| Yay, the organ pipes | |
| cheerfully and vibrantly -- | |
| run off with Bach's notes. | |
| De orgelpijpen | Die Orgelpfeifen |
| gaan met de noten van Bach -- | brennen fröhlich und frei durch -- |
| vrolijk aan de haal. | mit den Noten Bachs. |
Amsterdam, 2024-11-09
The well-tuned clavier (Johann Sebastian Bach / John Kameel Farah) - 2024
Preludes from Bach's "Das wohltemperierte Klavier" (AD 1722 en 1740-1742), adapted by John Kameel Farah and performed by him in the Organpark on November 9th, 2024, on organs, synthesizers and piano
Collection: org anp ARK
Keyword: Music: playful
Composers: Bach, Johann Sebastian; Farah, John Kameel
| The repetitions, | |
| put together with a smile -- | |
| sound virtuoso. | |
| De herhalingen, | Wiederholungen, |
| lachend op een rij gezet -- | lächelnd zusammengefügt -- |
| klinken virtuoos. | ganz schön virtuos. |
Amsterdam, 2023-02-11
BAC - IV (Gilius van Bergeijk) - 1970
Composition for barrel organ, performed by the Busy Drone in the Organpark on February 11th, 2023
BWV 1060 (from 1730): the echoes that the oboe plays after the violin passages, put together into an separate part of the composition
Collection: org ANP ark
Keyword: Playing: fun
Composers: Van Bergeijk, Gilius; Bach, Johann Sebastian
| Arms and legs | |
| are making hop-step-cartwheels -- | |
| totally rampant. | |
| Armen en benen | Arme und Beine |
| maken hinkstap-radslagen -- | machen Dreisprung-Radschläge -- |
| door het dolle heen. | ganz übermütig. |
Amsterdam, 2023-02-11
BAC - III (Gilius van Bergeijk) - 1970
Composition for barrel organ, performed by the Busy Drone in the Organpark on February 11th, 2023
The second allegro of BWV 1060 (from 1730) arranged for barrel organ, omitting the echoes played by the oboe after the violin passages
Collection: org ANP ark
Keyword: Playing: fun
Composers: Van Bergeijk, Gilius; Bach, Johann Sebastian
| The music can't go | |
| bad, so everyone enjoys -- | |
| beating his heart out. | |
| De muziek kan niet | Die Musik kann nicht |
| stuk, dus iedereen mag er -- | schlecht werden, also darf man -- |
| lekker op losslaan. | schön drauflosschlagen. |
Amsterdam, 2023-02-11
BAC - II (Gilius van Bergeijk) - 1970
Composition for barrel organ, performed by the Busy Drone in the Organpark on February 11th, 2023
The adagio of BWV 1060 (from 1730) arranged for barrel organ, omitting the echoes played by the oboe after the violin passages
Collection: org ANP ark
Keyword: Music: playful
Composers: Van Bergeijk, Gilius; Bach, Johann Sebastian
| We all sing along, | |
| even if it's out of tune -- | |
| Now it's party time! | |
| Iedereen zingt mee, | Alle singen mit, |
| het geeft niet dat het vals klinkt -- | es macht nichts, wenn's verstimmt klingt -- |
| want we vieren feest! | Heute feiern wir! |
Amsterdam, 2023-02-11
BAC - II (Gilius van Bergeijk) - 1970
Composition for barrel organ, performed by the Busy Drone in the Organpark on February 11th, 2023
The adagio of BWV 1060 (from 1730) arranged for barrel organ, omitting the echoes played by the oboe after the violin passages
Collection: org ANP ark
Keyword: Party: celebrate
Composers: Van Bergeijk, Gilius; Bach, Johann Sebastian
| The drums are beating, | |
| come and join the overdrive -- | |
| on the Bach Engine. | |
| De trommels slaan, kom, | Die Trommeln schlagen, |
| doe mee met de overdrive -- | rufen zum Overdrive auf -- |
