The album features mainstream works by Bach and Handel, which is a departure for Concerto Köln, an orchestra known for rediscovering musical rarities.
Interpretation
For Handel's Water Music, Concerto Köln aimed to recreate the atmosphere of public concerts in London's 'Concert Rooms' rather than the original 1717 Thames festivities.
Performer Biography
Concerto Köln is a self-governed orchestra, where musicians, including artistic director Lorenzo Alpert and concertmasters Mayumi Hirasaki and Shunske Sato, make decisions about projects and musical partners.
Interpretation
For Bach's Brandenburg Concerto No. 5, Concerto Köln uses a lower tuning of 392Hz, which was customary in Cöthen during Bach's time.
Instruments
Gerald Hambitzer plays the harpsichord in Bach's Brandenburg Concerto No. 5 on a copy of a Gräbner instrument from Saxony.
Interpretation
In their interpretation of Bach's Orchestral Suites, Concerto Köln chose a deep French tuning to emphasize the different French-style dances, which were popular across Europe.
Performer Biography
Concerto Köln, the ensemble performing on this album, has been a leading group in historically informed performance practice for over 30 years.
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