Bach: Brandenburg Concertos 1-6 / Belder, Musica Amphion

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Brilliant's 2006 recordings of J.S. Bach's Brandenburg Concertos, performed by Pieter-Jan Belder and the Netherlandish original instruments ensemble Musica Amphion, have been reissued several times as two separate discs, though the original release containing all six concertos maintains a separate existence as a budget release. This volume contains the Concerto No. 4 in G major, BWV 1049, the Concerto No. 5 in D major, BWV 1050, and the Concerto No. 6 in B flat major, BWV 1051, all played in clean and colorful period style and recorded in a resonant church acoustic that gives the music a fresh, lustrous ambience. Because this, like other titles in Brilliant's catalog, has the drab appearance of a poorly produced cost-cutter release, some collectors may pass it by, but that would be a mistake since these are exceptional performances that can give many of the better-known authentic renditions a run for the money. As leader of the group and performer on recorder and harpsichord, Belder offers intelligent and expressive interpretations that closely follow accepted Baroque practices, and though he and his fellow musicians aren't widely known outside the circle of listeners interested in early music, they can be respected for their musicianship and scholarly credentials. While these Brandenburgs may not be everyone's favorite performances in the end, they deserve attention from experienced listeners and newcomers alike.

-- Blair Sanderson, AllMusic.com


Product Description:


  • Catalog Number: BRI93125


  • UPC: 842977031256


  • Label: Brilliant Classics


  • Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach


  • Conductor: Pieter-Jan Belder


  • Orchestra/Ensemble: Musica Amphion


  • Performer: Albert Brüggen, Erwin Wieringa, Frank De Bruine, Irmgard Schaller, Johannes Boer, Lucia Swarts, Mariette Holtrop, Marten Boeken, Mieneke Van der Velden, Pieter-Jan Belder, Rainer Zipperling, Remy Baudet, Richte Van der Meer, Saskia Coolen, Sayuri Yamagata, Siebe Henstra, Staas Swierstra, Theunis Van der Zwart, Wilbert Hazelzet, William Wroth



Works:


  1. Brandenburg Concerto no 1 in F major, BWV 1046

    Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

    Ensemble: Musica Amphion

    Performer: Remy Baudet (Violino Piccolo), Pieter-Jan Belder (Harpsichord), Frank De Bruine (Oboe), Theunis Van der Zwart (French Horn), Erwin Wieringa (French Horn)

    Conductor: Pieter-Jan Belder


  2. Brandenburg Concerto no 2 in F major, BWV 1047

    Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

    Ensemble: Musica Amphion

    Performer: Remy Baudet (Violin), Pieter-Jan Belder (Recorder), Frank De Bruine (Oboe), Siebe Henstra (Harpsichord), William Wroth (Trumpet)

    Conductor: Pieter-Jan Belder


  3. Brandenburg Concerto no 4 in G major, BWV 1049

    Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

    Ensemble: Musica Amphion

    Performer: Remy Baudet (Violin), Pieter-Jan Belder (Recorder), Saskia Coolen (Recorder), Siebe Henstra (Harpsichord)

    Conductor: Pieter-Jan Belder


  4. Brandenburg Concerto no 5 in D major, BWV 1050

    Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

    Ensemble: Musica Amphion

    Performer: Remy Baudet (Violin), Pieter-Jan Belder (Harpsichord), Wilbert Hazelzet (Flute)

    Conductor: Pieter-Jan Belder


  5. Brandenburg Concerto no 6 in B flat major, BWV 1051

    Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

    Ensemble: Musica Amphion

    Performer: Pieter-Jan Belder (Harpsichord), Johannes Boer (Viola da Gamba), Lucia Swarts (Cello), Staas Swierstra (Viola), Mieneke Van der Velden (Viola da Gamba), Sayuri Yamagata (Viola)

    Conductor: Pieter-Jan Belder


  6. Brandenburg Concerto no 3 in G major, BWV 1048

    Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

    Ensemble: Musica Amphion

    Performer: Remy Baudet (Violin), Pieter-Jan Belder (Harpsichord), Marten Boeken (Viola), Albert Brüggen (Cello), Mariette Holtrop (Viola), Irmgard Schaller (Violin), Staas Swierstra (Viola), Richte Van der Meer (Cello), Sayuri Yamagata (Violin), Rainer Zipperling (Cello)

    Conductor: Pieter-Jan Belder