B.ACH, by Kersten McCall

B.ACH

by Kersten McCall

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1.	To Bach 00:28
2.	Partita in A Minor, BWV 1013 (Arr. by Kersten McCall): I. Allemande 05:03	buy track
3.	Partita in A Minor, BWV 1013 (Arr. by Kersten McCall): II. Corrente 03:54	buy track
4.	Partita in A Minor, BWV 1013 (Arr. by Kersten McCall): III. Sarabande 04:20	buy track
5.	Partita in A Minor, BWV 1013 (Arr. by Kersten McCall): IV. Bourrée anglaise 02:41	buy track
6.	Zifix! 01:54	buy track
7.	Sonata in C Major, BWV 1033 (Arr. by Kersten McCall): I. Andante - Presto 01:23	buy track
8.	Sonata in C Major, BWV 1033 (Arr. by Kersten McCall): II. Allegro 02:34	buy track
9.	Sonata in C Major, BWV 1033 (Arr. by Kersten McCall): III. Adagio 01:23	buy track
10.	Sonata in C Major, BWV 1033 (Arr. by Kersten McCall): IV. Menuetto I - Menuetto II 02:21	buy track
11.	Ach 01:25	buy track
12.	Sonata in C Major, BWV 1005 (Arr. by Kersten McCall): I. Adagio 02:36	buy track
13.	Sonata in C Major, BWV 1005 (Arr. by Kersten McCall): II. Fuga 06:51	buy track
14.	Sonata in C Major, BWV 1005 (Arr. by Kersten McCall): III. Largo 02:44	buy track
15.	Sonata in C Major, BWV 1005 (Arr. by Kersten McCall): IV. Allegro assai 05:00	buy track
16.	Et Expecto (rearrangement by Paul Frick) 01:51	buy track
17.	Sonata in A Major, BWV 1032 (Arr. by Kersten McCall): I. Vivace 06:00	buy track
18.	Sonata in A Major, BWV 1032 (Arr. by Kersten McCall): II. Largo e dolce 02:46	buy track
19.	Sonata in A Major, BWV 1032 (Arr. by Kersten McCall): III. Allegro 04:27	buy track

about

Kersten McCall, who was called "a master" by Bernard Haitink, presents his debut for the ground- breaking TRPTK label, known for its state-of-the-art recordings and adventurous productions. Bold arrangements of music by Johann Sebastian Bach form the core of his album: a starting point that sets the stage for an unusual approach to well-known pieces. McCall arranges the famous 'Partita in A Minor, BWV 1013' and provides the sonatas BWV 1033, BWV 1005, and BWV 1032 with his own arrangement. Surprising and tantalizing interludes add to the tension.

"I want to seduce the listener," says the flutist. "Making arrangements of well-known pieces is something I have been doing for a long time. It can give a new and unexpected dimension to well-known music. Moreover, in Bach's time, arranging music was perfectly normal. I can imagine that some will experience my interventions as violating a sanctuary, but on the other hand, it suddenly makes an old composer particularly contemporary."

"It would be nice if my album provoked some discussion," McCall notes in conclusion. "I really tried to make arrangements in the spirit of Bach. We have to realise that we are not the same people as his audience in the Baroque period. With us, everything moves faster, and we are doing a lot more things at once. Today's authentic performance practice will also sound different from the great master's time. You can never break Bach's music and I can imagine that he is also happy with the way I deal with his music. I fervently hope that listeners will enjoy my album!"

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released November 25, 2022

Flute: Kersten McCall
Harpsichord: Olga Matieva (tracks 2-5, 7-10 & 17-19)
Violin: Tjeerd Top (tracks 17-19)
Cello: Benedikt Entleer (tracks 7-10 & 17-19)
Flute: Mariya Senotyuk (tracks 6 & 12-15)
Alto flute: Julie Moulin (track 6 & 12-15)
Alto flute: María Cristina González (tracks 6, 11 & 12-15)
Electronics: Paul Frick (track 16)

Recording & mastering engineer: Brendon Heinst
Assistant engineer: Bart Koop
Editor: Hans Erblich
Instrument tuning: Anastasia Vledouts
Liner notes: Kersten McCall
Cover photography: Beatriz Lerer Castelo
Artwork: Brendon Heinst

Recording dates: May 16th to 18th, June 15th 2022
Recording location: Waalse Kerk, Amsterdam (NL)
Recording format: 11.2MHz 1bit in 5.1.4-channel immersive

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Kersten McCall Amsterdam, Netherlands

The German flautist Kersten McCall grew up in Donaueschingen, Germany. He was appointed principal flautist of the Concertgebouworkest in November 2005.

McCall is also a world-renowned chamber music player, having co-founded the Ensemble est!est!!est!!! for new music in 1995 and serving as a member of the Linos Ensemble since 2000.

Kersten McCall teaches at Conservatorium van Amsterdam. ... more

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