Bach: Brandenburg Concerto No. 4 | Claudio Abbado & the Orchestra Mozart

Claudio Abbado and the Orchestra Mozart perform Johann Sebastian Bach’s Brandenburg Concerto No. 4 in G major, BWV 1049, at the Teatro Municipale Valli in Reggio Emilia, Italy (2007).
This Brandenburg Concerto No. 4 has a very special line-up: principal violin (Giuliano Carmignola), two recorders (Michala Petri and Nikolaj Tarasov) and a string orchestra. Bach described the recorders as "Fiauti d'echo", or "echo flutes", although it’s not quite clear what he meant by that. The fourth of the Brandenburg concerts is the only work that uses "echo flutes" as far as we know today. The Brandenburg Concerto No. 4 was probably written in 1720 as one of the last or even the last of the six Brandenburg Concertos.
00:00 I. Allegro
07:11 II. Andante
10:54 III. Presto
The Brandenburg Concertos (BWV 1046-1051) by Johann Sebastian Bach (1685 - 1750) are a collection of six instrumental works, which Bach dedicated to Christian Ludwig, Margrave of Brandenburg, in 1721. They are regarded as some of the best orchestral compositions of the Baroque era. The concerts were, however, likely composed between 1718 and 1721, for Bach’s Köthener Hofkappelle. Bach’s original title, Six Concerts with Various Instruments, describes exactly what is special about these concerts; the varied use of several instruments - with different strings, wind instruments, or solo harpsichord for the concertini.
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The Orchestra Mozart was founded in 2004 to afford talented, young musicians the opportunity to play in a world-class orchestra, with world-class conductors. Claudio Abbado (1933-2014) is considered one of the greatest conductors of all time. In 2011, Classic Voice music magazine named Abbado the most important of the top 100 living conductors. He was born into a family of musicians in Milan, Italy, on June 26, 1933. Following his study of conducting, piano, and composition at the Giuseppe Verdi Conservatory in Milan, he furthered his education at the Vienna Music Academy. In 1968, Abbado became head conductor of the Milan Scala. In the subsequent years, he could be seen on the world’s great concert stages; in Milan, London, and Chicago. Following his 1984 debut at the Vienna State Opera, he became the city’s general music director. In October of 1989, the members of the Berlin Philharmonic elected him artistic director, succeeding Herbert von Karajan. He remained in Berlin until 2002. Abbado died in Bologna on January 20, 2014, aged 80, following a long battle with cancer.
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[@speedtrls]

The first movement of of Brandenburg 4 is just so heavenly, absolutely the work of a genius. Great performance here.

[@masterimbecile]

1:58 Hey kids

[@Fireway12]

Allegro, as in my heart when I first heard his intro. Long live Sam

[@alfieburns9019]

Everyday I miss him more.

[@timgayle1732]

Pardon my ignorance; who is Sam?

[@neuropathical]

@@timgayle1732 KZbin channel who makes videos about certain topics, may be “educational”, a certain portion of this song would always be in his intros, like in every. Single. Video. Most people who know his channel will see this song as “the intro music to the channel Sam O Nella Academy”

[@fuckiopussigetti453]

1:56

[@regularrandom6045]

HES BACK

[@LANCSKID]

One of the most beautiful pieces of music ever written … sheer genius 🤵‍♂️

[@JoEbY-X]

The third movement in particular is a testament to the order and beauty of all of God's creation and the creativity of His own creation, J.S. Bach.

[@tommyrawlings3046]

Just like all the other Brandenburgs!!

[@LANCSKID]

@@tommyrawlings3046 tutto abbastanza magnifico !

[@philippehuysmans3159]

Indeed, it is a jewel, I feel very humble when I hear this. The master at the summit of its art. It is also rejoicing, makes us feel that the world is not so bad after all, and the hope is still there. @@JoEbY-X

[@philippehuysmans3159]

Indeed, it is a jewel, I feel very humble when I hear this. The master at the summit of its art. It is also rejoicing, makes us feel that the world is not so bad after all, and the hope is still there. @@JoEbY-X

[@pablojosecardenaspalomino7184]

La música de Bach relaja el espíritu, enaltece el alma y une los corazones de hombres y mujeres del mundo. Bienaventurados todos aquellos que escuchamos su obra. Bendecidos los que la conozcan más allá, en las estrellas. Qué viva la buena música. Saludos desde Bogotá, Colombia.

[@bobsteiner9209]

The clarity of the recorded sound is greater than in almost any version I've heard so far. And I've heard a lot! Kudos to the engineers....

