Ton Koopman on the Hildebrandt organ in Naumburg | Netherlands Bach Society

"Johann Sebastian Bach thought Zacharias Hildebrandt was the best organ builder. This organ in Naumburg was approved and inaugurated by Bach.” Organist Ton Koopman talks about the special Hildebrandt organ in the Stadtkirche St Wenzel in Naumburg, on which he played during recordings for All of Bach.
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Ton Koopman, organist
Organ: Zacharias Hildebrandt, 1746

[@UlimorUdamenta]

I've been waiting for dear Ton Koopman to appear here!! Cheers NBS!!

[@baroqueviolin82]

You swaggering dandy, you !!!!

[@VERITS99]

I quite agree!

[@MrUseur]

Ton Koopman ist ein wahrer Meister.

[@kasjer]

Dank meinem deutschen Freund konnte ich ein paar Orgel-Konzerten in Naumburg beiwohnen ("Orgel punkt zwölf"). Gerade die Kirche St. Wenzel hat mich tief beieindruckt. Die Hildebrandt-Orgel (die weltweit einzig authentisch erhaltene Bach-Orgel) ist ein Kunstwerk. Schöne Grüße aus Polen.

[@MitchBoucherComposer]

I've never clicked on a video so fast! Thank you, thank you so much--NBS, Ton Koopman, and everyone who makes these videos so possible. One of my favorite organists on one of my favorite organs in the whole world!!

[@kiieep381]

Me too!!

[@Nooticus]

Hi Mitch! He is truly one of, if not the best!

[@HumbleNewMusic]

🎵 when Koopman went up those forbidden stairs i thought he might spot a giant volume of lost manuscripts... can you even imagine... 🎵

[@carlosmendez6729]

a dream come true...

[@HumbleNewMusic]

@@carlosmendez6729 🎵👍

[@CatholicCulturePod]

I really enjoyed his pointing out various objects and architectural features in the church.

[@smitbar11]

Walking in the footsteps of a musical *giant*

[@vidselih]

Wow, this must be a first of NBS with Ton Koopman. Marvelous!

[@Samplesurfer]

In the late 1980s I went to the Matthäus Passion performance in Naarden by the Netherlands Bach Society, conducted by Ton Koopman.

[@MrUseur]

Wenn man Ton Koopman zuhört, so bemerkt bei ihm einen schier grenzenlosen Respekt vor dem "Genie" Bach. Dem kann ich mir nur anschließen. Und ich danke dem Schöpfer, dass er uns beide Organisten geschenkt hat: Johann- Sebastian und Ton.

[@grahaml3449]

My gosh this is a glorious organ, though pretty much out of the public eye. It was my pleasure to spend a week there some years back enjoying the fantastic organ and acoustics. A tribute to Bach, Hildebrandt, and finally to Madame Greulich whose tireless efforts to have it restored allowed us to hear these incredible sounds today.

[@BurkPrael]

absolutely love these interview videos. The depth, thought, and nuance that goes into the accompanying recordings is just that much more appreciated.

[@BoulderMamacita]

The Dutch are, hands down, my favorite organists, as are the instruments from the Netherlands.

[@TenorCantusFirmus]

Koopman is alwas guaranteed to deliver, either as organist/harpsichordist, conductor, or popularizer, talking about music and instruments.

[@MrUseur]

Herr Koopman ist ein wahrer Meister.

[@cyozdemir113]

It was a lovely little trip with Mr. Koopman. I’ve never seen so much detail about an organ before. It was sitting right next to him. I see passion, I see dedication.. Lovely.. Beautiful. Thanks!

[@flavioserci6046]

In my opinion the best baroque mixture in the world in a wonderful church in a wonderful town.

[@jacobusbinnema3096]

Fantastisch Interview and wat een geweldig instrument. Wat een geluk dat we dit instrument nog hebben.

[@Zurvanox]

So ist es. Danke

[@scarlatti222]

Finally Ton Koopman 👏🏼💙🌸🌸🌸

[@arsantiqua8741]

NBS and Mr. Koopman in a single video? A blessing indeed!

[@jonboz7585]

Thank you, Ton Koopman. I have quite a few of your recordings of the works of Bach, but nothing beats seeing you perform, especially on such a magnificent treasure.

[@youngmipark4836]

오르간 건반을 두드리는 소리가 옛날 타자기 소리 같네요. 보통은 성당안 오르간 울리는 소리만 듣다가 실제로 연주하는 모습이며, 발놀림 숨어 있는 연주자의 공간까지....너무 멋집니다~~ Thanks NBS !

[@edgarv.hinuber8201]

Vielen Dank, Ton Koopman, für diese wunderbare Interpretation! Es war uns eine Ehre, diese herrliche Einspielung sponsern zu dürfen. All of Bach ist ein grandioses Projekt - herzlichen Dank an das gesamte Team! Edgar v. Hinüber, St. Ingbert / DE

[@TheGentleUncle]

I like how he always improvises in early 17th century language.

