Johann Sebastian Bach was among the first composers to feature the harpsichord as a solo instrument in concertos, an instrument previously used almost exclusively for accompaniment.
Performer Biography
The Zurich Chamber Orchestra, founded in 1945, is one of the leading ensembles of its kind and has a worldwide reputation, performing across Europe, the USA, and China.
Performer Biography
Sebastian Knauer, the pianist on this album, made his concert debut in Hamburg in 1984 and his international debut in Venice shortly after.
Interpretation
Sir Roger Norrington has established a historically informed performance style that includes appropriate numbers of players, historical seating, bowing, phrasing, tempo, articulation, and the use of pure tone without continuous vibrato.
Performer Biography
Sebastian Knauer has performed with numerous renowned conductors, including Sir Roger Norrington, Fabio Luisi, and Neeme Järvi.
Performer Biography
Sir Roger Norrington, the Principal Conductor of the Zurich Chamber Orchestra, founded the London Classical Players in 1978 to research original instrument performance from 1750 to 1900.
Composer's Artistic Vision
The Bach family, particularly Johann Sebastian Bach and his sons Carl Philipp Emanuel and Johann Christian, significantly contributed to the emancipation of the clavier as a solo instrument in the mid-18th century.
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