[@jochanaan58]

I see lots of praise for Giuliano Carmignola, who deserves it. But does no one realize that Michala Petri, the first recorder player, is the world's foremost recorder virtuosa? As usual, she plays magnificently here.

[@shovanlalchakraborty7852]

Bach did what history couldn't, made Brandenburg immortal

[@fierywomanpacnw7004]

BTW the principal cello is Mario Brunello, winner of the 1986 Tschaikovsky Competition.

[@AnnieKopf]

Bach: God’s instrument for the ages. Magnificent performance!

[@DWClassicalMusic]

👏

[@qquark99]

Damn. Each time I hear one of the Brandenburgs I think it is the best of the 6!

[@tommyrawlings3046]

I hear you! But, 2 will always be #1 with me!

[@popeclementine9429]

They're all like children. Can't pick a favorite. Though I especially like the 5th.

[@yohannbiimu]

The Brandenburg Concertos are some of my favorite pieces of all time. The fifth one is my favorite.

[@FlexingClassicalMusic]

The world of classical music is vast and diverse. I can see diversity in rhythms, melodies, and compositions from different periods and composers.

[@dunzek943]

Well the classical era did span three centuries!

[@tommyrawlings3046]

Beethoven called Bach "The God of Harmony"! Who can argue?

[@klauskarbaumer6302]

Bach's concertos are always elating the mood and spirits.

[@qquark99]

This is so beautiful it makes me want to cry.

[@charmoka]

The 3rd movement of this Brandenburg moves me into a kind of dream state- the way the fugue just sort of floats weightlessly, but with confidence and grace...Bach was a force of nature.

[@hannawagenknecht6378]

Was für eine Freude, höre zu gern zu,danke schon mal

[@ernestoheuer3805]

Hervorragende Flötenspieler. Ein wahrer Ohrenschmaus !!!

[@ronaldl9085]

excellent sound of the recorders! Well recorded!

[@qquark99]

Everything fits together, including the emotions, with mathematical precision. In all of Bach.

[@marcelouz1]

Extraordinary soloists, extraordinary audio, extraordinary chamber orchestra conducted by Claudio Abado, impeccable performance, thanks to DW for giving us these awesome concerts.

[@user-bs3oh9mb1t]

I make your words mine. (Celso Lago, Minas Gerais, Brasil).

[@marcelouz1]

@@user-bs3oh9mb1t thanks

[@notaire2]

Wunderschöne Aufführung dieses kompakten doch perfekt komponierten Konzerts mit seidigem Ton der genialen Solovioline und milden Tönen beider unvergleichlichen Soloblockflöten sowie gut harmonisierten und perfekt entsprechenden Tönen der anderen Instrumente. Der zweite Satz klingt besonders schön und echt lyrisch. Der ebenso unverleichliche Dirigent leitet das ausgezeichnete Ensemble im gut betrachteten Tempo und mit künstlerisch kontrollierter Dynamik. Alles ist wunderbar!

[@bobsteiner9209]

Tempo is so important in this music. It must be energized, but we also want to hear the details. Agreed: the Soloblockflöten are absolutely lovely! And perfectly balanced with the solo violin....

[@lawoffice8515]

After several recordings of the 4th concerto, I like this most of all. The Brandenburg concertos are the endless enjoyment of the music written by the genius.

[@lawoffice8515]

Very well said

[@epelaez9187]

Sí,sí,sí....

[@anigiuran109]

Lovely , beautiful music !Thank you DW Classical Music ! 😊😊😊😊😊❤❤❤❤❤

[@EmanuelGaldr]

I’m living for this. The timbers of the instruments are so lush.

[@afzaalkhan.m]

Superbly rendered. Joy to listen .

[@marshallbaxter9231]

From adagio to the third movement? ALWAYS lifts my spirit!

[@jrthiker9908]

The look of "wow, man" that Brunello gives Carmignola around 13:05 after all the fast bowing! Love the terrific camera work getting the players' faces up close in these concert videos.

[@justiciaylibertad774]

Qué espectáculo escuchar a Giuliano Carmignola!!! Maravilloso Wonderful. Nacido un 7 de julio. Otro gran violinista nacido bajo el signo de cáncer

[@shin-i-chikozima]

This masterpiece will quench and moisturize your parched soul and evoke comfortable feelings and pleasure full of dream

[@rosernabona9364]

Sensacional el concert numero quatre de Brandebourg amb Claudio Abbado Congratulations

[@celloroar5223]

Beautiful, joyous, heartfelt, why we need no words!

