MATTHIAS BARTOLOMEY – SOLO

Bartolomey’s individual musical language draws inspiration from Bach’s timeless legacy of motifs and rhythms. Here he weaves his own music into movements from Baroque suites, drawing contrasts which are both sharply defined and carefully considered. Bach’s music is presented in its pristine form, while Bartolomey’s original compositions serve as contemporary commentaries, adding layers of colour and introspection to the performance.

The duality at the heart of this programme is evident not least in the artist’s choice of instruments. The first, a cello made in 1727 by David Tecchler in Rome, represents the music of Bach. The second is a faithful copy of the first, made by Philip Bonhoeffer in 2021, and represents the music of Bartolemey.