I dont know which gives me more pleasure, listening to Gert coax beautiful sounds out of the organ, or watching him. He is a wonderfully physical organist. No restrained palying for him. He throws himself into the playing , body and soul. Long may he continue!
For what it's worth. I am 81 years old and am an incurable pipe organ fanatic. You can ask my family. This young organist is the next international voice of pipe organ, or a new Biggs if you like. Your style of playing is refreshing and technically perfect. Wave your arms, wear your Nikes Your music is an answer to a prayer that good music will last!! Go for it Kid, and like one of the other responders I like the ones when you were 17 as well as I love the new ones. You have my vote!
He is certainly my favorite organist. I've listened to everything he has posted on RUclips and wish he posted more. Every time he posts a new performance it has become my new favorite version of that. The first thing of his I listened to was Bach's Toccata & Fugue in D minor. That was the very first time I heard that piece performed on a pipe organ with such rich clarity. Virtually everyone else plays that either too fast or too slow or it sounds muddied.
I'm a 78 year old organ nut with not an ounce of musical ability & only recently discovered Gert. I love his refreshing style of playing & have never come across anyone else with his amazing God given talent which is so understated & yet overwhelming. I can never get enough of his renditions. May you go from strength to strength. I love listening to everything you play.
Try listening to Sebastian Heindl at Longwood Gardens and several other churches. Choir boy turned organist with stunnning results. Not to take anything away from Gert. He is, indeed an excellent organist.
Veel geluisterd naar deze Toccata. destijds op een 45-toeren plaatje, opgenomen door Feike Asma. Geweldig ! En nu deze versie van Gert, die ik inmiddels ook al tig keer heb beluisterd. Naar mijn idee overtreft Gert hiermee de versie van Feike Asma - een absolute topper onder de organisten, een legende - . Deze versie is 'niet van deze wereld'. Top Gert...bedankt!
Musicianship trumping showing off and peacocking, this is what real music is about; meanwhile, as a result of excellent musicianship, he shows off the MUSIC, then his talent.... Simply marvellous!!
Magnifica grande sublime.Non troviamo adeguate parole per ringraziarvi per questo capolavoro della Nostra sempre Amata musica.Dio vi benedica dalla Sua infinita gloria IMMENSA.Acoltarla delle volte mi metto a piangere dalla mia consolazione chiedendo perdono dei mie peccati.
Wow Gert well done that is spine tingling I adore this piece and well we have THEE BEST ORGANINST ONTHE PLANET performing it for us all thank you for sharing see you both soon in Stoke On Trent :)
Bach is who I instinctively think of when I see or hear a piece of music with Toccata in it. He did help pave the way for other composers to write htest organ Toccata pieces. You played this piece with sheer excellence Gert.
Chapeau , Sie sind ein Vollblut Musiker, was auch immer sie spielen und wo, es ist mitreißend und faszinierend! Der liebe Gott hat Ihnen ein ungeheures Talent mit auf den Weg gegeben, was sie auch nutzen. Seit langer Zeit bin ich ein Fan von Ihnen und freue mich immer wieder an ihrer Musik! Sie spielen nicht nur nach Noten, sondern vor allem mit dem Herzen! Und einem ungeheueren Temperament!👍🎶🙏
Bravissimo Gert! What a master piece and What a master you are. You have already reached the stars young man. Just keep going ! God bless you and your loved ones.
this young man has truly been touched by God his musice is divine in the way he expressed the spirit of the musuc and his technique is without equal especially at his young age.
Hi! Gert. Well what can I say. Wow! I'm in my matured years (old guy), and I've seen some of the best in the world and let me tell you, you are up there with them, if not above. I've been watching your clips for a few weeks now and can see and feel your love and passion for the music and the instrument. I always look forward to a new clip on RUclips but am satisfied to re-watch the older ones, which I have done many times. You are truly a gifted individual, a god given talent. Respect to Marjolein and Rik. Keep up the great work and god bless you. Gary from Southampton UK.
Blackmore, if you haven't yet heard Gert on the Willis organ in Liverpool, you absolutely need to check it our, especially the closing, Pomp and Circumstance. I think what is most impressive with Gert, is his emotional involvement in the music
I have never heard this piece before, it is astounding! Played just brilliantly, very sensitive registration, wonderful sound, thanks SO much.... a real treat!
Yes Jules Grison was a very talented organist and composer who deserves wide acclaim. For absolute organ heaven look on YT for Peter Eilander (another Dutch organist) playing Grison's Fantasia of Adeste Fideles on the CC of St Quen.
wow! my new favourite piece by Gert! feels like Bach but isn't Bach. Like a super high energy Bach! Thanks Gert! LOve your videos! from Alberta Canada!
