Compiled in 1721, and presented to the Margrave of Brandenburg-Schwedt in Berlin, JS Bach wrote the six Brandenburg Concertos for a diverse, demanding and sometimes daring combination of instruments and represent some of the most jubilant and joyful music of the 18th century.
Not discovered until 100 years after Bach’s death, the works represent some of his finest instrumental writing and are now widely regarded as masterpieces in Western music and human civilisation. So much so that in 1977, the second concerto was sent into space on the Voyager Golden Record as a supreme example of human civilisation and achievement.
Experience the unbridled joy and musical energy of this music when Bach Akademie Australia presents all six concertos in one concert, at ACO On The Pier.
Program
JS BACH Concerto No. 1 in F major, BWV 1046
JS BACHConcerto No. 2 in F major, BWV 1047
JS BACH Concerto No. 3 in G major, BWV 1048
JS BACH Concerto No. 4 in G major, BWV 1049
JS BACH Concerto No. 5 in D major, BWV 1050
JS BACH Concerto No.6 in B flat major, BWV 1051
- Approx. 2 hours, including interval
