Arash Safaian's "ÜberBach" is a captivating classical album that reimagines the works of Johann Sebastian Bach through a contemporary lens. Released on September 9, 2016, under the label Neue Meister, this 57-minute journey is a testament to Safaian's innovative approach to classical music. The album features five concertos, each offering a unique interpretation of Bach's compositions, ranging from cantatas to preludes and fugues. Safaian's creative process involves deconstructing and reconstructing Bach's music, resulting in a fresh and engaging listening experience. Highlights include "Infinite Games," which draws from various Bach cantatas and preludes, and "Fuge Like a Passion," inspired by Bach's organ fugues. "ÜberBach" is a must-listen for classical music enthusiasts and those eager to discover a modern take on timeless compositions.
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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