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Johann Sebastian Bach dedicated six concertos to Margrave Christian Ludwig of Brandenburg-Schwedt, now commonly called the Brandenburg Concertos, BWV 1046–1051.
Johann Sebastian Bach dedicates six orchestral concertos to the Margrave of Brandenburg, later known as the Brandenburg Concertos.
On March 24, 1721, Johann Sebastian Bach presented a set of six richly scored concertos to Christian Ludwig, Margrave of Brandenburg-Schwedt. Each concerto features unique combinations of instruments drawn from the margrave's court musicians. Although they were never performed in the margrave's court, the works showcase Bach's mastery of counterpoint, form, and color. Rediscovered in the 19th century, the Brandenburg Concertos are now celebrated as masterpieces of the Baroque era. Their publication and performance history exemplify the patronage system and artistic innovation of the time.
1721
Johann Sebastian Bach
concertos
Margrave Christian Ludwig of Brandenburg-Schwedt
Brandenburg Concertos