Bach: The Brandenburg Concertos
Bach: The Brandenburg Concertos
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Bach's six concertos, entitled in French "Six Concerts with several instruments".<div> Dedicated to the Margrave of Brandenburg between 1718 and 1721, Bach's six concertos, titled in English "Six Concerts with Several Instruments," constitute a dazzling synthesis of 18th-century musical art. Each work features a unique instrumental ensemble, blending sophisticated counterpoint with folk dances and German, Italian, and French aesthetics with rare inventiveness. Bach displays his full genius for concert music here, offering a range of virtuosity designed for exceptional soloists. Between the diversity of forms and the richness of the instrumentation, these works continue to amaze us with their audacity.</div><div><br></div>
