Concert in Geraardsbergen - Gert van Hoef - Part 2

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Deel 2. van het concert van Gert van Hoef in de St. Bartholomeuskerk te Geraardsbergen in België.
Gespeelde stukken:
Fantasie of the opera (improvisatie)
Pirates of the Caribbean - Hans Zimmer
Allegro con Fuoco - Symfony no. 9 - Antonin Dvorák (1841-1904)
16 oktober 2016
Live opname Orgelconcert
St. Bartholomeus Kerk Geraardsbergen (België)
Anneessens-orgel
Organist: Gert van Hoef
Registrant: Marjolein Speijer
Gert van Hoef in concert in Belgium. Part 2.
He plays:
Fantasie of the opera (improvisation)
Pirates of the Caribbean - Hans Zimmer
Allegro con Fuoco - Symfony no. 9 - Antonin Dvorák (1841-1904)
October 16, 2016
organ recital
St. Bartholomew's church Geraardsbergen (Belgium)
Anneessens-organ
Organist: Gert van Hoef
Stop-assistent: Marjolein Speijer

[@billymilkman168]

I find Marjolein fascinating(besides being gorgeous). There she sits patiently watching and listening, turning the pages, not producing the music but essential as without her Gert couldn´t play as he does. Gert is a genius, no doubt of that, stunning talent. Here, I give a shout for Marjolein.

[@capacityplus]

They are a lovely family. I have met Gert and Marjolein twice now.

[@johnpeschke7723]

the ability to improvise on a single instrument is a marvelous gift. Gert improvises as an entire orchestra, that is not just a gift ..it is a miracle.

[@davecoffield7893]

Without a doubt Gert should be elevated among the top musicians on this instrument of all time. For heaven's sake, he played the Bach Toccata and fuge on the Stephanuskirk Hesselt instrument. This is genius in that this organ is a manual and not voiced for Bach. Bach wrote for musicians who played the entire piece without interruptions for voicing changes. The two assistants who pulled stops for this performance managed to make this instrument sing a phenomenal praise it was not made for. Marjolien joins him for the Widor Tocatta on the same instrument, and they also place that organ in a divine context it wasn't meant to manage. I love the sheet music he works from. It's original, and much of it is battered and separated from the spine of the publication. We are at a cultural crossroads where classical music forms are not weighed heavily in relation to public (and especially youth) interest. Please support the pure aesthetic of classical music, (instrumental, orchestral, vocal) while it is still a force in this era. We could easily (very easily) lose it!

[@davebinnie4257]

Wonderful input! Thanks so much. Gert is a treasure!

[@henryalfaro9125]

I don't know much about anything but I know one thing, this guy has gone to a level of TRUE self expression so high that I don't understand how this girl can stand sitting next to him with out Crying.

[@rojostu1]

Henry Alfaro ive wanted to reply to your comment for some time but have been unsure of what to say, it is unusual to find others with obviously such passion for music, i completely agree with your comment, this is beautiful :))

[@rojostu1]

the Pirates of the Caribbean piece here just keeps growing and growing on me :))))

[@rekordea]

I feel this. Gert+Marjoelin's legendary.

[@macklinstaley678]

Hello from Maine, USA. Loved "Fantasie of the opera (improvisation)" was wonderful Bravo

[@catherineguenin8472]

On a de la chance de pouvoir suivre ce superbe concert grâce à KZbin on est content bravo catherine France vichy

[@jpwillm5252]

When I was young and I had to go to church, I went there with a good heart because we had a good organist. If we had had one like Gert, I think I would have run there, to church! Bravo Gert and Marjolaine, you are brilliant and adorable 8-) Quand j'étais jeune et que je devais aller à l'église, j'y allais d'assez bon coeur car nous avions un bon organiste. Si nous en avions eu un comme Gert, je crois que j'y aurais couru, à l'église ! Bravo Gert et Marjolaine, vous êtes géniaux et adorables 8-)

[@limitstoprogress]

Besides the extremely brilliant playing, by perhaps the world's best-ever organist, and his assistant, it brings hope for humanity to see a young couple in love, a while before they get married. I wish you both all possible success and happiness in your entire life!

