The Genius of J.S. Bach | Brilliant Oboe Concertos

The instrument of love meets the genius of J.S. Bach in this collection of sublime oboe concertos
Explore and Experience the lyrical beauty and masterful craftsmanship of Johann Sebastian Bach’s oboe concertos — music that balances Baroque brilliance with profound expressiveness. Whether originally composed for oboe or reconstructed from Bach’s harpsichord concertos, these works reveal the full character of the instrument: tender, singing, and virtuosic.
Johann Sebastian Bach wrote only one concerto explicitly for oboe, the C minor Concerto, BWV 1060, where the instrument converses beautifully with the violin. The other works performed here survive as harpsichord concertos but likely originated as oboe pieces, showcasing the oboe’s pastoral warmth—especially in BWV 1053—alongside Bach’s unmatched mastery of counterpoint.

🎧 What to Expect:
This compilation starts off with the Oboe Concerto in G minor, BWV 1056, one of Bach’s most beloved works, followed by the lyrical Concerto for Oboe d’amore in G major, and the expressive Concerto for Oboe and Violin in C minor, BWV 1060. The journey continues with the radiant Oboe Concerto in F major, BWV 1053, and ends with the graceful Concerto for Oboe d’amore in A major, BWV 1055.
Each piece reveals a different facet of Bach’s genius — from tender introspection to joyful brilliance — all brought to life by the warm, singing voice of the oboe, the Baroque instrument of love.

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🎹 Bach’s Legacy
Regarded as one of the greatest composers in history, Johann Sebastian Bach (1685–1750) shaped the course of Western music. His influence spans centuries—from Mozart and Beethoven to jazz and modern composition. Bach’s most iconic works include the dramatic Toccata and Fugue in D Minor, the elegant Air on the G String, the virtuosic Goldberg Variations, the expressive Cello Suite No. 1, the profound Chaconne for solo violin, the majestic Brandenburg Concertos, and the deeply spiritual Mass in B Minor and St. Matthew Passion. His music continues to inspire for its profound spirituality, technical brilliance, and timeless humanity.

✨Tracklist:
Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach
Artists: Andrius Puskunigis (oboe and oboe d’amore), Simona Venslovaite (violin), St. Christopher Chamber Orchestra & Donatas Katkus (conductor)
00:00:00 Oboe Concerto in G Minor, BWV 1056: I. Allegro
00:03:14 Oboe Concerto in G Minor, BWV 1056: II. Largo
00:05:36 Oboe Concerto in G Minor, BWV 1056: III. Presto

00:09:02 Concerto for Oboe d’amore in G Major: I. Bass aria (Arr. BWV 100)
00:12:25 Concerto for Oboe d’amore in G Major: II. Alto aria (Arr. BWV 170)
00:18:41 Concerto for Oboe d’amore in G Major: III. Bass aria (Arr. BWV 30)
00:22:58 Concerto for Oboe and Violin in C Minor, BWV 1060: I. Allegro
00:27:21 Concerto for Oboe and Violin in C Minor, BWV 1060: II. Adagio
00:31:34 Concerto for Oboe and Violin in C Minor, BWV 1060: III. Allegro

00:34:45 Oboe Concerto in F Major, BWV 1053: I. Allegro
00:42:00 Oboe Concerto in F Major, BWV 1053: II. Siciliano
00:46:54 Oboe Concerto in F Major, BWV 1053: III. Allegro

00:52:47 Concerto for Oboe d’amore in A Major, BWV 1055: I. Allegro
00:57:00 Concerto for Oboe d’amore in A Major, BWV 1055: II. Larghetto
01:01:02 Concerto for Oboe d’amore in A Major, BWV 1055: III. Allegro ma non tanto

Artists: Andrius Puskunigis (oboe and oboe d’amore), Simona Venslovaite (violin), St. Christopher Chamber Orchestra & Donatas Katkus (conductor)

Background Image: Die Wartburg bei Eisenach (1858) (B.C. Koekkoek, Public Domain)

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