Brandenburg Concertos Main Performer or Conductor: Anthony Halstead Accompaniment/Orchestra: The Hanover Band Instrumentation: Cello Flute Harpsichord Oboe Orchestra Recorder Trumpet Violin Viola Violino Piccolo Double Bass Individual Works: Concerto No. 1 in F major, BWV 1046 Concerto No. 2 in F major, BWV 1047 Concerto No. 3 in G major, BWV 1048 Concerto No. 4 in G major, BWV 1049 Concerto No. 5 in D major, BWV 1050 Concerto No. 6 in B-flat major, BWV 1051 Format: Compact Disc Record Label: EMI/Eminence Catalog Number: CD-EMX 2200/2201 Year Released/Recorded: 1992 Total Playing Time: 43'50"/49'02" Comments: Doug Benz saidL I found the playing to be well-nigh impeccable in intonation with crisp, dance-like rhythms in dance movements. Slow movements don't drag and hold tension in melody nicely. Excellent live sound without muddled reverb. Small baroque ensemble approach with good balance between concertante and ripieno. Trumpet in #2 executes brilliantly. Very uplifting performances w/authentic baroque ensemble. Acknowledgements: Thank you to the following for submitting this recording and for your comments: Doug Benz Date First Submitted: 08/07/1998 Purchasing: Suggested Purchasing Sources Note: Inclusion in this database does not guarantee the availability of any recording. Some recordings may be out-of-print or no longer available.

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