João Barradas believes that a large part of J.S. Bach's music is perfectly suited to the accordion, despite Bach not composing for the instrument.
Composition History
The piece E[N]IGMA by French composer Yann Robin was commissioned for João Barradas by the Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation, Casa da Música, and Philharmonie Luxembourg.
Instruments
Luciano Berio's Sequenza No. XIII is technically demanding and can only be realized by an aerophone with one bellow, like the accordion, which it helped define as a modern archetype.
Compositional Technique
Luciano Berio's Sequenza No. XIII, featured on this album, introduced an unprecedented lyrical style and approach to sound color for the accordion.
Performer Biography
João Barradas, the accordionist on this album, was chosen as an ECHO Rising Star by the European Concert Hall Organization in 2018.
Interpretation
João Barradas's approach to music prioritizes the music itself over the instrument it is performed on, believing that the choice of instrument should not hinder musical practice.
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