Most of Bach's orchestral and chamber works, including his violin concerti, were composed between 1717 and 1723 during his time as Kapellmeister at the Court of Cöthen.
Composition History
After moving to Leipzig, Bach reworked his violin concerti into harpsichord concerti for his own performances as director of the Collegium musicum, a student musical society.
Composition History
Many of Bach's violin concerto manuscripts were lost after his death, as those left to his son Wilhelm Friedemann did not survive.
Recording & Production
This album is a live recording, aiming to capture the excitement of a performance without the 'crafted perfection' of studio splicing.
Interpretation
This recording by Elmar Oliveira and Arco Ensemble features a modern-instrument approach to Bach's concerti, performed live without a conductor.
Composer's Artistic Vision
According to violinist Elmar Oliveira, Bach's music, like Mozart's, is characterized by each piece portraying its own individual genius.
Critical Reception
Bach's violin concerti were initially neglected in the 19th and early 20th centuries, as audiences preferred the more symphonic concerti of later eras.
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