Arash Safaian's "ÜberBach" is a captivating journey through the timeless compositions of Johann Sebastian Bach, reimagined and reworked by the Munich-based composer. Released on October 7, 2016, under the Neue Meister label, this orchestral masterpiece spans 57 minutes and is available in both CD and LP formats. The album features five concertos, each inspired by Bach's iconic works, showcasing Safaian's unique ability to blend classical traditions with contemporary innovation.
From the triumphant "Halleluja" to the intricate "Canon in C," and the haunting "Empty Set," each track is a testament to Safaian's deep reverence for Bach's music and his creative genius. The album also includes a standout piece, "Modulation: Looping Bach," which adds a modern twist to the classical repertoire.
Collaborating with the Zürcher Kammerorchester and pianist Sebastian Knauer, Safaian brings a fresh perspective to Bach's timeless melodies, making "ÜberBach" a must-listen for classical music enthusiasts and newcomers alike. Whether you're a seasoned listener or new to the world of classical music, "ÜberBach" offers a rich and rewarding experience that highlights the enduring legacy of Bach and the innovative spirit of Arash Safaian.
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Tracks
Concerto No. 1, "Infinite Games": I. Halleluja - After Alleluia, Cantata "Es Ist Uns Ein Kind Geboren", BWV 142Arash Safaian, Pascal Schumacher, Sebastian Knauer, Zürcher Kammerorchester
Concerto No. 1, "Infinite Games": II. Canon in C - After Canon Trias Harmonica a 8, BWV 1072Arash Safaian, Pascal Schumacher, Sebastian Knauer, Zürcher Kammerorchester
Concerto No. 1, "Infinite Games": III. Empty Set - After Aria, Cantata "Widerstehe doch der Sünde", BWV 54Arash Safaian, Sebastian Knauer, Pascal Schumacher, Zürcher Kammerorchester
Concerto No. 1, "Infinite Games": IV. Prelude in C - After Prelude in C Major, Nine Little Preludes, Klavierbüchlein für Wilhelm Friedemann Bach, BWV 924Arash Safaian, Sebastian Knauer, Pascal Schumacher, Zürcher Kammerorchester
Concerto No. 1, "Infinite Games": V. In Midair - After "Lasset uns nicht zerteilen", Chorus 27b, Johannes-Passion, BWV 245Arash Safaian, Sebastian Knauer, Pascal Schumacher, Zürcher Kammerorchester
Concerto No. 2, "As Above so Below": I. Folia - Collage After Cantata "Ich hatte viel Bekümmernis" BWV 21, Prelude C Minor, Welltempered Clavier Book I, BWV 847 Chorus 2d, "Jesum von Nazareth", Johannes-Passion, BWV 245Arash Safaian, Sebastian Knauer, Pascal Schumacher, Zürcher Kammerorchester
Concerto No. 2, "As Above so Below": II. Sinfonia - After Sinfonia, Cantata "Ich hatte viel Bekümmernis", BWV 21Arash Safaian, Pascal Schumacher, Sebastian Knauer, Zürcher Kammerorchester
Concerto No. 2, "As Above so Below": III. Prelude in C Minor - After Prelude in C Minor, Well-Tempered Clavier Book I, BWV 847Arash Safaian, Sebastian Knauer, Pascal Schumacher, Zürcher Kammerorchester
Modulation: Looping BachArash Safaian, Pascal Schumacher, Sebastian Knauer, Zürcher Kammerorchester
Concerto No. 3, "Fuge Like a Passion": I. Canon in G - After Canon Super Fa Mi, a 7. Post Tempus Musicum, BWV 1078Arash Safaian, Pascal Schumacher, Sebastian Knauer, Zürcher Kammerorchester
Concerto No. 3, "Fuge Like a Passion": II. Little G - After Organ Fugue in G Minor, BWV 578 "The Little"Arash Safaian, Pascal Schumacher, Sebastian Knauer, Zürcher Kammerorchester
Concerto No. 4, "Newton's Law": I. Choral Prelude - After Choral Prelude for Organ "Herr Gott, nun schleuß den Himmel auf", BWV 617Arash Safaian, Pascal Schumacher, Sebastian Knauer, Zürcher Kammerorchester
Concerto No. 4, "Newton's Law": II. Fuga XX - After Fugue in A Minor, Well-Tempered Clavier Book II, BWV 889Arash Safaian, Pascal Schumacher, Sebastian Knauer, Zürcher Kammerorchester
Concerto No. 5, "Dorian": I. Aria - After Aria, Cantata "Vergnügte Ruh, Beliebte Seelenlust", BWV 170Arash Safaian, Sebastian Knauer, Pascal Schumacher, Zürcher Kammerorchester
Concerto No. 5, "Dorian": II. Toccata - After Organ Toccata in D Minor "Dorian", BWV 538Arash Safaian, Sebastian Knauer, Pascal Schumacher, Zürcher Kammerorchester
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