Bach - arr. Christoph Harer:
Neubrandenburg Concerto No. 1
Neubrandenburg Concerto No. 2
Neubrandenburg Concerto No. 3

Tracking down the miracle of Bach’s music: masterworks such as the Brandenburg Concertos have awakened the ensemble’s spirit of discovery. In order to better understand their inner architecture and genius, ensemble member Christoph Harer, in collaboration with his colleagues, has created baroque transcriptions from Bach’s originals, producing three “Neubrandenburg Concertos”. A harpsichord concerto becomes music for three competing string trios; solo and chamber music is transformed into colourful concerto movements for different instrumentations. And a simple vanitas song is transformed into a dreamy string aria. Performing these works, la festa musicale reaches top form: solo parts are distributed across the entire orchestra, and the concertos are carried by the virtuosity and imagination of many. The creative play with originals opens up new and unexpected perspectives on Bach’s great music.