Brandenburg Concertos, Vol. Madeuf did a second recording in October 2009 on a natural trumpet without vent holes (also a Haas copy). Andante 3. the Haussmann painting of Gottfried Reiche. Bach wrote this concerto for a visit to Weissenfels, perhaps in 1713 - Tracklist: Disc 1: 1. 2 > Brandenburg Concerto No. Composed by: Johann Sebastian Bach (1685 to 1750). For more, see Jim Miller's review 08:24 Allegro 4. 1 In F Major (Bwv.1046): 1st. Then, in 2008, Jean-Francois Madeuf made a recording also using a natural trumpet without vent holes. There is also a strange version in which Marcel Mule plays the trumpet part on a soprano saxophone! of players who have no solo functions. In the Baroque period, 'natural' valveless trumpets … 12:31 Menuet – Trio I – Menuet da capo – Polacca – Menuet da capo – Trio II – Menuet da capo Instrumentation: two corni da caccia (natural horns), three oboes, bassoon, violino piccolo, two violins, viola, cello, basso continuo. The first recording with the trumpet consistently in the high octave Soloist: Daniela Helm, violino piccolo 1. Here is a listing of recordings of J. S. Bach's 2nd … Hence: Baroque trumpet, physical power, high tones, sound - and everything else is secondary. The great trumpet virtuoso Johann Altenburg The second “Brandenburg” Concerto has a most unusual solo ensemble in Bach’s presentation manuscript, consisting of trumpet, flute, oboe, and violin. In June of the same year, Pierre-Joseph Vignal (1879-1943) recorded the piece Madeuf did a second recording in October 2009 on a natural trumpet without vent holes (also a Haas copy). There is evidence that at For more, see Jim Miller's review 2). 2 1stMovement As discussed in previous sections, Bach’s structure for the Brandenburg concertos is not as evident as the archetype used by Vivaldi. Bach: The Brandenburg Concertos A New Interpretation. 1, BWV 1046, Jean-Francois and his brother Pierre-Yves Madeuf play natural horn. The second recording of this concerto was done with Eskdale on trumpet. movement of this interesting recording is to be heard on the CD Chamber Orchestra under Anthony Bernard (Brunswick 30135/38); plus continuo, J.S. The first Wind Parts. with the Philadelphia Orchestra under Leopold Stokowski (Victor 7087/89). The recording has never been reissued on CD, but the third movement can be heard Then, in 2008, Jean-Francois Madeuf made a recording also using a natural trumpet without vent holes. Smith - opening of 3rd movement (RealAudio). the Concerts cannot be precisely determined. Spiess. 1, BWV 1046, Jean-Francois and his brother Pierre-Yves Madeuf play natural horn. Description: 3rd mvt of Brandenburg Concerto No 2 for trumpet, flute, oboe, violin plus string ensemble. Includes alternative part for Violin III instead of viola. This was also a practical decision, because the brass instrument could not yet play the complete scale, making it difficult to fit it into the more intimate middle movement. movement of this interesting recording is to be heard on the CD The first recording on a Baroque trumpet was in 1964. Title on autograph score: Concerto 2doà 1 Tromba, 1 Flauto, 1 Hautbois, 1 Violino, concertati, è 2 Violini, 1 Viola è Violone in Ripieno col Violoncello è Basso per il Cembalo. In 2001, Toshio Shimada used a coiled trumpet, built by himself (with no vent holes *). The Brandenburg concerto: In an article in Historic Brass Society Journal, called "Bach, Reiche and the Leipzig collegia musica", Don Smithers says the following (page 30): "We may reasonably suppose that Reiche did, in fact, play the second Brandenburg concerto under Bach's direction with the collegium musicum at one or another of the venues where he is known to have performed with that ensemble. Dedicated to the Margrave of Brandenburg, J. S. Bach's Brandenburg Concertos are timeless works of art - their variety of styles and instrumental combinations reveal inspiration of the highest order. 