Bright nights filled with great music, where every single masterpiece is a mini-concert in itself. From rare gems by Muffat to Telemann’s playful surprises and Bach’s unforgettable Brandenburg Concerto No. 3.

Imagine going to one concert—and experiencing six. In “Small Concerts—Great Composers,” Concerto Copenhagen takes you on a journey through the diverse soundscapes of the Baroque era, where each piece is a small concert in its own right. With small ensembles but grand music, the focus is on the chamber music format—featuring virtuosity, rich detail, and sensuous ensemble playing.

Under the direction of Lars Ulrik Mortensen, Concerto Copenhagen presents two rare works by the peace-loving and overlooked Baroque master Georg Muffat—a true bridge-builder between French, German, and Italian styles and a fervent admirer of Corelli. From there, we move on to two of Telemann’s surprising and imaginative concertos for four violins—without a bass!—which challenge both form and expectations.

Next, the program features two works by Vivaldi, where double the number of soloists also means double the drama and intensity—one concerto for two violins and one for two cellos. The evening concludes with Bach’s iconic Brandenburg Concerto No. 3—a concerto grosso without separate solo parts, in which the entire ensemble shines as a unified whole.

An evening filled with many small concerts—and great musical moments.

Medvirkende
Concerto Copenhagen og Lars Ulrik Mortensen