This album was recorded in Amsterdam (Keizersgrachtkerk), the Netherlands, in May and August 2021.
Recording & Production
The recording was engineered and produced by Jochem Geene, Maarten van der Valk, and Sieuwert Verster.
Recording & Production
Due to pandemic restrictions, the recording involved musicians playing far apart, with a flautist behind a Plexiglas screen and a reduced orchestra for Bach's Brandenburg Concerto No. 6.
Performer Biography
The Orchestra of the Eighteenth Century was founded by a charismatic musician who wanted to explore how Haydn and Mozart's symphonies may have sounded originally.
Album & Artwork
The album's editorial direction was provided by Carlos Céster, and the design by Rosa Tendero.
Performer Biography
The Orchestra of the Eighteenth Century is a freelance ensemble whose musicians live all over the world and gather for tours and recordings.
Historical Context
The recording sessions for this album took place during the COVID-19 pandemic, which forced musicians to maintain distance and adapt their performance setup.
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