![]() So let’s take a deep dive into how it “works.” The concerto has no weakness in its structure and is highly inspired and masterfully written throughout. The A-minor Concerto for Two Violins is an exception- Bach paid it the compliment of making no changes at all. 3 (1712), he was not satisfied with a literal transcription-he did not simply make a “keyboard reduction.” Instead, as we saw last week, he enriched the original by strengthening its often meager polyphony, sometimes even rewriting the entire bass line. In practically all of the instances where Bach arranged Vivaldi’s concertos from L’estro Armonico (The Harmonic Whim), Op. From the Italians he learned to write dramatic openings and employ dynamic rhythms and harmonic schemes. 8 in A minor, RV 522 -> BWV 593 in A minorĪs Elaine Thornburgh has noted and we saw last week, Bach was particularly attracted to the Italian style in which one or more solo instruments alternate section-by-section with the full orchestra throughout a movement. At that court he composed Fugues on themes by Corelli, Legrenzi, and Albinoni, many Preludes and Fugues, the Fantasia & Fugue in G minor, the Toccata, Adagio & Fugue in C major, and his two most famous works for organ, the Toccata & Fugue in D minor, BWV 565-musical rhetoric in action!-and the massive Passacaglia & Fugue in C minor, as well as his two organ arrangements of Vivaldi Concertos, one of which we shall hear today.ĬONCERTO No. Such was Bach’s mounting fame as a “hot-shot” organist that the very next year he was hired as court organist-as well as violinist, concertmaster, and director of chamber music-by the Duke of Weimar. Johann-Friedrich-Wender-organ-Neukirche-Arnstadt Blasius Church) in Mühlhausen (1707–08 where he composed organ preludes, fugues, toccatas, and fantasias, as well as his two earliest-known cantatas- Aus der Tiefen rufe ich, Herr, zu dir (From the Depths I call to you, Lord, 1707) and the well-known Christ lag in Todesbanden (Christ Lay in the Bonds of Death, by 1708), two choral works that, once heard, journey with one through life. Bach’s next professional position was as organist of the Divi-Blasii-Kirche (St. His first job was as organist of the Neukirche in Arnstadt (1703–07 where he got into trouble with the church authorities for overstaying his leave to walk to Lübeck to hear Dieterich Buxtehude perform his choral and organ music. Pier-Leone-Ghezzin-Caricature-of-Vivaldi-1723Īs a performer, Bach was first and foremost an organist. Today I’d like us to listen to one of the Vivaldi concertos that he transcribed for the organ. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐: "Brilliant and magical performance.Co-Artistic Director, Musique du Jour PresentsĪs we saw last weekend, during his employment at the court of Weimar, Johann Sebastian Bach prepared solo harpsichord versions of concertos by Antonio Vivaldi. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐: "A magical evening with a rendering of Vivaldi's Four Seasons in a beautiful building." Join our musicians for an evening gently illuminated by candlelight, and prepare to be taken into the clouds with Vivaldi's most treasured masterpieces! You don’t need to know all things Vivaldi to enjoy the evening simply sit back and savour the stunning atmosphere and pieces you’ll hear. Whether you’re looking for a beautifully unique classical music performance or a romantic candlelit experience, this performance is for you. Antonio Vivaldi (1678 -1741) - Concerto for strings in G minor RV 157.Adagio e piano – Presto e forte (in G minor) ✔️ Safety measures will be in place throughout the experience. ♿ Accessibility: this venue has disabled access Anyone under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult ![]() □ Age requirement: 10 years old or older. ⏳ Duration: 60 minutes (doors open 30 mins prior to the start time and late entry is not permitted) □ Date and time: 18th March and 3rd April at various times (select during purchase) ⛪ Stunning architecture of the iconic Högloftet at Skansen □ A talented string quartet performing classical pieces by Vivaldi □️ An intimate ambience in a beautiful venue bathed in candlelight Seating is assigned on a first come first served basis in each zone □ Zone D seating (restricted visibility)
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