Masters of Classical Music | Discovering Bach’s Brandenburg Concertos (Episode 1)

A 2015 EuroArts Classical music documentary series.

Do you know why there was a wild brawl at the premiere of Stravinsky's "Sacre du printemps"? Why did Schubert never intend to finish his famous Unfinished Symphony in h-Minor. What is the fate behind Beethoven's "Symphony of Fate"? And what surprise did Haydn have in mind with his symphony of the same name? Expect to be enlightened with these and many other exciting answers to intriguing questions about some of the most famous works of classical music by the documentary series "Masters of Classical Music". Each of the episodes offers an instructive introduction to the origins of each work and its musical structure. In 27 minutes, the viewer is guided through the pieces with prominent interpreters, conductors and musicologists providing expert insights into each work.

Episode 1: J.S. Bach: Brandenburg Concertos (1721)
Freiburger Barockorchester / Gottfried von der Goltz
Host: Robert Levin

The six Brandenburg Concertos by Johann Sebastian Bach rank among the undisputed favorites of all baroque fans. They have become a firm fixture in music education and an integral part of our international musical heritage. So what’s their secret? The internationally acclaimed pianist and Bach expert Robert Levin provide an answer.

Bach: Brandenburg Concertos No.1-6: https://rumble.com/v4jyb5f-j.s.-bach-brandenburg-concertos-no.1-6-mnchener-bach-orchester-conducted-by.html

Episode 2: https://rumble.com/v4jyj66-masters-of-classical-music-discovering-mozarts-symphony-no.41-jupiter-episo.html