Bach: Concerts avec plusieurs instruments, Vol. V
Bach’s suites and concertos have long been part of concert repertoires. It is, however, interesting mentally to return their first executions to the context of their time, so different from what we see on present-day stages. Except at the courts, whatever their size, there were no permanent orchestras in Bach’s time. Café Zimmermann has brilliantly recreated the spirit of these orchestras, allowing each musician (chosen among the best on the European baroque scene) to express himself.
The penultimate opus in this outstanding series, this recording offers us the first opportunity to hear Café Zimmermann in such a large formation. This in no way harms the characteristic energy of the ensemble, and we discover a Bach more alive than ever.