3 and 6. accompanying the book by Martin Elste, Meilensteine der Bach-Interpretation 1750-2000 Thanks to Edward H. Tarr for a lot of great info! a visit which coincided with preparations for the birthday of Duke to the Margrave of Brandenburg in 1721. Bach wrote his 2nd Brandenburg Concerto especially for the court trumpeter at Köthen, where he was Kappellmeister at the time. 00:35 Allegro 2. Spörri was solotrumpet with Berlin Philharmonic from 1927 till 1943. the trumpeter's name was Ernest Hall (1890-1984). where he served as first trumpeter in the Basel Orchester-Gesellschaft until his retirement.) Thanks to Mark Bennett for info on his recordings! 2 made in 1928 was with the London Most of these harmonic notes were clustered in the higher registers, so previous trumpet concertos could only play melodically with the high register (e.g., Bach's Brandenburg Concerto No. "The artwork of this LP is a mix of Italian and English languages." was done in 1932 (Grammophon 27 293/94). 4 G-major BWV 1049 for Violin, 2 recorders and Strings Allegro, Andante, Presto Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750) INTERMISSION Concerto G-minor for Violin, Oboe and Strings Allegro, Grave, Allegro Giuseppe Antonio Brescianello (1690-1758) Brandenburg Concerto No. issued in 2005 by the International Trumpet Guild. "Everyone who knows the second Brandenburg Concerto thinks: 'Oh great, a Baroque trumpet concerto!' The second recording (also on a coiled trumpet) was by Edward Tarr, in May 1967. [no tempo indication] (usually performed at Allegro) 2. Spörri was solotrumpet with Berlin Philharmonic from 1927 till 1943. Sound files from The British Library, Phil group of solo players (different in each of the six) with the larger In 2001, Toshio Shimada used a coiled trumpet, built by himself (with no vent holes *). in Later, players like Friedemann Immer, Mark Bennett, Niklas Eklund and Gabriele Cassone Adolf Scherbaum was the first to specialize in the piccolo trumpet repertoire and to discover new … body There is also a strange version in which Marcel Mule plays the trumpet part on a soprano saxophone! Published by Baerenreiter-Ausgaben (German import). 1 No. (BA5202 65) Thanks to John Thiessen for info on his recordings! skills. Allegro assai Concertino: clarino (natural trumpet) in F, recorder, oboe, violin Ripieno: two violins, viola, violone, and basso continuo (including harpsichord) Duration: About 13 minutes The trumpet part is still considered one of the most difficult in the entire repertoire, a… Duration 11'. As was typical at the time, Bach allowed the trumpet to rest during the slow middle movement. for his playing in the high clarino register. II. Another similar recording of No. on a Couesnon piccolo B-flat trumpet with L'Orchestre de chambre de l'École normale de Musique, He recorded Brandenburg 2 with Bach Collegium Japan on the label The First Concerto opens the door in magnificent style with a large, \'symphonic\' group, including horns with their connotations of the hunt. In June of the same year, Pierre-Joseph Vignal (1879-1943) recorded the piece issued in 2005 by the International Trumpet Guild. on a Couesnon piccolo B-flat trumpet with L'Orchestre de chambre de l'École normale de Musique, The second recording (also on a coiled trumpet) was by Edward Tarr, in May 1967. Brandenburg Concerto No. A manuscript for Bach’s Fifth “Brandenburg” Concerto. Bach's second Brandenburg Concerto in still the cause for debate among scholars. led the corps of trumpeters at the Weissenfels court, and was renowned Swiss born Paul Spörri (1909-1982) trumpetjens.bandcamp.com/album/bach-brahms-reimagined-2. The recording has never been reissued on CD, but the third movement can be heard In February 1971, horn player Barry Tuckwell recorded it for Philips. London in October, 1935. Brandenburg Concerto No.1 in F major, BWV 1046 Sinfonia in F major, BWV 1046a (earlier version of the Brandenburg Concerto No.1 in F major) Brandenburg Concerto No.2 in F major, BWV 1047 Brandenburg Concerto No.3 in G major, BWV 1048 Brandenburg Concerto No.4 in G major, BWV 1049 In February 1971, horn player Barry Tuckwell recorded it for Philips. 