Centrum in Haarlem, North Holland, Netherlands — Northwestern Europe
Albert de Klerk
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Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, June 3, 2026
1. Albert de Klerk Marker
Geboortehuis van Albert de Klerk (1917-1998). Stadsorganist van Haarlem van 1956 tot 1982, componist, docent, dirigent. Organist van de nabijgelegen St. Josephkerk van 1934 tot 1998.
Erected by the ANWB. (Marker Number 17037/001.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Arts, Letters, Music. A significant historical year for this entry is 1956.
Location. 52° 22.993′ N, 4° 38.377′ E. Marker is in Haarlem, Noord-Holland (North Holland). It is in Centrum. It is on Bakenessergracht, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Bakenessergracht 26, Haarlem, Noord-Holland 2011 JS, Netherlands. Touch for directions.
Regionally, it is in Europe, the European Union, Atlantic Europe, the Benelux Low Countries, the Schengen Area, Western Europe, and the Western World. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire and specifically also the Holy Roman Empire.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Hendrik Andriessen (here, next to this marker); Goutsmitscamer / Goldsmiths Guild Hall (within shouting distance of this marker);
this page online
Also see . . .
1. Albert de Klerk (Wikipedia, in Dutch). Excerpt (in translation):
Albert de Klerk (Haarlem, 4 October 1917 Amsterdam, 2 December 1998) was a Dutch composer, conductor, and organist of Belgian descent.(Submitted on June 14, 2026.)
De Klerk studied at the Amsterdam Conservatory, where he was taught by Anthon van der Horst, Cornelis de Wolf, and Hendrik Andriessen. In 1939, he graduated cum laude in organ performance and received an award for improvisation. From the age of sixteen until his death, De Klerk served as organist for the so-called "Joseph Organ"the Adema organ at the St. Joseph Church in Haarlem. From 1956 to 1982, he shared the role of City Organist of Haarlem with Piet Kee, playing the Mόller organ at theGrote of Sint-Bavokerk (Great or St. Bavo Church). This was a unique situation, as Albert de Klerk was of a Catholic background. The duties of the city organist also included playing the Cavaillι-Coll organ at the Haarlem Concertgebouw.Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, June 3, 20262. Albert de Klerk Marker - wide view
De Klerk was also active as a choir conductor and organ teacher. From 1946 to 1991, he conducted the Koor Katholiek Haarlem (Catholic Choir of Haarlem)which he had founded himself and which is now known as the Concertkoor Haarlem (Haarlem Concert Choir). He also taught organ in Utrecht from 1946 to 1964. From 1965 to 1985, he was the principal organ professor at the Amsterdam Conservatory (later the Sweelinck Conservatory).
He composed music for solo organ, three concertos for organ and orchestra, various orchestral works, vocal music, sacred music, and carillon music.
2. ulie Thyana Roset & Holland Baroque - Pater Noster (Albert de Klerk) (Youtube, 2:33). (Submitted on June 14, 2026.)
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, June 3, 2026
3. Albert de Klerk home and marker
Nils van Hout, courtesy Noord-Hollands Archief/Fotoburo de Boer (via Wikimedia Commons via CC 1.0), 1994
4. Albert de Klerk portrait
Credits. This page was last revised on June 14, 2026. It was originally submitted on June 14, 2026, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 4 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on June 14, 2026, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
