Highland Cathedral - Improvisatie - Gert van Hoef - Ichthuskerk Urk

[@danielueblacker9118]

God Bless you, your wife and child. Be Safe and healthy.

[@WayfaringStranger56]

Your music is a language that transcends words. As you play, I am reminded of Jesus' words in John 16:33. "These things I have spoken to you, that in ME you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world." As you have been, may you always remain a faithful steward of the unique gift that God has entrusted to you. Praying for you and your precious family, "Sis" Maria in NC, USA.

[@gvcarpenter60]

Thanks dear man for your gifts and artistry, especially now.

[@TerryP1922]

Beautiful!!! Nothing is more exciting than watching you perform on the organ and how you make those keys sing at your fingertips. Thank you, Gert, keep your family close and safe.

[@dpodsful]

@@peterjohnson7710 Your comment was really unnecessary.

[@time.5316]

In this day of pain, loss and suffering due to the corona virus pandemic, to be treated to this instance of beauty and transcendence has nearly brought me to tears. The human race is worth saving. Thank you, Gert, for demonstrating that.

[@dalerider3124]

Very nicely spoken, Mr. Tim E.

[@RivaProductions]

Amen!

[@susane945]

Yes, Gert's playing makes me very emotional too. It's very good for your soul. 🙏🙂🌺

[@davidrstaggs4243]

Gert, what a beautiful refuge you create in this terrible time here on earth. May God truly Bless You, Marjolein and your beautiful child. ThankYou very much!

[@chenworth1]

Thank you for drawing me near to God with this magnificent and transcendent music. I literally dropped to my knees with tears streaming down my face as I worshipped God!

[@Bluegrassboy49]

Thankyou Gert. What a wonderful way to end a Sunday evening in Texas. May God continue to bless you, your wife, and child. I pray you stay forever in God's grace and protection.

[@andreventer9423]

Thank God for such a talent and such beautiful music.

[@jeraldbartlett463]

Yes makes ones back strong. It is the first exposure for this old man to this melody. Thanks

[@irenelederer5616]

Wunderschönes Orgelspiel. Vielen Dank, mein Abend ist gerettet.

[@ivanivan3241]

Thanks for this celestial music....many greetings from the earthquake-stricken city Zagreb, Croatia

[@rosstoone4210]

Gert, I love this piece, you are a very talented young man, I love pipe organ music, I keep following all you play, it makes my day and I could listen to you non stop. I live in the United States from Utah, you have brightened my life up with your talent, thank you, you have a cute family, may god bless you always, I would love to see you in person someday, love Ross Toone

[@annemackellar6293]

This pice of music was commissioned for the UK handing back Hong Kong to China. It was played at that ceremony by the pipes and drums of the British Army. Gert, you have managed to play a very "reedy" sound on the organ which echoes the original performance. So clever. Thank you.

[@Ronald7077]

Always amazes me the hand and feet Co ordination - a lovely piece played well and easy on the ears 👍🇮🇱

[@janetlindley4465]

Gert you are doing an excellent job playing us all your beautiful music during these difficult times. Thank you so much. Stay safe and healthy.

[@mariforever1863]

Gosh maybe I shouldn’t say this but in about 70 years when it is time for you (like it always will be for everyone) to enter in God’s holy kingdom, you and other great organists who play like you, would have the « job » playing such lovely music for us all. Organ music like yours sounds so very heavenly Gert. I love looking at you playing on KZbin as well as listening to the Digital CDs I bought on your site. You have a wonderful gift.

[@mkroeseler]

Wonderful Song ! I love this piece! Usually played with backpipes ! The Lord protect you and your loved ones in this "gray" time !

[@keithlackenby3044]

Thank you. This one of my favourites. It was played by one of my organists accompanied by a young member of the church on the violin on the occasion of my retirement seven years ago. Happy memories of a wonderful church. The Lord bless you and all your family.

[@graemedoyle5123]

What a wonderful arrangement this is my favourite. I love this piece being Scottish. May God bless you and your family

[@andreventer9423]

Just amazing heavenly music. Thank you Gert.

