In Bach's time, musical scores were not as rigidly adhered to as they are today; Bach would sometimes reuse parts of earlier works with different texts or create multiple versions of a concerto.
Interpretation
On this recording, Simone Lamsma plays a Stradivarius violin, known for its brilliant sound, while Candida Thompson plays a Guarneri del Gesù, which has a darker tone, creating distinct dialogues.
Compositional Technique
In 'Collage über B-A-C-H', Arvo Pärt uses a theme based on the notes corresponding to Bach's name (B-A-C-H), a motif Bach himself employed in his works.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Both Johann Sebastian Bach and Arvo Pärt, the composers featured on this album, are considered spiritual composers, with their music extending beyond just the notes.
Compositional Technique
Arvo Pärt's music, particularly his breakthrough piece 'Tabula rasa', is characterized by his self-named 'tintinnabuli' style, which refers to music of small bells and uses repeated patterns, scales, and triads.
Composer's Artistic Vision
For Arvo Pärt, silence is considered sacred, as he believes it is the 'nothing from which God created the world,' and that music can arise when silence is met with love.
Composition History
Arvo Pärt's 'Collage über B-A-C-H' was created during a period when he was searching for a new musical language, using Bach's music to reconcile his compositional style with his unhappiness with serialism.
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