BACK TO BACH
Introduction
“As the first project of the Collectif Trytone, Back to Bach reflects the paths of both my musical development and my life. It is a voyage comprised of encounters, sharing, research and exchange. Thanks to its source of inspiration—the timeless and spiritual works of J.S. Bach—,this album poses questions about our humanity, the space between heaven and earth, and the relationship between our concrete existence and the realm of spirituality.” — Lucie de Saint Vincent
There is often a clear distinction drawn between the practice of improvisation and the practice of Western scholarly music: one is considered to be the spontaneous—if not perilous—product of a moment in time, while the other is viewed as the art of perfection, reproduction and interpretation. However, like Nadia Boulanger, the Collectif Trytone holds that this apparent distinction does not in fact have to separate these two practices. Although Bach’s oeuvre unquestionably represents a zenith in the sphere of artistic activity, why should it be considered untouchable? Even the emergence of a “historically informed” interpretation in the 1970s—which emphasised research as well as using sources and instruments from that period—doesn’t necessarily guarantee a definitive return to Bach’s sonic world.
Performers
Lucie de Saint Vincent : Pianiste, arrangeur, compositrice, directrice artistique
Lucie Chartin : Soprano
Joao Driessen : Saxophone
Mihail Ivanov : Contrebasse
Joan Terol Amigo : Drums