Bach - 'Brandenburg' Concerto no. 5 in D major BWV 1050 - Sato | Netherlands Bach Society

The Netherlands Bach Society performs the 'Brandenburg' Concerto in D major for All of Bach. Bach himself never went to Amsterdam, and Rembrandt never went to Leipzig or Berlin. However, there were many ties between the Republic of the Netherlands and Bach’s employers. Nowadays, both Rembrandt’s paintings and Bach’s music are regarded as icons of European art, and here they are presented as a unique combination for eye and ear.

For this recording, we were guests at the Gallery of Honour at the Rijksmuseum, in Amsterdam. We were invited to come and perform Bach’s unusual ‘Brandenburg' Concerto no. 5 in order to celebrate the loan of an exceptional harpsichord to the museum. For the recording, the original instrument, built by Johannes Ruckers in 1640, was played by harpsichordist Richard Egarr.

Netherlands Bach Society
Shunske Sato, violin and direction
Marten Root, traverso
Richard Egarr, harpsichordist
Harpsichord: Johannes Ruckers, 1640

0:00 Allegro
10:12 Adagio (affettuoso)
15:10 Allegro

[bach]

0:07 Allegro
10:12 Adagio (affettuoso)
15:10 Allegro

[Caroline]

For those who don't know about the story behind Bach's Brandenburg concertos. In 1721, Bach composed six “concertos for various instruments”. He dedicated them to a German nobleman and sent the manuscript as a gift, hoping to land a job as the court composer in Brandenburg. The nobleman never replied. Bach eventually took another job in Leipzig, where he lived for the rest of his life. The 6 concertos were lost for 130 years. They were never performed. The manuscript was eventually sold for about $20 and shelved in a library. The Brandenburg Concertos sat there until 1849, when they were discovered and published for the first time. Thank goodness!

[tomswiftyphilo]

my favorite thing about this is the subdued-looking middle aged man sitting at a harpsichord and shredding like Hendrix, with barely an indication in his face or posture that he's a rock-god. Thank you, Richard Egarr!

[boscareccia]

I would like to thank the NBS for this recording. I am currently recovering from surgery for endometriosis - finally - after sixteen years of debilitating, worsening pain. For the many years I was in pain, and now in recovery, the music of Bach has been my lasting refuge; when medicine and doctors repeatedly failed me, there was nowhere else to turn. There is no other recording of this piece quite like this one. When I watch this I feel the musicians' joy with them, and the notes leap off their pages in such a profound way that, at times, it lifted pain as I listened, even if for just a moment. Please know that this music comforted me and encouraged me at a time when I truly needed it. Sharing these musical gifts with the world makes a real and lasting difference.Thank you!!
- a musician, baroque violinist, and grateful supporter <3

[BoulderMamacita]

I just can't BELIEVE I'm watching this precious group playing the music of the "Great One" in THAT place in front of my favorite painting of another "Great One".

[McDonnelMark]

I am so very thankful for the Netherlands Bach Society. They are truly a bright spot in a crazy world. I wish you every success!

[Mr.TheMan]

at the end of allegro it genuinely shocked me when bach just goes from this absolutely insanely wicked harpsichord solo for the past few minutes to back to the nice melody outta nowhere

[RenaissanceEarCandy]

"Mr. Bach, how much harpsichord will you be writing into this concerto?"

Bach: "Yes".

[nielsnyegaard]

Congratulations to the Nederlands! Before you had Rembrandt, van Gogh and Mondrian, now you have De Netherlands Bachvereniging, which is able to bring a composer who has been dead for almost 300 year back to life. The skills and enthusiasm of every single member are incredible. If there is a Minister of Culture in the Netherlands (forgive an ignorant Dane), and if it had been me, I would give each one of them a medal!

[oliverkentish]

I have been listening to Bach's Brandenburg Concerti all my life - I thought I knew them reasonably well. This performance was for me, as if I was hearing it for the first time. So much scholarship, so many new insights, such virtuosity from all involved, yet worn so lightly. A joy and a pleasure. Many, many thanks. Long may all continue to make music and once this pandemic is over, many more and new recordings to share with the world. Bravissimi!

[TheMrcassina]

It is astounding what humanity is capable of, this heavenly music gives me hope in these dark times filled with hate and violence...

[ThepareeLi]

I love this performance so much, especially the harpsichord solo in the Allegro. Before there was the electric guitar solo, there was the Brandenburg #5!

[edmondlavi]

In my opinion, Bach is the greatest human music composer of ALL TIME!

[AnjaHuebel]

That harpsichord solo - a musical orgasm. Thank you, thank you, you wonderful people. Keep it up and keep us all smiling!

[agbtermeulen]

The entire WORLD of music will want to subscribe to this wonderful YouTube project!!

[danfoster]

This performance of Brandenburg V is one of the greatest things I’ve ever heard in my entire life.

[tcs]

To the gentleman playing the Harpsichord, you are amazing! Unbelievable performance from the orchaestra and soloist!! 💜

[AndrewHewing]

Loved watching the performers against the backdrop of Rembrandt. The sound is a revelation. Loved the harpsichord solo! Long live the Netherlands Bach Society!

[violinistvanessa]

I am so thankful that I approached the Netherlands bach society! Their music makes me happy especially during the pandemic!!😍❤❤❤❤🎻🎼🎶🎵

[pinkpanther]

The Brandenburg concertos are always so joyful! Any time and anywhere. It never fails to uplift my mood. Since always.