J.S. Bach BWV 639 (Ich ruf zu Dir)

This is the piece of music that has inspired me to take up playing the organ after 20 years. For my dad's funeral in june last year I wanted to ask the organist to play either BWV 639 or 721 (Erbarme dich). However, due to the circumstances I didn't have the opportunity to ask. As one can imagine I was surprised to hear that the very first piece that was played was BWV 639. Let's just see it as a postmortem gift from my dad... Therefore it was the first piece I learned after all those years - so I can play it for him now. R.I.P.

Main organ of Abbey Church Rolduc, Kerkrade, The Netherlands:

Klais, 1932.

Hoofdwerk
Bourdon 16
Principal 8
Nachthoorn 8
Offenflöte 8
Dulciana 8
Praestant 4
Rohrflö'te 4
Quint 2 2/3
Gemshoorn 2
Mixture IV-VI
Bombarde 16
Trompete 8
Clairon 4

Positief
Rohrflöte 8
Gemshorn 8
Blockflöte 4
Sing. Principal 4
Flageolett 2
Spitzquinte 1 1/3
Krummhorn 8

Zwelwerk
Liebl. Gedackt 16
Sing. Principal 8
Spitzflöte 8
Salicional 8
Vox Celeste 8
Octave 4
Traversflöte 4
Schweizerpfeife 2
Nachthorn 2
Sexquialtera II
Cymbal IV
Trompet Harm. 8
Vox Humana 8

Pedaal
Principal 16
Subbaß 16
Echobaß 16
Quintbaß 10 2/3
Octaafbas 8
Baßflöte 8
Choralbaß 4
Rauschpfeife III-IV
Posaune 16

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Sure ! He can rest in peace. May the music played by the angels be as touching as this piece.

your playing, your intention and Bach made my eyes wet.

Thanks for all that. Phil (french)