Bach-Busoni Ich Ruf Zu Dir, Herr Jesus Christ BWV639 II Rachel Naomi Kudo, Piano

Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750)
Ferruccio Busoni (1866-1924)
Recorded February 17, 2023
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Ich ruf’ zu dir, Herr Jesu Christ,
Ich bitt, erhör mein Klagen;
Verleih mir Gnad zu dieser Frist,
Laß mich doch nicht verzagen.
Den rechten Glauben, Herr, ich mein,
Den wollest du mir geben, dir zu leben,
Meinm Nächsten nütz zu sein,
Dein Wort zu halten eben.

I call to Thee, Lord Jesus Christ,
O hear my sore complaining!
In Thy good time unto me list,
thine ear to me inclining!
True faith in Thee, O Lord, I seek;
O make me now and wholly love Thee solely,
my neighbour hold as self,
And keep Thy word e’er holy.
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The indecisiveness of mankind cloaked in deceptive simplicity

Still waters run deep. There is far more happening in this simple chorale prelude than would appear at first hearing. The slow, gentle melody of Agricola’s 16th-century hymn ‘Ich ruf zu dir, Herr Jesu Christ’ is supported by the pedal in a calmly progressing accompaniment. But appearances are deceptive, as the tenor writhes submissively in despair in the background. The words of the chorale sketch a picture of a doubting man who clings to Christ, while wondering whether he is equal to the task of living in accordance with Christ’s word. Bach combines the various ingredients of this trio – the only one in the Orgelbüchlein – into a three-dimensional whole. Never before was Jesus called on so movingly, thought the Dutch author Maarten ‘t Hart. And we can hardly argue with that.

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Engineer: Federico Furlanetto
Piano Technician: Massimiliano Pinazzo
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[andersoncarvalho]

Quatro minutos de música que valem mais do que todo o ouro deste mundo.

[SicilianStealth]

I'm so glad to hear you play at Holy Trinity Church Saturday night.

[kevinm]

So lovely, Rachel! It's nice to see and hear you again.

[luky]

I adore you playing Bach, thank you for posting this beautiful music ❤

[papaessilfie]

Absolutely love the way you finish the piece. The patience before the last few notes is just brilliant. Very passionate performance!