IDAGIO | Bach: Concerto for 2 Violins in D Minor, BWV 1043 - Vivaldi: Concerto for 2 Violins in A Minor, RV 522 885470008714

Featuring

Franz Konwitschny
Igor Oistrakh
David Oistrakh
Anton Ginsburg
Gewandhausorchester Leipzig
Johann Sebastian Bach

Antonio Vivaldi
César Franck

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Performer Biography

The Bach Double Concerto was a central work in the joint repertoire of David Oistrakh and his son Igor Oistrakh, which they performed in numerous concerts until David's death in 1974.

Composition History

Bach's D minor Concerto for two violins, known as his 'Double Concerto,' is believed to have been written between 1717 and 1723 during his time as Kapellmeister at the court of Cöthen.

Recording & Production

The recordings of Vivaldi's Concerto Grosso in A minor op. 3/8 and Bach's Concerto for two violins in D minor BWV 1043 were made in April 1957 at Leipzig's Kongresshalle using Deutsche Grammophon equipment.

Compositional Technique

The second movement of Bach's Double Concerto, Largo, ma non tanto, is considered one of the most eloquent and moving pieces in music history, featuring the two solo violins competing and intertwining.

Composer's Artistic Vision

J.S. Bach, a violinist and passionate violist, believed all instruments served to convey specific musical ideas, not merely to provide color.

Performer Biography

David Oistrakh, born in 1908 in Odessa, was one of the most important musicians of the 20th century, setting new standards with his flawless technique and compelling musicality.

Historical Context

David Oistrakh's international career was interrupted for almost two decades by World War II and the beginning of the Cold War, limiting his exposure in the West.