Bach From Italy - The Vivaldi & Marcello Influences

Bach, Johann Sebastian, Marcello, Alessandro, Marcello, Benedetto, Vivaldi, Antonio

Beyer, Amandine, Incogniti, Gli

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Completely contrary to the usual image of JS Bach as a recluse in his ivory tower, Amandine Beyer and Gli Incogniti reveal his lively admiration for the Italian music of his time, particularly that of Vivaldi and the brothers Marcello. Here Bach discovered sunlight and luminous colours that never ceased to nourish and inspire his musical imagination.

The instrumentalists of Gli Incogniti are ever alert to the music's expressive nuances, and the discerningly balanced homogeneity of sound is a constant delight...upwards of two hours of enjoyment... • BBC Music Magazine, February 20265 out of 5 stars

Works:

•Bach, J S: Brandenburg Concerto No. 4 in G major, BWV1049
•Vivaldi: Concerto for 2 Violins and Cello in D Minor, RV 565, Op. 3 No. 11
•Bach, J S: Brandenburg Concerto No. 3 in G Major, BWV1048
•Marcello, A: Oboe Concerto in D Minor
•Bach, J S: Concerto for Two Violins in D minor, BWV1043
•Bach, J S: Oboe d'amore Concerto in A major, BWV1055
•Bach, J S: Concerto for 3 violins, strings & continuo in D major (reconstruction), BWV 1064R
•Marcello, B: Violin Concerto in E Minor, S. C788, Op. 1 No. 2
•Bach, J S: Brandenburg Concerto No. 5 in D major, BWV1050
•Vivaldi: Concerto for 4 Violins and Cello in B Minor, RV 580, Op. 3 No. 10
•Bach, J S: Concerto for Oboe and Violin in C Minor, BWV 1060R

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17.10.2025

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