Bach: Brandenburg Concertos

The Brandenburg Concertos Johann Sebastian Bach are considered one of the most representative masterpieces of the Baroque era, testifying to 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 of its own, characterised by a singular choice of timbre and a skilful interweaving of dialogues between soloists and ensemble, in which virtuosity and inventiveness merge harmoniously.
Through this cycle, Bach demonstrates a unique ability to bring out the peculiarities of each instrument, bringing them together in new and surprising ways. The freshness and energy that pervade these works, combined with their profound technical refinement, make them a point of reference 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 rigour, offering an experience that continues to excite and inspire centuries later.

Playbill

LOCATELLI ENSEMBLE

Thomas Chigioni cello and conducting

violins Jérémie Chigioni, Ulrike Slowik, Émilie Chigioni, Soko Yoshida, Francesca Camagni
violas Nicola Sangaletti,Jérémie Chigioni, Soko Yoshida, Francesca Camagni
violoncelli Thomas Chigioni, Giulia Gillio Gianetta, Caterina Colelli
viole da gamba Giulia Gillio Gianetta,Caterina Colelli
double bass Carlo Sgarro
clavicembalo Louise Acabo
oboes Giuseppe Falciglia, Daniele Rodi, Lucia Morini
flauto transversiere Martino Arosio
sweet flutes Daniele Rodi, Giuseppe Falciglia
trumpet Andrea Bracco
corns Umberto Jiron, Alessandro Crippa
bassoon Mario Garavelli

Duration 2 hours including intermission

In collaboration with Ensemble Locatelli

Program

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

Brandenburg Concerto n° 1 in F major BWV 1046
small violinJérémie Chigioni
corns Umberto Jìron, Alessandro Crippa
oboes Giuseppe Falciglia, Daniele Rodi, Lucia Morini
bassoon Mario Garavelli

Brandenburg Concerto n° 5 in D major BWV 1050
violin Émilie Chigioni
flauto transversiere Martino Arosio
clavicembalo Louise Acabo

Brandenburg Concerto n° 6 in B-flat major BWV 1051
viole Jérémie Chigioni, Nicola Sangaletti

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Brandenburg Concerto n° 2 in F major BWV 1047
trumpet Andrea Bracco
violin Ulrike Slowik
oboe Giuseppe Falciglia
sweet fluteDaniele Rodi

Brandenburg Concerto n° 4 in G major BWV 1049
violin Jérémie Chigioni
sweet flutes Daniele Rodi, Giuseppe Falciglia

Brandenburg Concerto n° 3 in G major BWV 1048