The Day: Haimovitz fuses new and old cello through the prism of Bach
March 1, 2017 Often we think of a musical instrument’s properties in the context of ensemble performance, where it fits in an overall sonic tapestry with any or all components […]
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JUNOAwards.ca: Nomination for CLASSICAL ALBUM OF THE YEAR: SOLO OR CHAMBER ENSEMBLE 2017
February 9, 2017 We’re thrilled that OVERTURES to Bach has been nominated for a JUNO Award in the category of Classical Album of the Year: Solo or Chamber Ensemble 2017. […]
Arizona University Daily Wildcat: Cellist Matt Haimovitz brings Bach to UA
January 11, 2017 Classical music simply has the ability to soothe the soul. It allows us to listen, learn and maybe even understand the world slightly better. Any Tucson resident […]
Arizona Republic: Cellist Matt Haimovitz updates Bach for 21st century
January 11, 2017 He asked contemporary composers to add “overtures” to Bach’s famed cello suites. Cellist Matt Haimovitz earned a reputation as a bit of a maverick in the classical […]
Audiophile Audition: Overtures to Bach (GLASS, IYER, SIERRA, DU YUN & Others) Incl. BACH: Cello Suites – Matt Haimovitz, cello – Pentatone: CD review
October 13, 2016 Matt Haimovitz, cello – “Overtures to Bach” – composed by PHILIP GLASS, VIJAY IYER, ROBERTO SIERRA, DU YUN, LUNA PEARL WOOLF plus The Six BACH: Cello Suites […]
Strings Magazine: Cellist Matt Haimovitz Conjures Bach and Recent Commissions in a Crypt
December 2, 2016 “We’re looking for the event in the crypt,” I announced. “Where is the crypt?” Four alarmed eyeballs stared back at me. It was the second day of […]
WRTI: J.S. Bach’s Music is as Contemporary as Anything Written Today
November 21, 2016 What kind of music would speak to Bach today? Cellist Matt Haimovitz—who has been performing works by Bach in concert halls and clubs for the last three […]
