Bach - Brandenburg Concerto No. 3 in G BWV1048

[FengmingViolin]

... this sounds like F major to me, isnt this piece in the key of G major?

[aristootes]

@FengmingViolin

true true, but it seems that in F sharp major

[aristootes]

@FengmingViolin

or rather G flat major

[mizzothify]

The last mvt is VERY fast, in fact I find it a little frantic. But it sounds brilliant.

And, holtlynx and ColinMcGraw, Bach was, of course, a Lutheran like most people in Saxony in Bach's time.

[violincool]

Playing this in my school's chamber ensemble :D

It's so much fun! It sounds way harder than it is, which is always a plus.

[raskito3]

But.... this version is in F mayor? I heard it in G, not in F

[anlinwang2]

@raskito3 This is a period ensemble, meaning that they tune down their instruments to the tuning of the 17 and 18th centuries

[jameslhenry100]

Thank you for the lovely music from Bach. I have not heard this in a long time.

[raimondodisangro84]

concerto Italiano e Rinaldo Alessandrini... PERFETTI! Che grande direttore!

[MucusFelidae]

Scratching the cat bowels.

[REOGURU]

The world would be a better place if everyone listened to this kind of music.

[caeciliusnerval]

I object to the imagery. It is unsettlingly covertly christian, unlike the Bach music which is easy and overtly christian.

[wcbroccoli]

@caeciliusnerval Please explain what is overtly Christian about this concerto, or any other secular work by Bach.

Did you know that several of Bach's sacred cantatas are parodies of secular works he had composed for celebrations of nobility and royalty, e.g, birthdays, coronations, etc.? The words were changed from secular to sacred, but the music remained essentially the same, except for minor alterations possible changes in scoring, This was a very common practice in the baroque.

[wcbroccoli]

@wcbroccoli Did you know that many of the 4-part choruses in Handel's Messiah are parodies of Italian language secular duets he'd composed a few months before? You can still hear evidence of the original duet texture in the choruses. The chorus "For unto us a child is born" was derived from the duet "No, di voi non vo fidarmi" ("No! I will not trust you!") -- which explains the peculiar accent on the word "For".

[holtlynx]

@wcbroccoli J.S. Bach was a devout Protestant. You could say his whole life was an act of worship. He wrote: "Music's only purpose should be the glory of God and the recreation of the human spirit." So in a sense the answer to your question should be "What is overtly secular about this work?" I am not a Christian of any kind; in fact I don't believe in any god. But I have to admit that the music of Bach does make me wonder.

[wcbroccoli]

@holtlynx This still does not explain your statement that "the Bach music ...is overtly christian." Precisely what are the "overtly Christian" features of this (or any other) secular Bach work?

[wcbroccoli]

@holtlynx Bach lived and died in a region of Germany known as Saxony, ruled by the Saxon dukes, where the official state religion was Lutheranism. Every town in Saxony supported at least one Lutheran church. EVERYONE in Saxony, not just Bach, was devout. Every child in Saxony received Lutheran religious training.

[wcbroccoli]

@holtlynx The Bach quote you reference reflects a typical Lutheran sentiment, inspired by the teachings of Luther and the biblical exhortation that all one’s thoughts, words and deeds should give glory to God. It’s the same thing I was taught as a child in Catholic parochial school.

[ColinMcGraw]

@holtlynx bach was Catholic not protestant.

[holtlynx]

@ColinMcGraw I don't know where you got that idea, Colin, but I'm afraid you are just plain wrong unless you think Martin Luther was a Catholic. That would make for a very odd reading of the Reformation.

[ColinMcGraw]

@ColinMcGraw Martin Luther was Catholic before he was excommunicated, im not wrong because Bach lived in Germany which (other than Italy) was the main country still part of the Holy Roman Empire and back then the lords of the land where catholic and odds where that you where too. Sorry buddy, Bach was Catholic not Protestant.

[jennymjt]

I hated the concertos until i heard it at this speed, the others are so... well it makes even the best other recordings of this sound like a bunch of kids from a farm town... so overshadowed by this recording that none of the others even begin to stir half of the emotion that i expect to hear every time i listen to this. to those who say it's to fast and not as good of a recoding as the ones they listen to, you are slow, and most likely cannot distinguish what these artists bring to life.

