Johann Sebastian Bach: Harpsichord Concertos Vol. 2
3/6/2026, 12 Tracks, 1:04:25
Featuring
Mario Sarrechia
Sigiswald Kuijken
Hsiu-Tzu Ryan
La Petite Bande
Johann Sebastian Bach
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Compositional Technique
Bach's concertos generally follow a three-movement pattern of alternating tempi: fast, slow, fast, a model that originated in Italy and became standard for instrumental concertos.
Performer Biography
Sigiswald Kuijken, the director of La Petite Bande, introduced a historically authentic style of playing the Baroque violin in 1969, holding the instrument on or under the collarbone instead of between the chin and shoulder.
Interpretation
The performers on this album chose to use a simple ensemble without any doubling of string parts, believing that larger ensembles disturb the balance between solo instrument and accompaniment.
Instruments
For the double concertos, the violoncello da spalla (shoulder cello) was used, while for other works, the larger basse de violon was preferred.
Historical Context
In the Baroque period, F minor was associated with contemplative darkness and melancholy, making concertos in this key rare and distinctive.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Bach frequently reused and reworked his own music with exceptional creativity and care, resulting in many compositions existing in multiple versions.
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