Long neglected on a library shelf in Brandenburg Castle, these six "Concertos for several instruments" have since become some of the best-known works in the classical repertoire for their musical inventiveness and their games of mathematical symmetry. Richard Egarr and the Academy of Ancient Music have endeavored to return to the original "chamber" conception of the works, with one player per part.

Track Listing

Concerto no.1 BWV 1046 in F major
[Allegro]
Adagio
Allegro
Menuet - Trio - Menuet - Poloinesse - Menuet - Trio - Menuet

Concerto no.2 BWV 1047 in F major
[Allegro]
Andantev Allegro assai

Concerto no.3 BWV 1048 in G major
[Allegro] - Adagio
Allegro

Concerto no.4 BWV 1049 in G major
Allegro
Andante
Presto

Concerto no.5 BWV 1050 in D major
Allegro
Affetuoso
Allegro

Concerto no.6 BWV 1051 in B flat major
[Allegro]
Adagio ma non tanto
Allegro