CHRISTIAN
SVARFVAR
VIOLINIST
Projects
Infinite Bach -
a reimagining of Bach's Violin Concertos
Infinite Bach was born from a simple idea: to linger a little longer in the moments in Bach’s music that move us most deeply.
We all know those moments in music. A phrase we wait for. A harmonic turn that seems to stop time. A few bars that feel too beautiful to pass by so quickly. Infinite Bach grew out of the desire to stay with those moments a little longer.
In Johan Ullén’s reimagining, parts of Bach’s original concertos are opened up, extended and reharmonised. The music draws on cinematic harmony, minimalism and a contemporary sound world, while remaining deeply rooted in Bach.
At the heart of the project is not a wish to make Bach more intellectual or more distant, but more immediate, more felt, and more accessible to listeners who may not even realise they already carry a relationship to his music.
A clear example is the Largo theme, which in Infinite Bach is allowed to unfold more fully. What is already deeply moving in Bach is given more space, more time and, ultimately, an almost hypnotic power. Not repetition for its own sake, but deepening.
Recorded at Abbey Road Studio 2 with Christian Svarfvar and the London Philharmonic Orchestra, Infinite Bach has reached far beyond the traditional classical audience, with more than 5 million streams, international performances, and choreographic productions by companies including Houston Ballet and Ballet BC in Vancouver.
The recording has also received attention in both Swedish and international press.
Recorded at Abbey Road Studio 2, London
Duration: approx. 60 minutes
Instrumentation: 4.4.3.2.1 + harpsichord
The Symphonic Touch of Benny Andersson
Benny Andersson is a name universally associated with the iconic Swedish pop group ABBA. Yet behind the global hits lies a multifaceted composer whose work spans genres, generations, and formats. In a groundbreaking collaboration, the London Philharmonic Orchestra and acclaimed Swedish violinist Christian Svarfvar have reimagined Andersson’s music through the lens of the classical symphony orchestra.
A New Orchestral Voice
Curated and arranged by renowned Swedish arranger and conductor Anders Berglund, this project features symphonic interpretations of Andersson’s most beloved compositions — from ABBA, BAO, and the musicals Chess and Kristina från Duvemåla. The result is a vivid, lyrical, and cinematic tribute to one of Sweden’s most important musical voices.
A Landmark Recording
Recorded in London with a full orchestral setting, the album — The Symphonic Touch of Benny Andersson — was released worldwide on April 14, 2023, featuring twelve instrumental tracks. The first single, released on March 10, introduced Christian Svarfvar’s vibrant rendition of ABBA’s Money, Money, Money (1976), performed with the London Philharmonic Orchestra.
In a highlight performance later that year, Christian Svarfvar presented Money, Money, Money with the Stockholm Royal Philharmonic Orchestra and conductor Anders Berglund at the official opening of the Swedish Parliament (Riksdag) 2023, held in the Stockholm Concert Hall. The concert was broadcast live on Swedish National Television (SVT2) and attended by the Swedish Royal Family.
A Composer Beyond Pop
Though best known for his work with ABBA, Benny Andersson began his career in the 1960s as a keyboardist and songwriter in Swedish rock bands. His partnership with Björn Ulvaeus led to a creative alliance that would define pop history. Yet Andersson’s artistic path extended far beyond — encompassing musical theatre, folk music, film scores, and orchestral works that reflect his deep musical curiosity and craftsmanship.
A Collaboration of Distinction
With Anders Berglund’s masterful arrangements, Christian Svarfvar’s expressive virtuosity, and the power and nuance of the London Philharmonic Orchestra, this project offers a fresh and deeply musical perspective on Andersson’s repertoire — reframing it with elegance, depth, and symphonic imagination.