The album's title, 'Fratres', is a playful reference to the Marcello brothers, whose works are featured, and also carries religious connotations of 'brother', contributing to the program's coherence.
Interpretation
Jörgen van Rijen reconstructed a lost violin concerto by Benedetto Marcello for trombone by using Bach's harpsichord arrangement (BWV 981) and the surviving orchestral parts.
Interpretation
Jörgen van Rijen, the trombonist on this album, adapted several works by Arvo Pärt with the composer's approval, tailoring them to his own taste and playing technique.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Arvo Pärt's compositional style, which he calls 'tintinnabuli' (from the Latin for bells), uses very few elements, often just one or two voices, built from primitive materials like a triad.
Performer Biography
Jörgen van Rijen, the principal trombonist of the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra, is dedicated to promoting his instrument, developing new repertoire, and bringing existing repertoire to a broader audience.
Historical Context
During his time in Weimar (1708-1717), Johann Sebastian Bach extensively studied and arranged concertos by Italian composers like Vivaldi and the Marcello brothers, adapting them for organ and harpsichord.
Recording & Production
This album features world premiere recordings of these versions of Arvo Pärt's works.
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