Duo Arp Frantz won First Prize at the prestigious Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy Competition in 2006, among other numerous awards.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Bach was keenly interested in new musical styles and genres of his era, subjecting every tonal language to a 'metamorphosis' through his polyphonic thinking.
Performer Biography
Julian Arp and Caspar Frantz have collaborated musically with renowned artists such as György Kurtág, Ferenc Rados, András Schiff, and Steven Isserlis.
Composer's Artistic Vision
György Kurtág's music is characterized by its intensity and use of contrasts, often experienced as a heart-rending medium in a very quiet mode.
Performer Biography
Duo Arp Frantz, consisting of cellist Julian Arp and pianist Caspar Frantz, has been performing together for fifteen years, dedicating themselves to chamber music from all historical periods.
Compositional Technique
Bach helped the keyboard instrument emancipate itself by taking on a concertante role, giving it two of the three voices in his trio sonatas, which are worked out in strict three-part counterpoint.
Recording & Production
This album was recorded at the Siemensvilla Berlin, Germany, from May 25-28, 2012, with Alfredo Lasheras Hakobian as the Recording Producer/Tonmeister.
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