Bach to minimalism

Bach to minimalism

A jubilant and atypical concert

Steve Reich, Clapping music

Johann-Sebastian Bach, Contrapunctus I (The Art of Fugue, BWV 1080)

Johann-Sebastian Bach, Concerto for violin in D minor, BWV 1052R
Allegro
Adagio
Allegro

Arvo Pärt, Da pacem

Johann-Sebastian Bach, Contrapunctus VI alla francese (The Art of Fugue, BWV 1080)

Steve Reich, Electric conterpoint, 3rd movement (Fast)

Max Richter, Donna nobis pacem II

Karl Jenkins, Concerto Palladio, 3rd movement (Vivace)

Patrick Cohën-Akenine, violon solo en alternance avec Minori Deguchi

Le Concert de l’Hostel Dieu
Franck-Emmanuel Comte, direction and harpsichord

On stage:
6 violins, 2 violas, 2 cellos, double bass, theorbo, harpsichord

This project follows in the footsteps of Vivaldi reloaded and Metamorphosis, two of the Concert de l'Hostel Dieu's flagship projects that have won over audiences new to the Baroque repertoire as well as those accustomed to it. What all these creations have in common is that they highlight the links between the Baroque instrumental repertoire and the contemporary minimalist universe. There is, however, one notable difference that characterises Bach to minimalism : the fusion of the two sensibilities is taken further, to the point of offering a homogeneous, immersive continuum of sound. Drawing on the fascination of minimalist composers with the work of Bach, the programme matches the contrapuntal genius of the Leipzig cantor with the pop energy of the rhythmic textures of Steve Reich and Karl Jenkins, while the meditations of Arvo Pärt and Karl Jenkins echo the interiority of L’Art de la Fugue.

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Crescendo Magazine (BE) | 13/08/2025 - Victoria Okada
‘The lively and exhilarating performance captivates with its energy and the unique effect of the period instruments, bringing this contemporary music closer to the colours of the Baroque.’

With the support of SPEDIDAM.

CALENDAR

20 mars 2026

Bachfest
Stuttgart (Allemagne)
Bach to minimalism

Calendar - Past events

3 août 2025

Festival Bach de Saint-Donat
Saint-Donat sur l’Herbasse
Bach to minimalism

16 juill. 2025

Festival Baroque du Pays du Mont-Blanc
Chamonix
Bach to minimalism

21 janv. 2025

Chapelle de la Trinité
Lyon (France)
Bach to minimalism
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