Giuliano Carmignola, Claudio Abbado, Brandenburg Concertos (1 - 6)

[@Caroline1261]

For those who don't know about the story behind Bach's Brandenburg concertos. In 1721, Bach composed six “concertos for various instruments”. He dedicated them to a German nobleman and sent the manuscript as a gift, hoping to land a job as the court composer in Brandenburg. The nobleman never replied. Bach eventually took another job in Leipzig, where he lived for the rest of his life. The 6 concertos were lost for 130 years. They were never performed. The manuscript was eventually sold for about $20 and shelved in a library. The Brandenburg Concertos sat there until 1849, when they were discovered and published for the first time. Thank god.

[@alhfgsp]

Can't trust nobles, they are worthless. Bach was a genius and should not have wasted such a beautiful set of work on those inbred swine. But he was trying to get a job so I don't blame him in the least, just a thought with regard to it.

[@martyF85]

To think that this absolute masterpiece was almost lost because of a ignorant nobleman makes me sick. Trouble is, we probably lost so much over similar reasons.

[@Caroline1261]

@@alhfgsp I agree, some nobles didn't understand music, let alone the genius of Bach!

[@Caroline1261]

@@martyF85 You're probably right. It's a shame. But at least we have these wonderful concertos!

[@xerxes1972]

Had this been not a noble man the concertos and the position would not have ever been discussed or the music created. Consider this.

[@spiritualatheist1]

Claudio Abbado made his players happy. He always told them to listen to each other, and here is a splendid example. His musicians frequently look like a lively wind rippling through a wheat field.

[@victorhugotoledocofre1366]

Presentation 00:00 Brandenburg Concerto N°1 in F, BWV 1046 00:31 I.(Allegro) 00:46 II.Adagio 04:36 III.Allegro 07:41 IV.Menuet - Trio - Menuet - Polonaise - Menuet - Trio - Menuet 11:35 Brandenburg Concerto N°3 in G, BWV 1048 18:31 I.(Allegro) 18:50 II.Adagio ma non tanto 24:06 III.Allegro 24:31 Brandenburg Concerto N°5 in D, BWV 1050 28:55 I.Allegro 29:10 II.Affettuoso 38:00 III.Allegro 43:04 Brandenburg Concerto N°6 in Bb, BWV 1051 47:58 I.(Allegro) 48:12 II.Adagio ma non tanto 54:05 III.Allegro 58:55 Brandenburg Concerto N°4 in G, BWV 1049 1:04:17 I.Allegro 1:04:31 II.Andante 1:11:27 III.Presto 1:15:16 Brandenburg Concerto N°2 in F, BWV 1047 1:20:10 I.(Allegro) 1:20:25 II.Andante 1:25:10 III.Allegro assai 1:28:57 Encore 1:33:47 »NVLLA SCIENTIA MELIOR MVSICA ANIMÆ HARMONIA«

[@ivanhui4889]

A million thanks

[@victorhugotoledocofre1366]

My pleasure

[@geopapadopoulos8601]

Víctor Hugo Toledo Cofré Y

[@sagarzon]

Que bellísimas versiones, llenas de swing!!

[@bernardmartin806]

Víctor Hugo Toledo Cofré ,8

[@iosolovolo]

Risentire questo concerto di tanto in tanto è sempre una gioia profonda. Immensa gratitudine agli esecutori!

[@jgrtrx]

This is my favorite performance of the Brandenburg Concertos. Simply perfection!

[@cutidowny4118]

I fell in love with the blonde epitome of lively musical joy Danusha ... Giuliano executes astounding violin runs ... Reinhold's trumpet work in No. 2 is spectacular ... Bravo!! ... I use this music to help me sleep ... There seems to be an effective restfulness despite Bach's masterful intricacy ... reminds me of a Sufi saying about resting in the arms of God....

[@amgemin]

There's something about the energy and the connection of this group of people, each one showing off their technical skills, with their half smiles and glances to each other, that conveys both the fun they're having and the awareness that the ensemble is greater than the sum of the parts, and you cannot not think of Abbado as the magician who set the stage for this to happen.

[@andrearodigari4840]

Abbado was the architect of all of this job. Was also in last days before cancer introduced him to his Lord.

