Concerto Italiano’s most celebrated Bach recording is their 2005 set of the . While many interpretations strive for a unified sound across all six works, Alessandrini treats each as an individual rhetorical challenge.
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Alessandrini’s exploration of Bach extends into his more abstract and orchestral works, consistently applying a "historically informed" but emotionally direct lens. Bach: Brandenburg Concertos - Alessandrini - The Guardian Bach: Brandenburg Concertos - Alessandrini - The Guardian
: Utilizing One Player Per Part (OPPP) , the ensemble achieves a lightness that reveals hidden contrapuntal threads often lost in larger orchestral settings. By emphasizing the Italian roots and rhythmic vitality
For decades, the interpretation of Johann Sebastian Bach’s music was often synonymous with a specific "Teutonic" aesthetic—one of monumental structure, intellectual rigor, and a certain sobriety. However, the arrival of and his ensemble, Concerto Italiano , shifted this paradigm, injecting a "Mediterranean warmth" and theatricality into Bach's core works. By emphasizing the Italian roots and rhythmic vitality of the Baroque, Alessandrini transformed Bach from a purely cerebral figure into a vivid, expressive dramatist. Redefining the Brandenburgs
: He highlights the influence of Bach’s Italian contemporaries, such as Vivaldi and Corelli, through animated phrasing and "supple elasticity".