Kristján Martinsson

1035

Hi-res Download Releases 21.02.2025

In 1035, I explore new frontiers of classical music through an innovative instrument. This journey uncovers the surprising ways in which music from centuries past can blend with modern technology, giving Bach’s sonata a fresh perspective while maintaining its timeless beauty.

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About the album

1035 is an exploration of both past and present, centered around a piece that is close to my heart—J.S. Bach’s Flute Sonata BWV 1035. Performed on the Keybird, a new lightweight acoustic “una corda” piano, this project breathes fresh life into the baroque sonata, blending modern interpretations, original compositions, and personal improvisations inspired by the master’s work.

What makes 1035 truly special is the integration of the Keybird’s MIDI capabilities, allowing me to connect and play two analog synthesizers directly through the instrument. This opens up an exciting realm of sonic possibilities, merging the organic warmth of an acoustic piano with the electronic textures of synthesizers. It’s a dynamic dialogue between the traditional and the contemporary, where acoustic sound meets modernity.

The album was recorded in the Westerkerk in Enkhuizen, a medieval church with stunning acoustics that add a sacred, resonant quality to each note. The church’s atmosphere allows the music to unfold naturally, enhancing both the delicate tones of the Keybird and the spacious textures of the synthesizers. It’s a setting that beautifully amplifies the blend of ancient and modern that runs through the heart of this album.

In 1035, I explore new frontiers of classical music through an innovative instrument. This journey uncovers the surprising ways in which music from centuries past can blend with modern technology, giving Bach’s sonata a fresh perspective while maintaining its timeless beauty.

Tracklist click to play/pause

  • Johann Sebastian Bach (arr. Kristján Martinsson)

    Flute sonata in E Major, BWV 1035: I. Adagio ma non tanto

    2:39 Play button Pause button 2:39
  • Kristján Martinsson

    Friður bræður

    4:40 Play button Pause button 4:40
  • Kristján Martinsson

    Efasemdarleikur

    3:58 Play button Pause button 3:58
  • Kristján Martinsson

    Impromptu, Op. 2 No. 1

    1:51 Play button Pause button 1:51
  • Johann Sebastian Bach (arr. Kristján Martinsson)

    Flute sonata in E Major, BWV 1035: II. Allegro

    4:16 Play button Pause button 4:16
  • Kristján Martinsson

    Hringur 328

    4:07 Play button Pause button 4:07
  • Kristján Martinsson

    Impromptu, Op. 2 No. 2

    1:44 Play button Pause button 1:44
  • Kristján Martinsson

    Impromptu, Op. 2 No. 3

    1:11 Play button Pause button 1:11
  • Kristján Martinsson

    Á uppleið

    4:08 Play button Pause button 4:08
  • Johann Sebastian Bach (arr. Kristján Martinsson)

    Flute sonata in E Major, BWV 1035: III. Siciliano

    3:38 Play button Pause button 3:38
  • Kristján Martinsson

    Impromptu, Op. 2 No. 4

    2:21 Play button Pause button 2:21
  • Johann Sebastian Bach (arr. Kristján Martinsson)

    Flute sonata in E Major, BWV 1035: IV. Allegro assai

    2:48 Play button Pause button 2:48
  • Kristján Martinsson

    Impromptu, Op. 2 No. 5

    2:18 Play button Pause button 2:18
  • Kristján Martinsson

    Faðmlag

    4:13 Play button Pause button 4:13
  • Kristján Martinsson

    Bless Less

    4:09 Play button Pause button 4:09

More information

Label TRPTK X
Genre(s) Jazz
Minimal
Artist(s) Kristján Martinsson
Composer(s) Bach, Johann Sebastian
Martinsson, Kristján
Recording location(s) Westerkerk, Enkhuizen (NL)
Recording date(s) May 2024
Cat. No.

TTX 0009

Release date

February 21st, 2025

Tech specs

Microphones

Josephson C617 w/ Gefell MK221 capsules (main & height)
Singular Audio f-48 (close)

Microphone preamps

Grace Design m801mk2

AD/DA conversion

Merging Technologies Hapi MkII
Merging Technologies Anubis
Grimm Audio CC2

Recording resolution

DSD 11.2MHz 1bit

Mastering resolution

PCM 352.8kHz 64bit

Monitoring (recording)

Audeze LCD-X

Monitoring (mastering)

Grimm Audio LS1be
Grimm Audio SB1

Cabling

Grimm Audio TPR XLR

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