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Concerts with multiple instruments - V

Concerts with multiple instruments - V

Bach's suites and concertos have long been part of concert repertoires. It is however interesting to mentally replace their first executions in the context of the time, so different from what we see on present day stages. Apart from at the courts, whatever their size, there were no permanent orchestras in Bach's time and age. Café Zimmerm... Learn more

Composer(s)

Johann Sebastian Bach

Artist(s)

Café Zimmermann

Awards

Diapason d'Or 2011, IRR Outstanding

Released on : 17 January 2011

Overview

Bach's suites and concertos have long been part of concert repertoires. It is however interesting to mentally replace their first executions in the context of the time, so different from what we see on present day stages. Apart from at the courts, whatever their size, there were no permanent orchestras in Bach's time and age. Café Zimmermann has brilliantly recreated the spirit of these orchestras, allowing each musician (chosen among the best on the European baroque scene) to express himself.

Penultimate opus in this outstanding series, this is the first time we hear Café Zimmermann in such a large formation. This in no way harms the characteristic energy of the ensemble and we discover a Bach more alive than ever.

Technical information

Label: Alpha Classics

Ref: ALPHA168

Duration: 58 minutes