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

[@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.

[@victorfabianveravillalobos3539]

Hermoso...

[@johannesbunzel9257]

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

[@Doug6412]

Thank you for your generosity with you God given gift

[@jacquelineguardiola166]

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

[@bertholdfarenkopf1693]

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

[@FriedLion]

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

[@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

[@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.

[@jmm2511]

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

[@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.

[@nzh9282]

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

[@marionoss6614]

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

[@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!..🙏❤

[@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

[@GertvanHoeforganist]

Hartelijk dank voor het kijken naar mijn video!

[@richthenative]

Wish I could be there. Some day I just may hear you play live. CDs are great with a good sound system, but you do not feel the music or ambience.

[@juanvarga]

Gert van Hoef sos una maravilla, toda mi admiracion y respeto para vos!

[@henkvanderwaal4082]

Rich Thenative de

[@peterbechtel9142]

Gert van Hoef

[@marimardjoeki4153]

Gert van Hoef heel mooi

[@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.

[@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.

[@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....!

[@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!

[@imkereifranz-josefmunsterm4664]

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

[@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

[@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.

[@oliviercharpie]

Jean-Sébastien Bach comme tant d'autres et moi vous remercie de cette improvisation géniale. A Dieu seul, la Gloire. J'en ai les larmes aux yeux

[@micheldecrop3229]

remercient

[@VanRijn4K]

@@micheldecrop3229 vous remercions

[@kettekettekette]

Stundenlanger Genuß, Balsam für die Seele.

[@hermannmayer8343]

Großartig, wunderschön. Einer meiner Lieblingschoräle.

[@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

[@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 :)

[@Bluegrassboy49]

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

[@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.

[@soniacarlson7975]

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

[@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 😀

[@uwisolivier2688]

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

[@thomfaircloth8293]

Once again Gerts mastery of not only the organ but of the music shines through. He has taken one of the simplest of Bach's works and made it complex, and majestic. He ropes you in with his artistry and suddenly you find yourself wanting to shout in praise of his talent. Once again I thank Gert for sharing his music and his wonderful talent with the world.

[@charlesrae3793]

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

[@FriedLion]

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

[@Mullyboots]

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

[@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

[@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.

[@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.

[@steveseivwright6295]

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

[@654Geoff]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@electro-classicorchestra1585]

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

[@KandiKlover]

So you’re professing Lutheranism as the one true faith to heaven?

[@electro-classicorchestra1585]

@@KandiKlover What? Not at all!

[@jorgbernhard3593]

Danke!!! Mein Herz weint und ich bin erlöst

[@MagicalPipes]

The Greatest Organist I will have ever Known, here on KZbin and in Person. Golden Performance, Gert.

[@wgroentje1]

Blijft een genot om naar te luisteren,dank!

[@danielskorpowski6686]

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

[@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 ...

[@pantsycat]

You have big eyes:) and I thank you and all the other organ musicians for helping me with depression. How can I be sad when I see and hear such beauty?

[@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!

[@Egorova25]

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

[@wdnamateur]

Al acht jaar geniet ik regelmatig van deze schitterende improvisatie 😍

[@ihabphelobos7455]

GOD BLESS YOU 🙏. My greating from North Carolina.

[@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.

[@ЛюдмилаВитютнева]

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

[@richthenative]

WOW...just sooo fulfilling. A few chills in the last half too. LOVE the very gradual crescendo, all your flourish and registration. Just perfect to my ears, mind, heart and soul. Wonderful playing, interpretation and improvisation.....Thank you Gert. And I would have lifted my hands at exactly the same time as you.

[@christophernorton33]

What a magnificent Organ and you play it so well .And all from memory your amazing God bless you .

[@joseversmessen6392]

Zo jong en reeds zulk een meester!

[@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

[@jzs33333]

Fantastyczne, przepiękne wykonanie. Brawo !!!!!

[@vitalism.sittenauerosb8995]

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

[@MOHINIKUMAR11]

Dziękuje za niezwykle piękne wykonanie .To bardzo wzruszające chwile ,kiedy mogę usłyszeć i zobaczyć Twoją grę na organach.

[@Karolajn952]

pozdrowienia z przemysla

[@jovdb1024]

ORGANMEISTER wat u kunt overbrengen met dit instrument is gewoon hartvervoerend niet onder woorden te brengen Dank u

[@EduardoRohdeEras]

You're a true artist! com'on man... that was one of the most amazing things I have ever see... Loved your playing! God bless ya!

