Bach, Volans and others - Gaits and gales

Virtuosic and captivating, a subtle and passionate relishing of all colours, a challenging adventure.
SWR2 about the joint Bach CD by Wave and L’Orfeo

Our programme showcases tried and trusted repertoire, such as the harpsichord concertos by J.S. Bach, arranged here for marimbas, combined with early and contemporary chamber music and very novel sound colours. We can’t wait!

Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750)
Harpsichord concertos in A minor BWV 1065 and C major BWV 1061 arranged for 4 marimbas and string orchestra

Kevin Volans (*1949)
“Walking song” (1984) for flute, harpsichord and 2 clappers
(in a version for recorder, 2 marimbas and 2 clappers)

as well as (other) works by Antonio Vivaldi, George Frederic Handel, Johann Sebastian Bach und Gaspard Le Roux.

The Wave Quartet
Christoph Sietzen, Bogdan Bacanu, Emiko Uchiyama, Nico Gerstmayer, marimba

Carin van Heerden, recorder
L’Orfeo Barockorchester