[@rosslewchuk9286]

Many Thanks! 😊

[@350kph]

totally, they're all grooving along together whole body.

[@sjpp71]

That's one of the reasons love this particular recording. Love seeing them smiling and glancing at each other while interpreting this masterpiece for the ages!

[@richardbenes8654]

Tento Bachův koncert patří k mým nejoblíbenějším. Slyšel jsem mnoho interpretaci a několik jich vlastním. Ale troufám říct, že toto provedení je nejlepší. Bravo, nádherný zážitek.👏

[@cutidowny4118]

INCREDIBLE performance!!! Thank you to the dear late Claudio for choosing this FABULOUS group of wizards in their prime. If you are looking for EXCELLENCE and a BACH EVENT FOR THE AGES you have found it. I listen to this phenomenal happening almost every day and consider myself blessed to have found it. Thanks to YT as well! 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@Tascamaniac]

I have this concert on bluray and keep coming back to it. This is by far my favourite Brandenburg recording.

[@revenant482]

This performance of the Brandenburg Concertos touches the soul. Truly remarkable.

[@sebask.5604]

Tengo en CD cinco versiones diferentes de los Conciertos Brandeburgueses. Claramente cada una suena distinta. Esta es mi preferida. Y visualmente es un lujo. Me gusta pertenecer a esto.

[@alvarogarciabarbosa3199]

El maestro Abbado dejó un tesoro imperecedero en estas videograbaciones de la música de Unser Vater, J.S Bach. Con un grupo tan excepcional!!!

[@LucaZani3012]

Che esecuzione magistrale di questi capolavori!!! Impressionante!!!

[@西浦興一]

楽しそう！表情が素敵。何度もっと何度も聞いても、また聞きたくなります。息の合った演奏で素晴らしい。❗🎶

[@EliMacFerry]

I've been addicted to the Brandenburg Concertos for years, but this is by by far the best audio and video version I've ever found. Thumbs up from a Brazilian who bows down to good music !

[@laurencejames8108]

it’s an addiction shared by many

[@dfarzan1234]

I've listened to a lot of interpretations. This is one of the best.

[@rosslewchuk9286]

Absolutely marvelous, energetic and emotive! Abbado and the musicians seem to like what they are doing, and the audience is obviously sympathetic as well. Bach on modern instruments! Why not? Bravo!😊

[@horaciogilardi9776]

Para mi, la mejor versión que he escuchado, Abbado y Carmignola en violín..grandes,....grandísimos. Gracias !!

[@ricardfiguerasbonet7530]

Una maravella. Per a mi la millor versió dels Concerts de Brandenburg.Es un fluir constant d'emocions.

[@lemonarry]

Many performances of Brandenburg Concertos are online. This recording is my favorite, not least because I like how the musicians themselves greatly enjoy playing the music (in a relaxed but professional matter) and that adds to my enjoyment.

[@manuelvillarlifac6331]

Best Version Ever, this is indisputably the best peformance.... If you know of a better one, PLEASE REPLY TO THIS COMMENT!!!

[@jochanaan58]

The Freiburg Baroque recordings are as good, and on period instruments.

[@acerovalderas]

La música excelente, el director y los músicos una maravilla, el cameraman estupendo y el teatro precioso.

[@suedwestfunk]

Thanks to all the wonderful musicians of this performance - You kissed my heart. And I'd like to kiss Yours and send greetings to the unforgettable Claudio Abbado.

[@michelvigneres7033]

Les 6 concertos ( ne jamais les jouer séparemment !) sont probablement la plus grande oeuvre de l'histoire de la musique et peut être de toute l'histoire de l'art ...

[@johnward3392]

I have been checking around, but I can't find a presentation of the Brandenburg concerti online that is more satisfying than this one. I haven't listened to it in years, during which time I have sought out performances of all of Bach's other work. It's good to come home.

[@RedClayFH]

I agree. This is my go to Brandenburg concerti on KZbin. Its just beautiful and joyful.

[@jeffreydcarl]

I have to agree! Until today, this (link below) was my favorite rendition. And I still love it, but this is something very special, not the least of, as many have mentioned, the interaction among the musicians. Perfect everything. This is No. 2, my favorite. kzbin.info/www/bejne/aXm2g3x6qdymnK8

[@Terrnijc]

1:21:40 The interplay between the trumpet and the oboe is one of my favourite parts of music. Fleeting but perfect.

