Bach's Prelude BWV 999 is Released

Jul 8

"Immaculate and sensitive playing that takes a listener to the heart of Bach's music." —Tim Page

Portrait of Mattias Schulstad by Tina Signesdottir

On July 8, 2022, Mattias Schulstad’s recording of Bach's prelude BWV 999 is released.

Pulitzer-winner Tim Page says about the recording: "Immaculate and sensitive playing that takes a listener to the heart of Bach's music."

BBC Radio 3 said about the recording: "Mattias calls it 'premium grade Bach.' And he says he hopes to present it as a piece of music, not just an exercise. And we think you succeeded."

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"I see BWV 999 as an iridescent hero's journey: from somberness, reflection and growth, to stress, redemption and grace," says Mattias.

The release is celebrated with a concert, on July 10 at Sweden's Vamlingbo kulturscen, and by a new edition of the score.

The recording has so far seen features on playlists by Spotify (Classical New Releases), TIDAL (Encore: New in Classical) and YouTube Music (Basically Baroque), as well as on radio stations including BBC Radio 3 (Saturday Breakfast), and NPO Radio 4 (Lekkere Track).

This release is enabled by supporters including lead sponsor Kjell och Märta Beijers Stiftelse and the Barbro Osher Pro Suecia Foundation. Learn more.

Mattias Schulstad

Mattias Schulstad is a Swedish classical guitarist who has made recordings, performed as soloist with orchestra, and developed the guitar’s repertoire.

https://mattiasguitar.com/

Bach's Prelude BWV 999 is Released

"Immaculate and sensitive playing that takes a listener to the heart of Bach's music." —Tim Page

Rodrigo's Concierto de Aranjuez in Giresta

Score: Bach: Prelude BWV 999