[@josephwenderoth4713]

Again, I thank you Gert. God bless you and your Family!!

[@issievdhorst]

PRAGTIG!!!!!!!!!!!!!! MISS my dad who played the organ so beautifully!

[@sallystewart2026]

Gert van hoef this is such a beautiful version of highland cathedral the best version I ve heard on the organ .such great talent thank you .

[@kurtdsauer]

Thank you for this, Gert. It offers solace to those afflicted by the pandemic. It offers comfort to musicians who have been laid-off. It seems as if this instrument brings clarity and focus during this time. Thank you for your generosity. Peace and health to you and your loved ones.

[@christophstoll3411]

Eine wunderschöne Interpretation !! Ich höre Ihnen immer gerne zu ! Vielen Dank für Ihre Einspielungen !

[@grahaml6668]

What a marvelous organ! A modern build of a traditional organ. The music and the performance speaks for themselves -- all comes together!

[@elizabethdent1984]

This is so beautiful. I could listen to it all day long. You are so talented, Gert. Thank you for sharing this.

[@richardblocher599]

In Our World of Troubles and concerns, for the Corna Virus, your Music is like a healing salve,and full of Hope. Thank you Gert for you"r Beautiful contribution.Stay Safe. RB

[@QHarefield]

Love it - just love it! Thank you, Gert. I play the organ in a church in Uxbridge (England) once a fortnight - or, I used to, before you-know-what happened - and a lady asked if I would play that tune for her. I had never heard of it but, after I investigated further, I liked it a lot. Thank you for a splendid, and moving, rendition. ps. and that's a great key-change from F to F#!

[@jacquesadam5306]

Magnifique ! On ne se lasse pas de l'écouter !!!👍

[@antonio.campanini5231]

this is the best of gert van hoef improvisations calling to my mind the himn os liberty of South Africa.

[@jozsefmakai9194]

Thank You for being with us in these difficult times!

[@ravanderploeg4171]

Mooie. Film,en ,Compilatie . Een mooi Jong Gezin... en...Gert jij bent een.. Musicus ,, ,,met een ..Bijzondere Eigen ... Unieke !! Gave ..om Mensen ...te Ontroeren , en te Inspireren !! ,, Like a Bridge over Troubled Water.,, Stay,, Humble and ...Just Yourself. Rinse 🤝

[@sapereaude9737]

What a great piece! I would love it so much, hearing this live!

[@georgemacculloch2425]

George MacCulloch. My family cam from the Highlands to America in 1851. Thank you. I have enjoyed your talent so much. Bravo!

[@tomhess5577]

Thank you for the selection. It again is beautifully played Gert.

[@ronpalmer2u]

Excellent organ sounds and your playing is beautiful. Thank You

[@royh9999]

Despite advancing years and thinking nothing can bring tears to my eyes my constant search for new versions of this beautiful piece always brings me back to this rendition. Although amazing on the bagpipe there is something calming and moving about hearing it played on the king of instruments by what has to be one of the worlds masters. Gert brings out the best in these beasts - thank you - now where did I put those tissues.

[@dykes93]

Yes!! So beautiful!!! God bless you and your family!

[@annemackellar6293]

My Scottish heart rejoices to hear you play one of my favourite tunes. I have only heard it played on the bagpipes before, but your improvisation is sensational. Could you please play thid during one of your live feeds? I am in heaven with this performance.

[@chenworth1]

What is it’s Scottish name?

[@rypkepaulusma]

@@chenworth1 Something like Cathair-eaglais na Gàidhealtachd (Scottish Gaelic) ?

[@duncancallum]

@@chenworth1 Highland Cathedral

[@waltertheus3467]

It was actually written by two Germans for a Highlands games held in Germany in 1982. Look it up.

[@peterjohnson7710]

@@chenworth1 Highland Cathedral

[@brigittewintzen5674]

Der Organist Gert van Hoef ist ein Naturtalent. Es ist ein Genuss ihm zuzuhören!!

