Georgi Dimitrov-Jojo, winner of the 2022 European Bach Guitar Award, presents a selection of works transcribed for guitar from the rich repertoire of Johann Sebastian Bach. Arrangements made for different instruments were customary during the Baroque period – and with a wide range of tonal possibilities, the guitar is an ideal instrument for this music. Dimitrov-Jojo’s beautiful sound and poetic interpretations bring an intimate connection to Bach’s boundless imagination, crowned in this substantial programme by the famous Ciaccona, BWV1004.
Works:
• Bach, J S: Lute Partita in E Major, BWV1006a (Arr. for Guitar by Tilman Hoppstock)
• Bach, J S: Violin Sonata No. 1 in G Minor, BWV1001 (Arr. for Guitar by Manuel Barrueco)
• Bach, J S: Prelude, Fugue and Allegro in E-Flat Major, BWV998 (Arr. for Guitar by Tilman Hoppstock)
• Bach, J S: Violin Partita No. 2 in D Minor, BWV1004 (Arr. for Guitar by Paolo Pegoraro): V. Ciaccona