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May 24, 2022 at 3:41 AM Post #7,488 of 8,708

Bach: Concerto in C major | Katia & Marielle Labèque, Il Giardino Armonico, Giovanni Antonini​

With Katia and Marielle Labèque on fortepianos, the Concerto in C major for two harpsichords, strings and basso continuo (BWV 1061) by Johann Sebastian Bach is played here on period instruments by the ensemble Il Giardino Armonico under the baton of Giovanni Antonini. What is different here is that, instead of harpsichords, the Labèque sisters play fortepianos. The concert took place in 2000 at the Musikverein in Vienna.
00:00 I. without tempo designation 07:15 II. Adagio ovvero Largo 11:56 III. Fugue
The 13 concertos that Johann Sebastian Bach (1685 - 1750) wrote for one or more harpsichords with orchestral accompaniment are significant in music history. In a sense, they mark the beginning of the story of the piano concerto, which was then developed by the Bach sons. In almost all of the harpsichord concertos, Bach drew on his own earlier works and arranged them for this keyboard instrument, which was popular at the time. The harpsichord concertos were written for the Collegium Musicum in Leipzig, a student orchestra that Bach led from 1723 and with which he held regular concerts in a coffee house.
The Concerto for two harpsichords, strings and basso continuo in C major, written between 1732 and 1735, was probably originally meant for two harpsichords only. This, at least, is suggested by the fact that the string orchestra has no independent role. In the first and third movements it only doubles the harpsichord part, in the middle movement the two keyboard instruments even play without accompaniment.
The special feature of this concerto is that Katia and Marielle Labèque play the harpsichord part on fortepianos. Thus, although the sound seems historical, it has a much sharper profile. A delight for the two virtuosic pianists!

 
May 24, 2022 at 12:56 PM Post #7,491 of 8,708
Wokei said:
One of my Favorite violinist Takako Nishizaki ..enjoy
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Always good to see you Eric! :beerchug:
 
May 25, 2022 at 3:55 AM Post #7,493 of 8,708
Wokei said:
One of my Favorite violinist Takako Nishizaki ..enjoy
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Thanks Eric!

It is a pity that all of the video recordings by Takako Nishizaki of that piece, seem to have been recorded at very low volume levels!

This video is well worth a watch, as Ji-Won humorously tries to explain the storyline of the piece, and also plays it very well to my ear.

Butterfly Lovers Concerto (梁祝小提琴协奏曲) | Ji-Won Song, violin & Beilin Han, piano

 
May 26, 2022 at 5:24 AM Post #7,499 of 8,708
Beethoven: Romance No. 1 in G major, Op. 40 | Shannon Lee, violin & Beilin Han, piano



Edit: And why not another version, probably better recorded?

Beethoven: Romance No. 2 in F, Op. 50 | SoHyun Ko, violin; Seonmi Lee, piano

 
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May 27, 2022 at 2:45 AM Post #7,500 of 8,708

Mozart: Eine kleine Nachtmusik | Gewandhaus Quartet with Steffen Adelmann (double bass)​

It’s one of the most emblematic pieces of classical music ever: Mozart’s Serenade in G major (K. 525), widely known as ‘Eine kleine Nachtmusik’, performed by the Gewandhaus Quartet in the stunning surroundings of the Rammenau Baroque Castle in 2005.

(00:00) I. Allegro (05:22) II. Romance (Andante) (10:56) III. Menuetto (Allegretto) (13:06) IV. Rondo (Allegro)

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791) composed this lively serenade in the summer of 1787, at the height of his success. While the piece was originally composed for two violins, a viola, a cello and a double bass – as is the configuration of this performance – it is nowadays more commonly performed as an orchestral arrangement. Out of the many serenades, divertimenti and cassations Mozart wrote during his lifetime, ‘Eine kleine Nachtmusik’ is doubtlessly his most famous work of chamber music. During the late 18th century, such light entertainment ensemble pieces enjoyed immense success and were often performed during social occasions, particularly in outdoor locations such as gardens and parks. The four-piece serenade opens with an allegro in sonata form, followed by a slower, lyrical second movement and a minuet, and finishes on an energetically joyful rondo. The melodic lightness and effortlessness typical for this genre of music is present throughout all four movements. The Gewandhaus Quartet (also named Leipzig Gewandhaus Quartet) was founded in 1808 and is considered one of the first professional quartets in the world. It is composed of the soloists and concertmasters of the Gewandhaus Orchestra. Throughout the years, numerous premieres of quartets by renowned composers have been performed by the Gewandhaus Quartet. Playing at this concert: Frank-Michael Erben (1st violin) Conrad Suske (2nd violin) Volker Metz (viola) Jürnjakob Timm (cello) Steffen Adelmann (double bass)

 
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