The Concerto in D minor BWV 1052, best known as a keyboard concerto, is theorized to have been based on an earlier violin concerto, leading to several reconstructions like BWV 1052R.
Interpretation
Nemanja Radulović performs the Prelude from Bach's First Cello Suite on viola, an instrument Bach himself enjoyed playing.
Composition History
The Concerto for oboe & violin BWV 1060R is believed to be the precursor to Bach's celebrated Concerto for two harpsichords, BWV 1060.
Performer Biography
Nemanja Radulović, the violinist on this album, is known for overcoming great technical difficulties in works by composers like Paganini, Beethoven, Brahms, and Sibelius.
Interpretation
Nemanja Radulović chose original pieces and respectful transcriptions for this album that hold personal meaning and are part of his own story.
Compositional Technique
The Sicilienne from Bach's Flute Sonata BWV 1031 illustrates 'less is more' with its simple, touching melody and ardent harpsichord counterpoint.
Performer Biography
Nemanja Radulović, the violinist, often heard his two cellist sisters play the Prelude from Bach's First Cello Suite as a child.
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