A Ruth & Sohn Model 39 concert organ - Emmerich Kálmán selection

Ruud Vader's magnificent Model 39 A Ruth & Sohn concert organ made its public debut following a comprehensive restoration at Ruud's premises in the Netherlands on Sunday 8 January 2023.

The Model 39, also known as the "Double Ruth" due to incorporating two cases, was the largest mechanical organ manufactured by the highly regarded mechanical organ building firm of A Ruth & Sohn of Waldkirch, Germany. The firm only made two Model 39 instruments which were completed in 1923. Happily both of these instruments still exist; the other example can be found at Museum Speelklok in Utrecht, Netherlands.

This was filmed at a public open day rather than a concert and therefore there is an element of background noise from visitors. However I hope that doesn't detract too much from appreciating the qualities of both an excellent mechanical organ and music arranger.

Playing an Emmerich Kálmán selection in an arrangement by Kevin Meayers (UK).