Of the four concertos on this album, only two (BWV 1041 and 1042) survive in their original form as violin concertos.
Performer Biography
Rachel Podger records exclusively for Channel Classics, and her previous Bach recordings have won awards like the Diapason d'Or and Gramophone Award.
Instruments
Rachel Podger performs on a Grancino violin made in 1680.
Performer Biography
Rachel Podger, the violinist and director of this album, is a leading interpreter of Baroque and Classical music, with numerous acclaimed recordings.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Bach sought to distill Italian concerto practices to accommodate his contrapuntal requirements, textural detailing, and ornamental flourishes, rather than simply imitating them.
Recording & Production
This album was recorded in May 2010 at St John the Evangelist Church, Upper Norwood, London.
Composition History
Bach's initial fascination with the concerto form came from his exposure to Venetian concertos by composers like Albinoni, Marcello, and Vivaldi during his time in Weimar.
