“Six Concertos for various instruments” were composed for margrave Christian Ludwig of Brandenburg who asked Bach
to write some pieces for his orchestra after he had heard Bach’s performance. The title “Brandenburg” was given by Philipp
Spittta, Bach’s biographer and researcher of his creative life in the 19th century.
It is not known yet if the concertos were performed by the margrave’s choir during Bach’s life… Only in the 20th century
“Brandenburg Concertos” were performed on the stage becoming a real ornament of the repertoire of the most outstanding
conductors and famous orchestras. In the 19th century the works were considered to be impossible to perform.
Igor Oistrakh’s recitals have won immutable recognition from both his admirers in Russia and all over the world. Critics diligently admire the warm expressive tone of his violin, completeness of phrasing, nobleness and austerity of the style, mastery
of the art.
Igor Oistrakh performed as a conductor with the Soloist Ensemble of Academic Symphony Orchestra of Moscow State
Philharmonic. The following works were recorded with this group; Corelli’s Concerti grossi, Bach’s Brandenburg Concertos,
Mozart’s Concerto Symphony and Little Night Serenade.
