Johann Sebastian Bach - Brandenburg Concertos Nos 2 3 And 5

Review by Olia Toporovsky Gomez-Delgado

The album Brandenburg Concertos Nos 2, 3, and 5 by Johann Sebastian Bach is a masterpiece of baroque music. The three concertos, composed in the early 18th century, showcase Bach's exceptional skill in writing music for orchestral instruments.

The first concerto, No. 2, features a solo group of trumpet, recorder, oboe, and violin, accompanied by strings and continuo. The second concerto, No. 3, is a richly textured work for strings and continuo, with a solo group of three violins, three violas, and three cellos. The final concerto, No. 5, is a virtuosic showcase for harpsichord, violin, and flute, with a string orchestra and continuo.

The performances on this album, by the renowned period-instrument ensemble, The English Concert, are superb. Led by conductor Trevor Pinnock, the musicians bring out the intricate details and subtle nuances of Bach's music, with a sense of energy and spontaneity that is infectious.

Summary by Olia Toporovsky Gomez-Delgado

Brandenburg Concertos Nos 2, 3, and 5 is a must-have album for any lover of baroque music. Bach's music is timeless, and this recording captures the essence of his genius. Highly recommended.