Jesu bleibet meine freude - improvisatie Gert van Hoef - St. Baafs Kathedraal Gent

website www.gertvanhoef.nl/.
Gert van Hoef improviseert in de St. Baafs Kathedraal in Gent.
'Jesu bleibet meine freude' BWV 147, J.S. Bach.
in de St. Baafs Kathedraal in Gent
18 oktober 2016
Orgelbespeling
St. Baafs Kathedraal Gent
Klais-orgel
Organist: Gert van Hoef
Gert van Hoef improvises in the St. Baafs Cathedral in Gent
'Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring' BWV 147 , J.S. Bach.
October 18, 2016
Organ playing
St. Baafs Cathedral Gent (Belgium)
Klais-organ
Organist: Gert van Hoef

[@angelischafer3762]

Wie wohltuend sind diese Klänge! Eine Musik die seit Jahrhunderten an Schönheit und Klarheit nichts verloren hat. Diese Musik auch so einfühlsam gespielt , ist Balsam in unserer verwirrten und zerstörten Zeit. Und wer den Text kennt , kann die Freude , die Zuversicht und den Trost durch den Glauben an Gott erst recht bestätigen.

[@johannesbunzel9257]

Tränen der Freude und der Ergriffenheit. Wenn Musik das bewirkt, dann hier!

[@electro-classicorchestra1585]

A purist’s worst nightmare of course, but Bach, listening from heaven, is smiling with joy at this thrilling improvisation!

[@Doug6412]

Thank you for your generosity with you God given gift

[@dejs66]

To me this is proves God exists, that the musical gift is given to a choosen few, that Bach, Mozart and Vittoria are the mouthpiece of God and that we were created to to just be bathed in this sublime light that is Music. God Bless you Gert and keep that amazing talent alive for us all.

[@cdllc1956]

Beethoven? He could compose without his hearing

[@martinswift]

Not only is this proof of the supernatural but that surely it is in the form of the Nordic pantheon with Óðinn skáldfaðir at its peak. Surely any being that had gifted the world such gifts as music and poetry would spark origin stories of these gifts. Praise be Óðinn, the Æsir and the Vanir!

[@Phynne85]

How do you think about nowadays composers like Zimmer, Williams, Barry.....Black Sabath or Madonna?

[@davidmajetniak2984]

« D.ieu doit beaucoup à Bach » ! Op. cit.

[@sandyy6054]

@@Phynne85 no comparison.

[@jorgbernhard3593]

Danke!!! Mein Herz weint und ich bin erlöst

[@clarktrent8952]

It takes a consummate prodigy to pull off such an improvisation, sir! You are he!

[@marthinaventer5635]

Music for the soul.

[@franknevo]

Gert, how come you make me get tears in my eyes? I'm hardened by life, nothing else does...

[@garycollins6075]

My friend, I can relate to your feelings exactly. There is something about this young man and his emotional playing that I haven't experienced before, and I am not so young. You should listen to his playing on the Willis organ in Liverpool. The closing piece, Pomp and Circumstance will give you a lift, no matter what ever ails you. Gary

[@boebie100]

Gert is nog zo jong en nu al zo geweldig! Ik had erbij willen zijn om dit life te mogen beluisteren!!

[@ianwatson3393]

It is a real joy to watch and hear you playing - the music comes first - no histrionics, no flashy demonstration of technical virtuosity, no charging through at speeds faster than anyone else - just thoughtful, astonishingly mature musicianship. That is true virtuosity.

[@bertholdfarenkopf1693]

Einfach nur Wunderbar!!Labsal für Herz und Seele!! Danke.

[@shannonlemke8076]

Gert... you play this piece with such grace and beauty!...Bach would only be so proud...what perfect music for the soul!!!..I love it!!...thank you for sharing your gift!..🙏❤

[@joseversmessen6392]

Zo jong en reeds zulk een meester!

[@kettekettekette]

Stundenlanger Genuß, Balsam für die Seele.

[@raoulmongilardi6152]

One of the great improvisations ever, utterly transcendent.

[@billraty14]

Understatement!

[@raoulmongilardi6152]

At least I took the time to praise it, perhaps you can keep a positive outlook. @@billraty14

[@jacquelineguardiola166]

Ce jeune homme est en complète fusion avec son instrument, impressionnnant

[@FriedLion]

GROSSARTIG! Mehr kann ich dazu gar nicht kommentieren. Gert, Du bist ein begnadeter Organist und Musiker - thank you for your fantastic playing .....

[@hugorodrigueshugo4534]

amazing!

