Elias Praxmarer, the organist, is an award-winning composer and performer who serves as the Abbey Organist at the Cistercian Abbey of Stams in Tyrol, Austria.
Performer Biography
Julian Walder, the violinist on this album, is a first prize winner of numerous international competitions, including the NYIAA - New York International Artists Association Violin Competition.
Album & Artwork
The album title '(R)-EVOLUTION' signifies how Bach's compositional techniques have evolved through the ages in other works, and how other composers have transformed his style.
Instruments
Julian Walder plays on an Anselmo Bellosio violin from 1786, which is a private loan, and a Stephan von Baehr violin from 2014, specially built for him.
Composer's Artistic Vision
The Chaconne by J.S. Bach is the heart of this CD, serving as a source of inspiration, influence, and homage for countless composers over centuries.
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