Bach & Pärt - Credo - Boldachev, Alexander

Harp virtuoso Alexander Boldachev makes his debut on the PENTATONE label with Credo, offering a transcendental journey into the music of Johann Sebastian Bach and Arvo Pärt. Through eight visionary transcriptions composed for solo harp, Credo bridges 250 years of sacred sound – from Bach's measured maximalism to Pärt's contemplative minimalism. Boldachev reveals the full expressive power of the harp, transforming it from a traditional ornamental instrument into a profound, clear, intimate, and resonant voice.

Recorded in the peaceful mountain chapel of the Aiglon College in Switzerland, Credo is both a sanctuary and a statement. This deeply personal musical journey invites the listener into a space of silence and reflection – a soundtrack for meditation, meaningful work, or simply being. With Credo, Boldachev not only interprets these masterpieces – he inhabits them, illuminating the divine thread that connects two composers and two souls across centuries.

Alexander Boldachev is a classical music crossover virtuoso harpist, composer, initiator of World Harp Day in Hong Kong, founder of the Zurich Harp Festival, and visiting professor at the Royal Academy of Music and the Milan Conservatory.