DUO SYNAPHÉ
Angela Kleger and dimitar ivanov
found duo synaphé to developpe
new repertoire for multi-string
guitars
found duo synaphé to developpe
new repertoire for multi-string
guitars
Events
Friday 27th and Saturday 28th, May, 2022, 20h (both)
La Carrée - St-Maurice (VS)
Two concerts of duo Synaphé, in the program: J.S.Bach: "Goldberg Variations", lecture: Carine Tripet
Tuesday April 12th, 2022, 20h
Espace culturel de la Ferme Rosset - Troinex (GE)
A concert of duo Synaphé, in the program: J.S.Bach: "Goldberg Variations"
Saturday, September 5th, 2020, 18h - 22h
Festival du Passoir - St-Livres (VD)
Concert of Duo Synaphé, in the program: "Classical Fragments", new album release
Recordings
J.S. Bach - Goldberg Variations (2021) 2CDs
18
CHF
Johann Sebastian BACH (1685–1750) Goldberg Variations
Arranged for ten-string guitar duo
Duo Synaphé –Dimitar Ivanov & Angela Kleger, Guitars
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Johann Sebastian Bach’s Goldberg Variations is a contrapuntal tour de force, and one of the pinnacles in the history of the variation genre. Composed ‘to refresh the spirits of music-lovers’, it is a constantly fascinating and deeply enriching evocation of an entire musical universe. This arrangement with two ten-string guitars is a transcription of the original text including later corrections and additional musical indications made by the composer. The additional bass strings of these instruments provide an entire lower octave, giving access to the full range of musical timbres in this eternal masterpiece.
Key Features:
Arranged for ten-string guitar duo
Duo Synaphé –Dimitar Ivanov & Angela Kleger, Guitars
Watch Video Trailer
Johann Sebastian Bach’s Goldberg Variations is a contrapuntal tour de force, and one of the pinnacles in the history of the variation genre. Composed ‘to refresh the spirits of music-lovers’, it is a constantly fascinating and deeply enriching evocation of an entire musical universe. This arrangement with two ten-string guitars is a transcription of the original text including later corrections and additional musical indications made by the composer. The additional bass strings of these instruments provide an entire lower octave, giving access to the full range of musical timbres in this eternal masterpiece.
Key Features:
- Bach’s Goldberg Variations has become one of this composer’s best loved and most popular compositions, not only in its original keyboard form but in a dizzying variety of arrangements for almost every imaginable combination of instruments. Arrangements for guitar duo can be found amongst these, but with their ten-string instruments, Duo Synaphé has the advantage of being truly able to access the all-important bass lines in this work, one of its chief binding elements and at least if not more important as the melody of that famous Aria with which it begins and ends.
Classical Fragments (2020) CD
15
CHF
Angela Kleger and Dimitar Ivanov founded Duo Synaphé in 2020 to present and record in their album « Classical Fragments » a new repertoire for two guitars - 6 and 10 strings.
These works were originally written for symphony orchestra, solo piano or other instruments. The arrangements, made by Dimitar keep the original proportions and musical features of these works and propose a curious interpretation within the two guitars.
Having 4 bass strings more, the 10-string guitar offers an additional octave below the normal guitar. This brings to the voice movement larger possibilities and keeps an extended bass range approaching the piano, harpsichord or other lower range instruments.
The nature of the guitar takes these classical masterpieces into unknown dimensions of musical expression, sound colours and fragility.
These works were originally written for symphony orchestra, solo piano or other instruments. The arrangements, made by Dimitar keep the original proportions and musical features of these works and propose a curious interpretation within the two guitars.
Having 4 bass strings more, the 10-string guitar offers an additional octave below the normal guitar. This brings to the voice movement larger possibilities and keeps an extended bass range approaching the piano, harpsichord or other lower range instruments.
The nature of the guitar takes these classical masterpieces into unknown dimensions of musical expression, sound colours and fragility.
Article about Duo Synaphé's "Goldberg Variations" CD release with Naxos
"The Goldberg Variations, this time in an arrangement for two 10-string guitars! And you almost want to jump in the air with enthusiasm, because the transcription and the interpretation of the Duo Synaphé (Angela Kleger and Dimitar Ivanov) are so great that they completely inspire during 85 minutes. At every moment the listener has the impression that everything is one hundred percent correct, tempo, expression, structure and dynamics. And at the same time, the two musicians dispense with anything academic and let their fingers run free. Bach’s music comes across softer than on the piano and even more transparent than on the harpsichord. Two 10-string guitars allow for optimal transparence and expand the radius of what can be perceived, so that one can virtually hear the complete anatomy and structure of the Goldberg Variations. The performers also take a great deal of time. In all, their recording lasts over 84 minutes. In addition, Kleger and Ivanov play beautifully, enchanting the listener with every single note. For Bach and Goldberg fans, this CD is an absolute must."
Article ofJames Harrington, Fanfare Magazine, March 2022
"I am very impressed by the intimate nature of the Goldbergs on two guitars. I learned the Aria on my clavichord, which has a sound similar to the guitar. The skill and ensemble Kleger and Ivanov display here is awe-inspiring.
Duo Synaphé makes great, if understated, music with this masterpiece. I would go out of my way to hear them perform it in concert, and I will return to these discs again."
James Harrington, March 2022
Duo Synaphé makes great, if understated, music with this masterpiece. I would go out of my way to hear them perform it in concert, and I will return to these discs again."
James Harrington, March 2022
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