Concert in Geraardsbergen - Gert van Hoef - Part 2 

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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

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!

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!

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!

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-)

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! 👍

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.

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

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.

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

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🌸💗😘✡💖❣

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 !!

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.

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.

Formidable organiste un régal

He just keeps getting better and better.

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

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

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

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

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!!!!

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

Another fantastic concert thank you Gert 👍🏻

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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!

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

Great organ and great performance

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

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.....

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

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

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!

THANK YOU GERT. BAUTIFUL AS ALWAYS

So great performance! I love!

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

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

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

Fantastic playing , listening to Gert for the first time.

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

met veel bewondering heb ik geluisterd. Fantastisch!

It was great that I watched this video arranged skillfully.

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

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

Excelente. Continuaré escuchándolos.

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.

Another stunning finale and performance.....

Thank you Gert, a great performance!

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

Great selection of music and wonderfully presented. Great expression.

That was amazing!

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

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

Excellent! I love your renditions.

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

You never fail to impress!

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

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

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

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.

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. ;-)

Wat een (k)rachtige twee-eenheid🙏🏼

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

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!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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

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

Weer een Prachtige upload!!! Dank hiervoor.

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.

I truly am impressed and love all of your work!

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

Congratulations! Great show! You have a big performance!

No comment, it's perfect.

Beautiful music with beautiful Couple!

Het is ieder keer weer genieten. Ga zo door.

Marvelous!!!

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

wow ~~wonderful !!

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

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

¡Magnífico!, con esta música sientes a Dios. Gracias

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.

Pirates of the Caribbean.........amazing!!!!!

O love the way she looks at him. And he is so talented!

Fabulous playing!

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

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

Dank u Jezus voor Gert

Toll gespielt, super registriert. Weiter so!

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.

Ik heb genoten en genoten en....