CXCIX. BACH, J.S.: Concerto for Two Violins in D Minor, BWV 1043

CXCIX. BACH, J.S. (1685-1750)

Concerto for Two Violins in D Minor, BWV 1043 (1730)
1. Vivace
2. Largo ma non tanto
3. Allegro
Shunske Sato, violin, cond.
Emily Deans, violin
Netherlands Bach Society
(14:13)

One of Bach's most famous, and justifiably popular, works, this concerto displays the most concentrated elixir of JSB's magic: fanastic melodies, deep, impressive fugal writing and contrapuntal styling in both the solo parts and the two violinists in relation to the ripieno.

"The D minor concerto is without doubt the finest of all, and is held in due esteem by the musical world. Two solo violins are here employed, but it is not, strictly speaking, a double concerto, for the two violins play not so much against one another, as both together against the whole band. Each is treated with the independence that is a matter of course in Bach's style. In the middle movement, a very pearl of noble and expressive melody, the orchestra is used only as accompaniment, as was usual in the adagio of concertos." [Spitta]

First Movement

Second Movement (3:51)

Third Movement (9:52)