Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra

Brandenburg Concerto No. 1 in F Major, BWV 1046
Harpsichord, Strings, 3 Oboes, 1 Bassoon and 2 Horns + Solo Violin
Brandenburg Concerto No. 2 in F Major, BWV 1047
Harpsichord, Strings, Solo Violin, Oboe, Flute, and Piccolo Trumpet
Brandenburg Concerto No. 3 in G Major, BWV 1048
Harpsichord, 3 Violin, 3 Viola, 3 Cello, 1 Bass
Brandenburg Concerto No. 4 in G Major, BWV 1049
Harpsichord, Strings, Solo Violin, 2 Solo Flute
Brandenburg Concerto No. 5 in D Major, BWV 1050
Strings, Solo Violin, Solo Flute, Solo Harpsichord
Brandenburg Concerto No. 6 in B-flat Major, BWV 1051
Harpsichord, 2 Solo Viola, 1 Solo Cello, 2 Celli and 1 Bass

A holiday tradition returns. Among the greatest achievements of the Baroque era, Bach’s six pieces employ varied instrumentation that highlights the virtuosity of each musician. How did these familiar 300-year-old tunes, with no holiday or religious themes, become seasonal favorites? Los Angeles Times writer Mark Swed puts it best, “The concertos don’t have anything to do with anything, other than being a demonstration of Bach’s amazing ingenuity and his inordinate ability to delight.”