Formerly known as the Boulder Bach Festival, the Colorado-based virtuoso string band COmpass REsonance (CORE) has emerged as a trailblazer, connecting centuries of musical tradition with bold, modern innovation. Violinist Vadim Gluzman found a group that shared his artistic values, and they now have a close working relationship. Combining the music of J.S. Bach and Valentyn Silvestrov in one program offers another example of 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. “Playing Bach is like climbing Mount Everest,” Gluzman says. “To do it with people who are attuned to your vision and share the same artistic goals is incredibly inspiring. That’s exactly what I found with CORE.”