The Brandenburg Concertos by Johann Sebastian Bach are considered one of the most representative masterpieces of the Baroque era, demonstrating the composer’s extraordinary ability to innovate within the musical forms of his time. Composed in 1721 and dedicated to the Margrave of Brandenburg, Christian Ludwig, these six concertos offer an extraordinary variety of instrumental and structural combinations, embodying a perfect balance between compositional complexity and expressive clarity. Each concerto is a world unto itself, characterized by a unique timbral choice and a skillful interweaving of dialogues between soloists and ensemble, in which virtuosity and inventiveness blend harmoniously.
Through this cycle, Bach demonstrates a unique ability to enhance the peculiarities of each instrument, leading them to interact in novel and surprising ways. The freshness and energy that permeate these works, combined with their profound technical refinement, make them a reference point not only for the
Baroque repertoire but for the entire history of music. Listening to the Brandenburg Concertos is a journey through a soundscape of extraordinary beauty and variety, a perfect example of Bach’s mastery in combining artistic invention and formal rigor, offering an experience that continues to move and inspire centuries later.

The concert is included in the Opera&Concerts Season of the 2025-2026 Theater Season

Playbill

Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750)
Brandenburg Concertos BWV 1046-1051
Complete performance

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Locatelli Ensemble

Thomas Chigioni direction