New sub. I had the pleasure of listening to this song in Lausanne by another wonderful brilliant organist. I’ve never heard classical music live from an organ. Tears
Gosh!!!! The way your fingers dance over the keys you have made that organ sound GREAT!! and so Majestic...what beautiful organs you have in the Netherlands. You gave her a workout, WOW. Always thrilled to hear you play.
Hi Gert my favorite organist! You play this piece so wonderful and also on my favoriteorgan in the Netherlands! I raley hope that you want to play this for me and all others at the next concert on thursday or so! Take care of you and your family! Big hug! Peter in Sweden 🤗🎼🎶💖
WOW!!! YOU ARE ASTOUNDING AND SO GIFTED!! Just love your playing and your interpretation is lush Gert. You are no doubt the best in the world. This comes from us in Puget Sound in the Pacific Northwest, Washington State
I swear that organists aren't normal humans. Their ability to co-ordinate hands, feet and brain is breathtaking. Highly developed aliens among us, and if they are, then please, send us some more.
Wow... just wow!!! I have never heard anything by Grison before but this was amazing! The way Grison combined elements from Bach's toccata and fugue in D minor with elements of romantic music was brilliant! Also, the way you played was breathtaking!
Gert, i have watched you grow in stature and i so enjoy watching & listening to you perform. Superb registration & tempo. Love your passion & energy. And i love the Organ. Always will. Mark Fortuin, Johannesburg, South Africa.
Zo mooi, een van mijn lievelingsstukken voor orgel en dan nog wel in de kerk waar in 1972 mijn huwelijk voltrokken is, prachtig gespeeld Gert, mijn dank is groot. Heel jammer dat ik niet wist dat je in de Laurenskerk speelde, dan had ik zeker gekomen.
I get as just out of breath as Gert does...and all I'm doing is listening to and enjoying the music via Gert's performance skills, Marjolein's and Gert's registration and his new assistant Rik. Wonderful all.
in my 83 years I've heard Dupre, Biggs, Fox and others less famous, but Gert is surely among the best there is in this present benighted age!
I dont know which gives me more pleasure, listening to Gert coax beautiful sounds out of the organ, or watching him. He is a wonderfully physical organist. No restrained palying for him. He throws himself into the playing , body and soul. Long may he continue!
For what it's worth. I am 81 years old and am an incurable pipe organ fanatic. You can ask my family. This young organist is the next international voice of pipe organ, or a new Biggs if you like. Your style of playing is refreshing and technically perfect. Wave your arms, wear your Nikes Your music is an answer to a prayer that good music will last!! Go for it Kid, and like one of the other responders I like the ones when you were 17 as well as I love the new ones. You have my vote!
You’re are 100% correct. Gert van Hoef is the E. Powers Biggs of the organ.
Spot on !
He is certainly my favorite organist. I've listened to everything he has posted on RUclips and wish he posted more. Every time he posts a new performance it has become my new favorite version of that. The first thing of his I listened to was Bach's Toccata & Fugue in D minor. That was the very first time I heard that piece performed on a pipe organ with such rich clarity. Virtually everyone else plays that either too fast or too slow or it sounds muddied.
Much better than Biggs.
I'm a 78 year old organ nut with not an ounce of musical ability & only recently discovered Gert. I love his refreshing style of playing & have never come across anyone else with his amazing God given talent which is so understated & yet overwhelming. I can never get enough of his renditions. May you go from strength to strength. I love listening to everything you play.
Try listening to Sebastian Heindl at Longwood Gardens and several other churches. Choir boy turned organist with stunnning results. Not to take anything away from Gert. He is, indeed an excellent organist.
Bravo, eine Freude für uns alle.
Danke Gert😘
Gert!!! No words to describe your talent. God has blessed you.
And with Gert, God has blessed us too !!
A magnificent performance on a great organ. Guido Norden from Manaus, Amazon, Brazil, born in Amsterdam 1943. I just loved it.
Einfach einmalig, diese Toccata. Die Orgel ist schließlich die Königin der Instrumente. Ein wunderbares Stück.
Ich stimme dir vollkommen zu; Die Orgel ist die schoenste der Instrumente!!!
👑👑👑
Veel geluisterd naar deze Toccata. destijds op een 45-toeren plaatje, opgenomen door Feike Asma. Geweldig ! En nu deze versie van Gert, die ik inmiddels ook al tig keer heb beluisterd. Naar mijn idee overtreft Gert hiermee de versie van Feike Asma - een absolute topper onder de organisten, een legende - . Deze versie is 'niet van deze wereld'. Top Gert...bedankt!
Musicianship trumping showing off and peacocking, this is what real music is about; meanwhile, as a result of excellent musicianship, he shows off the MUSIC, then his talent.... Simply marvellous!!
