17min chapter

Tetragrammaton with Rick Rubin cover image

Víkingur Ólafsson

Tetragrammaton with Rick Rubin

CHAPTER

Reinterpreting Classical Sounds

This chapter explores the intersection of classical music and contemporary influences, especially how hip-hop informs rhythmic interpretations of Baroque pieces like Bach's Goldberg Variations. It addresses the challenges of performance across different venues and cultures, highlighting how acoustics and tradition shape artistic expression. Ultimately, it reflects on how music embodies an emotional journey, intertwining personal experiences with the timelessness of classical compositions.

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