[@Musicaesabedoria]

La meilleur performance! Formidable!

[@ActivistMama27]

I have been listening to classical for years, but not learning or knowing much; I just listen to listen to study to relax. But I know beauty when I hear it. This is perfect!!

[@davinci44star]

I watched all 6 concertos....Truly music is the voice of God...bravo!!!!!!!!

[@michaelspain440]

Wow this is really fabulous...doesn't get any better! Thanks Denis for a tremendous video. Always great seeing Reinhold Friedrich. I had the pleasure of attending a couple of concerts at the Lucerne Music Festival where Reinhold played, and aside from being an incredible trumpet player, he's also a great showman. Very interesting and entertaining to watch on stage. Now if we could just figure out how to get him to join the Chicago Symphony Orchestra...

[@gattovalter]

che meraviglia !!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@Parivadi_dasa]

Unübertrefflich! Ich halte lieber meinen Mund! Number six, second movement (Adagio ma non tanto) is my favorite: I am coming to tears thanks to the feeling of the two viola-players, the super excellent cellist (seems to be in ecstasy!!!), the soft sound of the cembalo and the deep-grounded general-bass. Mr. Abado is absent. That proofs that he is the servant of this music and not a show-bottle; many thanks Mr. Abado for this outstanding good performance of these master-pieces!!!

[@horaciogilardi9776]

Se juntaron tres !!!Grandes!!! J:S:B.-C.Abbado y el violinista G.Carmignola, ...que Obra...

[@fabiaschoss6622]

Fantastico Abbado!

[@virginiaalonso6172]

Heaven on Earth!!!!!

[@Kaikena]

Magnificent ! Simply magnificent.

[@billace90]

Just an impeccable rendition. Nothing else needs to be said.

[@andremartin9640]

Thanks for Abbado!!

[@horaciogilardi9776]

Que MONUMENTO a la música !!! la orquesta con su director , SUPERLATIVOS. ni siquiera Bach habrá escuchado ésto en su vida.......

[@juanpablogoyoleiva3430]

Hola Horacio, puede que tengas razón, parece que los manuscritos quedaron archivados en la biblioteca del marqués Cristian Ludwig de Brandeburg, y Bach nunca los escuchó por orquesta.... se descubrieron recién en 1849.....

[@christianbrodiez5287]

Merveilleuse interprètation du sixieme Brandebourgeois par deux jolies altistes virtuoses ;de plus le violoncelliste est incroyable ; Bravo a tous !

[@achenarmyst2884]

So good. Thank you, thank you, thank you. 🤗

[@MullerMauro]

Yes, it is an exuberant presentation, worthy of being among the best.

[@thomasc390]

Thank you!

[@renzhi1732]

What a flamboyant and stunning harpsichord!

[@mbettu1596]

It's a copy of a Ruckers (Antwerp 1638), made by William Horn.

[@renzhi1732]

Thanks! Good to know.

[@acyutanandadas1326]

My teachers told me this harpsichord cadenza was the first time a keyboard was given so much presence. Til then the harpsichord was only used for continuum .not solo. If it weren't for this we would never have all the piano concerti composed thereafter

[@20gilbert20]

What a thoroughly satisfying performance! Thank you, Denis!!!

[@MsJoaojoaojoaojoao]

wonderful! Abbado!

[@horaciogilardi9776]

Una Obra Monumental " Un grupo excelente, quiero destacar al tecladista con su "clavicordio".

[@DLCaster]

Splendid performances and recording. Thank you.

[@daniouchka174]

Génial ! Inégalable ! Infiniment merci !

