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Fascination with the recorder: Bach and groovy sounds in Ansbach!
Experience a unique concert with Flautando Cologne in the Orangery Ansbach on July 2nd, 2025 - musical emotions guaranteed!
Fascination with the recorder: Bach and groovy sounds in Ansbach!
A very special concert will take place today in the Orangery in Ansbach. With the ensemble “Flautando Köln”, the event will present a diverse program under the motto “Groove, Sounds and Silence”. Under the direction of Susanna Borsch, one of the central recorder players, listeners can expect an enjoyable musical journey through different eras, ranging from the music of the London streets of the 17th century to the jazz of the 50s. Irish pub sounds also find their place in the program. Ursula Thelen's soprano voice will provide an emotional touch.
Groovy sounds and an extraordinary cast are the focus of the concert, which includes 40 recorders as well as a marimba and percussion. Torsten Müller will underline the rhythmic aspect of the performance with his percussion instruments. The aim of the music is to emotionally address the audience and invite rhythmic participation. Moritz reports that the exchange between the musicians and the listeners will be a central element of this performance.
The recorder by Bach
A crucial part of Johann Sebastian Bach's musical programs is the recorder, which plays a role not only in his cantatas but also in many of his instrumental works. Cantata No. 182 “King of Heaven, Be Welcome,” written in Weimar in 1714, is a remarkable example of this. These pieces not only offer musical challenges, but also provide a deep insight into the sound world of the Baroque. According to Capriccio, there is a vocal difference between the recorder, which is notated in the lower French chamber pitch, and the rest of the ensemble, which plays in the choral pitch.
The entire range of Bach's recorder music also finds its place in the new release from Carus Verlag. The recorder parts from Bach's cantatas and oratorios are summarized in a four-volume complete edition that came out in 2018. In addition to being suitable for teaching and performance, this publication addresses the challenges presented by these ancient masterpieces. Carus has prepared the original sources in a practical manner, which makes the performance of these pieces easier for today and brings the beauty of Bach's music into the light.
So today's concert will not only be an experience for the ears, but also a homage to the art of the recorder, which plays an unmistakable role in Bach's music. It will be exciting to see how the audience reacts to the performance and whether the emotional sounds will have a lasting effect.