Concerti !

Concerti !

It is very likely that the musicians of the Baroque period considered the concerto as a work of chamber music.

The World Before Bach

The World Before Bach

Johann Sebastian Bach is perhaps the most towering figure in music history. Ever since Felix Mendelssohn revived his works, Bach has never ceased to be with us. From his Passions to The Art of Fugue to his famous “Air”, Bach is so widely admired and beloved that it is...
The Golden Hour

The Golden Hour

French virtuoso m.usic for violin, viola and continuo
The trio sonata is one of the most popular forms of the Baroque period.

Bach for Two Harpsichords

Bach for Two Harpsichords

Probably played by Bach and his sons in the friendly surroundings of the Café Zimmermann, the concerti for two harpsichords are both jubilant and learned works. Johann Sebastian Bach’s music is a testament to a fundamental synthesis in the Baroque period:...
Bach : Ouvertures – Suites

Bach : Ouvertures – Suites

Many of Bach’s familiar works have had more than one incarnation, and his suite overtures are no exception. They were probably performed at the time as chamber works, with one musician per part. They are performed here in versions in which the second, third and...