Violinist Vadim Gluzman writes that in working withthe Boulder, Colorado based ensemble Compass REsonance (CORE), he found a group that shared his artistic values, and they now have a closeworking relationship. Combining the music of JS Bach and Valentyn Silvestrov in one program offers another exampleof kindred spirits. The three works by Silvestrov presented on this album are influenced by and dedicated to Bach himself. More importantly, though separated by centuries, the music of Bach and Silvestrov is united by purity, spirituality and clarity of expression. Together, they offer hope, solace and a sense of balance in today’s turbulent world.