[kbachand2]

Being in high school it is wierd how people think I wouldn't like classical music. It doesn't really matter how I came across it, but rather all that matters is that I love it! Thanks for the Bach upload!

[steeeeevve]

Oh I see, you don't use DUCKS on every one.

So my point about washing machines is proven to be true except that you use trees.

[georgi2004]

CHUPA VERGA!!!

[billybloggins]

What a fine version. I don't agree that it's taken too fast. Naturally, it's all a matter of taste, but I think this tempo still allows plenty of clarity and distinction between the instruments as they talk to each other, while also giving it a beguiling drive and dynamism, which adds spice.

[silverfishes]

scenery is so pretty :)

[Hispanoyorgulloso]

too fast played

[ourDC888]

Beautiful! Thank you!

[meinevvelten]

Great performance! I can see (or hear, rather) why this recording won an award.

[hembetan]

Wow! This is the fastest tempo I've ever heard for the 3rd movement! Not my favorite, but I do like it.

[lgallant100]

I am playing the first and second movement right now in my orchestra.. LOVE this song!!!!!!!!!!!!

[HARMONICO101]

@codeman2008 Bach wrote tempo markings on a lot of his work. For concertos, Bach often left the first movement without tempo indication.

[codeman2008]

@HARMONICO101 Hmmm I was not aware of that! Thanks for letting me know!

As an organist I'm more familiar with, and thus go by, his organ solo works (like the trio sonatas, then BWV 531 BWV 581 and so on) none of which have any meter specifications.

[TheBibelott]

Yes, this is THE music!

[vicvod]

Perfect!

[vicvod]

Perfect!

[Hispanoyorgulloso]

too fast played!

[classicvinylbiz]

H von Karajan, 1966: Brandenburg Concerto No. 3 in G major, BWV 1048 (Allegro) -

watch?v=5_kDg4Ww8So

thanks and regards

[Lity10]

@classicvinylbiz the third movement is without tempo indication. Get it in!

[Scum71succer]

I don't know about legatoos or movements or what ever but I like it :)

[xzanthick92]

harmonico101, love the piece, but i more inently love your comments onto everyone elses comments, they are a crack up. but highly enjoyable, but for me i keep up on legato style movements more as mozart horn concerto in D major, but still wonderful music, of which is completely brilliant =)

[4zOmBiE2sLaYeR0]

wow listening to these pieces takes me back to early 9th grade orchestra and playing them good music right here

[otacs2]

Thanks for the upload Harmonico101!

[Grobanite122549]

1. is moderato :) love this piece

[HARMONICO101]

@Grobanite122549 No it's not. it has no tempo marking. However, many editors add in one like moderator or allegro or whatever.

[jamesthecellist]

Branderburg Concerto, such joy!!!!!

[jamesthecellist]

Brandenburg, such joy!!!

[davonindonesia1]

this song's 3rd movement needs to be more legato. It's sound is too rough.

[HARMONICO101]

@davonindonesia1 ya, tell that to the professional classical musicians who also happen to be specialists in the performance of Baroque music.

Jesus, everyone's an expert here apparently.

[Hispanoyorgulloso]

@HARMONICO101 there are sooo many proffessional musicians who play this piece more legato,

[HARMONICO101]

@Hispanoyorgulloso and there are sooo many who don't. Hooray. Point being is that it doesn't "have to be" more legato. It's called interpretation.

[Hispanoyorgulloso]

@HARMONICO101 Yes you're right, but I can like it or not, I don't like this tipe of interpretation, also, if a lot of musicians play this piece more legato would be for any reason.

[HARMONICO101]

@Hispanoyorgulloso you don't understand what I am saying: it doesn't have to be more legato, it also doesn't have to be less legato. It's a matter of individual taste and subjective interpretation. That is what I am trying to say.

[deriobamba]

Why oh why does every version rush through the third movement?!?!?! I know its supposed to be exhilarating, but rarely is played with dynamics. Its always "full steam ahead"!

[bottman5]

@deriobamba not everyone does it, live ive only ever seen people stretch it out way too much lol so it's probably better a little quicker and more fun to through rather than boring... i only really liked it slow once but i could sit and listen to the faster version a million times, but ultimately it's up to the performers and these peformers are so precise it's an art no matter what they play lol.