2: mvmt. where he served as first trumpeter in the Basel Orchester-Gesellschaft until his retirement.) He was from a creative family of musicians, teachers, composers and church organists. Thanks to Walter Roth for making and updating this list! The first recording on a Baroque trumpet was in 1964. Vignal played almost everything in the proper high octave III III The second “Brandenburg” Concerto has a most unusual solo ensemble in Bach’s presentation manuscript, consisting of trumpet, flute, oboe, and violin. Join to see the full content Get access to this exclusive content plus all the benefits of being a member Walter Holy played on a coiled instrument made after groups The Brandenburg Concertos by Johann Sebastian Bach (BWV 1046–1051, original title: Six Concerts à plusieurs instruments) are a collection of six instrumental works presented by Bach to Christian Ludwig, Margrave of Brandenburg-Schwedt, in 1721 (though probably composed earlier). 2: The first recording of the [2nd Brandenburg Concerto] was done in 1932. The high trumpet part might suggest that But that's just what it is not: Bach wrote a concerto for four different but equal instruments: trumpet… The Second brings high voices to the forefront with recorder, oboe, violin, and trumpet lines which soar exuberantly into the stratosphere. The second of the six concerti, Brandenburg Concerto 2, is a concerto grosso with multiple soloists: trumpet, flute, oboe, and violin – the trumpet being the first among equals. (Stuttgart and Kassel 2000). He recorded Brandenburg 2 with Bach Collegium Japan on the label (In the latter year he received special permission from Goebbels to return to Switzerland, on the double CD, European Cornet and Trumpet Soloists (1899-1950), (LP 6700045, CD 426 088 - 426 089, conducted by Neville Marriner, Thurston Dart and Raymond Leppard on continuo). 2 is one of the most famous and at the same time hardest works for trumpet players, so you have to be smart when practicing it. 1. Early recording of Bach's Brandenburg Concerto No. He used a trumpet in F made by Joseph Monke. A list of trumpet players and recordings of Brandenburg No. The first The violin is getting more than its fair share in this selection, but I don’t … Haydn's concerto includes melodies in the middle and lower register, exploiting the … Mule made another such recording four years later. 65[Bach, The Six Brandenburg Concerti- the "original version" Philips 6700 045. All the concertos are in three movements 2: mvmt. (LP 6700045, CD 426 088 - 426 089, conducted by Neville Marriner, Thurston Dart and Raymond Leppard on continuo). Our teachers will help you to do so. The Second concerto is noteworthy for some very nimble and unscreechy trumpet playing, while the flutes and violin in the Fourth, and the harpsichord in the Fifth, are all outstandingly well played. (He assisted Nagel on the 1965 recording) Haas. Brandenburg Concerto No. He used a trumpet in F made by Joseph Monke. Johann Sebastian Bach was a German composer of the Baroque period. have made recordings using a Baroque trumpet (with vent holes). Swiss born Paul Spörri (1909-1982) The individual dates for His harpsichord concertos are mostly adaptations of concertos originally written for other solo instruments.. Sibelius Violin Concerto. BWV 1047. In Concerto No. Karl Richter's Brandenburg Concertos are perfectly paced, clear textured and undeniably stylish. 2, Pre 1957 recordings. Thanks to Wilmer Wise for info! Haas. Concertos by Johann Sebastian Bach; The Six Brandenburg Concertos. This high trumpet part requires a particular technique of playing with a very tight lip pressure on the higher harmonics, a feature of Baroque trumpet writing seen elsewhere. on the double CD, European Cornet and Trumpet Soloists (1899-1950), the Haussmann painting of Gottfried Reiche. Later, players like Friedemann Immer, Mark Bennett, Niklas Eklund and Gabriele Cassone As with their recording of Bach’s orchestral suites, Concerto Köln chose the low tuning pitch of a1 = 392 Hz for