| op de Bach Motor. | auf dem Bach-Motor. |
Amsterdam, 2023-02-11
BAC - I (Gilius van Bergeijk) - 1970
Composition for barrel organ, performed by the Busy Drone in the Organpark on February 11th, 2023
The first allegro of BWV 1060 (from 1730) arranged for barrel organ, omitting the echoes played by the oboe after the violin passages
Collection: org ANP ark
Keyword: Surrender
Composers: Van Bergeijk, Gilius; Bach, Johann Sebastian
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We do cartwheels |
Amsterdam, 2025-03-10
A whiter shade of pale (Keith Reid / Procul Harum) - 1967
Song (USA, album "Procul Harum")
Music taken from the 3rd Overture (in D) by Johann Sebastian Bach (BWV 1068), and the cantata "Ich steh mit einem Fuß im Grabe" ("I stand with one foot in the grave", 1729, Johann Sebastian Bach, BWV 156)
Collection: More
Keyword: Desire (craving, lust)
Tribute to: Reid, Keith; Procul Harum
Composer: Bach, Johann Sebastian
| Now that everything | |
| becomes new, we cheer, restrained: | |
| so grand! so solemn! | |
| Nu alles nieuw wordt, | Jetzt wird alles neu, |
| juichen we ingehouden: | zurückhaltend jubeln wir: |
| zo groots! zo plechtig! | so etwas Großes! |
Amsterdam, 2022-09-16
Now come, Saviour of the heathens (Johann Sebastian Bach) - 1748
Song "Nun komm', der Heiden Heiland" (BWV 659, performed on the organ by Bart Rodyns in the Organpark)
Collection: org ANP ark
Keyword: Order: society
Composer: Bach, Johann Sebastian
| On the rippling notes | |
| of Bach I just muse away -- | |
| in a lasting time. | |
| Op kabbelende | Auf Kabbelnoten |
| noten van Bach mijmer ik -- | von Bach sinniere ich weg -- |
| in blijvende tijd. | in bleibender Zeit. |
Amsterdam, 2026-02-20
Sonata in E-major for flute and basso continuo [harpsichord] (Johann Sebastian Bach) - 1742
Improvisation on the Adagio ma non troppo (BWV 1035), performed on February 20th, 2026 in the Organpark, by Kristján Martinsson (Keybird-piano with midi connection to two organs)
Collection: org anp ARK
Keywords: Music: order, harmony, Time: now / present
Composer: Bach, Johann Sebastian
| I just rock myself | |
| in the words I sing, oh, if -- | |
| only you were here... | |
| Ik wieg mijzelf maar | Ich wiege mich mit |
| in de woorden die ik zing -- | den Worten, die ich singe -- |
| Ach, was jij maar hier... | Wenn du nur hier wärst... |
Amsterdam, 2025-04-11
Oh, stay, my dearest life (Picander / Johann Sebastian Bach) - 1738
Oratorio for Ascension Day "Lobet Gott in seinen Reichen" ("Laud to God in all his kingdoms", BWV 11 / BC D9), air "Ach, bleibe doch, mein liebstes Leben"
Collection: Love Mind and Death
Keyword: Missing: loved one(s)
Tribute to: Picander
Composer: Bach, Johann Sebastian
| You're no longer here, | |
| but your love remains with me -- | |
| and that comforts me. | |
| Jij bent er niet meer, | Du bist nicht mehr hier, |
| maar jouw liefde blijft bij mij -- | aber deine Liebe ist -- |
| en dat verkwikt me. | und sie erquickt mich. |
Amsterdam, 2025-04-11
Jesus, your graceful glances (Picander / Johann Sebastian Bach) - 1738
Oratorio for Ascension Day "Lobet Gott in seinen Reichen" ("Laud to God in all his kingdoms", BWV 11 / BC D9), air "Jesu, deine Gnadenblicke"
Collection: Love Mind and Death
Keyword: Love: nourishes
Tribute to: Picander
Composer: Bach, Johann Sebastian
| Happiness never | |
| runs out, it's generous like -- | |
