Some of Bach's compositions might have been written for performances by the Collegium Musicum of Leipzig, an ensemble founded by Telemann and made up of university students.
Performer Biography
Capella Savaria, founded in 1981, is Hungary's first period-instrument chamber orchestra and has made over 75 recordings, five of which won 'Record of the Year' prizes.
Historical Context
Bach's concertos became regular repertoire items after the composer's 'rediscovery' in 1829.
Composition History
Many of Bach's instrumental works, including these concertos, are assumed to have been written during his time at the Köthen Court (1718-1723) or in his early Leipzig years around 1725.
Composition History
Despite the violin's popularity in Bach's era, only three concertos originally composed for violin have survived from his heritage.
Performer Biography
Zsolt Kalló, the artistic director and violin soloist, graduated with honors from the Ferenc Liszt Academy of Music and studied with Sándor Végh in Salzburg.
Interpretation
Capella Savaria performs on period instruments, using either original 18th-century instruments or authentic copies, with a tuning of a = 415 Hz.
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