[@Froggie24546]

Dear Gert , what an inspirational piece of music ! It brought tears to my eyes as most of us throughout this world are now in some sort of imposed isolation. Your music brought a light of hope and better days to come . I hope you Marjolein and Thomas and family remain healthy and safe from this contagious virus ! May God bless you and keep you safe ! Thank you from Australia

[@ruterakreeft4905]

Wat mooi het nummer van mijn vader die op jongstleden is overleden lievenlings nummer

[@fernhabecker819]

So beautiful! Great registrations! You are such a blessing! Thanks for sharing your music with the world!

[@davidpurdy6829]

What a rousing rendition! Loved your harmonizations, modulations, and registrations!

[@westernaustralia9442]

Gert, thank you, all the way from far Western Australia! Especially during this dark time. It is always a joy to listen to you. Take Care and Keep Safe and God Bless your Family and you...

[@pcaswell1000]

How wonderfully skilled and artistic you are Gert. Thanks for this beautiful music. May God bless and protect you and your lovely family.Happiness brought to us during this difficult time, thanks again.

[@thaiventurer3624]

Beautiful! This was also the anthem of the Royal Hong Kong Police and was played at the handover ceremony of Hong Kong back to the Chinese in 1997.

[@mkroeseler]

Wundervoll Gert ! Ich liebe dieses Stück ! Wird ja normalerweise mit Backpipes / Dudelsack gespielt ! Der Herrgott beschütze Dich und Deine Lieben in dieser "grauen" Zeit !

[@jochenkinne2354]

Herzlichen Dank es ist so wunderschön ❤❤❤wirklich so fantastisch 😊😊😊

[@arjadelijster9080]

Wat heeft God u rijk gezegend met gaven om zulke prachtige muziek zo te kunnen vertolken, Soli Deo Gloria. Frans de Lijster.

[@a.j.olyslager8879]

Gert, what a beautifully played piece of music.

[@bobandmjwatson8038]

Rather a sad & longing tune ,but a favourite of mine ,beautifully played (if we can’t have bagpipes!)Thank you from Lindsay,Ontario!

[@g.k.failla9389]

Gert's version of this from 2020 is my favorite. He is passionate to the point of ferocity and remains in perfect control. Stirs the Maxwell in my ancestry every time. March 17, 2023. From Chicago, U.S.A.

[@bertvosjan3361]

Hier wordt je stil van zo mooi gespeeld bedankt

[@ngc628m74]

Heavenly !! Powerful & Graceful ...

[@laviniajohnson9210]

It is a serious thing to play the organ but when you smile it brightens the room for sure. Best wishes from Scotland

[@2909IML]

Such beautiful music. Well done 👍🏼. 😘

[@jhill74893]

beautifully played and played with such power. AAAA ma zing

[@monteladow159]

Absolutly beautiful and refreshing... the world needs more music like this and thankfully you contribute by playing these uplifting pieces. Thank you!!

[@Schaefer1967]

Well done Mr. van Hoef. God bless you and stay safe.

[@josephbear6874]

SO BEAUTIFUL, God Bless you and your family, be safe during this trying time - and always.

[@eileenstevens9429]

Beautiful.I enjoy your music very much, Gert. Greetings from Niagara Falls, Canada!😊

[@michaelhowarth4302]

How beautiful! Thank you Gert!

[@friedhelmkraus7024]

Danke, Ihre Virtuosität gibt mir Kraft und Hoffnung, mögen Sie und Ihre Lieben diese Zeit gut durchstehen. ALLES Gute!

[@peterrenner7468]

Listened to your playing, more than once. Tears everytime. shared with friend in Scotland: she was touched as well, the music and the comments. Thank you, Gert. May all beings be free from suffering. (from Victoria, BC, Canada)

[@debbiechambless4512]

Gorgeous registrations!

[@garrybirmingham6147]

Hi Gert, Absolutely wonderful ! Thank you. ⛪️🎹👏👌

[@jamesupton4996]

There is almost a symbiotic relationship between Gert and the organ. The organ is responding with its soul which Gert is evoking from it with a gentle but total command: a man I think who has truly found his vocation, and with it insight into, and capacity to reveal through his playing a beauty far beyond the terrestrial. To hear this is to know that God exists.

