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Pärt über Bach / Lamsma, Thompson
Channel Classics

Pärt über Bach / Lamsma, Thompson

Baroque Spiritual Virtuosic Uplifting Dramatic
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Composer
Johann Sebastian Bach, Arvo Part
Artist
Simone Lamsma, Candida Thompson
Format
CD
Label
Channel Classics
Released
May 10, 2024
Catalog #
CCS46624
UPC
723385466246

About

Violinists Simone Lamsma and Candida Thompson explore connections between J.S. Bach and Arvo Pärt on their new release, 'Pärt über Bach,' with Amsterdam Sinfonietta. Arvo Pärt’s groundbreaking 'Tabula Rasa' is presented alongside Bach’s Concerto for Oboe and Violin in the version for two violins, and Pärt’s own 'Collage über B-A-C-H,' written in 1964, wherein the Estonian master intertwines his own modernist music with phrases from J.S. Bach’s music.

"Turning to Bach was for me a way of stating my position regarding my experience with twelve-tone music. In my state of extreme discomfort at that time, I wanted to prove to myself how beautiful Bach’s music was, and how hateful mine was. [...] I was convinced that through this musical sacrifice I could gain a clearer vision of my own contradictions." - Arvo Pärt

Tracklist 10 tracks

  1. 1 Ich hatte viel Bekümmernis, BWV 21: Sinfonia 03:29
    Track
    1
    Title
    Ich hatte viel Bekümmernis, BWV 21: Sinfonia
    Duration
    03:29
    Composer
    Johann Sebastian Bach
    Performer
    Simone Lamsma, Candida Thompson
    Ensemble
    Amsterdam Sinfonietta
    Conductor
    Candida Thompson
  2. 2 I. Ludus 09:55
    Track
    2
    Title
    I. Ludus
    Duration
    09:55
    Composer
    Arvo Pärt
    Performer
    Simone Lamsma, Candida Thompson, David Jansen
    Ensemble
    Amsterdam Sinfonietta
    Conductor
    Candida Thompson
  3. 3 II. Silentium 17:30
    Track
    3
    Title
    II. Silentium
    Duration
    17:30
    Composer
    Arvo Pärt
    Performer
    Simone Lamsma, Candida Thompson, David Jansen
    Ensemble
    Amsterdam Sinfonietta
    Conductor
    Candida Thompson
  4. 4 I. Toccata: Preciso [Quarter Note = 120] 02:52
    Track
    4
    Title
    I. Toccata: Preciso [Quarter Note = 120]
    Duration
    02:52
    Composer
    Arvo Pärt
    Performer
    Hans Wolters, David Jansen
    Ensemble
    Amsterdam Sinfonietta
    Conductor
    Candida Thompson
  5. 5 II. Sarabande: Lento [Half Note = 42] 02:54
    Track
    5
    Title
    II. Sarabande: Lento [Half Note = 42]
    Duration
    02:54
    Composer
    Arvo Pärt
    Performer
    Hans Wolters, David Jansen
    Ensemble
    Amsterdam Sinfonietta
    Conductor
    Candida Thompson
  6. 6 III. Ricercar: Deciso [Quarter note = 126-132] 01:50
    Track
    6
    Title
    III. Ricercar: Deciso [Quarter note = 126-132]
    Duration
    01:50
    Composer
    Arvo Pärt
    Performer
    Hans Wolters, David Jansen
    Ensemble
    Amsterdam Sinfonietta
    Conductor
    Candida Thompson
  7. 7 I. Allegro 04:57
    Track
    7
    Title
    I. Allegro
    Duration
    04:57
    Composer
    Johann Sebastian Bach
    Performer
    Candida Thompson, Simone Lamsma
    Ensemble
    Amsterdam Sinfonietta
    Conductor
    Candida Thompson
  8. 8 II. Adagio 05:31
    Track
    8
    Title
    II. Adagio
    Duration
    05:31
    Composer
    Johann Sebastian Bach
    Performer
    Candida Thompson, Simone Lamsma
    Ensemble
    Amsterdam Sinfonietta
    Conductor
    Candida Thompson
  9. 9 III. Allegro 03:24
    Track
    9
    Title
    III. Allegro
    Duration
    03:24
    Composer
    Johann Sebastian Bach
    Performer
    Candida Thompson, Simone Lamsma
    Ensemble
    Amsterdam Sinfonietta
    Conductor
    Candida Thompson
  10. 10 Silouans Song, "My soul yearns after the Lord" 05:37
    Track
    10
    Title
    Silouans Song, "My soul yearns after the Lord"
    Duration
    05:37
    Composer
    Arvo Pärt
    Ensemble
    Amsterdam Sinfonietta
    Conductor
    Candida Thompson