This morning, 2 February 2002, William-Alexander, Prince of Orange
and successor to the Dutch throne, married Mrs. Maxima Zorreguieta
from Argentina.  Before and after the marriage party fifteen Dutch
street organs were playing in the centre of Amsterdam.  The event
was organized by the Perlee firm and most organs are owned by this
famous organ renting business.

When the newly-married couple left the "Nieuwe kerk" all organs
started to play the tango "Adios nonino", which was also played by
a band in the church.  The music was specially arranged by Leon van
Leeuwen, grandson to Gijs Perlee.  The organ music, together with
the unusually good weather conditions for February, made this royal
wedding an event to be remembered for a long time!

Hans van Oost, Netherlands