Name: fart man 2011-03-31 23:33
As you all should know, bach wrote six concerti for various instruments known as the "brandenburg concertos". So, which is your favorite?
For me, it's a tough choice between the third and sixth. The third concerto has no specific solo instrument, so it is the closest thing to a symphony that bach ever wrote. The orchestration is amazing, all three movements are fugues and the solo melody is often switched around.. it's mathematically beautiful. The sixth one is always overlooked. It is a concerto for two viola and one cello. There is no violin in this piece so the whole orchestration is low and deep toned. The first movement is a canon between the two violas and the cello. The second movement is a cantabile, it's actually very romantic. The third movement is a gigue, and it is the happiest melody I have ever heard... the cello plays a virtuostic role in this movement, and it is really fun to play when you are baked.
They are all good. I also like the fourth and fifth concertos... the sixth one really really speaks to me though.
For me, it's a tough choice between the third and sixth. The third concerto has no specific solo instrument, so it is the closest thing to a symphony that bach ever wrote. The orchestration is amazing, all three movements are fugues and the solo melody is often switched around.. it's mathematically beautiful. The sixth one is always overlooked. It is a concerto for two viola and one cello. There is no violin in this piece so the whole orchestration is low and deep toned. The first movement is a canon between the two violas and the cello. The second movement is a cantabile, it's actually very romantic. The third movement is a gigue, and it is the happiest melody I have ever heard... the cello plays a virtuostic role in this movement, and it is really fun to play when you are baked.
They are all good. I also like the fourth and fifth concertos... the sixth one really really speaks to me though.