The Concerto for Four Harpsichords in A minor, BWV 1065, is unique among Bach's arrangements of concertos for solo instrument and orchestra because it is based on a work by Antonio Vivaldi, not one of Bach's own compositions.
Composition History
Bach took over the Leipzig Collegium Musicum, an academic music society founded by Telemann, in 1729, which inspired him to write more works for this ensemble.
Compositional Technique
Bach's harpsichord concertos often have a similarity in sound characteristics to the marimba, as both instruments produce notes that decay quickly after being struck.
Interpretation
The Wave Quartet, the ensemble performing on this album, was formed specifically to perform Bach's harpsichord concertos.
Composition History
Almost all of Bach's harpsichord concertos are based on pre-existing works, some of which were originally intended for other instruments or even composed by other musicians.
Composition History
Bach's harpsichord concertos were often performed at Zimmermann's Coffee-House in Leipzig by his sons and other gifted harpsichordists from the Collegium Musicum.
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