Bach: Brandenburg Concertos (2006)
Performed in 2000 – 250 years after Bach's death, in the elegant Hall of Mirrors at Coethen Castle.
When Bach was in the service of Prince Leopold in Coethen, he had his own orchestra and was contracted to compose a great deal of instrumental music. This gave him an opportunity to try new techniques and to develop his own instrumental style. The six Brandenburg Concertos belongs to these masterpieces for a small ensemble. This joyously infectious performance of these famous landmarks in the history of music by the Freiburg Baroque Orchestra demonstrates both the musical satisfaction and the high professional standard that can be reached with period instruments. The performance was given in the Bach Anniversary Year 2000 – 250 years after his death – in the elegant Hall of Mirrors at Coethen Castle. The Freiburg Baroque Orchestra’s members all have virtuoso skills. They take the spotlight gracefully for solos but also play with the true ensemble spirit required by the music. Their decision to perform without a conductor revives an eighteenth century practice.
Cast
- Gottfried von der Goltz - Leader/Violinist
Keywords
classical music, orchestra, baroque
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Bach: Brandenburg Concertos about?
- When Bach was in the service of Prince Leopold in Coethen, he had his own orchestra and was contracted to compose a great deal of instrumental music. This gave him an opportunity to try new techniques and to develop his own instrumental style. The six Brandenburg Concertos belongs to these masterpieces for a small ensemble. This joyously infectious performance of these famous landmarks in the history of music by the Freiburg Baroque Orchestra demonstrates both the musical satisfaction and the high professional standard that can be reached with period instruments. The performance was given in the Bach Anniversary Year 2000 – 250 years after his death – in the elegant Hall of Mirrors at Coethen Castle. The Freiburg Baroque Orchestra’s members all have virtuoso skills. They take the spotlight gracefully for solos but also play with the true ensemble spirit required by the music. Their decision to perform without a conductor revives an eighteenth century practice.
- Who directed Bach: Brandenburg Concertos?
- Bach: Brandenburg Concertos was directed by Hans Hadulla.
- Who stars in Bach: Brandenburg Concertos?
- Bach: Brandenburg Concertos stars Gottfried von der Goltz.
- How long is Bach: Brandenburg Concertos?
- Bach: Brandenburg Concertos has a runtime of 1h 35m (95 minutes).
- What genre is Bach: Brandenburg Concertos?
- Bach: Brandenburg Concertos is a Music film.
- Where was Bach: Brandenburg Concertos produced?
- Bach: Brandenburg Concertos was produced in Germany.