Arabella Steinbacher presents works for violin and orchestra by Johann Sebastian Bach and Arvo PÃ¤rt, together with violinist Christoph Koncz and the Stuttgarter Kammerorchester. Bach's violin concertos have had a very special significance for Steinbacher ever since hearing the A Minor Concerto at the age of four, an experience that made her decide to become a musician. This seminal work is performed here alongside the E Major Violin Concerto and the Double Concerto in D Minor, on which she is joined by violinist Christoph Koncz. The Bach concertos are framed by two of Arvo PÃ¤rt's most profound and enigmatic pieces: Fratres and Spiegel i'm Spiegel; the former in the version for violin, string orchestra and percussion, the latter rendered in a version for violin and piano, together with Peter von Wienhardt. Bach and PÃ¤rt may be centuries apart, but for Steinbacher, they have a spiritual and sacred origin in common, and their music resonates deeply with her. Arabella Steinbacher is a multiple award-winner with an extensive Pentatone discography, including Mozart's complete violin concertos (2014 and 2021), Four Seasons (Vivaldi & Piazzolla, 2020), Mendelssohn & Tchaikovsky Violin Concertos (2015) and many others. Christoph Koncz and the Stuttgarter Kammerorchester make their Pentatone debut.

Tracklist:

Fratres (Version for Violin, Strings and Percussion)
* Violin Concerto in E Major, BWV 1042
I. Allegro
II. Adagio
III. Allegro Assai
* Violin Concerto in a Minor, BWV 1041
I. Allegro Moderato
II. Andante
III. Allegro Assai
* Concerto for 2 Violins in D minor, BWV 1043
I. Vivace
II. Largo Ma Non Tanto
III. Allegro
Spiegel Im Spiegel (Version for Violin and Piano)

UPC: 8717306260176
Label: Pentatone
Release Date: 2.10.23
Format: CD

Bach / Steinbacher / Koncz - Bach & Part (CD)