[@maxwellkruithof3008]

What’s this song called

[@GeBiDa3]

It is beautifully played, I always enjoy listening to you! Thank you, God Bless you and your family

[@rnritter]

Most beautiful. I could listen to this all night long.

[@williamjeffrey40]

Gert, that was the most beautiful execution of that tune on the pipe organ that I have ever heard .

[@jimchauvin7958]

So beautifully done, excellent voicing build. Smooth

[@gcvanwerd1]

Geen enkel virus kan de vertolking en schoonheid van dit soort stukken wegnemen of uitwissen uit ieders geheugen. Wat mooi toch weer Gert. Dank je wel !!

[@haraldkvam2409]

A simple tune made so magnificent with wonderful harmonies. Well done

[@PHPJN7]

Een van mijn favorieten, geweldig Gert wat een geweldige performance, dank je wel

[@Railfan6675]

Thank you Gert for this wonderful improvisation. You bring peace and hope to everyone ❤️

[@carolynclark1724]

Beautiful arrangement- Please stay well!

[@Armand-nf9qu]

Erg mooi! Klinkt zo machtig. Geen woorden voor.

[@Ronald7077]

Best I I have ever heard this piece played on an organ - thanks for sharing 🇬🇧

[@jcdenecker9919]

We have a lock down period in South Africa, and being able to listen to all these beautiful pieces makes it so much easier. Dank je well Gert!

[@evfusion4094]

Amazing improvisation, thank you. As you play I can imagine myself in the Scottish Highlands with the unique sounds of bagpipes playing.

[@harmenverhoef9897]

Ide Boogaard heeft van dat oude 1963 Kleuker orgel toch een bijzonder mooi instrument gebouwd, best wel een groot orgel, ook het gebouw heeft wat ik via deze opname hoor een mooie akoestiek. Laat je Gert op zo'n instrument dan lekker zijn gang gaan, komen er meestal wel leuke stukken uit voort, hij weet dat Highland sfeertje geweldig neer te zetten.

[@michaellind2388]

A wonderful tune, wonderfully played. Thank you. And btw as as Scot I am not in the least bothered that it was put together by two Germans! Wishing you and your wife and boy every happiness and blessing in the years ahead!

[@andreventer9423]

Just amazing Gert. Thank you

[@duaneadams5210]

Wow. This is great. Thank You so much for sharing your talent with us. I love listening to you play.

[@detectinghistoricalontario9664]

A delight to the 💓. May our God bless and keep you

[@elrobertingonew6771]

Sono rimasto incantato... Grazie della meravigliosa musica che ci dai... Stupendo...

[@marionmuller5102]

Danke. Thank you. Thank you for playing that organ at sutch mad and dark times. Lucky and healthy days for you and your family. 🙏🕊🍀🌠🕯

[@denismeyer6470]

Superbe pièce aussi belle lorsqu'elle est jouée par une "Harmonie" et la reprise du thème par la cornemuse...merci Monsieur Gert van Hoef. !

[@AK-lm9ly]

One of my favorites. Thanks!

[@geoffreyatherton4224]

I really like your registration in this piece, I can almost hear the bagpipes normally associated with performances of this tune when played at Ieper in November 11th services. Prachtig gespeeld.

[@mrugalaboga]

I'd like to play this with my pipes with Gert 😀

[@arnoldrouverand4038]

Great improvisation, and performance. Lots of inspiration you give us. Stay safe Mr. gert! Bravo

[@ShelleyLee-vx9ww]

That was a great performance and great music, too!

[@Emerald_Acre_OH]

I love this song, Gert! Thank you!

[@laviniajohnson9210]

Stunning performance thank you for sharing this wonderful piece.

[@alejandroar952]

Thanks Gert, Good luck!

[@Arleta53]

Erg mooi stuk muziek Gert. Dank je wel.

[@Mimmygreen]

I love listening to you parlaying. It’s so uplifting. Thank you so much.