Organist Frank van Wijk, Bach’s Toccata in F major, BWV 540 - Grote Sint-Laurenskerk, 4 July 2025

Описание: Every Friday in 2025 during the Alkmaar cheese market, a Kaasmarkt organ concert was given by organist Frank van Wijk at 12:00 and 13:00.

On Friday, July 4th, 2025, Frank van Wijk performed music by Jan Pieterszoon Sweelinck and Johann Sebastian Bach, including Bach’s Toccata in F major, BWV 540.

Frank van Wijk (1964)
He studied organ, harpsichord, and church music at the Sweelinck Conservatory in Amsterdam from 1983 to 1991.
He is active as a teacher of organ, harpsichord, and clavichord, and serves as church musician and organist of the Ruïnekerk in Bergen (province North Holland). He is also the custodian of the historic Müller organ (1762) in the Kapelkerk in Alkmaar. As a performing musician, he maintains an extensive concert career.
In addition, he is closely involved in the organ activities of the Grote Sint Laurenskerk in Alkmaar and with Organ Festival Holland.

Organs
The Grote Sint Laurenskerk is home to two world-famous organs: the Van Covelens organ (also known as the Choir Organ) and the Van Hagerbeer/Schnitger organ, or Great Organ.
In 1636, plans emerged for the construction of a large organ in the church. Several organ builders worked on the project, and in 1645 Jacobus Caltus van Hagerbeer completed the Great Organ.

Kaasmarkt
Experience the famous Alkmaar Cheese Market, a lively tradition held every year from the last Friday in March until the last Friday in September, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Waagplein. Dating back to 1365, this historic market has always taken place in the heart of Alkmaar, offering a unique glimpse into Dutch culture and heritage.

Kaasmarkt orgelconcert Alkmaar 2025