[@annelg]

Envoutant, fascinant

[@jmm2511]

Just beautiful, Bach was a genius and this kid is a great organist.

[@wgroentje1]

Blijft een genot om naar te luisteren,dank!

[@roryo1970]

I know nothing about organ playing, but that is just fabulous

[@JCAdM]

Wouaouh !!!! Absolutely amazing !!!! I am dumbfounded !!!

[@ralphobst5123]

Sehr berührendes Orgelspiel. Vielen Dank.

[@Mullyboots]

What an unbelievable improvisation of this beautiful organ work from a so talented guy ;)

[@yelmiep]

Dank je wel voor deze prachtige versie...... we hebben m gebruikt voor t uitdragen van mijn vader, hij was groot fan van dit, en ook van jou....!

[@rockroll6332]

Well bedankt ❤🕊 ...danke für dieses unbeschreiblich(Gott) schöne Geschenk!!! Grüsse aus Bonn/Germany👋🏻🌻🌳🌺

[@vanbrabant6791]

Wieso Germany? Meinen Sie, dass wir hier in Flandern "Deutschland" nicht verstehen?

[@FriedLion]

Ich kann mich nicht"satthören" an Deiner Improvisation. Noch einmal ganz großes Können. Danke.

[@nzh9282]

Браво музыканту!...Музыка - космос!..Улетаешь в далекие миры!....Релакс !......

[@marionoss6614]

Sehr gut gemacht Gert van Hoef. Man merkt, dass er sein Handwerk beherrscht. 🎵🎹👍🎶👍❤

[@bobsheruncle1374]

Just discovered Gert's talent, the day after my 65th birthday. A belated present! My late father introduced my to the King of Instruments many years ago. he would have loved this. What a talent you have and thank you for sharing it with the world.

[@johntechwriter]

I love this organist's treatment of "Jesu Joy of Man's Desiring." The tempo is just right, not too fast as many do it. His relaxed technique bespeaks thousands of hours of work to achieve mastery of the instrument. Or should I say king of instruments. The improvisation is brilliant, but never loses sight of the original theme's harmonic simplicity. I think J.S. would be mightily pleased to behold his composition still relevant in the modern age when performed by a young master.

[@klaus-dietermayerl4381]

Gott ist mein Licht und ist mein Heil - wer kann mir irgend böses tun auf dieser ganzen Erden? Bachs Musik - auch gerade wenn so wundervoll interpretiert - spricht das göttliche, den Funken den Gott in uns als Seele hineingelegt hat an. Zumindest geht es mir so und ich hoffe bald selbst wieder am Instrument sitzen zu dürfen, wenn auch mit weitaus weniger Fähigkeit, wenn diese Zeiten der "Pestilenz" vorüber sind!

[@NinoNiemanThe1st]

Sie werden enden, bleiben Sie bitte bis dahin mit Eigenverantwortung sicher!

[@hansduiveman]

Gert , ik kan niet stoppen met het luisteren naar jouw muziek

[@hermannmayer8343]

Großartig, wunderschön. Einer meiner Lieblingschoräle.

[@imkereifranz-josefmunsterm4664]

Niemand spielt, mit soviel Herz und Gefühl, wie Sie. Danke!

[@luciahelenaferreiradesousa7119]

Bravo bravissimo!! Ich mag sehr ...😍👏👏👏👏

[@aloispirchmoser4181]

Ein Wahnsinn was der drauf hat. Ein Jahrhundert Talent GrAtuliere

[@dirkspiegel547]

Unglaublich schön, danke!

[@gregoryfoster5825]

Du hast das Herz von Bach erobert, seine Liebe zu Jesus!

[@charlesrae3793]

What an amazing talent Gert has.Listening to him during the coronavirus lockdown has been an inestimable blessing.

[@davidstuart401]

Forget all the world's troubles for a brief moment and listen to Bach, Gert, in St. Baaf's!

[@robertoranieri6566]

J S BACH . La sua genialità musicale lo ha reso sempre ed eternamente presente. Mai non mi accontento e vorrei che Egli fosse sempre ancora vivo tra noi.

[@thomfaircloth8293]

I watched it again. This time I'm taken by the gentle elegance of his hands over the walking bass. I just can't get enough of this young prodigy.

[@DavidSmith-ki2we]

Can u tell me how old this young man is? Thanks

[@SomeDutchGuy]

@@DavidSmith-ki2we He was born in 1994

[@natehbrotherroy17]

Prodigy and of another age he is

[@sandyy6054]

Same. I listen to him nearly every day.

