Matthias Bartolomey – Dialogues in Time
Images: Stephan Doleschal | Collage
March 26 | 6:30 PM
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Join us for a musical dialog that connects 300 years, with Austrian cellist and composer Matthias Bartolomey.
About the Concert
Austrian cellist and composer Matthias Bartolomey brings a bold new solo program to the ACFNY, centered around the principle of duality. The performance features a blend of Johann Sebastian Bach’s iconic Six Suites for Solo Cello and Bartolomey’s own contemporary compositions, influenced by groove, rock, and modern rhythms. By drawing inspiration from Bach’s timeless motifs and intricate baroque rhythms, Bartolomey creates a unique tonal language that intertwines with the traditional while never altering Bach’s original works. His compositions serve as a reflection of today’s world, offering a modern commentary on the centuries-old dance forms. A musical dialogue that spans over 300 years, Dialogues in Time captures the essence of both the past and the present, merging the classical with the contemporary. Known for his innovative and boundary-pushing approach, Bartolomey invites the audience into a deeply emotional and thought-provoking performance, where tradition and modernity coexist in harmony.
Concert Program
- Matthias Bartolomey (*1985): Lullaby
- Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750): Cello Suite No. 3, BWV 1009: I. Preludium
- Matthias Bartolomey: Nicht mehr wie früher (Not longer as it was)
- Johann Sebastian Bach: Cello Suite No. 3, BWV 1009: II. Allemande
- Johann Sebastian Bach: Cello Suite No. 3, BWV 1009: III. Courante
- Matthias Bartolomey: Fernambuk
- Johann Sebastian Bach: Cello Suite No. 3, BWV 1009: IV. Sarabande
- Matthias Bartolomey: Still (Silent)
- Johann Sebastian Bach: Cello Suite No. 3, BWV 1009: V. Bourée I & II
- Matthias Bartolomey: Isabella
- Johann Sebastian Bach: Cello Suite No. 3, BWV 1009: VII. Gigue
- Matthias Bartolomey: Atem (Breath)
- Matthias Bartolomey: Wir bleiben Kinder (We remain children)
About the Artist
Matthias Bartolomey: Was born in 1985 in Vienna, where he began his musical journey at the age of seven, studying with his father, Franz Bartolomey. He later studied under the guidance of Prof. Valentin Erben at the University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna starting in 1995. In 2007, he continued his education with Prof. Clemens Hagen at the University Mozarteum Salzburg, completing his Master’s degree in 2010. A passionate performer and educator, Matthias has been a professor at the University Mozarteum Salzburg since October 2020. He is known for his versatile and innovative approach to the cello, blending classical traditions with modern influences, as seen in his unique solo works. His dynamic style spans genres, from baroque to contemporary, earning him recognition on international stages. Matthias plays a David Tecchler cello from 1727, a beautiful instrument that complements his expressive performances. With a growing reputation as a forward-thinking artist, Matthias Bartolomey is reshaping the role of the cello in both classical and modern music.