As guest of Frederick n,
King of Prussia, Bach was invited to improvise on a theme of the King's devising. The King was impressed, but Bach felt he could do better. The result was one of the masterpieces of his last decade.
MUSICA ANTIQUA KOLN
WILBERT HAZELZET (flute)
REINHARD GOEBEL (baroque violin), HAJO BASS (baroque violin), PHOEBE CARRAI (baroque violincello)
ANDREAS STAIER (harpsichord) Sound RON ALLEN. Lighting DONALD SMITH. Producer MIKE NEWMAN BBC Scotland
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