[@Bouncybon]

It is great that Gert's admirable father continues to film all these performances and edit them so skilfully. When we watch these terrific videos we have a lot to thank Mr van Hoef for. From the beginning of his public life, Gert has always had a good team of supporters who accompany him on his travels, including his dear father.

[@peteacher52]

How wonderful - I didn't know that!

[@Tocsin-Bang]

Marjolein does a fantatstic job. Just look at her face and body language. She is following the score, feeling the music and is totally aware of every body clue from Gert. In her own right she is magnificent. That is not to take away anything from Gert who is a fantastic musician, to my mind one of the greatest organists I have ever heard.

[@IC-OLD]

So beautiful. ♥️ I am just curious about the thumb down commentators - are they even human or are those the one's having NO spirit whatsoever?? 🤔 You must be without a soul NOT to adore beautiful music like this... Wonderful that a young man shares his great talent with us. Thank you.

[@richardsnyder8]

Amen! How could anyone not love these 2 wonderful young people?

[@canyoubelievethis220]

This guy is sick. He is like wine ... only gets better with age. Have watched him for several years now. Love his style. He could play "Mary Had A Little Lamb" and make a masterpiece out of it. And yes, his little friend sitting beside him is there to help in any way she can.

[@danielueblacker9118]

As long as Gert is Happy.

[@saveyourself9029]

Tremendous success!! Immense inspiration and impression, ever. Dear Gert! You are a precious diamond shining over the silver oceans. If a diamond could be so so glorious🌸💗😘✡💖❣

[@rodolphehenkel9268]

Formidable organiste un régal

[@howardbaitcher5464]

He just keeps getting better and better.

[@TS-hl5jb]

Das war einfach Super! Mega! Kraftvoll! R E S P E KT ! Danke Gert! Was für eine Freude! Nicht zu toppen!!!!! Gruß aus Dresden! Der helle Wahnsinn!!!! Ein Meister vor dem Herrn! Ich habe mir dieses Orgelkonzert gleich zwei Mal hintereinander Angehört. Ich kriege gar nicht genug davon!

[@Railfan6675]

If you watch the preset counter from the beginning of part one, at 14, then finishes in part two over 160 you have to understand the amazing amount of work it takes to put this all together. Must have taken hours (maybe days) to set up a concert like this. Then pull it all off in what seems like a flawless performance. Marjolein is always right on cue and is no easy task to keep up. I'm glad Gert brought her to the balcony at the end as she certainly deserves some credit for the performance.

[@GertvanHoeforganist]

Railfan6675 That's right. She is very good in timing.

[@jezm1703]

Just magnificent!! Truly outstanding performances on contemporary pieces. BRAVISSIMO!!

[@Dutchhomepage]

Dvorak, allememachies, wow! fantastisch orgel, mooie stils, wat een prachtkerk ook en ja, dan jou Gert als vertolker van dit bijzondere instrument, mijn avond kan niet meer stuk! Dank hiervoor! 👍

[@pianorama]

Taking the mighty organ to new heights of expression. So joyful and uplifting.

[@richthenative]

Love the look of accomplishment, relief, happiness and thanks that Gert and Marjolein exchange during the last measure of Dvorak's piece.

[@TerryP1922]

He is playing all of this from memory to!!!!!!!What an outstanding performance again and again. I love any and all versions that he plays of Pirates of the Caribbean. Way to go Gert!!!!

[@classicalmidiorgans]

Absolutely masterful ! Hopefully we are going to hear it in Canada too sometime !!!

[@MerlynAStern]

Yes please. I will be there!

[@dsh122]

Marjolein is absolutely beautiful, and a great registrant. Congrats on a fantastic performance! And if I read correctly, an engagement. 👍🏻😍

[@Theloveofmusic]

I agree with your opening comments, however, he is engaged to another lady who is also an organ registrant.

[@gordontaylor3103]

Absolutely magnificent! Also brilliant stop changes by Marjolein. It must be a lot of work to arrange these amazing registrations. Thank you Gert for sharing your artistry. This is a wonderful partnership.....

[@tampanativeson]

There are no words. Gert, just when I think you cannot possibly get any better you prove me wrong. OUTSTANDING!

[@capacityplus]

I love the sound of this organ and of course the two people at it's controls.

