Every one of the six concertos set a precedent in its scoring, and every one was to remain without parallel.” The Brandenburgs were largely forgotten after Bach’s death in 1750, save for a brief spurt ...
The world’s most popular classical composer has to be Johann Sebastian Bach. Tastes may diverge, but everyone from scholars to casual classical fans seems to agree that he’s the emotionally eloquent ...
From Feb. 21 to Feb. 23, the Handel and Haydn Society (H+H) presented a masterful performance of Johann Sebastian Bach’s complete “Brandenburg Concertos” at Harvard’s Sanders Theatre and New England ...
They say this is the busiest travel day of the year. If you're on the road, classical music is the perfect companion, ...
It’s hard to imagine, but six concertos written in hopes of a job have become Johann Sebastian Bach’s most popular music. The Brandenburg Concertos, BWV 1046–1051, are a collection of six instrumental ...