The Trumpet Whisperer from Margraten It took me a while to understand how the name was written. One says Huub, but you only write it with one “u”. That‘s because Hub is short for Hubertus. Hubertus Elisabeth Egidius van Laar, and in Hub‘s own words “just an ordinary man from South Limburg“. But a man who makes trumpets and flugelhorns, which are treasured the world over. Hub knew from an early age that he would one day make trumpets. He made it his life‘s ambition to create the … Read more » about The Trumpet Whisperer from Margraten
Obituaries for Hub
A Handful Of Stories
Angelo Verploegen Quintet - A Handful Of Stories Angelo Verploegen plays a Hub van Laar flugelhorn B3 ℗&© 2024 Just Listen Records JL032 HUB'S HUB This track, which first appeared on "The Art of Traveling Light" (Just Listen Records JL023) in a slim version, was written to celebrate the life and work of Hub van Laar, a Dutch master trumpet and flugelhorn developer/constructor and a dear friend. His workshop in the southern part of the Netherlands is an inspiring meeting place where I … Read more » about A Handful Of Stories
December 24, 2023
The year 2023 has almost come to an end. It certainly wasn’t an easy year for any of us. However, we have been blessed with immense support from many wonderful people. All of us at Van Laar Trumpets would like to express our grateful thanks to our customers and suppliers for their faithfulness and trust in us. Our thanks also go to the construction company who put a new roof on our premises, to our neighbours for their warmth and comfort, and to all members of our families and friends who were … Read more » about December 24, 2023
Musica Sacra Maastricht dedicated a concert by Marco Blaauw to Hub van Laar
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
Obituary Hub | “keep making progress” by Takamasa Hikita
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
TROMPETTISTE(S) MAGAZINE No3 | In Memoriam Hub van Laar
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Obituary Hub | “Life is beautiful.” by Chris Kase
“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
Obituary Hub | NRC 11 & 12 February 2023
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
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
Hub
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