[@Froggie24546]

Gert my cancer is a terrible thing, but your music lifts my spirits you are a most wonderful musician. I hope I have many more years to listen and watch you play

[@geraldmoore2163]

Music is the best therapy ,,, hope you get well and enjoy life through the miracle that is music

[@pauldoerflingerMarcoPolo1947]

Froggie24546 I which you the best in this year 2018

[@henkvanderwaal4082]

Froggie24546 htyi

[@stephensweeny9801]

Just saw your post, I hope things are good for you!

[@nataliaacostafrugoni1132]

Health and long life to you, Froggie24546

[@Box52222]

Freakin' WWWOOOOOOWWWWW. Awesome.

[@robertjohn4739]

What a magnificent improvisation!

[@j.c.4544]

ABSOLUTELY AMAZING! ***** If i had more thumbs i would give more but BRAVO! TWO THUMBS up. Absolutely climactic, Superb tact with expression and stop control as well as outstanding control with the swells. The expressed power you pulled from that organ Made it sound Grand to its most highest threshold and even at Full Grand organ settings It sounded Colorful, as though it spoke in many tongues. You are amazing and Keep up the Excellent Work and continue our art.

[@kennethMblake]

Marvelous! He got anointed in the midst of this. Great adlib!

[@vitalism.sittenauerosb8995]

meine Gratulation zu diesem feinsinnig und grandios gespieltem Stück ! Chapeau !

[@patrickmiedema1490]

Gert, you are a pleasure to listen to.

[@kunstderfugue]

I'm looking at the comments, and no one's talking about his insane harmonic choices that make the second half sound so amazing. Let's talk about that

[@NinoNiemanThe1st]

@Pablo Lopez-Ortega - you are so right. Most people (like me previously) listened to the first few minutes and thought "nice improvisation". But after seeing your comment, I thought I'd listen all the way through and it becomes staggering. It's as if he's turned a baroque standard into a romantic classic (a bit Widor-esque in parts). The guy is a genius!

[@JanPBtest]

@@NinoNiemanThe1st I've been wondering for a long time now why his career never seems to really take off. Who is his agent, anyone knows? Whoever it is, he/she seems totally incompetent. Gert should be travelling around the world's top venues, instead he keeps playing the Queen of Sheba at small churches. Sorry, I needed to take this off my chest.

[@Commandoj251]

I was pretty much Vince McMahon falling out of my chair in the last 30 seconds there.

[@NinoNiemanThe1st]

@@JanPBtest I'm not sure about his career but he's perhaps not as well-known as he should be given pipe organ music is a fairly obscure corner of the arts these days. Nevertheless, people must listen to the whole of this clip (especially at 4:19 where he moves to an unexpected minor key), because his improvisation is masterful. Having said this, I'm sure if he went on tour widely, he'd have great audiences from those people who care about this stuff. It wouldn't matter if he was playing to only 50 people who cared, he'd engender immense respect!

[@kunstderfugue]

@Panakeje That's fine, the music is great either way. I think if you do learn what's under the great sound, you can enjoy it more. It happened to me.

[@Egorova25]

Самое душевное и красивое произведение Баха. Герт как всегда на высоте!!!

[@johanlarsson9791]

I find it amazing...looks like they have ripped you out of your bed, put you in front of the organ, you start to play and suddenly you get inspired and you just get it spot on.

[@krijger10]

Het mooie van het communiceren via You Tube is dat of ik nu in Nederland, Italië of Zuid Afrika ben, met de pc, de IPad of de telefoon: je kan er direct van genieten. Wat je voelt en hoort is dat Gert er zijn volle emotie in legt. Dat maakt het hem zo'n bijzondere organist. Technisch volkomen, maar dat is niet waar het om gaat. Het raakt je diep en gevoelig. Kan er uren naar luisteren en het verveelt nooit. De timing is uitstekend en net of er een reïncarnatie van Bach aan het werk is. Dit laatste is natuurlijk onzin, maar ik schat zo in dat J.S. Bach het wel leuk zou vinden (als hij nog geleefd had) om dit te zien en horen via KZbin. Kortom, geweldig.... en Gert..ga zo door.

[@thatsit751]

I imagine Bach hanging out in the clouds listening to this totally unimpressed like "meh, another copy of my masterpiece", but then becoming more and more curious with every minute and in the end just standing there speechless. What you did there is really, really special! It is so refreshing hearing an impro from my all time favorite piece created by someone of my generation! Keep on doing this kind of stuff :)

[@rogerb5615]

Gert's genius gives the appearance of effortless playing. Many brilliant romantic ideas woven into Bach's original - thank you for sharing this with us.

