Johann Sebastian Bach never composed a concerto or solo piece specifically for the waldhorn, the valveless horn of his day.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Bach's scores often lacked specific instrument, tempo, or dynamic indications, suggesting he believed his music's expressiveness would survive regardless of instrumentation.
Compositional Technique
The concertos on this album are 'reconstructions' by Radek Baborák, based on Bach's existing works which were often arrangements of his own or other composers' music.
Performer Biography
Radek Baborák, the horn player on this album, was the principal horn player with the Berlin Philharmonic from 2003 to 2010.
Interpretation
Radek Baborák adapted Bach's concertos for horn by transposing and making minor modifications for playability, rather than creating new arrangements.
Performer Biography
Radek Baborák began his conducting career in 2010 after studying at HAMU Academy of Performing Arts in Prague and privately with maestro Seiji Ozawa.
Interpretation
The Berlin Baroque Soloists, who play modern instruments, aim for an authentic and 'true to the Baroque' style, avoiding the dogmatic rigor of some specialist ensembles.
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