Guestbook

W.H.Kraan

Dear Martin,
Since our last meeting (February, Stanislas Chapel, Delft) I have not been in contact. My question is: how are you getting through the corona standstill as a choir conductor/music organizer? For me, as a choir member/pensioner, there have been few problems: no infection, no loss of income. We Haghesanghers have stayed in regular contact, and we even performed at a funeral. Due to a lack of singing and piano practice, I notice that my voice is getting lower. My Cherubini, I haven't looked at it since. I look forward to resuming "the singing". Good luck and kind regards,
Wicher Kraan

elly van iperen

hi Martin,
while clearing out some folders I came across concert programme booklets in which you, as our conductor at the time, led our choir Voorschotens Vocaal Ensemble
the conductor from 1997-2002.
I thought back to that time and realised it was an unforgettable, beautiful, musical and pleasant period.from 1997-2002. I just wanted to email you about this.I'm curious how you are doing, especially in this corona time.warm regards, Elly
a warm greeting from a former soprano in the choir!!!

Marielle

Dear Martin,
Yesterday I took part in Scratch Leiden for the first time. A truly beautiful event. I have deep respect for the way you guided us through the day. Cheerful and serious at the same time. Inspiring, with full concentration and at the same time very relaxed for us. I heard people around me during the rehearsal saying the same thing out loud. I want to share it with you, a big compliment for you!!! I hope you will also lead Scratch next year. I would love to be there again! Kind regards, Mariëlle

Ans de Jong

Hi Martin,
Yesterday I got to sing along in The Hague.
It was wonderful to see that you also love this pop music.
It was a really lovely day with an inspiring conductor and fantastic musical accompaniment. Very enthusiastic musicians and soloists. Thank you!

Danny van Strien

Nice guestbook and website, good luck!
YouTube Danny van Strien
www.dannyvanstrien.jimdo.com

Ageeth de Kuijer

What a beautiful performance of the Matthäus Passion it was on Saturday (jl.) in the Dominicuskerk. One of the best of the past few years! The linking texts were also lovely, and the soloists were fantastic.
Martin, you were in top form, and what a worthy ending.... Thank you so much and we look forward to next year!

Loretta Dijk

Hello Martin, the performance of The Armed Man in the Nicolaikerk last Saturday was an enormous experience, and as a singer and as a person I enjoyed it immensely. You managed, with great energy and lots of humor, to dot the i's. I want to thank you warmly for that!

André Muller

Dear Martin, Jorieke and colleagues,

Thank you very much for the wonderful scratch day yesterday in Utrecht.
We enjoyed it and learned a lot. Thank you for the organisation, also on behalf of the fellow choir members from Goirle.
We look forward to another opportunity.

Greetings from Goirle

Arina Arink

Thank you so much for the fantastic day yesterday. I thought it was a great celebration. I had been looking forward to this day for a year, ever since the previous wonderful day with the performance of Fauré, but it exceeded all my highly raised expectations! I was seated favorably in row 2 (an advantage of signing up as a helper...), pleasantly next to a woman I got to know in Woerden, and I enjoyed every minute. I hope to come and sing with you again many times.
Warm regards,

Ria Schoonhoven

I thoroughly enjoyed last Saturday in Utrecht with the Misa Criolla and Navidad Nuestra. Not only the choral singing, but of course also Xavier Rodriguez.
Thank you very much and until next time.

Matthijs Meltzer

another photo from Dresden by Matthijs

Matthijs Meltzer

Here are two photos from Dresden

Monique Ontrop

Hi Martin,

I think everything has already been said by others for me.
But I just wanted to let you know that the Fauré day in Eindhoven was fantastic! I enjoyed your spicy, humorous guidance, it was fun and yet you really kept things moving, that's a talent!

See you at the Misa Criolla probably. Cheers!

Karin Bessems

Fun, really!

Karin van Beek-Dekker

Hello Martin,
Yesterday I really enjoyed the concert. I just want to tell you that I admire your virtuosity. There was a lot going on that you had to deal with, and yet you brought it to a wonderful conclusion.
Bravo.
Kind regards,
Karin van Beek

greeth van der ploeg

I would like to thank you warmly for being able to take part in the Misa Criolla Scratch day. I never imagined that so much could be learned in one evening and one day, and that it would be brought to a beautiful and festive conclusion. The humor and your confidence that everything would turn out fine, even though it was not perfect, was a valuable learning experience for me. Many thanks!

André de Graeff

I am a retired double bassist who still enjoys playing a bit. In the past I played with the Ballet Orchestra and on the radio, after which I did other things but always kept taking on the odd gig.
As a hobby I have now also immersed myself in jazz music. The Classical Orchestra appealed to me, so perhaps I could sit in as a substitute sometime.

Annelies Holthaus

Hi Martin,

That singing a requiem can even be a celebration, I experienced yesterday! What a pleasant, inspiring day. No fatigue, even today still on the wings of Verdi! What a energy shared singing brings, a feeling of togetherness and being carried along. I can't wait for Bach. Thank you for your relaxed and inspired leadership, warm regards, Annelies Holthaus.

Alice Gaykema

Dear Martin,
To my surprise, I saw an announcement from you on the Brava channel. In the 1990s I was in the choir in Voorschoten, and you were the conductor there. We sometimes sang the short solo bits in between together. Perhaps you still remember me? That would be nice. I am now 87 years old but still sing. I have lived in Zeeland since 2001. I also sing in another choir, so I keep busy. I wish you much success with everything you undertake.
With warm regards, and in advance, I wish you a Merry Christmas.

Marielle Leermakers

Last Saturday at the Ramirez scratch I had the day of my life, what a party it was thanks to your inspiring, humorous and expert approach, and what a beautiful result it was.
A top performance Martin: you've won over a convert! Even my boyfriend (who only came along for me) thought the result was beautiful.