Johann Sebastian Bach (21 March 1685 – 28 July 1750) was a German
composer, organist, harpsichordist, violist, and violinist whose sacred
and secular works for choir, orchestra, and solo instruments drew
together the strands of the Baroque period and brought it to its
ultimate maturity. Although he did not introduce new forms, he enriched
the prevailing German style with a robust contrapuntal technique, an
unrivalled control of harmonic and motivic organisation, and the
adaptation of rhythms, forms and textures from abroad, particularly from
Italy and France.
The Brandenburg Concertos by Johann Sebastian Bach (BWV
1046–1051) are a collection of six instrumental works presented by Bach
to Christian Ludwig, margrave of Brandenburg-Schwedt, in 1721 (though
probably composed earlier). They are widely regarded as among the finest
musical compositions of the Baroque era.
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| Johann Sebastian Bach - Brandenburg Concertos Nos. 1, 2, 3 |
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| Philips - 400 076-2 |
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| Printed in West Germany by Neef, Wittingen - with barcode |