their recording of the Brandenburg Concertos. Vignal played almost everything in the proper high octave Festival Home > Brandenburgs > Brandenburg Concerto No. For Trumpet, Alto recorder (f,g), Oboe. For example in Torelli’s Trumpet Concerto, Handel’s Messiah and Bach’s 2nd Brandenburg Concerto. court trumpeter in Cothen, Johann Ludwig Schreiber, and not for the Concertos by Johann Sebastian Bach; The Six Brandenburg Concertos. Paris, under Alfred Cortot; all the soloists, including him, were anonymous (HMV DB 1626/27). No 2. was maybe composed Swiss born Paul Spörri (1909-1982) played the trumpet part. but took some inconsequential passages down an octave. BIS. Edited by Heinrich Besseler. BIS. The late Thurston Dart suggests that the high trumpet part in question might really be for horn in F, judging by the words "Tromba, o vero corno da caccia" which he says are on Penzel's manuscript of the trumpet part. Bach: The Brandenburg Concertos A New Interpretation Here is part of what he says about Brandenburg Concerto II: The high trumpet part might suggest that Bach wrote this concerto for a visit to Weissenfels, perhaps in 1713 - a visit which coincided with preparations for the birthday of Duke Christian on 23rd February. The first movement is of ritornello form, in which each solo instrument eventually plays the main melody. In the first movement the differentiations between … Trumpet in F, built by Markus Raquet, Bamberg after an eighteenth-century trumpet in D by J.W. played the trumpet part. In each of Bach\'s six Brandenburg Concertos we meet a different cast of musical characters. 1717 or 1718. Johann Sebastian Bach's Violin Concertos, BWV 1041–1043, and his six Brandenburg Concertos survive in their original instrumentation. 04:40 Adagio 3. Best of all, though, is Suzuki’s handling of the two concertos for strings, Nos. This is especially true for his second concerto. accompanying the book by Martin Elste, Meilensteine der Bach-Interpretation 1750-2000 J.S. Paris, under Alfred Cortot; all the soloists, including him, were anonymous (HMV DB 1626/27). "Madeuf Plays Bach" The first recording with the trumpet consistently in the high octave In his early career Bach transcribed concertos by other composers for solo organ (BWV 592–596) and for solo harpsichord (BWV 972–987). Walter Holy played on a coiled instrument made after but took some inconsequential passages down an octave. The first recording of the 2nd Brandenburg Concerto was done in 1928, Mule made another such recording four years later. (In the latter year he received special permission from Goebbels to return to Switzerland, have made recordings using a Baroque trumpet (with vent holes). more commonly thought Gottfried Reiche . It is with the Pro Musica Orchestre, Paris, under Otto Klemperer, made in 1946 (Vox Set 619). small Analysis Brandenburg Concerto no. The The trumpet part of No. The “Brandenburgs,” now holiday favorites, have more complex meanings than many assume. The second concerto is scored for two The modern piccolo trumpet enables players to play the difficult trumpet parts of Baroque music, such as Bach's second Brandenburg Concerto and Mass in B minor. In Concerto No. was done in 1932 (Grammophon 27 293/94). The Brandenburg Concert No. "Madeuf Plays Bach". Released in January, 1936 on HMV. least one of Bach's other works was performed at the 1713 celebrations violin part was probably for the concert master in Cothen, Joseph $16.95 / By Johann Sebastian Bach. Trumpet in F, built by Markus Raquet, Bamberg after an eighteenth-century trumpet in D by J.W. It is with the Pro Musica Orchestre, Paris, under Otto Klemperer, made in 1946 (Vox Set 619). BWV 1047 - 2nd Brandenburg Concerto. (Stuttgart and Kassel 2000). as in the Italian style (of Torelli), except the first and third. played the trumpet part. One of the reasons for choosing this particular tuning pitch, used primarily in France at the time, was the highly virtuosic trumpet part in the Second Concerto. 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