| a horn of plenty. | |
| Geluk raakt nooit op, | Das Glück versiegt nie, |
| het is gul, het stroomt uit een -- | es ist großzügig, es strömt -- |
| hoorn van overvloed. | aus einem Füllhorn. |
Amsterdam, 2026-08-22
That which the soul can enjoy (Picander / Johannes Sebastian Bach) - 1737
Air "Was die Seele kann ergötzen", for alto (as personified happiness), from the cantata "Angenehmes Wiederau" ("Pleasant Wiederau", BWV 30a)
Collection: Dream flight
Keyword: Happiness (absorption)
Tribute to: Picander
Composer: Bach, Johann Sebastian
| Who are those squeezing | |
| into the sanctuary -- | |
| and only half dare? | |
| Wie wringen zich daar | Manche zwängen sich |
| binnen in het heiligdom -- | in das Heiligtum, aber -- |
| en durven maar half? | trauen sich nur halb? |
Amsterdam, 2025-11-07
Prelude (Johann Sebastian Bach) - 1730
Composition "Präludium" (in c, BWV 562), performed by Matthias Havinga (organ) in the Organpark on November 7th, 2025
Collection: org anp ARK
Keyword: Religion: sanctuary
Composer: Bach, Johann Sebastian
| In our devoted | |
| souls the Lord chooses to dwell -- | |
| with all His blessings! | |
| In onze zielen | In uns hat der Herr |
| verkiest de Heer te wonen -- | seine Wohnsitze gewählt -- |
| Wij zijn gezegend! | Wir sind gesegnet! |
Amsterdam, 2025-02-24
Hail to you, you chosen souls (Johann Sebastian Bach) - 1727
Air "Wohl euch, ihr auserwählten Seelen" for alto, from the cantata "O, ewiges Feuer, o Ursprung der Liebe" ("O eternal fire, O origin of love", BWV 34) for Pentecost
Collection: Held True
Keyword: Religion: promise
Composer: Bach, Johann Sebastian
| All-encompassing | |
| love is made our example -- | |
| by theologians. | |
| Totale liefde | Totale Liebe |
| is ons tot voorbeeld gemaakt -- | wurde als Vorbild gemacht -- |
| door theologen. | von Theologen. |
Amsterdam, 2025-02-25
Look, look what love does (Johann Sebastian Bach) - 1725
Air "Seht, seht, was die Liebe tut" from the cantata "Ich bin ein guter Hirt" (BWV 85)
Collection: Love Mind and Death
Keyword: Love: idealisation
Composer: Bach, Johann Sebastian
| I stagger forward | |
| slowly, so thin is the air -- | |
| of all my good will. | |
| Ik wankel langzaam | Ich taumle langsam |
| vooruit, zo dun is de lucht -- | vorwärts, so dünn ist die Luft -- |
| van mijn goede wil. | meines Wohlwollens. |
Amsterdam, 2026-02-03
How afraid my steps faltered (Johann Sebastian Bach) - 1724
Air "Wie furchtsam wankten meine Schritte", from cantata: "Allein zu dir, Herr Jesu Christ" (BWV 33)
Collection: High gear
Keywords: Will: good will, Ethics: practice
Composer: Bach, Johann Sebastian
| Do his quick feet, for | |
| a few seconds, get tangled -- | |
| in the pirouettes? | |
| Raken zijn voeten | Verheddern sich die |
| een paar tellen verstrikt in -- | Füße für ein paar Takte -- |
| de pirouettes? | in den Drehungen? |
Amsterdam, 2025-11-07
Allemande (Johann Sebastian Bach) - 1722
Composition (German step-dance), part 1 of "French" Suite 5 (in G, BWV 816), for harpsichord, performed by Matthias Havinga (organ) in the Organpark on November 7th, 2025
Collection: org anp ARK
Keyword: Music: dance, rhythm
Composer: Bach, Johann Sebastian
| The harmonious | |
| music babbles and splashes -- | |
| in everyone's heart. | |
| De welluidende | Die wohlklingende |
| muziek kabbelt en klatert -- | Musik plätschert und spritzt in -- |