[@Orgelfan62]

I was there last Weekend, this Organ is perfekt

[@andanteconmoto.]

A very beautiful journey in the genius of Bach, in the talent of Koopman, in the masterpiece of Hildebrandt and in all forms of art.

[@alexidarraga5788]

I had the pleasure of being in one of his concerts in the Bachelona Festival some years ago! Such an Experience!

[@violonebob]

Beautiful film. Thank you Ton!

[@Wladesigned]

Geweldig om Ton's liefde voor oude dingen en natuurlijk al helemaal voor oude orgels en muziek te zien. Het enthousiasme spat er van af!

[@rafikbaladi6555]

Brilliant, informative, invocation, educational and just unimaginable

[@bonazeta]

Ton Koopman on the Hildebrandt organ in Naumburg | Netherlands Bach Society Johann Sebastian Bach thought Zacharias Hildebrandt was the best organ builder. This organ in Naumburg was approved and inaugurated by Bach.” Organist #TonKoopman talks about the special Hildebrandt organ in the Stadtkirche St Wenzel in Naumburg, on which he played during recordings for All of Bach. Recorded for the project All of Bach on September 14th 2020 at Stadtkirche St Wenzel, Naumburg, Germany.

[@BaroqueMusica]

ok

[@raulreyes3480]

Endlich lädt NBS Mr. Koopman ein. Wunbderbar!

[@hansthijs]

Ton is great

[@walteralvarezperalta6270]

Lo máximo Tom Koopman... es una amante de Bach de peso. Después de ver este video mami más el órgano y para qué sirve esas palanquitas, cómo cambian los sonidos!

[@sigurdm]

Verbijsterend, verbazend, verbluffend prachtig !! 👏

[@TheAtheist22]

What an intellectual joy!!

[@samitobribiesca6320]

SUPERBE , EXTRAORDINARIE , MERCI BEACOUPE

[@screumeuleu]

Merci Mr Koopman

[@notaire2]

Was für eine wunderschöne und perfekt konstruierte Orgel!

[@superescalar]

Imágenes entrañables de un maestro en un lugar único. Gracias NBS.

[@grafvonsylt]

Sehr Informativ, vielen Dank!

[@James_Bowie]

Wonderful, thanks. 👍 (Note to subtitler: it's reverberation, not resonance).

[@paylmoffat3409]

Ton or Leo? Doesn’t really matter does it, get the same satisfaction for the listener. Geniuses both

[@petradicostanzo4654]

Absolument magnifique post pronfonde gratitude merci pour ce moment très agréable pronfonde gratitude merci ❤❤❤

[@samitobribiesca6320]

COMMENTAIRE ,EXTRAORDINARIE , BON AMOUR

[@HenJack-vl5cb]

This was wonderful.Thank you!

[@jjvandertol3181]

Prachtig filmpje. Enthousiast verteld. Schitterend orgel. In augustus 2017 mocht ik op dit orgel spelen. Fantastisch!

[@erroll9621]

What a splendid video! Thank you!

[@hotzeplotz83]

Thank you so much for this wonderful project and video

[@papettipapetti3550]

Wow!!!! It’s like a dream

[@mauriciorodriguez5906]

Ton Koopman quedó loco de tanto estudiar a Bach. Haber tocado el mejor instrumento del mundo con la mejor música del mundo, puede hacer que un hombre se desespere después por intentar comunicarlo a alguien o transferir sus sensaciones.

[@agustinpastorino5988]

Y así tb nos pasa a los que nos apasiona la música, obviamente a un nivel por decirlo inferior, queremos transmitir nuestro gusto y este músico, la grandeza de este arte y las maravillas que él interpreta.

[@elkejurasszovich7635]

Danke wel, wat een prachtig presentatie!

[@hiberniancaveman8970]

Brilliant interview!

[@IDEEINDIGO]

Emouvant et instructif cette interview en compagnie de Sir Koopman !

[@carlomoerdijk]

Prachtig! Meer van deze videos!!!

[@davidlane1169]

'Ole Audiophile 50 years in with info: I'm new to the pipe organ world. Audiophile's have a tendency to gather gear knowledge, it's what we do. Europe is submerged in aged organs. Many have been refurbished over the centuries three or more times, I've witnessed the signature faceplates. Most are simply one of a kind at this point in their storied careers. But hope abounds, because competent builders still exist in this world. Third best I'll offer is a new Marcussen. They seem to be centered around Manchester for some reason. 2nd best would be an Austrian made Reiger. Like a fine sculpture, these organs are pure artform. The best sounding & looking organs of today seem to be centered around Poland, where most of them reside. They are called Zych. Look for them in videos, they are absolutely stunning. Thanx.

[@biberfan]

Thank you!