[@theseus27]

You have such an incredible talent and passion in playing a church organ Gert. I absolutely love this music and I'm really impressed by it. Your music fills my soul with immense pleasure, and raises my spirits no end. You have inspired me to practice on the piano more now, as I haven't played on it for a long time. I doubt if I could play a church organ. Looks a bit too complex for me. Thank you so much for this wonderful music by Bach 😀

[@AROBASE123]

Une œuvre de Bach sublimée ici par un génie de l'improvisation

[@Bluegrassboy49]

Bach's masterpiece played by a prodigy. What a blessing to hear this on Good Friday. Soli Deo Gloria

[@mikehattan]

Bach would love this young man for playing his music just as he made it to be heard.... 'puffy' jacket, hoodie and all.

[@xavierdupire640]

Fantastic! I think it's a very good music for wedding march. 7:04 at 8:45. I imagine my girl friend entring un the church with this music!

[@iruben77]

I have never been so amazed by such graceful music! Bach would be proud to have heard this played if alive today! Gert, bless you for your performance. May you always bring smiles to everyone that has an ear to lend and listen to you play live or from KZbin!

[@GertvanHoeforganist]

iruben77 Thank you. That's very kind. :) have a good day!

[@huldiengel2900]

Das tut der Seele gut

[@zaphbmail]

Gerte, jsi velký muzikant, závidím ti tu lehkost, s jakou hraješ a improvizuješ. BRAVO

[@JUGOMEGO]

Felicitaciones maestro. Saludo desde MEDELLÍN (Colombia). Que manera de interpretar el órgano tubular. Espectacular. También su esposa cuando lo ayuda a pasar las hojas de las partituras.. se nota lo bien que se llevan. De nuevo, muchas felicitaciones

[@enricocaruso832]

Du bist Einer der wenigen, die ihren Daumen auf dem unteren Manual liegen lassen um ein besseres Übergangs Erlebnis zu gestalten 😁 herrlich Ich mach das auch

[@soniacarlson7975]

I've listened to this many times...so beyond wonderful ...just stunning!!!

[@davidstuart401]

The acoustics in these great European churches are unbelievable. My cousin played in a church in Bavaria- in January. He wore a winter jacket and could see his breath and the glass of water was frozen but nonetheless the 200 yr old organ played wonderfully.

[@danngadbois7611]

Hello Gert, I subscribed at a count of about 10,000 (finally) after enjoying your awesome talent, whether at church or in concert. You have the ability to make me emotional with joy when I hear you play (even at 72 years old!), and your gift must come from heaven -- for sure. I will join many to pray for your safety, wisdom, skill, and your playing of more beautiful pieces similar to this. Thank you!

[@dangaines405]

Wonderful! Even Bach himself would be proud of this interpretation…

[@GertvanHoeforganist]

Thank you David!

[@TheProf777]

I studied pipe organ from age 12 to 17 ... this is truly the most beautiful, and moving version I have ever heard ... thank you for sharing, Gary

[@sunnyhan2974]

Es klingt absolut genial! Best improvisation ever! Die Orgel erstrahlt in ihrem vollen Glanz.

[@Tim_in_Australia]

Breathtaking... The improvisation is unbelievable. Using the organ to the fullest...

[@quintonandre8870]

i guess im randomly asking but does anybody know a way to log back into an Instagram account..? I stupidly lost my password. I would appreciate any tricks you can give me.

[@darianbrandon1179]

@Quinton Andre Instablaster =)

[@quintonandre8870]

@Darian Brandon thanks for your reply. I got to the site on google and im trying it out atm. Seems to take a while so I will reply here later when my account password hopefully is recovered.

[@quintonandre8870]

@Darian Brandon it did the trick and I now got access to my account again. I'm so happy:D Thank you so much you really help me out :D

[@darianbrandon1179]

@Quinton Andre no problem :D

[@pierredidierjean3643]

suis ébahi par la qualité de l'improvisation sur le thème de Jesus meine Freude....un grand bravo!

[@lucianozanchi6989]

GRAZIE DI QUESTA MUSICA MI FA TOCCARE IL CELO.TI RINGRAZIO DAL PROFONDO DEL MIO CUORE.TI SCIVO QUESTE PAROLE MI COMMUOVE SEMPRE SENTIRTI PERCHÈ LA MUSICA E VITA AMORE DOLCEZZA SPERANZA GIOIA E TUTTO.CHE DIO TI BENEDICA SEMPRE SULLA TUA STRADA DELLA NOSTRA MUSICA.

