Jason Vieaux performs on a guitar made by Gernot Wagner in 2013, crafted in Frankfurt.
Performer Biography
Jason Vieaux, the performer, is a Grammy-winning classical guitarist described as "among the elite of today's classical guitarists" by Gramophone.
Interpretation
The performer, Jason Vieaux, aims to "just play what's there" in Bach's music, rather than injecting personal interpretations or using it as a vehicle for personal expression.
Album & Artwork
This album, "Bach Volume 2," is a follow-up to a 2009 release, "Bach Vol. 1, Works For Lute," which was issued by Azica Records.
Performer Biography
Jason Vieaux co-founded the guitar department at the Curtis Institute of Music in 2011 and has taught at the Cleveland Institute of Music for 25 years.
Composer's Artistic Vision
The performer describes Bach's music as timeless, ageless, and 'style'-less, representing what 'great' or 'awesome' truly means.
Recording & Production
The album is dedicated to Bruce Egre, the founder of Azica Records, who passed away in September 2020 and gave the performer the opportunity to record the music.
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