Strings of Harmony: “Communion” from Alfons Diericx (1876-1915) | + sheet music

Another Flemish (Belgian) composer today. This piece (Adagio) starts and ends in F major, but the middle part, in A flat major is probably the most beautiful, especially the parts where the double pedals add extra warmth. I hope you like this warm and gentle piece!
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Played with the 1924 Steinmeyer organ, Landau, St. Maria, Germany (Hauptwerk)
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[@ClaraOrgan]

A performance that draws me into mystical meditation! thanks! Remi😀😀😀

[@RienSchalkwijk]

Thanks Clara! However… I’m Rien

[@ClaraOrgan]

@@RienSchalkwijk Haha ~ My mistake^^!! Dear Rien 😀🥰😍

[@nakorganist]

They are wonderful sounds, so much emotion conveyed on a musical level. Wonderful dear Rien!

[@RienSchalkwijk]

Thanks! :-)

[@SecretsofOrganPlaying]

This is a lovely piece, the strings sound really warm inteed with those lush harmonies!

[@RienSchalkwijk]

Thanks! ;-)

[@remi-chapalain]

Very beautiful piece and playing Rien ! Sweet harmonies !

[@RienSchalkwijk]

Thanks buddy!

[@colinjenkins8124]

I thoroughly enjoyed this Rien. The composer has taken great care to ensure that it did not become over-sentimental or schmaltzy.

[@RienSchalkwijk]

Thanks! Especially the middle part written in a flat adds to the quality of this piece.

[@grahamtwist]

I see that poor Alfons was only 39 when he died . . . and the 1915 year makes me wonder if he was in some way a victim of WW1? He certainly died far too early, but leaves a legacy of music that certainly knows how to touch the heart in its beauty and sincerity. Your performance on the magnificent Steinmeyer Organ sample set is just gorgeous, Rien: B R A V O !

[@RienSchalkwijk]

Thanks a lot Graham. You learned me that he had a connection with Van Peteghem! How exciting!

[@orgelhase]

So lovely! ❤

[@RienSchalkwijk]

Thanks! :-)

[@lluisrafalessole-classical5068]

Beautiful Song Rien 🎹

[@RienSchalkwijk]

Thanks! Have a nice day!

[@aBachwardsfellow]

This would be beautiful as a prelude -- especially for a wedding -- or an offertory. It almost seems as though it should have words. Also another excellent candidate for the Van Peteghem. Beautifully played.

[@RienSchalkwijk]

Thanks! The organ in Ulvenhout did have a Celeste. But some moron in the past has it replaced for a totally unnecessary Larigot 1 1/3.

[@nilsvanvelzen]

Mooi compositie en prima neergezet!

[@RienSchalkwijk]

Dank! Mooie dag gewenst!

[@james.flores]

You can easily become a liturgical organist with this piece :)

[@RienSchalkwijk]

Thanks! I think I could be sub organist in a Lutheran or Catholic Church. I’ve not much knowledge about Psalm so most Dutch Protestant churches would be a no go.

[@RalphLooij]

Sounds great on Landau!

[@RienSchalkwijk]

I really like this set!

[@gerhardflink5599]

Sehr schöne Harmonien.

[@RienSchalkwijk]

Vielen dank!

[@jannoordzij8043]

Echt mooi Rien!

[@RienSchalkwijk]

Dank Jan! Deze past prima op jouw mooie orgel!

[@albertoguerzoni]

Beautiful romantic performance.

[@RienSchalkwijk]

Thank you Alberto!

[@ChannelRalph]

I love your channel, Rien. You're introducing me to a lot of music that I never even knew existed!
I looked everywhere for this gem if a piece and can't find it anywhere. Any clues, mate?

[@RienSchalkwijk]

Thanks Ralph! I just have made the sheets available in my “Secret Vault of Forgotten Music.” Accessible via the description now. :-)

[@ChannelRalph]

​@RienSchalkwijk you're a SUPERSTAR! Many thanks!

[@gcvanwerd1]

Mooi gedaan, Rien . Geeft rust..

[@RienSchalkwijk]

Dank! Mooie rustig muziek voor een zonnige dag!

[@gcvanwerd1]

​@@RienSchalkwijkdat is zeker waar. 😊

[@philippelegargean5120]

Hello Rien.
Really beautiful. I looked on Imslp but it is not there. There is Edmond but non Alfons !

[@RienSchalkwijk]

Thanks! In your mail!