[@GravoAd]

Wat een geweldig concert. En wat een geweldig team zijn jullie samen. (Volgens mij is zij verliefd op jou!!) Van harte gegund. GOD bless you !!

[@gijsschubert7901]

Ze zijn inmiddels getrouwd en met eerste kindje ;)

[@richardblocher599]

Wow, such emotions, I am feeling, so beautiful and amazing. I always feel like I am home when you play Gert, you are truly astounding young man, and I really appreciate your sharing with us. Thank you. Richard B.

[@josephanoom]

Absolutely beautiful played Gert with warm passion and expression super!!!!

[@4hubby971]

7 years! Oh, my. You were great then and still are.

[@andreapastorino7443]

Great organ and great performance

[@colingregory3548]

Another fantastic concert thank you Gert 👍🏻

[@TheGregjr]

Magnificent you have a real feeling for the music you play love every minute of it

[@vincentontstenk2738]

Mooi concert trouwens! Ik blijf er steeds met veel bewondering naar luisteren en kijken!!

[@RobLeursKout]

Prachtig gespeeld Gert, zoals altijd. Heb met veel plezier naar je spel geluisterd.

[@RYNT1157]

Fantastic playing , listening to Gert for the first time.

[@bertranddeloye]

So great performance! I love!

[@daryleharris1021]

Gert: What a mesmerizing concert! I just discovered you. I shall follow your work from this day forward! Would love to hear you play the Wannamaker Organ in Philadelphia. God bless. I hope to hear more of you. Daryle J. Harris, Gainesville, GA USA

[@richthenative]

Wonder what Gert's favorite organs are ??? I LOVE the voices of this Anneessens organ and of course Gert's and Marjolein's registration with Gert's soul satisfying musicianship. Superb craftsmanship on their part. Wonderful reverberation in this church too.

[@catwoman3680]

Wonderful performance ! You never disappoint me, you just bring music alive. Music for the soul, thank you Gert.

[@88keyes]

Another amazing performance. Watching you play is as enjoyable as listening.

[@anneroustan134]

Vraiment sublime ! Une merveille de musique ! Un vrai régal à écouter ! Bravo ! Merci pour ce bonheur !

[@priemjohannes]

Geweldig mooie muziek prachtig gespeeld Gert met Marjolein een geweldig stel!

[@jwtg5684]

This organ really is great for Fantasie of the Opera, best ever. Pirates of the Caribbean so cool, as always. The way you attack the Dvorak, is well, outstanding.

[@jean-claudemoncomble2705]

Beau et parfait concert, distingué, d'oeuvres grandioses et uniques. Bravo! pour l'interprétation et l'originalité!

[@Bouncybon]

Marjolein is Gert's girlfriend - there's a picture of them as a couple on her FB page. I hope they'll be very happy and maybe marry one day. Who knows?

[@b43xoit]

According to both FB accounts, they are engaged.

[@capacityplus]

And now married with a family. I'm going to hear them live in Hanley England in a few days.

[@marekfoolforchrist]

And a child now!

[@ankybolte6617]

Gert en Marjolein, de muziek ontroert mij zoveel maar ook de liefde voor elkaar ....❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@sergelemiere7877]

Cela est bien vrai ! Un bel exemple de couple pour aujourd'hui !

[@sm7wyg]

Gert, it is pure "ear candy" to listen to your nimble handling of that marvelous organ, and Marjolein is always right on cue, it is lovely to watch your videos, the teamwork and effort that goes in to your performance. I do hope you find your way to Sweden one of these days, both of you, together you seem to make music rather angelic, and I hope to be able to listen to you perform live, be it, I do hope to join a bunch of listeners that does not have an equal tendency to acquire the need for coughing just because they are in a very good acoustic environment. ;-)

[@garyg6000]

Great organ and great performance, Gert. Nice shoes. Wishing you the best in 2017!!

[@sseivwright]

their rapport, his talent are a marvelous thing to watch and listen to.... what talent and via the magic of the internet, we can behold God's talent and Goodness expressed through music. Wow! I do not take the experience lightly!

[@davebinnie4257]

I adore Dvorak’s New world symphony, hearing it on pipe organ was exquisite! Bravo Gert!!! Amazing transformation.