Magnifica grande sublime.Non troviamo adeguate parole per ringraziarvi per questo capolavoro della Nostra sempre Amata musica.Dio vi benedica dalla Sua infinita gloria IMMENSA.Acoltarla delle volte mi metto a piangere dalla mia consolazione chiedendo perdono dei mie peccati.
Very powerfull interpretation with its softer moments. I've enjoyed every note. Thank you very much Gert. :-)
Wow Gert well done that is spine tingling I adore this piece and well we have THEE BEST ORGANINST ONTHE PLANET performing it for us all thank you for sharing see you both soon in Stoke On Trent :)
A magnificent performance on a great organ by an incomparable organist. And the composer is not even included in the Oxford Companion to Music!
A truly stunning interpretation and a really exciting instrument in glorious acoustics; thank you!
Bach is who I instinctively think of when I see or hear a piece of music with Toccata in it.
He did help pave the way for other composers to write htest organ Toccata pieces.
You played this piece with sheer excellence Gert.
Chapeau , Sie sind ein Vollblut Musiker, was auch immer sie spielen und wo, es ist mitreißend und faszinierend! Der liebe Gott hat Ihnen ein ungeheures Talent mit auf den Weg gegeben, was sie auch nutzen. Seit langer Zeit bin ich ein Fan von Ihnen und freue mich immer wieder an ihrer Musik! Sie spielen nicht nur nach Noten, sondern vor allem mit dem Herzen! Und einem ungeheueren Temperament!👍🎶🙏
Commanding performance Gert. This is the first time I have heard a Grison piece and it was fabulous. Thank you.
I come back time after time!
Bravissimo Gert! What a master piece and What a master you are. You have already reached the stars young man. Just keep going ! God bless you and your loved ones.
this young man has truly been touched by God his musice is divine in the way he expressed the spirit of the musuc and his technique is without equal especially at his young age.
Hi! Gert. Well what can I say. Wow! I'm in my matured years (old guy), and I've seen some of the best in the world and let me tell you, you are up there with them, if not above. I've been watching your clips for a few weeks now and can see and feel your love and passion for the music and the instrument. I always look forward to a new clip on RUclips but am satisfied to re-watch the older ones, which I have done many times. You are truly a gifted individual, a god given talent. Respect to Marjolein and Rik.
Keep up the great work and god bless you. Gary from Southampton UK.
Blackmore, if you haven't yet heard Gert on the Willis organ in Liverpool, you absolutely need to check it our, especially the closing, Pomp and Circumstance. I think what is most impressive with Gert, is his emotional involvement in the music
Huh
All of gert in that performance! Thank you and congratulations!
Bravissimo! World class!
A very Happy Birthday to the world's greatest organist. Glad I found you. hjb, texas
A new piece of music for me but wow what a great performance by one of the greatest organists in the world
A truly marvelous rendition!! Thank you!
Wat is het weer mooi Gert ,je wens in vervulling gegaan.
Amazing-show, Beautiful and wild
I have never heard this piece before, it is astounding! Played just brilliantly, very sensitive registration, wonderful sound, thanks SO much.... a real treat!
Yes Jules Grison was a very talented organist and composer who deserves wide acclaim. For absolute organ heaven look on YT for Peter Eilander (another Dutch organist) playing Grison's Fantasia of Adeste Fideles on the CC of St Quen.
epincion Never heard this before, either. At the ending, sounded un-Bach...then I scrolled up. Yep, not Bach. I was fooled at the beginning, though.
Me either, but I recognized motives from the fugue portion of BWV 565.
Bravo Maestro, Gert ,you are truly gifted, wonderful to listen to and escape , from this cruel World, thank you, Richard
Absolutely superb. Thank you.
Magnificent! Powerful!
What a feast of dynamic! Thank you.
wow! my new favourite piece by Gert! feels like Bach but isn't Bach. Like a super high energy Bach! Thanks Gert! LOve your videos! from Alberta Canada!
Einfach Spitze. . . . Danke für die gekonnte Vorführung
I am "awed" every time I hear that piece. Simply marvelous!
you are a star amoong the stars,,thank you
Brillantissime interprétation, Gert Van Hoef, 1 000 bravos !!!!
Merci.
Amazing thank you Gert you make my spirit soar😀
Such a Beautiful and Powerful Sound !.
Prachtig gespeeld Gert, mooi orgelstuk en wat een muziek zit er in dit orgel!
Het is gewoon herrlijk!
Groeten uit Duitsland🇩🇪
absolutely great toccata....played by an absolutely great organist....
Amazing piece of music played masterfully on a majestic organ!
Beautiful, Gert. Thank you !!
what a fantastic and overwhelming piece of music......
