Goldberg

Ruck, Jürgen; Kumela, Petri

Petri Kumela, one of Finland’s most versatile and sought-after classical guitarists, is equally at home with period instruments as in working with contemporary composers. He is also one of the Finnish guitarists best known on the international scene, with a reputation for originality and versatility, whether he is giving a recital in Calcutta or a school concert in Japan. Composer Pehr Henrik Nordgren wrote of his musicianship: “I was very taken, not only with the technical performance but especially with the introspection, such as one seldom hears, of his interpretation. He very fittingly captured the intimate moods I tried to express in composing the music. Kumela is joined on this release by fellow guitarist Juergen Ruck. Ruck’s typical repertoire includes music from the 16th century to the present. He has performed in various chamber music ensembles and has already performed at many international festivals. As a soloist, he has played with the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra. He is also particularly committed to contemporary music. This new release from the duo features Goldberg Variations from both J.S. Bach and Joachim Schneider.

Price: $27.98