In the early 18th century, the Court Orchestra of the Saxon Elector in Dresden was considered an unparalleled instrumental ensemble in Europe.
Instruments
The chalumeau, featured in Johann Adolf Hasse's Concerto in F major, is a single-reed wind instrument considered a precursor to the clarinet.
Historical Context
Johann Georg Pisendel, as concertmaster, maintained the high standards of the Dresden orchestra and amassed a collection of some 1,800 compositions.
Historical Context
Johann Sebastian Bach, the Leipzig Thomaskantor, noted in 1730 that Dresden's appropriate remuneration for musicians led to 'splendid and excellent' music.
Composer Biography
Johann Georg Pisendel, a talented court violinist in Dresden, was sent by the Elector in 1716 to Venice to study with the star violinist Antonio Vivaldi.
Historical Context
The 'Schranck No: II' collection, containing about 1,800 compositions, is a significant musical archive from Pisendel's collection, now housed in Dresden.
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