Bach – Brandenburg Concertos 4–6 & Orchestral Suite No.2 (Virtuoso Series) CD

UPC: 002897833857 

MPN: 478 3385 GB 

Brand Name: Deutsche Grammophon / Universal Music Group

Overview

Johann Sebastian Bach’s Brandenburg Concertos are often hailed as the summit of Baroque orchestral music. Each concerto showcases dazzling instrumental interplay, rich textures, and inventive contrasts, capturing the essence of Bach’s genius. This acclaimed recording by The English Concert under Trevor Pinnock, performed on period instruments, brings the vibrancy of Bach’s world to life in historically informed style. The album also features the spirited Orchestral Suite No. 2, highlighting the brilliance of the Baroque flute in a dance-inspired sequence of movements.

Product Features

• Format: Audio CD
• Series: Virtuoso (Deutsche Grammophon / Decca)
• Total Timing: 71:54

• Works Included:

  • Brandenburg Concerto No. 4 in G major, BWV 1049
  • Brandenburg Concerto No. 5 in D major, BWV 1050
  • Brandenburg Concerto No. 6 in B-flat major, BWV 1051
  • Orchestral Suite No. 2 in B minor, BWV 1067

• Artists:

  Compilation: 2008 Deutsche Grammophon GmbH, Hamburg
  • The English Concert
  • Conductor: Trevor Pinnock
• Reissue: © 2011 Deutsche Grammophon GmbH, Berlin
• Made in: EU

Interesting Facts

• The Brandenburg Concertos were dedicated to the Margrave of Brandenburg in 1721, but only rediscovered in the 19th century, becoming some of Bach’s most celebrated works.
• Each concerto is unique: Concerto No. 4 sparkles with two recorders and violin, Concerto No. 5 features a virtuosic harpsichord solo (unprecedented at the time), and Concerto No. 6 highlights the rich sonorities of lower strings.
• The Orchestral Suite No. 2 is especially beloved for its final “Badinerie,” a lively and playful movement showcasing the flute.
• Trevor Pinnock and The English Concert were pioneers in the period-instrument movement, setting benchmarks for historically informed Bach performances.
• Gramophone praised these interpretations as “authentic in every instrumental and stylistic way,” making them reference recordings for collectors.
• The Virtuoso series provides these legendary performances in an accessible format, ideal for both seasoned listeners and those building their first classical collection.

Track Listing

Johann Sebastian Bach – Brandenburg Concertos & Orchestral Suite

1–3. Brandenburg Concerto No. 4 in G major, BWV 1049 – 15:23 4–6. Brandenburg Concerto No. 5 in D major, BWV 1050 – 20:02 7–9. Brandenburg Concerto No. 6 in B-flat major, BWV 1051 – 16:46 10–16. Orchestral Suite No. 2 in B minor, BWV 1067 – 19:43

Performers: The English Concert / Trevor Pinnock (conductor)

Publishers

• Label: Deutsche Grammophon GmbH
• Distributed by: Universal Music Group
• Series: Virtuoso (Decca & Deutsche Grammophon)

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