[@thierryperrenoud1460]

Fabuleux!!!! Tank U well😇🤗!

[@wh9462]

Hab J-E Köhler an dieser Orgel gehört. Absolut faszinierend.

[@AlexandreSantos-gu1qd]

Histórico!!!!!!👏👏👏

[@williamkauffman5745]

nice sounding organ

[@anabergamin9832]

Loved Thanks 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻❤️😘

[@RUGTP]

It sounds as if Koopman also recorded bwv 529...sounds promising!

[@pjd4268]

sooooooo...cool!

[@henryrooyakkers8510]

The manual makes more sound than the soft and very beautiful sounded flutes.

[@RockStarOscarStern634]

This particular Organ doesn't have a Low C# Key on any of the Divisions cause that wasn't until today when some of the Organs were converted to feature that note, when it started to be used more often.

[@WillemvanTwillertOrganist]

Bijzonder interessant.

[@Bullroarer-oj3sp]

Ton koopman!

[@JaxonBurn]

Are there orchestral pieces in which the organ comes in immediately at the start of the piece? I imagine there must be. But if that's so then I'm curious about how the organist knows when to come in if he or she can't see the conductor or the rest of the orchestra.

[@jackdunne1462]

What is the opening organ piece plz. It’s beautiful

[@logossogol2925]

BWV 529: Trio Sonata No.5 in C Major - Allegro.

[@MusicaAngela]

I wonder what he meant by the parameters of what is important in interpreting Bach’s music.

[@saffa2326]

Where 'pulling out all the stops' comes from :)

[@Engineer9736]

Does that sentence has any other meaning then?

[@yu9306g]

What is the piece being played at the beginning of the video? (till around 0:53)

[@user-74652]

This is Bach's Organ Trio Sonata No. 5 in C major, BWV 529.

[@yu9306g]

@@user-74652 Thank you!

[@lucashaverkate2049]

惊人的!

[@luigilieto3917]

❤MAESTRO❤DIO❤ TI❤AMA❤GRANDE❤❤❤❤

les sous-titres sont flous 😭

[@cyozdemir113]

And what is the name or BWV number of the piece at 8:06 That was amazing..

[@WinrichNaujoks]

Improvisation

[@cyozdemir113]

@@WinrichNaujoks Oh ok, thanks

[@Huffman_Tree]

To me it actually sounds a bit like he's improvising over the fugue theme of BWV 578, but very loosely if at all.

[@ngreen66]

The thumbnail looks like John Malcovich

[@PointyTailofSatan]

As an organist, I could never play the organ at St Thomas, even if I was allowed. Just thinking about it makes me shake, even though it's not the same organ that Bach used. Anyone but Bach playing there seems like one is polluting it's karma. lol

[@hotzeplotz83]

And for all who were looking for the recording: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rmrQm4SPobqInK8

[@gerhardrohne2361]

for 3 seconds we get an underview-glimpse of half the organ, 6:34, and a fleeting run along the prospect. we never see the church proper, its size, the placement of the organ, her relation to the room, but we get the important man arriving at the hotel-reception. very baroque...

[@Engineer9736]

I think it was some desk in the church itself. But i agree they could have showed the building a bit more.

[@darthdoerte4625]

@@Engineer9736 yes it was the entree from the church

[@tomswiftyphilo2504]

there may be an obvious answer to this question that I can't think of, but if we have organs that are still in use since Bach's day, why is bach's system of intonation such a mystery? A clavier going out of tune I can understand, but an organ--if it's properly cared for? Wouldn't we still have the measurements for the pipes?

[@titorosado6198]

Unfortunately, organs also go out of tune. To conplicate matters even more, the tuning preferences varied through the course of history. Because of this two things, the original tuning of 18th century organs didn't survive (to my knowledge) until today. I hope this was helpful :) (sorry if what I wrote is confusing, English isn't my first language)

[@alistairkirk3264]

@@titorosado6198 Your English was great! Yes, the vast majority of these organs were re-tuned to equal temperament in the 19th and 20th centuries, sometimes even by cutting the pipes - so not only is the tuning damaged, but the sound too!

[@titorosado6198]

@@alistairkirk3264 Thank you 😊

[@peteacher52]

Too brief!!

[@presidentstaatshoofd473]

If the organ was still original, it would not produce any sound :(

[@guitarsupport]

I was astonished to hear so much extra sound and noise from each key in this film with the phantastic Ton Koopman! When you sit and play on this organ ( I once had the chance) you don't hear any other sounds from keys or parts of the mechanics. Perhaps the noise sound we hear in this Video was recorded by an extra mic and was later mixed with the sound of the stops?

[@rantingcullinarian]

Dutch sounds like English… backwards.

[@haraldkenewein7955]

Now we know how it looks when a man walks with a suitcase. And he keeps talking and talking and talkin, the nuisance pest of modern days.