Violin Concertos, BWV 1041-1043, 1056, 1060
Album by Johann Sebastian Bach & Alice Harnoncourt & Concentus Musicus Wien & Nikolaus Harnoncourt
Violin Concertos, BWV 1041–1043, 1056 and 1060 is a collection of violin concertos by Johann Sebastian Bach, composed in the early 18th century. These Baroque concertos showcase Bach's use of ritornello form, intricate counterpoint and expressive solo violin writing set against string ensemble textures, and they are significant within his instrumental oeuvre for illustrating his engagement with Italian concerto principles alongside German contrapuntal tradition.
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- 1.Concerto in D minor for 2 violins, BWV 1043, strings & continuo: I. Vivace4:12
- 2.Concerto in D minor for 2 violins, BWV 1043, strings & continuo: II. Largo ma non tanto7:06
- 3.Concerto in D minor for 2 violins, BWV 1043, strings & continuo: III. Allegro5:19
- 4.Violin Concerto in E major, BWV 1042: I. Allegro8:20
- 5.Violin Concerto in E major, BWV 1042: II. Adagio6:31
- 6.Violin Concerto in E major, BWV 1042: III. Allegro assai3:02
- 7.Violin Concerto in A minor, BWV 1041: I. Allegro4:10
- 8.Violin Concerto in A minor, BWV 1041: II. Andante6:29
- 9.Violin Concerto in A minor, BWV 1041: III. Allegro assai4:18
- 10.Violin Concerto in G minor (reconstructed), BWV 1056: I. Allegro3:36
- 11.Violin Concerto in G minor (reconstructed), BWV 1056: II. Largo2:38
- 12.Violin Concerto in G minor (reconstructed), BWV 1056: III. Presto3:40
- 13.Concerto in D minor for violin & oboe, BWV 1060: I. Allegro5:11
- 14.Concerto in D minor for violin & oboe, BWV 1060: II. Adagio4:34
- 15.Concerto in D minor for violin & oboe, BWV 1060: III. Allegro3:43













