Florilegium, the ensemble on this recording, has been recognized as one of Britain's most outstanding period instrument ensembles, with regular performances in prestigious venues worldwide.
Performer Biography
Florilegium has held the coveted post of Ensemble-in-Residence at London's Wigmore Hall for three seasons, performing concert series and engaging in education work.
Performer Biography
Soprano Johannette Zomer, featured on this album, trained at the Sweelinck Conservatorium in Amsterdam after several years as a microbiologist.
Critical Reception
In 1737, J.S. Bach received a public critique from his former pupil, Adolph Scheibe, who called Bach's music 'confused and turgid' due to an 'excess of art'.
Performer Biography
Florilegium has toured extensively, with concert engagements across Europe, North and South America, Canada, China, Hong Kong, and Australia, including venues like the Sydney Opera House.
Instruments
The recording features a variety of period instruments, including a baroque flute after Denner, baroque oboes after J. Denner and Stanesby Junior, and a baroque oboe da caccia after Eichentopf.
Compositional Technique
J.S. Bach, a celebrated organist, occasionally elevated the organ beyond its continuo role in his sacred cantatas, as seen in the Sinfonia of Cantata BWV 146.
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