Sebastian Knauer, the pianist on this album, made his concert debut at age 14 and has performed in over 50 countries.
Performer Biography
Sebastian Knauer, the pianist, has created a series of 'Word meets Music' programs since 2001, where he conceives texts about composers' lives to be recited by actors.
Performer Biography
Pascal Schumacher, the vibraphonist, is recognized as one of the most renowned vibraphone players and composers of his generation, winning the Django d'Or in 2005 and the ECHO JAZZ award in 2012.
Composer Biography
Arash Safaian, the composer, is the son of Ali Akbar Safaian, an important representative of Iranian modernism, and was exposed to Richard Wagner's operas early in life.
Recording & Production
The album 'Überbach' was recorded on June 8th and 9th, 2016, at the ZKO-Haus in Zürich.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Arash Safaian, the composer of the music on this album, views Bach's works as music in its purest form, representing the grammar of music.
Composer's Artistic Vision
The album 'Überbach' is Arash Safaian's attempt to create music where one hears Bach without explicitly hearing Bach, a musical game of reinterpreting and redefining Bach's music.
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