Spiritato: The Leipzig Legacy

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JOHANN FRIEDRICH FASCH Concerto in D major for 3 trumpets, timpani, 2 oboes, violin and strings
BACH Orchestral Suite No 2 in A minor (Early Version) BWV 1067
CHRISTOPH GRAUPNER Overture Suite in D major GWV 420
BACH Sinfonia in D major BWV 1045
JOHANN FRIEDRICH FASCH Sonata in D minor for 2 violins, viola & continuo FWV N:d3
BACH Orchestral Suite No 3 in D major BWV 1068

Spiritato explore the creative legacy of Leipzig on J. S. Bach and his contemporaries. An engaging orchestral programme of baroque gems featuring energetic dances and elegant melodies, including Bach's much-loved Air on the G string.

Spiritato explore the creative impact of Leipzig's musical world on the instrumental music of J. S. Bach and his contemporaries. Energetic dances and elegant melodies, including Bach's much-loved Air on the G string, combine in this feast of orchestral music, crowned with the glorious sound of trumpets and drums. Producing unique, research-based performance projects, avoiding well-trodden paths wherever possible, Spiritato actively seeks to promote forgotten composers and bring their music to a wider audience.