[@williamkurzenberger4607]

Nice tempo and great execution!

[@waynelutton4634]

DW Classical brings so much joy to listeners around the world w/ these archived performances and live concerts, such as the Beethoven Symphony #6 + Romances for Violin streamed today from the 2021 Bonn Beethoven Fest. Thanks so much!

[@DWClassicalMusic]

Thank you so much for your kind words, Wayne!

[@davidbenson3931]

❤ wunderbar wir leiben BACH❤😊

[@DWClassicalMusic]

🥰

[@dinhsang9576]

Magnifique, un grand merci depuis la Colombie.

[@marcelouz1]

Wonderful, the soloist absolutely BRILLANT!, the chamber orchestra can play without any conductor as was usual in the Bach's epoch, it is one of the best interpretation I've ever heard, together with 3th and 5th concerts are the best of Brandenburg concerts.Incredible sound and tempo, BRAVO!.

[@herrickinman9303]

There are 3 soloists in this concerto, and Bach would likely have conducted this work from the viola, the harpsichord, or the principal violin (which you erroneously call "the soloist").

[@marcelouz1]

@@herrickinman9303 yes, I know one "s" was missing in the commentary. Regarding what you say, yes , probably it is correct. thanks

[@tommyrawlings3046]

No Baroque composer ever wrote better slow sections than Bach!

[@dang1861]

No Baroque composer ever wrote better than Bach

[@user-un9it7wg5h]

I love the Branderburg concerts is awesome, the best for a greast country Germany, the wine, the music and the heart of the Germany is OK

[@oulunsaloensemble]

Fantastic performance and quality! 🔥👏

[@capezyo]

Michala Petri, top. Thanks

[@PhilistineTheArtLuvr]

What pleasures of life!

[@mondantarigan5579]

Watching this makes me remember when i was 10 years old listening to this version. At the time i don't understand music i just listen to them. Now I know how beautiful they are.

[@aaronjorgefridman5662]

El conjunto de seis conciertos branderburgueses que Bach compuso fue uno de los legados de armonía que dejó para la posteridad. Mendelssohn rescató a Bach que había caído casi en el olvido 75 años después de su muerte y fue casi milagroso

[@TheRoyalBum]

1:56 what true gentlemen came here for

[@crei1ndah4t]

Hey kids

[@Creepychis]

IS THAT F*CKING FISH JENGA?

[@AlanBeck-ow9kj]

Beloved, blessed, Bach!

[@luizfernandolessa1889]

Não me canso de ouvir, pois essa música me eleva das preocupações e ansiedades desta terra. Graças a Deus pela sabedoria dada aos homens, e que mostra, ainda que agora se nos mostre apenas um pouco, do muito que verão aqueles que estiverem com Deus. Agradecido.🇧🇷

[@DWClassicalMusic]

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[@kermitefrog64]

DW has some incredible programs. We are able to get a weak signal out of Fresno some 75 miles away. Bach's wonderful compositions are very cathartic with the anniversary of my wife's death yesterday. This helps with healing the heart and mind longing for the time soon of the resurrection of John 5:28, 29.

[@samitobribiesca6320]

CLAUDIO ABBADO ,GRANDIOSE MAESTRO SUPERBO GRAZIE TANTI

[@organboi]

That's all you see and hear? The useless man sitting down? No conductor is needed here. All credit goes to the chamber players here. Curb the conductor worshipping, please.

[@justiciaylibertad774]

Thank you Giuliano!!!!! Giuliano for president

[@rosernabona9364]

Una meravella , sempre J S Bach

[@pamelakeightley3472]

Superb, thank you all of you! 😃

[@DWClassicalMusic]

Thank you for watching!

[@lulublasz]

Brazilian greetings to your excelent work!

[@Sofialopez-hp4iv]

Maravilloso este grupo,perfecto.

[@cesarelamberti5044]

Compositore e direttore. Due tesori che abbiamo il dovere di custodire e far conoscere e ricordare ai posteri. Eccellenti gli esecutori.

[@jeffsmith1798]

Beautiful performance! Thank you !

[@DWClassicalMusic]

We're glad you enjoyed it! Make sure to check out the concerts on our channel if you like classical music :)

[@victorlunaguitarra5520]

The best ever in the world!

