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We reveal the finest recordings of Bach's six orchestral masterpieces, his Brandenburg Concertos
The opening Ritornello of the Fifth Brandenburg Concerto, in Bach's hand. Listening Chart. JS Bach: Brandenburg Concerto No. 5 (c. 1721), mvt. 1. Timings match recording by Philip Pickett and the New London Consort. 0:00. Ritornello. Complete Ritornello played by orchestra, loud, bright, strong, major.. 0:20. Solo.
Dec 11, 2023 · Meeting the Margrave. In 1721, Johann Sebastian Bach sent the “Six Concertos for Several Instruments” manuscripts to Christian Ludwig, the Margrave of Brandenburg. Two years prior, the two had met while Bach was on business in Berlin, and the composer — already a celebrated figure in his mid-thirties — was looking for a new job.
Today’s date marks the anniversary of Johann Sebastian Bach’s dedication of six famous compositions to Margrave Christian Ludwig of Brandenburg. Due to this dedication, the compositions got the name Brandenburg Concerts, and are today considered not only some of the best of Bach’s works, but also some of the best works of Baroque music in ...
With these words, Bach offered to the Margrave of Brandenburg, the youngest son of the Prince-Elector, some of the most sublime music ever written. The date of the dedication was March 24, 1721, and the volume, neatly copied out in Bach's own hand, was entitled "Six concertos with several instruments. . ."
Jan 31, 2024 · A joyful celebration of Bach: the AAM plays the Brandenburgs at Milton Court. Described by the Academy of Ancient Music’s chief executive John McMunn as Bach’s “calling card” for the Margrave of Brandenburg, the Brandenburg Concertos are a whistle-stop tour through Baroque styles.
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Sep 14, 2012 · Bach dedicated the set to the Margrave (hereditary nobleman) Christian Ludwig of Brandenburg. The Margrave had apparently requested some of the composer’s work and Bach seized the opportunity to impress him with the new concerti and an accompanying note of incredible obsequiousness that says much about 18th century expectations with regard to ...
