J.S. Bach's transcriptions of Italian concertos, including those by Vivaldi, were made at the request of Prince John Ernst of Saxony-Weimar, who was fascinated by Italian music.
Performer Biography
Manuel Tomadin, the organist on this album, has won 4 national and 6 international organ contests, including the Grand Prix d'ECHO 2011 in the Alkmaar Schnitger Competition.
Composer Biography
George Frideric Handel, before moving to London, was heavily influenced by Italian Baroque composers, having lived and worked in Rome for a significant period.
Instruments
The Hinsz organ in Leens, built in 1733, became a model for other organ projects in the Netherlands, including those in Almelo, Midwolda, and Harlingen.
Compositional Technique
The word 'Concerto' originates from two 16th-century words: 'concertatum' (to battle, compete) and 'consertum' (to intertwine, quarrel), reflecting a dialogue or 'battle' between instrumental entities.
Compositional Technique
J.S. Bach extensively studied the 'a ritornello' structure of concertos, particularly those by Antonio Vivaldi, and transcribed many for organ or harpsichord.
Instruments
The organ used for this recording, built by Albertus Anthoni Hinsz in 1733-1734, was commissioned by dowager Anna Habina Lewe for the Petrus Church in Leens.
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