[@eliaraparo9111]

J. S. Bach (1685-1750) "Brandeburg concert n 1 in F major" Allegro 0:50 Adagio 4:40 Allegro 7:41 Menuet 11:38 Trio I 12:44 Menuet 14:14 Polonaise 14:47 Menuet 16:20 Trio II​ 16:54 Menuet 17:51 "Brandeburg concert n 3 in G major" Allegro 18:52 Agadio ma non tanto 24:06 Allegro 24:31 "Brandeburg concert n 5 in D major" Allegro 29:14 (Cembalo solo 35:00) Affettuoso 38:06 Allegro 43:09 "Brandeburg concert n 6 in B flat major" Allegro 48:12 Adagio ma non tanto 54:10 Allegro 59:00 "Brandeburg concert n 4 in G major" Allegro 1:04:31 Andante 1:11:33 Presto 1:15:16 "Brandeburg concert n 2 in F major" Allegro 1:20:29 Andante 1:25:14 Allegro assai 1:28:58

[@classicalconcerto6742]

Bach's music opens heaven's gate right in front of me, but if Bach is not in heaven, I am noting going there...

[@montana6041]

Pure gold. Pure souls. Pure music.

[@CarlosNunez-uj9pe]

This is lovely!

[@tybor76]

I just wish to understand how three people put a "thumb down" on this masterpieces!

[@acyutanandadas1326]

I thumbed up but I'll bet the dislikes were from people who thought all the pieces were taken a bit fast

[@tybor76]

It seems a reasonable explation. Similarly I really dislike the slow, solemn executions of some decades ago, let's say 1950-60... :)

[@CarlosOliveira-zt8mf]

concordo plenamente.

[@sandygrungerson1177]

@Paolo, I like both versions, this one to hear the individual instruments (and Carmignola's incomparable bowing), and the older recordings with lots of reverb from recording in a castle somewhere lol

[@paulcarlton598]

That's why I like these tunes so much. High tempo, high technicality. The best!

[@marielaurencegonzalez2400]

grand merci !!!

[@dickturpin2035]

Spotted on a hospital bookshelf: 'Whosoever reads, mimes or plays an instrument will be shone on from above.'

[@Wul-Lop]

Great World heritage music Performance... Thank & Many Thanks...

[@VaillantCaviste]

Un très grand classique mais quel régal pour les oreilles et le moral !!!

[@philiphabak9164]

It looks like all are having fun playing especially Danusha. Great performance. Loving it and listening often

[@scotthullinger9955]

As the great Spanish musician Pablo Casals once said of Bach - - "He is the God of Music."

[@puirseal]

No. 6 is truly sublime.

[@APSSec]

A fabulous performance! Bach would have been pleased. Bach's genius is our blessing. I especially enjoyed the 'chatter' between the two recorders in the third movement of the 4th Brandenburg. I wonder if Bach was trying to capture the sound one hears when many small children (he had many) are speaking excitedly at the same time. The utter joy of this movement is undeniable. Very different than the somber mood of the previous movement.

[@tomaburque]

I have not seen this in years and I totally forgot how much of a crush I had on the Viola player with the short hair

[@jihanjoo]

One cannot not like this.

[@渡邊博樹-r1j]

clavecin solo de n°5 par Ottavio Dantone , est excellent ! et très bien !

[@sophiamagdalene3718]

I dream of a world, as in an orchestra, each one of us doing their own part humbly..without seeking the spotlight award in favor of the greater good...The Music of God. : )...heaven on earth. We again, states of the same species SapienSapiens ...together! thx

Same here. There is hardly any better goal to achieve than that. Let's keep working toward it!

[@sophiamagdalene3718]

@ yep&thx✌

[@fabfiorillo]

Un grande contributo di Abbado al capostipite della musica moderna

[@alexzuev431]

СПАСИБО !!!❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉

[@baransakallioglu]

34:26 harpsichord show begins !!!

[@acyutanandadas1326]

I first heard this solo when I was 8 years old (I'm 70 now) and it blew me away.Really, 300 years before jazz !! My teachers have told me that this was the first full presence for the keyboard. Til then harpsichords were only use for continuum. This cadenza launched all the future concerti for pianos as a solo instrument

[@Lydrk_K]

une merveille

[@daniloferraz7807]

Mais uma prova da existência de Deus, sob a batuta do maravilhoso Claudio Abbado. Saudações de Recife.

[@horaciogilardi9776]

!!! Que Orquesta...Que violino....Que direzione .....que OBRA !!!!

[@achenarmyst2884]

The slow movement of no. 6 is truly otherworldly.

[@antoniodearaujo2374]

Maravilhoso!!!

[@bach5731]

Great oboist! Great ensemble.

