Masterworks
If there are giants of 18th century baroque music, those giants are Vivaldi, Bach and Handel. In this series of 6 concerts we are presenting some of the very best instrumental compositions by these 3 composers.
At that time it was customary to publish music in sets of 6 or 12 compositions of a similar style. Vivaldi's concertos were the foundation on which Bach developed his instrumental style. Vivaldi's opus 8 concertos are a set of 12 concertos which include the famous “Four Seasons”. Vivaldi probably composed and performed these Concertos before he published the whole set, but in the published edition he included the set of sonnets which the music describes, a brilliant stroke which has ensured the enduring popularity of these concertos.
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Monica Huggett nominated for a Grammy Award
IBO's Artistic Director, Monica Huggett, has been nominated for a Grammy award for her recording of Bach Orchestral Suites.
Best of Masterworks
Listen to the highlights of our Masterworks Series taking place right now at the National Gallery of Ireland from the 12th to the 24th of January.
Brandenburg Concerto No. 1 in F Major
Handel Concerto Grosso Op 3 No 2
Vivaldi Oboe Concerto Op 8 No 9