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Infinite Bach
Bach Re:composed
"The Bach violin concertos are not only a pinnacle of the Baroque era, but they also stand as foundational pillars within the vast tapestry of music history," says Swedish violin virtuoso Christian Svarfvar, discussing his latest album Infinite Bach, which features Bach's four violin concertos Re-Composed by fellow Swedish composer Johan Ullén.
"In just 60 minutes, an entire world of pure beauty unfolds. It begs the question: Why reimagine something that already feels so perfect?"
The outcome emerges as this magnificent album of re-envisioned Bach concertos. Here, a fearless and technically demanding solo violin passage soars in the stratosphere, creating a captivating contrast with the enriched tones of cellos and basses.
Bach's visionary outlook traverses through time, leaving an indelible mark across centuries, influencing not only jazz, rock, and pop musicians but also shaping the artistry of every subsequent classical composer
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REVIEW | HUFVUDSTADSBLADET
The paraphraser's art is not easy, but Ullén seems to have a special feeling for it in the recently released album Infinite Bach: Bach recomposed.The golden edge of the whole thing is set by Christian Svarfvar's dazzling tonality and multifaceted expressive and emotionally empathetic playing, which leaves nothing to be desired.
Mats Liljeroos, HBL
REVIEW | GRAMOPHONE
The album is certainly worth listening to for Christian Svarfvar’s performance alone – his intensely dramatic characterisation and the impressive use of his soaring high range create a captivating atmosphere.
Pwyll ap Siôn, Gramophone
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