Only a small portion of Bach's music was printed; much of what survives today is thanks to manuscript collectors who maintained contact with Bach's elder sons.
Performer Biography
The Drottningholm Baroque Ensemble, founded in 1971 by five string musicians from the Royal Opera Orchestra in Stockholm, plays on original Baroque instruments.
Interpretation
The musicians on this record use old instruments or copies of them, as modern instruments are not better for playing Bach's music.
Composer Biography
William Babell, a composer and organist in London, died at no more than 33 years old on September 23, 1723.
Composer Biography
Georg Philipp Telemann, a prolific composer, claimed not to write concertos from the heart, despite composing a considerable number of them.
Critical Reception
William Babell's opera transcriptions received conflicting critical reception; some praised his skill, while others, like Dr. Charles Burney, considered them showy pieces lacking taste.
Historical Context
The music on this record comes from a time when the transverse flute was beginning to overtake the recorder in popularity, but both instruments were still commonly used.
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