The instrumentation of vibraphone, marimba, and cello was chosen to give the heartbeat and craft a life-melody, offering a modern interpretation of the works' spirit.
Performer Biography
Julius Berger, the cellist on this album, was called a 'prophet of the cello' by critic Wolf-Eberhard von Lewinski and has premiered and recorded over twenty cello concertos and chamber works dedicated to him.
Album & Artwork
The royalties from this recording will be donated to the Regens-Wagner Institution in Dillingen, an institution for handicapped people, and the album is dedicated to cellist Julius Berger's sister Elisabeth and all mentally handicapped people.
Recording & Production
The recording was made in the Christkönigskirche in Dillingen, which belongs to the Regens-Wagner Institution for handicapped people, and was chosen due to its magnificent acoustics and personal connection to cellist Julius Berger.
Interpretation
The recording features a continuous peaceful pulsation of about 60 beats per minute, aiming to synchronize with the human heart, which beats between 60 and 90 times a minute.
Performer Biography
Andrei Pushkarev, the vibraphonist, joined the 'Kremerata Baltica Chamber Orchestra' in 1999 and is a recognized soloist and principal percussionist with the ensemble, which was founded by world-famous violinist Gidon Kremer.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Johann Sebastian Bach built an incredible structure and communication into his works on the foundation of numbers, in the spirit of 'Soli Deo Gloria' (Glory to God alone).
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