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

Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750) Ferruccio Busoni (1866-1924) Recorded February 17, 2023 ~~ 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. ~~ Bach’s Ich ruf zu dir, Herr Jesus Christ, BWV 639, is one of his most intimate and profoundly expressive chorale preludes. Originally composed for organ as part of the Orgelbüchlein, it is a heartfelt prayer in music, its melody unfolding with quiet supplication above a gently pulsating accompaniment. In his transcription, Busoni transforms this delicate organ work into a deeply personal piano piece, preserving its meditative stillness while enriching its sonorities. The chorale melody, played with a singing, almost vocal quality, emerges over the steady motion of inner voices, creating an atmosphere of warmth and solemn devotion. The harmonies, though simple, are imbued with a quiet intensity, each phrase resonating with deep longing and consolation. Busoni’s reimagining heightens the emotional immediacy of the piece, allowing it to speak directly through the expressive possibilities of the piano. It remains one of the most poignant moments in the Bach-Busoni repertoire—a musical offering of both humility and transcendence. © 2025 Rachel Naomi Kudo ~~ Engineer: Federico Furlanetto Piano Technician: Massimiliano Pinazzo ~~ 🎥 Watch My Other Videos 🎵J.S. Bach Playlist    • Johann Sebastian Bach   🎵 Beethoven Diabelli Variations (LIVE)    • Beethoven Diabelli Variations Op. 120 | Li...   🎵 Beethoven Six Bagatelles Op.126 (LIVE)    • Beethoven Six Bagatelles Op. 126 | Live 20...   🎵 Berg Sonata Op.1 (LIVE)    • Berg Sonata Op. 1 | Live 2019 | Rachel Nao...   🎵 Chopin Playlist    • Fryderyk Chopin   🎵 Chopin 12 Etudes Op.10 (LIVE)    • Chopin 12 Études Op. 10 | Live 2003 | Rach...   🎵 Chopin Nocturne Op.27 No.2    • Chopin Nocturne in D-flat major, Op.27 No....   🎵 Debussy Clair de Lune    • Debussy Clair de Lune | Rachel Naomi Kudo,...   🎵 Marc-André Hamelin Suite à l’ancienne (2020)    • Marc-André Hamelin Suite à l’ancienne (Sui...   🎵Mozart Sonata No.18 K.576    • Mozart Piano Sonata No.18 in D major, K.57...   🎵 Franz Schubert Playlist    • Franz Schubert   🎵 Clara Schumann Variations on a Theme by Robert Schumann Op.20 (LIVE)    • Clara Schumann Variations on a Theme by Ro...   🎵 Schumann-Liszt Widmung    • Schumann-Liszt Widmung (Dedication) | Rach...   🎵 Schumann Carnaval Op.9    • Schumann Carnaval, Op.9 | Rachel Naomi Kud...   🎵 Schumann Arabeske in C major Op.18    • Schumann Arabeske in C major, Op.18 | Rach...   🎵 Weber Invitation to the Dance Op.65 (LIVE)    • Weber Invitation to the Dance Op. 65 | Liv...   ~~ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5EfyC… ~~ Facebook:   / rachelnaomikudo88   Instagram:   / rachelnaomikudo   X: https://x.com/rachelnaomikudo Website: https://www.rachelnaomikudo.com​ ~~ #Bach #JSBach #johannsebastianbach #RachelNaomiKudo