Flute is the general name for wind instruments with wooden lips (often made of metal, silver, or gold nowadays). The most common variations of the flute are the grand flute (most popular) and the piccolo.
One of the most important forms created in the Baroque era is the suite. It is a series of dances that, along with Bach and Handel, were organized into the following four main dances...
Adam Domagała: When you founded the famous Alban Berg Quartet over 40 years ago, you were already, like your colleagues, a recognized virtuoso, a professor at the Academy of Music in Vienna. Using terminology from the world of pop music: it was a supergroup, loud from the very beginning due to the reputation of its members. Do you think that in today's times such a 'professorial' venture would have a chance of success? Could it capture the attention of a distracted audience?
Copyright © 2011-2025 CameralMusic.pl
The video presents a performance of the polonaise from the h-minor suite by J.S. Bach, performed by Ton Koopman on the flute, accompanied by the Amsterdam Baroque Orchestra. J.S. Bach was one of the most famous and influential composers of the Baroque era, regarded as a master of polyphony and counterpoint. The polonaise is a popular Polish dance that initially was part of court ceremonies and later found its place in urban music. Bach used this musical form in his h-minor suite, which is one of the most important and ambitious works of the Baroque period. Bach's suites usually consist of several parts, with the polonaise being one of the most energetic and expressive. Ton Koopman is a recognized specialist in Baroque music and a distinguished interpreter of Bach's works. His virtuosic performance on the flute, combined with the Amsterdam Baroque Orchestra, creates a perfect harmony and distinctly conveys the character of the polonaise. It is worth noting that the cooperation between the soloist and the ensemble is crucial in such a demanding interpretative task. The Amsterdam Baroque Orchestra plays on period instruments, which guarantees the authenticity of the sound and reflects the original intentions of the composer. Thanks to this, the audience can be transported back in time and experience the music as Bach intended. This video is not only a wonderful performance but also an engaging introduction to Baroque music and the great genius of J.S. Bach. Thanks to it, we can appreciate the beauty and richness of this era, discovering what is still alive and inspiring in the works of brilliant composers.