Johann Sebastian Bach: Brandenburg Concerto No. 3 in G Major • Kaleidoscope Chamber Orchestra 

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Bach didn't write out a separate part for the harpsichord. In the composer's manuscript, the violone and harpsichord play the same line on the same staff; the violone automatically transposes the written notes down an 8ve. The role of the harpsichord is merely accompaniment; it's not meant to stand out as it does in this recording.

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I couldn't agree more! It's truly magical. I agree about the Harpsichord, with stunning bass notes in the 1st octave brought truly to life. The moving allegro is wonderful in the 2nd movement - and the swapping lead changes was so clever, and effortless. They are a truly magical chamber orchestra. And I really adore the way that they play without a conductor, which I read was Steve & David's idea from the start, in order to bring the music to life more vividly. David knows what he's talking about, when you consider his background in music technology, and family connections to music technology, and David's brainchild, music anesthesia, which is just genius.

@@RB747domme What you refer to as "the moving allegro ... in the 2nd movement" is actually the 3rd movement. Bach didn't write out a separate part for the harpsichord. In the composer's manuscript, the violone and harpsichord play the same line on the same staff; the violone automatically transposes the written notes down an 8ve. The role of the harpsichord is merely accompaniment; it's not meant to stand out as it does in this recording. As Kapellmeister (1717-1723) to the Prince of Anhalt-Koethen, when Bach performed this concerto he would have led the trio of violas and conducted the ensemble with nods and gestures.

Yes, Good performance, slowly time

It’s wild, but this is the correct opinion. This performance _gives me life!_

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I like the appearance of the harpsichordist...

@@miltonyannis3719 I prefer the appearance of 1st and 3rd violinists.

The "appearance of the harpsichord sounding and leading the music" is a distortion created by the audio engineering. The harpsichord is not supposed to lead; it's supposed to accompany.

That is true. I just wanted to say that I liked the orchestra with a clear sound of harpsichord.

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When the urge to immerse myself in Bach comes on, III Allegro , every time.

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perfect harmony is divine

Why are you capitalizing godliness? And where did you read that Bach said that?

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Allegro in the baroque era was more of a character indication than a pure tempo indication. So it didn't have to affect the tempo too much, maybe just changed from the default Andante (Tempo Ordinario) to a fast Andante.

Irene Kim … her playing is flawless!

I fully agree. Period instruments' pitch is sweeter than these ones modern lutiers have been building. Moreover, to my ears, the effect of their ensemble sounds "seamless" while modern suites sound a bit harsh. With all due respect to this solid video's production.

En todo caso, es una excelente versión.

Wonderfull, amazing

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@@RootBeerFlavored Having performed this work many times and having heard many live performances of this work, I can assure you that the balance is off.

Funny I like this performance, because for once I can actually hear the harpsichord