[@arnolambregtse]

Grandioos! En wat een mooi orgel. Komen deze stukken heel mooi op uit.

[@josephbear6874]

THANK YOU GERT. BAUTIFUL AS ALWAYS

[@jlcc5378]

Quand votre génie parle, les orgues sursautent d'allégresse et de vibrations pleines de sentiments d'expressions resplendissantes. Votre doigté immense répond à votre tandem avec votre jolie épouse qui fait corps avec vous, c'est une délectation de tous les instants quand j'ai plaisir à vous écouter dans vos exhibitions à tous les deux.

[@clottis]

Wat ongelofelijk mooi, vooral het stuk van Antonín Dvořák, dit deed mij denken aan een concert dat ik mee heb gemaakt bij het Koninklijk concert gebouw orkest onder leiding van Gustavo Dudamel, bravo!

[@joyfulpatrol9325]

Thank you Gert, a great performance!

[@abrahammulder]

Gert, je boft met zo'n vriendin jongen. De blikken van haar zeggen genoeg! maar ook geweldig orgelspel natuurlijk!!

[@AlstonENewball]

Excelente. Continuaré escuchándolos.

[@steveseivwright6295]

Another stunning finale and performance.....

[@LeendertCordemans]

Een prachtig stuk muziek neergezet. Chapeau! Mooie registraties! Alles uit het orgel gehaald wat erin zit.

[@leoluxx5120]

Excellent! I love your renditions.

[@tomhess5577]

Great selection of music and wonderfully presented. Great expression.

It was great that I watched this video arranged skillfully.

[@guillaume1760]

The first piece is beautiful! Thank you very much for this pleasant time and congratulations for the synchonized work with Marjolein!

[@grosswardeyn1]

New World Symphony by Antonín Dvorák adapted to te organ. Well succeeded and played.

[@Mr05241948]

It's been really interesting watching you from a very young fellow, evolving to the exceptionally accomplished organist that you have become. I think you have a wonderful career ahead of you as you thrill and entertain us with your talent on these wonderful machines. Very best regards to you.

[@GertvanHoeforganist]

William Jeffrey Thanks for the kind message!

[@carlobazan1370]

Sei un musicista eccezionale, hai un talento straordinario, le tue interpretazioni fanno venire i brividi suoni con le le tue mani e con la tua anima. Grazie per quello che fai, regali dei momenti fantastici a tutto il mondo. Ti auguro una lunghissima e brillante carriera, Quando vieni in italia?

[@Ben-uj6qk]

You never fail to impress!

[@paulroberts4271]

I want to see and hear Gert play the cavielle coll organ at St.Oeun Rouen france. I want Gert to experience of playing a very large pipe organ and the accoustics of the cathedral. To sit and play this instrument as the great Charles Marie Widor.

[@bertschalk1798]

Seen this several times now.......just awesome !!

[@fcalmant]

Waouwwww the Hans Zimmer piece is the best ever heard!! Well done Gert!!!

[@soniacarlson1951]

Bravo! The console was shaking, your shoelaces were flying. Love it! I was hoping so much for a video this week to take my mind off the car accident I had a few days ago-Thank You!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@leenpasschier2117]

Sonia Carlson

[@greesyduck]

wow just brilliant Gert you sure can make that organ stand to your intention making it a superb performance well done you :))

[@charlesdavis7087]

You're having way too much fun. Way to go!!! Wonderful Phantom of the Opera and Pirates of the Car. I think you're finding the kinds of music that suits your dramatic talents. Good for you. CVD

[@jean-lucbodilis8675]

Hello , I wish you all the best for 2017, Good continuation and thanks for all the concert of 2016. Friendly.

[@dsh122]

I truly am impressed and love all of your work!

[@MateusGedoz]

Congratulations! Great show! You have a big performance!

[@casefromnl2856]

Gert, Marjolein! Wat een geweldig spectaculair mooie concerten daar in Geraardsbergen !!! Wat zou ik dat graag ook een keer live willen mee maken !!! Hoogtepunt toch wel jouw Dvorak uitvoering !!! En... keihard hoestende mensen niet meer binnen laten !!