| in onze harten. | unseren Herzen. |
Amsterdam, 2018-04-22
The well-tempered harpsichord (Johann Sebastian Bach) - 1722
Composition "Das Wohltemperierte Klavier" (BWV 846-869), first part, performed by Willem Brons in the Organpark on April 22nd, 2018
Collection: ORG anp ark
Keyword: Music: feelings
Composer: Bach, Johann Sebastian
| His lips sing along | |
| with his nimble fingers, and -- | |
| the strings are dancing. | |
| Zijn lippen zingen | Seine Lippen im |
| mee met zijn vlugge vingers -- | Einklang mit seinen Fingern -- |
| De snaren dansen. | Die Saiten tanzen. |
Amsterdam, 2018-04-22
The well-tempered harpsichord (Johann Sebastian Bach) - 1722
Composition "Das Wohltemperierte Klavier" (BWV 846-869), first part, performed by Willem Brons in the Organpark on April 22nd, 2018
Collection: ORG anp ark
Keyword: Music: dance, rhythm
Composer: Bach, Johann Sebastian
| Will you stay with me? | |
| And when you will close my eyes -- | |
| I'm able to die. | |
| Blijf je nog bij mij? | Bleibst du noch bei mir? |
| En als jij mijn ogen sluit -- | Schließe meine Augen, erst -- |
| dan kan ik sterven. | dann kann ich sterben. |
Amsterdam, 2022-12-02
Abide with me, then I'll go gladly to death (Gottfried Heinrich Stölzel / Johann Sebastiaan Bach) - 1718
Song "Bist du bei mir, geh' ich mit Freuden zum Sterben" for soprano, alto and baritone (/ 1725, Johann Sebastian Bach, for voice and continuo), performed by Lucia Swarts (cello) and Geerten van de Wetering (organ) in the Organpark on December 2nd, 2022 (BWV 508)
Collection: org ANP ark
Keyword: Death: dying
Tribute to: Stölzel, Gottfried Heinrich
Composer: Bach, Johann Sebastian
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If it really could have been his son |
Amsterdam, 2026-04-05
Air No. 47, "Erbarme dich" ("Have mercy"), from the St Matthew Passion (1727, text Picander [Christian Friedrich Henrici], music Johann Sebastian Bach, BWV 244)
The passage Genesis 22:11-15 (an angel restrains Abraham from slaughtering his son) was added later to whitewash the atrocity
Collection: Secrets & Believers
Keywords: Religion: promise, Bible
Composer: Bach, Johann Sebastian
| The music of Bach | |
| is grief comforting people -- | |
| with touching beauty. | |
| De muziek van Bach | Die Musik von Bach |
| is verdriet dat mensen troost -- | ist Kummer, der uns tröstet -- |
| met pure schoonheid. | mit reinen Schönheit. |
Amsterdam, 2022-03-17
Collection: Pending rain
Keywords: Music: feelings, Comfort (consolation)
Composer: Bach, Johann Sebastian
| The tones are dancing, | |
| tumbling across each other -- | |
| never falling down. | |
| De tonen dansen | Die Tone tanzen |
| buitelend over elkaar -- | purzelnd über einander -- |
| zonder te vallen. | ohne zu fallen. |
Amsterdam, 2011-10-21
Ben van Oosten plays pieces by Johann Sebastian Bach
Collection: ORG anp ark
Keyword: Playing: fun
Composer: Bach, Johann Sebastian
| The pipes are playing | |
| a peekaboo, chase and tag -- | |
| in the house of God. | |
| De pijpen spelen | Die Pfeifen spielen |
| kiekeboe en tikkertje -- | Kuckuck und Kettenfangen -- |
| in het huis van God. | in dem Haus Gottes. |
Amsterdam, 2011-10-21
Ben van Oosten plays pieces by J.S. Bach in the Organpark on October 21st, 2011
Collection: ORG anp ark
Keyword: Music: playful
Composer: Bach, Johann Sebastian
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