Why are the Brandenburg Concertos so good?
The Brandenburg Concertos represent a popular music genre of the Baroque era—the concerto grosso—in which a group of soloists plays together with a small orchestra. The word grosso simply means “large,” for there are more soloists than was customary at the time, and the music tends to be more expansive.
What is the best recording of Brandenburg Concertos?
The best recordings of JS Bach’s Brandenburg Concertos
- The Brandenburg Concertos are breathtaking in their instrumentation, counterpoint and orchestral texture.
- Rinaldo Alessandrini (director)
- Trevor Pinnock (director)
- Café Zimmermann (2001-11)
- Christopher Hogwood (director)
- Jordi Savall (director)
What is the time signature of Brandenburg concerto?
2/4
the time signature is 2/4 or simple time.
Why was Bach not paid for the Brandenburg Concertos?
During that trip, Christian Ludwig, Margrave of Brandenburg, heard his performance and felt quite impressed, later commissioning Bach to create a few works. However, Bach put off the project for a few years due to a family incident: his wife passed away the following year in 1720.
Are there any original recordings of Bach?
The earliest recording of a segment from a ‘real’ Bach’s vocal work is probably from c1917. The earliest recordings of Bach’s solo keyboard works are probably by Violet Gordon-Woodhouse from 1922. There are piano rolls of Busoni playing his Bach transcriptions from 1920-1921.
Who plays Bach the best?
Probably most pianists would agree that the best Bach players on recording would be Glenn Gould, Roselyn Tureck, and Edwin Fischer. There is also a living pianist from Brazil, by the name of Jao Carlos Martins, who is exceptional.
What three solo instruments are featured in Bach’s Brandenburg Concerto No 5?
Brandenburg Concerto No. 5 in D major is scored for flute, solo violin, obbligato harpsichord, and strings.