Gert! I am standing and sitting do the wave for you. Brilliantly done and BRAVO!
Simply sublime playing on a magnificent instrument . Thank you for sharing
Highly addictive! Brilliantly played!
New sub. I had the pleasure of listening to this song in Lausanne by another wonderful brilliant organist. I’ve never heard classical music live from an organ. Tears
This is truely Amazing.
Gosh!!!! The way your fingers dance over the keys you have made that organ sound GREAT!! and so Majestic...what beautiful organs you have in the Netherlands. You gave her a workout, WOW. Always thrilled to hear you play.
Merci beaucoup.
His feet were dancing also. We are so lucky to hear such a talented organist.
One of my favorite pieces played perfectly!!
In één woord, geweldig
Very very unbelievable young man! Please, welcome with concert in Sant-Petersburg!!
Grande sempre Maestro carissimo.Vi ringrazio dal profondo del nostro cuore.Sempre onorato.
Hi Gert my favorite organist!
You play this piece so wonderful and also on my favoriteorgan in the Netherlands! I raley hope that you want to play this for me and all others at the next concert on thursday or so! Take care of you and your family! Big hug! Peter in Sweden 🤗🎼🎶💖
Gert, This is MIGHTY......fine! Thank you!
WOW!!! YOU ARE ASTOUNDING AND SO GIFTED!! Just love your playing and your interpretation is lush Gert. You are no doubt the best in the world. This comes from us in Puget Sound in the Pacific Northwest, Washington State
I swear that organists aren't normal humans. Their ability to co-ordinate hands, feet and brain is breathtaking. Highly developed aliens among us, and if they are, then please, send us some more.
Fantastico immenso!
Grazie maestro Gert!
another superb uplifting performance by the master.
Wow... just wow!!! I have never heard anything by Grison before but this was amazing! The way Grison combined elements from Bach's toccata and fugue in D minor with elements of romantic music was brilliant! Also, the way you played was breathtaking!
Geweldig goed Gert!!!
Incroyable, Magnifique, fantastique fantastico
AMAZING! A great performance of a lovely piece of music. The St. Laurenskerk organ is magnificent.
Wow, Just magnificent Gert. Thank you so much for posting this and sharing your great talent. Also that instrument is a national treasure.
Stunning organist
Stunning piece of music
Stunning organ (such a complicated awesome instrument)
This is amazing. Greetings to you and your helpers.
Subliem gespeeld, bedankt Gert.
Amazing! Another wonderful performance.
Fabulous as usual. You thrill me to the limits of my soul!!!!!!
I'm loving it!
Episch!
Perfect!
Really amazing !
I'm speechless!
This was wonderful
Magnifique.
Geweldig mooi Gert! 👍
Very mature in style and incredible confidentce. Wears cool shoes, too! Talent beyond belief!
Talent beyond belief indeed. I am nearing 80 and an incurable organ lover. Marjolein and Gert make a great couple. First time I have seen Rik.
Gert, i have watched you grow in stature and i so enjoy watching & listening to you perform. Superb registration & tempo. Love your passion & energy. And i love the Organ. Always will. Mark Fortuin, Johannesburg, South Africa.
Hi Gert, very good piece ,I like it thank's, friendly Jacques
Bravo Gert!
I much enjoy your playing here in Vancouver, Canada.
Amazing rendition. Masterful registration.
Zo mooi, een van mijn lievelingsstukken voor orgel en dan nog wel in de kerk waar in 1972 mijn huwelijk voltrokken is, prachtig gespeeld Gert, mijn dank is groot. Heel jammer dat ik niet wist dat je in de Laurenskerk speelde, dan had ik zeker gekomen.
BRAVO MAESTRO!!! SUPER!!!
Outstanding!
Hi GertVery very good music, Thank's Jacques Canada
Великолепно! Гениально! Браво Герт ван Хоф!!!
Qué sonido y qué interprete tan geniales ,gracias. Realmente ésto es de colección.
I am amazed he can play the pedals with street shoes. Just amazing.
..That's Gert for you...When you're good, you're good.
Just hate to break the bubble of hysteria - those re organ shoes Gert obtained some time beofre
Gert, I think you nailed it !
I have just heard this piece note perfect. Thanks
I get as just out of breath as Gert does...and all I'm doing is listening to and enjoying the music via Gert's performance skills, Marjolein's and Gert's registration and his new assistant Rik. Wonderful all.
Kippenvel krijg ik hier van, mooie uitvoering !!! :)
AMAZING !!!!!
Magnificent organs , fantastic organist terrific organ music This is the best !
Köszönöm szépen nagyon szép volt Dóci
Magnificent!
Heel gaaf! Gebeurt niet vaak dat ik van dit orgel geniet, maar nu gebeurt het. Geweldig!!!