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The Brandenburg Concertos (BWV 1046–1051) by Johann Sebastian Bach are a collection of six instrumental works presented by Bach to Christian Ludwig, Margrave of Brandenburg-Schwedt, in 1721 (though probably composed earlier).
- Collection assembled in 1721
- BWV 1046–1051
- Six concertos, each of several movements
Brandenburg Concertos, six concerti grossi by Johann Sebastian Bach, considered masterful examples of balance between assorted groups of soloists and a small orchestra. The collection was composed circa 1711–20 and dedicated in 1721 to Christian Ludwig, the margrave (marquess) of Brandenburg and.
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Brandenburg Concertos (1046–1051) BWV 1046 — Brandenburg Concerto No.1 in F major; BWV 1046a — Sinfonia in F major (early version of BWV 1046) BWV 1047 — Brandenburg Concerto No.2 in F major; BWV 1048 — Brandenburg Concerto No.3 in G major; BWV 1049 — Brandenburg Concerto No.4 in G major
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