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Bach’s Brandenburg Concertos

May 5, 2021, 8:00 pm

Nicholas Kraemer (Photo: Jim Steere)

Music of the Baroque principal guest conductor Nicholas Kraemer led this performance of three of Bach’s six Brandenburg Concertos last month.

Playlist

Bach: Brandenburg Concerto No. 3 in G Major, BWV 1048

Bach: Brandenburg Concerto No. 5 in D Major, BWV 1050

Bach: Brandenburg Concerto No. 6 in B-flat Major, BWV 1051

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