In the six Brandenburg Concertos, BWV 1046–1051, Bach uses a different instrumental ensemble in each work and continually reshapes the relationship between soloists and orchestra. Six independent sound worlds are united by counterpoint, rhythmic vitality, and remarkable instrumental variety. i Work Information Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach (1685 - 1750) Title: Six Concerts avec plusieurs instruments (Six Concertos with Several Instruments), known as the Brandenburg Concertos Catalogue numbers: BWV 1046–1051 Composition: several stages, probably c. 1713–1721 Compilation and dedication: 24 March 1721 Dedicated to: Christian Ludwig, Margrave of Brandenburg-Schwedt First performance: not documented Genre: collection of six instrumental concertos Structure: six concertos; nineteen movements in total Duration: approx. 95–110 minutes, depending on the performance Instrumentation: a different combinati...