[@l000kin]

Antonín Dvořák would be proud if he could hear it! Great transcription. Many greetings from the Czech Republic 🙂. Btw. did you know, that Antonín Dvořák wrote 8 preludes and fugues for the organ as a home work at music school?

[@JimBales]

It is very clear that this young lady fancies you Gert. :)

[@JimBales]

That too William. Thank you.

[@jimmartin181]

My last comment was somehow deleted, but while Marjolein appears to be a musician, I don't think she has the stop knowledge even approaching what Jan has. She runs the auto advance key on schedule but we have not seen them on a manual instrument since Jan left. (unless I missed it)

[@JimBales]

Good point Jim. I have not seen her running back and forth the way Jan did. :)

[@GertvanHoeforganist]

Jim Bales That is because we could make use of pre sets which makes it all very easy to her, but that doesn't mean she is not busy. Believe me, she was. And also, we have been playing on lots of difficult organs where Marjolein had a lot of work to do. Those might not be on KZbin, but she is just as busy as Jan was.

[@JimBales]

Thank you Gert and William. That makes perfect sense.

[@orguesetmusicpierre3043]

merveilleux,j'adore ces interprétations sur ce magnifique instrument;; bravos ...

[@MOHINIKUMAR11]

Wielkie brawa!!! Lekkość,wirtuozeria,genialne wykonanie!!!

[@jkloos87]

met veel bewondering heb ik geluisterd. Fantastisch!

[@nildaevangelista1463]

Gert, ouvir você tocar acalma minha alma sou sua ouvinte ha mais de 5 anos.🤗

[@JacquesBRUNO13007]

Gert van Hoef : A skilfull organist !! Bravo et merci.

[@DanGOlson]

Marvelous!!!

[@dsh122]

That was amazing!

[@thomfaircloth3642]

Your improvisation on Phantom is Phenomenal!

[@rolfschroder3821]

Wie schön, dass ihr zusammen seid und wir eure Gesichter sehen dürfen. Musik ist, wie ein schönes Gesicht betrachten. Ihr macht die Orgel so populär. Ihr macht wunderbare Musik ... Ich habe in Jugend so wie deine Frau am Orgeltisch sitzen dürfen. Es ist mir unvergesslich.

[@rolfschroder3821]

Yey

[@rolfschroder3821]

Mein Musiklehrer war Pastor Walter Daniel, Brügge, Holstein. Er hat mit Albert ySchweizer Orgel gespielt. dies. Alles von Bach, yBuxtehude usw.

[@keithlackenby]

Beautiful music with beautiful Couple!

[@markwalkup1555]

Dear Gert, please keep up your great work. I enjoy seeing you playing the organ almost every day. You play with absolute gusto and feeling and I can see that you do so enjoy playing. I enjoy watching. You are amazing. Thank God. Mark.

[@klaasevertklaasevert254]

Met hart en ziel gespeeld,ik kijk deze video heel vaak.

[@fernandoadolfoalvarezhuert7290]

Gert van Hoef es un talento y virtuoso,en la ejecuciòn de las obras selectas, ejecutados frente al òrgano. Felicitaciones sinceras de quienes amamos la musica docta. FERNANDO ALVAREZ HUERTA. Ingeniero en telecomunicaciones. Experto en Audio y Sonorizaciòn. Santiago de Chile. Sud-America

[@karlbahlmann9772]

Toll gespielt, super registriert. Weiter so!

[@hubertassier9765]

Comme vous êtes beaux tous les deux dans cette belle interprétation bravo Merci de nous transporter avec vous

[@jpbaugh]

Wonderful

[@tharmse30]

Prachtig Gert !!! ,hierbij wil ik je het beste voor 2017 toewensen, een goede gezondheid voor jullie, en succes met de orgelstudie.

[@MrEjidorie]

I think Ms. Marjolein Speijer falls in love with Mr. Gert van Hoef.

[@jdubowski]

She is now Gert's wife ;) They married in Nov. 2017 and their son Thomas was born in Fec 2018...

[@robinmorgan7629]

can’t imagine one without the other,God ordained.

[@MrEjidorie]

@@robinmorgan7629 However, many people do not get married and remain single for the rest of their life in advanced nations.