[@giacomozaccone2284]

Absolutely fabulous!! .One of the famous of Branderburg Concertos with plusiers instruments that Bach dedicated to Mangrave of Branderburg. It seems that Mangrave did not respond with enthusiasm following the dedication of Bach.Claudio Abbado was a lovely and a magnificient conductor I loved too much

[@neilturetsky6038]

I like all kinds of music, including much classical. but baroque the most, and Bach really in a class of his own. and the Brandenburg concertos seem to me the most divine music ever written. the sounds on this recording so crystal pure, even on my simple phone and headphones. just wonderful.

[@eduardoferreira1963]

Maravilhoso. Saudoso Maestro!😞

[@yoliperalta3521]

Espectacular que bueno que esten estos videos

[@DWClassicalMusic]

Muchas gracias, Yoli!

[@galinakrivulin6767]

Thank you. Delightful treasure!

[@jochanaan58]

I'd love to get a closer look at those two recorders! Extra keys on the bottom for extended low range!

[@tancottiger350]

Dw Classical Music is very important for classic music,specially is Brandenburg Concerto no 4-1 is my favourite music and I welcome To The December!❤

[@DWClassicalMusic]

😊

[@wigwagstudios2474]

I REALLY wish people would talk about 3:07 more. Insanely addicting… look how quick the fingering is. Blows my mind.

[@nevertoolate2736]

The recorder part at 8:35 is so pretty.

[@ydduar5932]

Beautiful

[@arcanjolucifer1910]

Não é sem motivo que os grandes compositores são lembrados por séculos após sua morte. A vida acaba mas a memória pelo seu trabalho continua.

[@DWClassicalMusic]

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[@aidaparra948]

Todos los seis Conciertos Brandemburgueses son apoteosicos, propios de un verdadero genio enviado por Dios para que nos deleite el alma. ❤❤❤

[@andrewthorpe9793]

Very beautiful. Reminds of the Sir Adrian Boult which I heatd .at school on 1974.

[@recitareversis]

Maravilhoso! Saudações do Brasil! greetings from Brazil!

[@DWClassicalMusic]

Thank you for watching! Greetings back from Berlin :)

[@user-pi2tl8iu6z]

참 좋습니다(very good)!

[@shin-i-chikozima]

The comfort of Brandenburg is off the charts

[@danielrodriguez9630]

❤❤

[@bastiano33]

höchst aufregend

[@maxfochtmann7002]

Спасибо за запись, отлично.

[@DWClassicalMusic]

😊

[@nico_flautista]

Brillante interpetación!!

[@Caroline-me6xt]

Une merveille!

[@litoboy5]

Great

[@sergo654]

Exellent! Great!

[@henrylohagerlach3637]

Mein Herz bist wudernt mit diesen Meisterwerk,diesen musiks mir entzückende!Mein Gott,wat schönen diesen Meisterwerk von Gott,Heil das Intelligenz,Heil das Kenntnis,Heil die Musik claßic!

[@alvarogaleano7863]

Beautiful, Thanks!

[@rogeliorodriguezmorales2593]

Maravilloso! Tónico para el espíritu!

[@gabrielnavarrodelage]

Me encanta. Gracias por compartir.

[@user-ji2yg2py9q]

Excellent interpretation, thank you 🙏

[@samitobribiesca6320]

GRAZIE PER CONTANTA BELLEZZA DI CUORE PER IL SUO BANO !

[@blue_zebra]

Beautiful !

[@daniel3231995]

2:47 Damn Fabio's hair looking majestic with the new conditioner!

[@eugeniovelascodelgado]

Bellísimo concierto

[@joshendogaming4909]

This makes me want to thank our sponsor skillshare

[@leliomartins]

Perfect!

[@mayrafuenmayor3602]

Maravilloso!!❤

[@Hussain_Eidani]

Beautiful ❤

[@HA-Humam]

II.Andante reminds me of the good old days most❤ most of Iraqi people who were born before 1995 familiar with this music 🎶 because it used to play on the Iraq television every day during the the meeting of Revolutionary Command Council of Saddam Hussein regime.

[@isaacs1052]

bravo

[@carmenreyes6222]

BUENA ACUSTICA DEL PRECIOSO TEATRO BELLA ORQUESTA

[@earthball2024]

Sam O'Nella! The best history channel along with oversimplified!

[@macadailtonseixas]

lindo, maravilhoso!

[@paduaprs]

Great!

[@bcliu-vq1ip]

amazing Blockflute

[@nylehotaling675]

Immerzeits ist reine Freude, das Brandenburg hoeren... Ewigkeit soll es aufheben... grosse Meister, ist einer der Edele und Grosse Seelen gewesen. Auch, ist zuwiss ein Heiliger geworden- von Eunomia...