Credo, the debut solo album of harp virtuoso Alexander Boldachev released on PENTATONE, is now available on vinyl. The recording offers a luminous journey through the sacred soundscapes of Johann Sebastian Bach and Arvo Part. In eight visionary transcriptions for solo harp, Credo spans 250 years of spiritual music – from Bach’s intricate architecture to Part’s contemplative minimalism. Boldachev reimagines the harp as a deeply expressive instrument, capable of both grandeur and intimacy.Recorded in the tranquil chapel of Aiglon College in the Swiss Alps, Credo offers both refuge and revelation. A deeply personal musical statement, the album invites listeners into a contemplative space – ideal for meditation, quiet focus, or simply being present. Now available as a beautifully crafted 1LP vinyl edition, Credo enhances the listening experience with the warmth and intimacy that only vinyl can provide. Boldachev doesn’t merely perform these works – he embodies them, drawing a timeless connection between two composers united by spiritual resonance.Alexander Boldachev is a classical-crossover harpist, composer, and innovator. He founded the Zurich Harp Festival, initiated World Harp Day in Hong Kong, and serves as a visiting professor at the Royal Academy of Music and the Milano Conservatory. Over three decades on stage, he has performed at Carnegie Hall, joined Robbie Williams at the FIFA World Cup Opening Ceremony, and appeared at festivals ranging from Burning Man to Switzerland’s Verbier Festival.

UPC: 8717306265478
Label: Pentatone
Release Date: 3.27.26
Format: Vinyl

With Credo, harp virtuoso Alexander Boldachev makes his debut on PENTATONE, offering a transcendent exploration of Johann Sebastian Bach and Arvo Part. Through eight visionary transcriptions for solo harp, Credo bridges 250 years of sacred sound – from Bach’s measured maximalisms to Part’s contemplative minimalism. Boldachev reveals the harp’s full expressive power, transforming it from a traditionally ornamental instrument into a profound voice of clarity, intimacy, and resonance.Recorded in the serene mountain chapel of Aiglon College in Switzerland, Credo is both sanctuary and statement. A deeply personal musical journey, the album invites the listener into a space of stillness and reflection – a soundtrack for meditation, meaningful work, or simply being. With Credo, Boldachev does not just interpret these masterpieces – he inhabits them, illuminating the divine thread that unites two composers and two souls across centuries.Alexander Boldachev is a classical-crossover virtuoso harpist, composer, initiator of World Harp Day in Hong Kong, founder of Zurich Harp Festival, visiting professor of Royal Academy of Music and Milano Conservatory. In 30 years “on stage,” he performed in Carnegie Hall, teamed up with Robbie Williams for FIFA World Cup Opening Ceremony, and visited hundreds of festivals from Burning Man in the USA to iconic Verbier Festival in Switzerland.

Tracklist:

1. FR Alina
2. Lute Suite in E minor, BWV 996-Prelude
3. Summa
4. Toccata and Fugue in D minor, BWV 565
5. Spiegel Im Spiegel
6. Violin Partita No. 2, BWV 1004-Chaconne
7. Fratres
8. Cello Suite in G Major, BWV 1007-Prelude

UPC: 8717306265171
Label: Pentatone
Release Date: 10.31.25
Format: CD