Album insights
The debut album "Time Present and Time Past" by Mahan Esfahani marks the first harpsichord release on Deutsche Grammophon in over 30 years. Inspired significantly by T.S. Eliot's poems, the album merges Baroque music from Bach and Corelli with minimalist tones from composers like Reich and Gorecki. Esfahani impresses listeners with his captivating interpretations, bringing a new appreciation for the historic keyboard instrument. Accompanied by "Concerto Köln," an orchestra specializing in historical performance practice, he authentically enhances the music's essence.