A few words from George Shrapnell

Tombeau is a response to Bach’s seminal Violin Partita No. 2, specifically the Chaconne. The title Tombeau, is itself a compositional style commemorating the death of a notable individual. Bach’s Chaconne is thought to be a Tombeau in memory of his first wife, Maria. My music references elements of the original work and uses these and other compositional styles to fuse a link between “classical” and “jazz”, creating essentially a written-out improvisation. This piece was written in 2025 and dedicated to Victoria Samek.

George Shrapnell, 2025

The world premiere recording Orfeo Calms the Furies featuring Victoria Samek, clarinets, is available as physical as well as digital downloads. And November 1st from iTunes and all major streaming platforms.