Ivo Sillamaa - Jaak Sooäär

The duo of a classical pianist and an electric guitarist is an unexpected combination for performing the music of J.S.Bach, pianist Ivo Sillamaa and guitarist Jaak Sooäär have successfully tested this format during the last years. Piano and electric guitar merge excellent together in polyphonic context and sometimes it is almost impossible to identify which instrument is playing which line. The duo has performed very successfully all over Estonia and also in Turkey and in January 2018 released its debut album containing the music of J.S. Bach. 

Ivo Sillamaa is the harpsichord player of legendary Hortus Musicus ensemble. He is known for his sensible ensemble playing and fine stylistic taste. Jaak Sooäär is one of the most active jazz musicians of the Baltics and has often performed and recorded the music by J.S. Bach in different projects, mostly with renowned Estonian violinist and conductor Andres Mustonen. During last years he has also performed some solo works by J. S. Bach.