Ton Koopman, one of the world’s leading authorities on historical performance, leads the Amsterdam Baroque Orchestra in a program featuring Bach’s orchestral suites, Brandenburg concertos, and cantatas. The concert includes an intermission and offers a rare chance to experience period instrument performances of these iconic works.

About

The program opens with Bach’s Orchestral Suite No.1 in C major, BWV 1066, followed by Brandenburg Concerto No.2 in F major, BWV 1047, and Brandenburg Concerto No.3 in G major, BWV 1048. After an intermission, the second half features Bach’s cantata BWV 42, “Am Abend aber desselbigen Sabbats, Sinfonia,” and Brandenburg Concerto No.1 in F major, BWV 1046. All repertoire is subject to the live performance.

Performers

• Ton Koopman – Founder of the Amsterdam Baroque Orchestra and recognized authority on historical performance practice, particularly the works of J.S. Bach.

• Amsterdam Baroque Orchestra (ABO) – Internationally renowned Baroque specialists, performing together to prepare and present historically informed programs.
• Amsterdam Baroque Choir (ABC) – Founded in 1992, known for rare combination of textual clarity and interpretative flexibility, highly acclaimed in Baroque choral music.

Event Program

• Bach: Orchestral Suite No.1 in C major, BWV 1066
• Bach: Brandenburg Concerto No.2 in F major, BWV 1047
• Bach: Brandenburg Concerto No.3 in G major, BWV 1048
• Intermission
• Bach: Cantata BWV 42 ‘Am Abend aber desselbigen Sabbats, Sinfonia’
• Bach: Brandenburg Concerto No.1 in F major, BWV 1046

Why Go

Audiences can experience historically informed performances of Bach with one of the leading figures in Baroque music. Ton Koopman’s mastery and the ABO&C’s world-class musicianship make it a must-see for anyone interested in Baroque orchestral and choral music.