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Watch back - Hector Olivera in concert!

Date | July 15
Tijd | 8.00 P.M.
Location | Content Concert Hall, Ermelo

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Hector in concert!

On Tuesday evening, July 15th, we were treated to a truly special concert in our concert hall. The legendary Argentine-American organist Hector Olivera gave a magnificent performance, showcasing his virtuosity and deep musicality. The concert hall was filled with an enthusiastic audience who hung on every note.

The absolute highlight of the evening was his stunning interpretation of the Bovenkerk Symphony, demonstrating why he is hailed worldwide as a true master of the digital organ.

We’re grateful to have hosted Hector on his final concert tour in the Netherlands. Thank you to everyone who joined us for this unforgettable evening!

About Hector

win van der Plaats (1977) was deeply impressed by the most versatile instrument—the church organ—at a young age during regular church attendance. His father taught him the basics of music notation at a very early age, though Gerwin’s attention was sometimes diverted by other “toys,” such as electric trains. However, this divided attention did not slow down his musical development. At the age of 9, Gerwin was already accompanying church services at the Gereformeerde Kerk (Reformed Church) in Nieuwegein, with an official appointment to play the two-manual organ of the Dorpskerk in Jutphaas.

Gerwin’s talents were further developed under the guidance of Jaap Zwart Sr. and Herman van Vliet. Later, he studied with Harry Hamer and Geert Bierling, took music theory courses, choir conducting lessons, and piano lessons with Loes Egberts and Herman Riphagen. At the Fontys Conservatory in Tilburg, his teachers included Geert Bierling for organ and Henco de Berg for improvisation. Since August 2023, Gerwin, along with his colleague Marco den Toom, has been appointed as the titular organist of the Bovenkerk Foundation in Kampen, which is dedicated to the preservation of the Bovenkerk and its famous organs. He also plays every Wednesday morning at 08:30 during the weekly morning (city) prayer in this church. In addition, he serves as the resident organist at the Driestwegkerk (PKN) in Nunspeet, the Zuiderkerk (NGK) in Zwolle, and the Hoeksteen (PKN) in IJsselmuiden.