Obituaries for Hub

On 16th September a concert took place as part of the Musica Sacra Maastricht Festival. It was a wonderful event with a very moving, sold-out concert with Marco Blaauw who played the piccolo trumpet, the Double Bell C trumpet and the Quartertone flugelhorn in a beautiful and fitting venue - the „Keizerzaal“ in the St. Servaas Basilica - with a tribute to Hub. Our heartfelt thanks to Marco Blaauw as well as to Erwin Roebroeks, the director of Musica Sacra … Read more » about Musica Sacra Maastricht dedicated a concert by Marco Blaauw to Hub van Laar

The other day, the Joy Brass trumpet team and I had dinner together in Tokyo. We exchanged wonderful memories of Hub san. We really appreciated him - and still do - and we take good care to pursue his great advice and wisdom and "keep on making progress". I bought a new B6 flugelhorn from Joy Brass about two months ago. I was truly surprised when I tried out this new instrument because the B6's great sound is exactly what I have been looking for. I've been thinking. And I just bet that Hub … Read more » about Obituary Hub | “keep making progress” by Takamasa Hikita

https://www.uniondestrompettistes.fr/ … Read more » about TROMPETTISTE(S) MAGAZINE No3 | In Memoriam Hub van Laar

“Life is beautiful.” This was something Hub said to me often, something he truly believed. This belief was evident in everything he did: whether making the instruments which he continually strived to improve, working in his garden, tilling the fields on his John Deere, or raising a glass with friends and colleagues. These were things he truly loved. If anyone has lived life to the fullest, it is indeed Hub van Laar. A man with a strong personality, to say the least. Hub always spoke his … Read more » about Obituary Hub | “Life is beautiful.” by Chris Kase

Hub van Laar (1964-2022) sleutelde dag en nacht aan zo perfect mogelijke instrumenten Hub van Laar (1964-2022) bouwde trompetten die je nooit in de steek lieten. Mocht hij je niet, dan verkocht hij je liever ook niets. (This article is written in Dutch. To read the article, please click on the … Read more » about Obituary Hub | NRC 11 & 12 February 2023

Goodbyes are not forever, they are not the end; To say “Goodbye” simply means “I’ll miss you until we meet again" We are deeply touched by all the expressions of sympathy we have received in these difficult times and should like to express our great appreciation for your words of condolence. Unfortunately, it is not possible to answer personally to each and every one. While we are experiencing great sorrow over our sad loss, we are extremely grateful for our time with Hub. We are … Read more » about Goodbyes are not forever

Ik ben uit het theater van dit leven gevallen en beleef een hele eenvoudige vrede. Eenzaam alleen maar tegelijk intens verbonden. I have stumbled out of this life's theatre and now experience a very simple peace. Lonely alone, but at the same time strongly connected. Ich bin aus dem Theater dieses Lebens herausgestolpert und erfahre jetzt einen ganz einfachen Frieden. Einsam allein, aber gleichzeitig stark verbunden. The funeral on Saturday December 31st at 13:00 can be … Read more » about Hub