[Violanerd6]

the first mvmt is allegro

[davonindonesia1]

No, the first movement is Allegro moderato

[HARMONICO101]

@davonindonesia1 No! The first movement has no tempo marking.

[ggssalum]

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Como eu amo Bach de paixão

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[ggssalum]

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Como eu amo Bach de paixão

Gisele G. S. Salum

São Paulo, SP

Brasil

Earth

Cosmos

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[xPURPLExKILLERx]

my favorite part is from 4:10-4:50.

the intesity creates a wonderful atmosphere in the room while reading the pit and the pendilum by edgar allan poe.

what an astonishing combo :)

[misanthrope8]

those poor trees, all exposed and still.

[robynsalain]

admirable interprétation !

[PICHI1225A]

Cuando las gallinas escuchan esta musica, se le ponen la carne de angelitos...

[yanosabeapecado]

En lo personal, la siento demasiado rápida...

[learning41230]

Very nice. I was able to find the contata by searching by name -- thanks for the tip. It is very lovely as well.

[tailspin37]

Absolutely beautiful.

[animeviolalord]

Hey.. wasn't this first movement used in a Cantata??? I heard a cantata of Bach's on TV recently and it sounded like the first mvmnt of this BB concerto.

[HARMONICO101]

That's all in the description. :)

[pyro7i9]

The chamber Orchestra at my high school was playing this just yesterday when I went in to visit the orchestra teacher, and I also picked up a string bass for the first time in almost two years (since the end of my Junior year), and I have to say that this is one of my favorite Bach pieces.

[waeman]

I like the so-called 2nd movement, I have heard many interpretations for it but this is my favorite !

[brendanwynn]

Italian group playing German music. Wonderful combo! : D

[aphasia1972]

yeahh why not globalism dont have borders or limit in these days.awesome music .this is music not like this shid mostly in these days.

[brendanwynn]

Absolutely. This is a gorgeous recording of a gorgeous piece.

[vertigo4298]

@brendanwynn

even better: Italian group playing German music which was based on Italian forms!

[MrGotmymojoworkin]

@brendanwynn Yes, you're quite right . This rendition has a lightness of touch. Very elegant. :)

[debartzen]

Efectivamente.!Esta es una de las mejores interpretaciones que he oído de los Conciertos de Brandenburgo.Resulta excepcional por lo equilibrada y bella.

[TunaCans]

you know, I think its funny this isnt tagged "Bach" C:

[HARMONICO101]

Why would it when "Bach" is in the title and description?

[sonata1992]

It certainly deserved to be "best"in someone's view...it really is a stupendous recording. Probably one of the only to compete with Koopman and the Amsterdam.

[HARMONICO101]

I've never been fully satisfied with Koopman's instrumental ensemble Bach. So I've tried to find alternatives. My favorite ensembles who have had their hand in Bach are these performers (Concerto Italiano) and an almost unheard of but absolutely superb group called "Cafe Zimmerman" after the cafe that Bach often performed at in Leipzig.

[sonata1992]

I need to look at Cafe Zimmerman then.

Koopman isn't my favorite for all Bach, but for one or two of the brandenburgs, yes. (Never heard an equal for his b flat concerto.)

[HARMONICO101]

I have a recording of a CPE Bach cello concerto on posted if you want to get an idea of what they sound like.

Oh, and I also have the complete Brandenburgs performed by Concerto Italiano uploaded too.

[23danb]

I like not only to listen to the music, but to also read the comments that have been made about this music. it only enhaces the pleasure offered by the music.

[limetime11]

Wow, the allegro is played at one of the fastest tempos I've ever heard the movement played at -- and the orchestra didn't fall apart at all. Special kudos to the violin and viola solo, playing that part that fast is wickedly hard. (I've played the viola solo)

[HARMONICO101]

Listen to Musica Antiqua Koln's performance of this. THAT is the fastest I have ever heard this movement. It's insane. :)

[rorascal]

This is the best recording I've ever heard of this! I used to play the violin and nothing was ever fast enough for me - I'd make an exception for this. It's fantastic, thanks for putting it up :)

[chrisocony]

so full of joy, and love, love of God and life, the human spirit triumphant and at its best

[Thomas339]

wunderschön mehr kann man nicht sagen ^^

[Alsterpianist]

Surely,The Best Performance.

[stracloud]

Parts of this should (da da) should sound like thunder

[RainbowSpoot]

I have to play this!

