekevanacker8927]

It's also the biggest organ in Belgium with 90 registers and over 6000 pipes. It isn't an organ without problems, but he played very well.

[@schelfie1986]

@@foekevanacker8927 It's the biggest one in the Benelux even...

[@bikinibabes666]

Absolutely marvellous.....Well played, young man......

[@glenconverse1327]

This piece is so beautiful that my should forgets time and place. Totally enraptured with the music. God has certainly blessed you a music ministry, Gert.....

[@windstorm1000]

'music ministry' those are words I was searching for describe this young man's art! yes, in service of God through his music!!

[@stephenpink540]

sparkling & clear-cut as diamonds

[@rallentanda]

Absolutely marvellous performance ! You have uplifted the spirits of people around the world especially in these terrible times of global pandemic. I have sent this you tube to almost everyone I know. Thank you from all of us !

[@nx2000]

This was quite the delicious performance. I particularly enjoyed the emphasis placed on the notes at 1:45 and 1:53. It adds a new dynamic to the piece that I haven't heard before. Excellent.

[@joanerhard454]

To,o date, the best CHURCH ORGANIST LISTENED TOO.thank you,

[@TerryP1922]

Beautiful!!!!!!!!

[@richardsnyder8]

Wow! Inctedible! Fantastic! Amazing! Superb! Bravissimo!!!

[@gvcarpenter60]

Every time I listen/watch this performance I am blown away, a truly stunning, warts and all. Bravo!

[@MagicalPipes]

Gert ,You are the Only Person who can Bring so much life to Widor and I really like the stops opened at 3:35 Truly Golden

[@pianorama]

Sounds like several organs playing together. Bravo.

[@eugeniodorantes]

Incredible as always I think after watching your videos. I'm a big fan of you! You should come to Spain and give a concert in the magnificent Cathedral of Seville. Greets!!

[@davef.2811]

Exquisite perfomance!! Mr. Widor himself would be very proud of you, I'm sure.

[@timnewtonmbpss4522]

Perfect ,thankyou !!!! Never once looked at the sheets, excellent !!!! :)

[@gerrypage7887]

One if the greatest I've Ever Heard. Never stop, you are so close to perfection. Congratulations for the child to come next Décembre.

[@janetlindley4465]

Beautifully played Gert. This is one of my all time favourite pieces. Thank you for sharing.

[@adel-711]

The. Best .. this is my favourite toccata by Widor . Thank you . hello from Montreal Canada

[@gijzje]

WOW Finally someone who plays the right tempo... You're a blessing to this organ . You let it breathe Majestic that it is... Thanks for this beautiful performance Gert

[@aal49]

Too fast!

[@ardenpeters2952]

Heard the late Richard Elsasser play this at Bob Jones University; blew me away! Thanks for great music!

[@fxiansen1469]

Forty-five years ago, this was my favorite piece for the university church organist to play on the Casavant pipe organ.

[@TheETFman]

Thanks. Outstanding rendition!!

[@philipbuisseret8465]

All this without taking your jacket off! Absolutely brilliant, a difficult piece technically played with sublime mastery. Move over Ms. Bish at al. This is the correct tempo and registration if you please!

[@markevans2280]

Exactly, I bet Widor is chomping at the bit to get back here & meet Gert to give him a few tips to get the best out of his masterpiece

[@willoooooooob9]

Here's another organist that gets it right......... kzbin.info/www/bejne/enzIm5mPr6dml80

[@rojostu1]

I suspect this is late at night and suspect the church very cold

[@LouT1501]

Definitely a masterful performance, with unhurried intensity (especially compared to D Bish's race to the finish). Watching this young man perform is a pleasure.

[@thebigcheese3574]

Search up widor playing it himself

[@tom7601]

Beautiful, as usual.

[@BruceBoschek]

The great masterpiece of music, masterfully performed on magnificent instrument. Thank you.

[@artfuldodger4850]

Sublime playing Gert, well done and thank you for my favourite organ piece

[@LukeX777X]

Congratulations! So well played! Chapeau!!!