Bach Double Violin Concerto in D Minor 2nd mvt. Largo; Voices of Music BWV 1043

The Concerto for two violins, strings, and basso continuo in D Minor (BWV 1043) of J.S. Bach.
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Q. Why is the pitch lower, or higher?
The concerto is surely one of the most complex, entrancing and beautiful of all of the concertos from the baroque period. We invite you to enjoy this timeless moment from the live performance at St. Mark's, San Francisco, performed on original instruments by Voices of Music. Featuring Carla Moore and Cynthia Miller Freivogel, solo baroque violins; Katherine Kyme and Lisa Grodin, baroque violins; David Daniel Bowes, baroque viola; Tanya Tomkins, continuo cello; Farley Pearce, violone, Katherine Heater, baroque organ; David Tayler, archlute.
and we will make more videos like this one~!

[VoicesofMusic]

We have listened to this video hundreds of times, and it's always beautiful--just one of those magical moments where time seems to stand still. Special thanks to our soloists Carla and Cynthia, and all the musicians.

[isoldekillian]

Probably the most beautiful piece of music ever created in this world, who agrees?

[VeroniqueCG]

This movement has had my heart since I was 12. I am now 71. I know it backwards. I have had tears running down my face listening to this beautiful duo. I know of no other piece of music that has captured me for 60 years. My brother's friend played first violin and - of course - I fell in love with him :) But the music from Bach is so entrancing and mindfully destroying and uplifting that I am still in tears and I love this piece of music like no other, Such is its power.

[toddsterben]

Modern players play this as if they are at war with each other, here it is a loving embrace

[VoicesofMusic]

If music is a language, then this piece is a metaphor for the fellowship of musicians.

[Musicsson]

Finally... the perfect, flowing tempo.

And such beautiful, organic dynamics plus slight accelerandos here and there... like waves, like leaves in the wind.

When you hear Bachs music and you see God´s grace and images of nature in front of your inner eye, then the interpretation is good.

When it makes you cry from joy... then it is Bach.

[keithberwick]

Absolutely mesmerizing. I am transported to a beloved community of listeners who hear, viewers who see and appreciate the genius of Bach and if these supremely gifted players. Blessings in us all.

[ajhiflyer]

How fortunate San Fransiscans are to have access to this quality of music making!

[VoicesofMusic]

In this piece, the theme and the countersubject have equal weight. In baroque style, we try not to use forte at the beginnings of phrases, because the medial suspensions, which occur in harmonic sequences of sevenths and ninths, need to have a shape that fits the harmonic and contrapuntal structure. If you begin the phrase forte, the dissonances either have to be at the same volume as the consonances, or played as a diminuendo, which then reduces the overall harmonic clarity.

[tedehrhard]

One of Bach's most sublime creations, beautifully played. Absolutely glorious.

[jeanparke]

Never heard this concerto on period instruments. Plus I always thought this piece is the most "romantic" work of Bach and would sound funny on the period instruments. However, as soon as I heard the first note of this rendition, my heart stopped beating. The ultimate beauty of pure sound captured me within a second. Bravi tutti!

[garethlombard]

So graceful. When i listened to this piece me and my wife picked up our violins and started playing it ourselves

[jacobyates]

To me, this is the pinnacle of classical music, a gift from God.

[VoicesofMusic]

The Messa di Voce was the standard training technique for singers and instrumentalists of the baroque. In the messa di voce, the sound builds up and falls away, to create layers. You may think if Bach did not write it in the score, you can't play it, but if you look at different manuscripts you will see different "instructions" and of course, what is left out is what everyone knew. Take away what everyone knew, and you remove the music; take away baroque training, and it in no longer baroque.

[chuckgills]

Cgilbert when isn't Bach awesome thanks for your musical gift to new Ears to the Greatest every Lived to play his music for us

[LifeforArt]

Music is the language to express what can not be said with words, but it is impossible to be silent about it.

[mercucio]

 Baroque organ enhances the intimate atmosphere surrounding the beautiful dialogue between the two violins.

[scheepalicious]

The beauty of the sound is nearly overwhelming.

[miguelgil]

This interpretation of the 2nd mvt is for me the best I've heard...

[Randmeister]

Of all the greatest music ever written, this one movement stands out. I don't shed tears very often but this movement and this performance gets me every time. Great violin playing, so tasteful, each nuance captured in their phrasing, their baroque style is perfect and intonation is impeccable. I play this concerto with my wife and this is the tempo and style we love. This music seems so spiritual. Thank you for your good work! Love the Corelli Concerto Grosso you do too, so much fun!