A favourite concerto grosso thread is inevitable.
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Regenerating this Thread in the light of the recent comments on the Brahms Double Concerto (and passing reference to the Delius) - and following a request that resulted from this. Perhaps extend the definition to "Concerti for more than one instrument" and follow up Edgey's suggestion for "Foumistas' Favourites" (hope you're thriving, old chum - the Forum is a little darker without you).
I love the Brahms, and, indeed, the Delius - but my own favourite double concertos are Bach's d minor for 2 Violins, BWV 1043, and Mozart's Sinfonia Concertante for Violin and Viola, and his Concerto for Flute & Harp.[FONT=Comic Sans MS][I][B]Numquam Satis![/B][/I][/FONT]Comment
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Concertos for more than one instrument
Further to our esteemed host ferney's expressed preference for the Brahms Double concerto over his other concertos, I thought that a thread on concertos for more than one instrument might be interesting; I'm sure that there has been passing reference in other threads but can't find a specific thread.
We could split into (i) multiple same instruments (Vivaldi for four violins, Poulenc for two pianos) and (ii) a mixture of instruments (Brahms and Delius doubles, Beethoven and Tippett triples), and which combinations work better than others, if we get that far.
Over to you.
I'll think about some of my favourites and why I think they work later.Comment
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Oops! Clashed with my launch of a new thread (sorry if I got too previous,Originally posted by ferneyhoughgeliebte View Post
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Please delete this message and/or the new thread as necessary.Comment
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What a good idea!Originally posted by Pulcinella View Post
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The recent BaL on the Mozart Concerto for 3 pianos, and an All of Bach video of the Bach Concerto for 3 Harpsichords reminded me of these wonderful works - and the recent weather of the other Mozart Sinfonia Concertante in which the winds are prominent. (Useful, too, this for promoting a discussion of editions.)[FONT=Comic Sans MS][I][B]Numquam Satis![/B][/I][/FONT]Comment
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What Köchel number does that have, ferney? An imaginary one?Originally posted by ferneyhoughgeliebte View Post
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Originally posted by vinteuil View Post
For its modest outlay, I find this Naxos compilation of JSB multi-harpsichord concertos very enjoyable:
Sadly, no information in the liner notes about the harpsichords.Last edited by Pulcinella; 13-10-18, 13:15.Comment
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Nope: K242Originally posted by Pulcinella View PostWhat Köchel number does that have, ferney? An imaginary one?
... the 2-Piano Concerto K365 is pretty good, too.
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Let's not forget K242 for 2 pianos.Originally posted by ferneyhoughgeliebte View PostNope: K242
... the 2-Piano Concerto K365 is pretty good, too.
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That'll teach me not to try to be smart with a host who knows more than I do!Originally posted by ferneyhoughgeliebte View PostNope: K242
... the 2-Piano Concerto K365 is pretty good, too.
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Ooh! I had! (Fortunately it's in the Big Box, so I can refresh my memory.Originally posted by Bryn View PostLet's not forget K242 for 2 pianos. )
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