[@pianonight]

This is a beautiful performance. I have found myself listening to these concertos quite a bit at home, I have an old box set of records conducted by Pablo Casals with the great Rudolph Serkin on piano and his son Peter on harpsichord, which is very musical and probably my favorite (I think I prefer piano to the harpsichord even though it is not authentic to the era).

[@jalalelhammoumi5355]

I've never seen anyone who plays bach like that, great !!

[@rafal22061970]

One of the Best. 18.30 :)

[@dimitrageorgiadi5087]

BRAVO!!!!!!

[@jeffreyrichardson]

This music speaks to the soul... especially as one grows old!

[@tv20020]

Michala Petri on flute - God damn she can play that thing like there is no tomorrow.

[@violinhunter2]

Number 4 is at 1:04:20 if anyone is needing to know where that one begins.

[@thomasmoll8822]

violinhunter2 - And what a stunning interplay between recorders and violin. Uplifting!

[@ironwhistle3]

Such a great performance. But the most impressive is the hair of the flutist. 29:32

[@마라톤맨-x7n]

Thanks to : @victorhugotoledocofre1366 Brandenburg Concerto N°1 in F, BWV.1046 00:31 I. Allegro 00:46 II. Adagio 04:36 III. Allegro 07:41 IV. Menuet - Trio - Menuet - Polonaise - Menuet - Trio - Menuet 11:35 Brandenburg Concerto N°3 in G, BWV.1048 18:31 I. Allegro 18:50 II. Adagio ma non tanto 24:06 III. Allegro 24:31 Brandenburg Concerto N°5 in D, BWV.1050 28:55 I. Allegro 29:10 II. Affettuoso 38:00 III. Allegro 43:04 Brandenburg Concerto N°6 in Bb, BWV.1051 47:58 I. Allegro 48:12 II. Adagio ma non tanto 54:05 III. Allegro 58:55 Brandenburg Concerto N°4 in G, BWV.1049 1:04:17 I. Allegro 1:04:31 II. Andante 1:11:27 III. Presto 1:15:16 Brandenburg Concerto N°2 in F, BWV.1047 1:20:10 I. Allegro 1:20:25 II. Andante 1:25:10 III. Allegro assai 1:28:57 Encore 1:33:47

[@alancameron8897]

The joy of life 8:00mins in.gracia deo!

[@damirjanigro1138]

I recognize Mario Brunello! One of my favorite cellists ever!

[@annaalechnowicz-brzezinska4271]

Mine too :)

[@ionediasadv]

If Bach did not exist it would be necessary to invent him! Greetings from Minas Gerais, Brazil.

[@firesidecheat]

Just love to look at chamber musicians look at one another!

[@davidjesusgarciapulido7083]

Que hermosa es la música de bach !

[@mateuslevi.r]

Salvando aqui antes que saia do you tube...

[@horaciogilardi9776]

Lo Mejor de lo mejor....

[@alvarogarciabarbosa3199]

Se puede saber los nombres de los y las integrantes de esta excepcional y excelente agrupación de intérpretes. Merecen un crédito personal por tan magnífica presentación de los conciertos Brandenbugueses del gigante Bach. Sólo de menciona a Giuliano Carmignola y, por supuesto, al maestro Abbado RIP.

[@Claude1Rochon]

this is the kinda thing that... in december 2021 we can still enjoy without gross vendor interruptions for... a mere grain of imaginary digital money. I'm living a wonderful dream of Art ..in a World coming to it's eNd on account of GROSS negligence, while others practice BEAUTY. Shi.isshh

[@GiovanniAOrlando]

Eterna, squisita, meravigliosa ... strepitosamente celeste Musica di Johann Sebastian Bach ... 🎻

[@ivanzypher4532]

Check out Alessio Allegrini's lip trill at 10:48

[@nickyork8901]

Pretty amazing viola playing in the 3rd concerto final movement - at around 26:34 - incredible articulation at that speed.

[@mauriciootazo209]

Exactly!!

[@CarlosNunez-uj9pe]

Sehr gut!!!

[@curroprr]

53:15 magic, tear in my face

[@ruexcited2WholeHearted]

Marvelous!!!

[@rizreid8670]

The best performance I know of. Please keep it posted. Thanks.