Johann Sebastian Bach - B.A.C.H. (Martin Fröst)

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Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

1. Goldberg Variations, BWV 988: Aria (arr. Martin Fröst & Sebastien Dubé)
2. Sinfonia in G Major, BWV 796 (arr. Matthias Spindler)
3. Ich ruf zu dir, Herr Jesu Christ, BWV 639 (arr. Martin Fröst & Jonas Nordberg)
4. St. Matthew Passion, BWV 244: No. 62, "Wenn ich einmal soll scheiden" (arr. Martin Fröst)
5. Orchestral Suite No. 3 in D Major, BWV 1068: II. Air (arr. Martin Fröst, Jonas Nordberg & Sebastien Dubé)
6. Invention No. 10 in G Major, BWV 781 (arr. Göran Fröst)
7. French Suite No. 5 in G Major, BWV 816: III. Sarabande (arr. Martin Fröst & Jonas Nordberg)
8. Sonata for Viola da Gamba in D Major, BWV 1028: I. Adagio (arr. Martin Fröst, Anastasia Kobekina & Sebastien Dubé)
9. Pastorale in F Major, BWV 590: III. Aria (arr. Martin Fröst & Jonas Nordberg)
10. Invention No. 4 in D Minor, BWV 775 (arr. Matthias Spindler)
11. French Suite No. 5 in G Major, BWV 816: I. Allemande (arr. Martin Fröst & Jonas Nordberg)
12. Prelude in D Minor, BWV 851 (arr. Martin Fröst & Sebastien Dubé)
13. Ave Maria (Meditation on the Prelude by J. S. Bach) [arr. Martin Fröst]
14. Herr Jesu Christ, meins Lebens Licht, BWV 335 (arr. Martin Fröst & Jonas Nordberg)
15. Invention No. 6 in E Major, BWV 777 (arr. Göran Fröst)
16. Prelude in C-Sharp Major, BWV 872 (arr. Martin Fröst, Jonas Nordberg & Sebastien Dubé)
17. Largo (after Piano Concerto No. 5 in F Minor, BWV 1056) [arr. Martin Fröst & Benny Andersson]

Martin Fröst, clarinet

Jonas Nordberg, theorbo

Anastasia Kobekina, cello

Sébastien Dubé, double bass

Göran Fröst, viola

Benny Andersson, piano

Date: 2025

Label: Sony Classical

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Swedish clarinettist and conductor Martin Fröst releases his new album B.A.C.H. on October 24, 2025 with Sony Classical, celebrating the enduring inspiration of J.S. Bach. Although Bach never wrote for clarinet, Fröst has long adapted his music, developing the concept “Beyond All Clarinet History,” now renewed through fresh arrangements for clarinet and ensemble including bass, cello, viola, and theorbo. Recorded in a restored wooden chapel he owns in rural Sweden, the project features close collaborators and guest pianist Benny Andersson. Created during a difficult period coping with Ménière’s disease, the album reflects resilience, creativity, and Fröst’s deep lifelong connection to Bach.

Martin Fröst (b. 1970) is an acclaimed Swedish clarinetist, conductor, and Sony Classical artist celebrated for his innovative approach and exceptional virtuosity. He has performed with major orchestras including the Royal Concertgebouw, New York Philharmonic, Los Angeles Philharmonic, Philharmonia Orchestra, and Orchestre National de France. His “Genesis” project explores music’s cultural roots, with its first phase, Roots, earning wide praise and an ECHO Klassik award. Fröst frequently collaborates with top conductors and ensembles, serves as Artistic Partner with the Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra, and continues multi-season partnerships with leading Scandinavian orchestras. In 2014, he received the prestigious Léonie Sonning Music Prize.

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