[@ThorstenDzeik]

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

[@anttiylonen8078]

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

[@luciahelenaferreiradesousa7119]

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

[@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.

[@butspitzweg4556]

Vielen Dank! Einzigartige Improvisation zur Ehre Gottes - Sehr berührend - und, Jesus ist nicht nur Freude, die bleibet, Er ist die ganze Fülle für uns -unvorstellbare Herrlichkeit! Gert, sind Die gesegnet in Ihm 🕊

[@vanbrabant6791]

Haben Sie sich schon ein Mal unsere Belfriede angeschaut? ;-/

[@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.

[@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?

[@Umbriel-c8r]

I’m a recent fan just discovering Gert! What a beautiful talent he is all around!

[@mariaelenaleonhinojosa3126]

Traducir al Español Jesús Bleibet meinet freude

[@mariaelenaleonhinojosa3126]

Traducir al español Jesús Bleifet meinet Freude

[@philipbuisseret8465]

Very well done indeed! Complex, technically extremely difficult, but played with sublime mastery, Gert has a talent no doubt about it! After the improvisation phase of his progress comes composition.....then watch out, the sky will be the limit for this gentleman I think!

[@wouterattheorgan]

If it's cold play some hard piece and have it warm in no time

[@pmzephyr22]

I've never heard anyone go off into an improvisation on this time-honored and so well known choral prelude. It was an interesting departure and competently done. It's a new take on it which does a respectful job of giving us a new angle from which to view.

[@jwtg5684]

Thank you. As near to heaven as one can get on earth. I'm transported by what you have done with Bach's Jesu... what JOY

[@johnstevens8263]

Have listened to this many times. Each is an uplifting experience for me and keep playing in my head a number of times after hearing it each time.

[@mirthacastillo4332]

Bravo Gert 💐 . Alma Bach en el alma . Mucho estudio , pasión , virtuosismo y vida ! Desde Argentina .

[@rez98450y]

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

[@JTrost1234]

This is beautiful. I love how the father is in the background for support. This is quality father and son time. Why can't more kids (and fathers) be like this. This is way better than today's music.

[@willemvaningen2747]

Not his father

[@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!

[@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!

[@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.

[@Nooticus]

I have no words at all to describe the amazingness of this video! It is very nice when it starts quiet then builds up throughout the piece! I really loved the glances towards the camera and the trill with your feet near tge end of the piece, it really gave the piece character! Thank you Gert

[@henkvanderwaal4082]

Nooticus yy

[@henkvanderwaal4082]

Nooticus sq

[@kevlutu]

Gert, if I had to confine to one word this performance, it would have to be " Angelic " spectacular was a close second runner up. I have been known to tear up due to the beauty of a piece of music, this is one of them ! It is kind of hard to type through tears, but I am trying. Good luck on Your wonderful engagement I hope that You will be blessed with a wonderful life together. I pray that Your Children will inherit both of Your musical talents, They would be superstars ! God Bless. Kevin

[@kennethMblake]

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

[@priscillamohl1338]

Thank you! My most favorite music - Sol Deo Gloria

[@dangaines405]

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

[@GertvanHoeforganist]

Thank you David!

[@clarktrent8952]

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

[@emmanuel6407]

Dear Gert, it is the beauty itself! I like to watch you playing this wonderful music! Thank you, bro!

[@ianmacdonald1008]

I now start my daily DIY music lesson by viewing this wonderful inspiration. I am sure this video will reach the 1 million before too long. So many have still to discover the joy of your superb mastery of playing Bach. You simply MUST return to St Baafs and give us more...……..

[@janvankleef4579]

geweldig hoe Gert dit orgel kan laten zingen! Beiden hebben er hoorbaar en zichtbaar plezier in! Denk dat zelfs JS Bach himself dit fantastisch zou vinden!

[@ek7593]

Bravo !!! Thank you from Portugal.

[@charlesdavis7087]

The grace and fire of Gert... makes for one hell of a performance. Congratulations Young Titian and thanks for the all the chills.. !!!! CVD

[@patrickmiedema1490]

Gert, you are a pleasure to listen to.

[@pietermoonen]

Mooi orgelspel, Gert, in onze prachtige Gentse kathedraal! Je verkent blijkbaar de Vlaamse orgels! Doe zo verder! Dank voor de schoonheid die je brengt!

[@malcomstanley8930]

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

[@richardlunet3586]

Superbe interprétation ! Une des plus belles mélodie classique.

[@micheldecrop3229]

mélodies classiques... bon sang!