[DJmadmat]

tears in my eyes

[Plutonwolf]

Such distilled joy, every moment always seems to elate me. I have always found this concerto to be one of my favorites pieces of classical music. So many other pieces of classical music can be tedious to me at times, but this series and this particular concerto always seem so fresh and vibrant to me.

[szilvavirag]

Absolutely genius... Such passion and energy..

[seann588]

Me parece patético que no se te entienda lo que intentas decirme

[seann588]

Fuck!! Bach= GOD

[GOKOIYT]

Loser Do you Listen to Lil Wayne by any Chance. That stuff is whats ruining our main stream society!! I'm thankful someone put this on youtub becaause it is beatiful unlike your retarded comment!!! >P

[BubbaFart]

Frick! They take this piece at a blistering pace! Amazing! Most quartets and quintets I've seen take it much slower...which is still pretty fast. :-)

[wcbroccoli]

Hear the difference when you append &fmt=18 to the URL. Stereo!

[yashil17]

what a brillaint hard piece, there's a small but great piece of Johann Sebestian Bach for u

[capricious71]

What are the trees about?

[HARMONICO101]

I have a certain theme going on in Brandenburg concerto postings. See if you can guess what it is!

[anaklasis]

I think I know what is this about :P It's certainly original and pretty.

[HARMONICO101]

Well, at least in part, I thought that I might as well put some really fresh photos with some fresh music, but that's not the main reason.

[anaklasis]

Yes, I know. I think it follows a numerical reason... that means... for this concert there are 3 things...for the sixth there are six legs...and so on.

[HARMONICO101]

Very good! I wasn't sure if you would get the six legs on the bug. There is also a thematic reason I picked these pictures though.

[impossimadnescyAJ]

The beauty of nature?

[esslaee]

Oh wow I have been listening to these concertos from this channel for a long time and I didn't even notice that. I had to guess which concerto it is every time I wanted to hear a particular one. =______=

I still don't understand the other thematic element HARMONICO101 is talking about though.

[zero4735]

este sencillo es fenomenal Bach fue un compositor fenomenal, para mi gusto el mejor, no hay duda de que tenia la elegancia y el porte en su sangre... este concierto es mi favorito gracias a HARMONICO101 por deleitarnos con este aporte gracias

[KhagarBalugrak]

All in all, the playing is too technical and doesn't have enough sensitivity and emotional expression. Technically, it's one of the best recordings of this piece, but in terms of depth of musicianship, I've heard much better. In terms of superior musicianship, Tafelmusik's CD immediately comes to mind.

[HARMONICO101]

Are we listening to the same recording? Tafelmusik's is definetly one of the best but no emotion?

I am shocked! lol.

[l3urla]

I kinda agreeish.. but I'm still naive about music :P

[HARMONICO101]

How is there no emotion in this?! This is pure joy in the form of music!

[OedipusColoneus]

This is GREAT!!!!!!!!!! :) Go Rinaldo! hehe :) About this concerts there are many of ensembles who "sings" this in a maggestic way. The problem is the older interpretations who play in a borring and romantic way with to much lamentation and forse emotion. Bach don't need that! It's all in the... notes...!

I also LOVE Goebel doing this. :)

[HARMONICO101]

Glad to see that your sound is working again! I've got Brandenburgs 2 and 6 up to if you want to take a look! Glad you enjoy them!

[OedipusColoneus]

I'm in another PC and I didn't resist to listen this. :) It's wonderfull. :) My PC is still crash...

PS: I'm waiting with little patience for the Nº5. :)

[OedipusColoneus]

I have a problem in my computer... I haven't sound! So... I have to wait for a while for listening Rinaldo doing Brandenburg Concertos... I hope that everything is ok with you. :)

[HARMONICO101]

It's all good here. Hope you get that sound fixed. Your really missing out here! lol.

[23danb]

TRULY AND INDEED SO!!!!!!! Congratulations, and thank you for sharing/posting it!!!!

DB.

[S70T5]

That truly is best recording I have ever heard!

[23danb]

Unbelievable!!!!!!!!!

[HARMONICO101]

I personally feel that this is the single finest recording of the Brandenburg concertos ever made. For me, it just have everything. However, the CD is really freakin expensive... but believe me, and believe your ears, it's spectacular.