[@user-ch8bm6tw1t]

Герт Ван Хоф вы гений! Благодарю за доставленное удовольствие слушать и созерцать ваш талант!

[@ThorstenDzeik]

Gert, you created a wonderful peace of music. Many thanks.

[@danielskorpowski6686]

Bardzo dobrze zagrana improwizacja...jak zwykle piękne wykonanie z cudowną lekkością a zarazem powagą.Dziękuję i wielkie brawa!

[@jasapetr]

Překrásné. Stará hudba a mladý a mladistvý styl. Snad o něm uslyšíme.....

[@horsthorstmann7921]

I think Bach stands behind him, touches on his shoulder and whispers: "Well done, Gert."

[@priscillamohl1338]

Thank you! My most favorite music - Sol Deo Gloria

[@uwisolivier2688]

Wel gedaan Gert. Hou van jou streelende misiek. Luister gereeld,jong man met soveel talent.

[@654Geoff]

Gert listening to you is joy joy joy, your music uplifts the spirit. Your talent is amazing.

[@DavidSmith-ki2we]

I love this one..One of my favorite from Bach...He would be proud to watch a young prodigy like you playing to his works...Your brilliant music sooth my tired body n soul as I'm recovering from 2 hour surgery...Pain has been great but listening to masterpiece like this ease my mind..May you always achieve all the success ! You are an incredible musician!

[@anttiylonen8078]

Kiitos Gert! Sinä soitat, kuten Bach! T. Antti Ylönen Suomesta from Finland

[@joristinel1140]

beste Gert,Ik kom zelf uit een muzikale familie van uitvoerders en componisten en ik heb je ontdekt op youtube ... ik was direct "verkocht" toen ik je présence zag, de pure muzikaliteit en de eenvoud zonder grote gebaren of pretentie. Bach vraagt enkel maar de pure muziek en pure vakkennis en jij begrijpt dat heel goed. Dankuwel ...

[@johnstevens1747]

Gert is the best organist i have had the pleasure of hearing since Virgil Fox oh so many years ago. This piece along with Ode to Joy and some others send chills down my spine. I try to listen to these two several times a week. I used to go to local organ concerts just to feel the power of the ‘king of instruments’ but discovered that I could get a better ‘concert’ just coming here and listening primarily to Gert and other great organists. I have followed Gert here seeing the wonderful progress made since he was yoing. Wish I had the same talent! May God continue to bless you in your work to glorify Him and never forget who you got that wonderful talemt from.

[@PieterDubbelman]

John, do you know his first version of Ode to Joy: kzbin.info/www/bejne/p328gpygjp6Ug6s

[@robert3302]

I love Gert too, I also have been following him for several years. I got a kick out of you saying you have followed him "since he was young". Of course, you realize he is now only 26.

[@malcomstanley8930]

Beautiful! You certainly know how to make the "King of Instruments" Praise God.

[@jefvillon3050]

C'est une musique céleste !

[@rez98450y]

Toujours une grande maîtrise du clavier pour une divine musique. Gert, tu es un grand maître...!

[@jzs33333]

Fantastyczne, przepiękne wykonanie. Brawo !!!!!

[@duaneadams5210]

This is the BEST rendition I've ever heard. Way to go !!!!!! I greatly enjoy ALL your videos. Thank You so much for sharing your talent with us.

[@tamipalin8171]

My favorite Bach piece!!!! And one of the few pieces of music I still remember from when I quit playing the organ back in high school, 40+ years ago. Thank you for sharing this!

[@mzarate6288]

Ahh the sweetness of God in the notes, thank you Gert.

[@davidmajetniak2984]

« D.ieu doit beaucoup à Bach » …

[@steveseivwright6295]

Wow!!!!! Just Wow! What a Brilliant Improvisation!

[@skymarshallmarz5573]

So noble and well-paced. I appreciate you not rushing this and the pedal is wonderful, and adds body to the melody. So unlike what others do.

[@arievanderplas4683]

Gods zegen in je werk wat je mag en kan toen in de wijngaard van ons Hemelse Vader en dat het allemaal der verheerlijk van Zijn nooit genoeg volprezen naam mag zijn en dat je een goede inspiratie mag zijn voor zovele anderen

[@jayw8726]

Bach would be proud! ❤️ After all he was the master of improvisation as well. 😍

[@glgardener4972]

Absolutely wonderful.