Bach A Minor violin concerto, BWV 1041 (Yehudi Menuhin) movement 1/3

Allegro moderato

scholars aren't sure if this fine secular piece by Bach is from his time spent at the court of Prince Leopold of Anhalt-Cöthen (where he composed the "Brandenburg" concertos) or from the time he had a side job as director of the Collegium Musicum in Leipzig.

This first movement might seem to be the typical solo passages contrasted with the orchestra tutti parts, but careful listening shows Bach ever so slyly is challenging the strict boundaries usually heard. The movement is in ritornello form, and Bach experimentation really starts in the second ritornello with the soloist quoting tutti and tutti adding some ritornello material, and so on.

It is frequently noted that Bach borrowed much from Vivaldi for this concerto, but as you listen again to the Italian Master's concerti after this one by Bach, you notice how much fuller Bach utilized and integrates this tutti ensemble with the violin.

Lothar Hoffmann-Erbrecht wrote of Bach here, "the concept of the concerto took on a new meaning by stressing accord rather than opposition, thereby achieving an absolute unity of composition."

The A Minor violin concerto by Bach, BWV 1041, is played and conducted by Sir Yehudi Menuhin, with the participation of the English Chamber Orchestra.

recorded at an all Bach concert at the Barbican in London, given as part of a tri-centennial tribute to Johann Sebastian Bach.

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[bluesfiddle]

Nice, but rhythms aren't really locked in. (Doesn't swing). Gets a little more in synch as it goes along and they begin to listen to each other.

[DarkandBostPro]

No clue who yehu is but AWESOME job!!!!!!

[PTrainerM]

How I wish I was there

[paulostroff99]

Lovely playing.TY T.G.P for posting

[225gabi]

Great.

[Xerdocreisson]

RIP Menuhin.