The Brandenburg Concertos by Johann Sebastian Bach (BWV 1046–1051, original title: Six Concerts plusieurs instruments) are a collection of six instrumental works presented by Bach to Christian Ludwig, Margrave of Brandenburg-Schwedt, in 1721 (though probably composed earlier). They are widely regarded as some of the best orchestral compositions of the Baroque era.

Date of composition 1721 (1708-1721, unsure) in Köthen (Anhalt), Germany
First published 1871 in Leipzig, Germany
Type Concerto
Tonality F Major
Catalogue BWV 1047
Approx. duration 12 minutes
Instruments Recorder
Oboe
Trumpet
Violin
Viola
Cello
Violone
Harpsichord
Links
Autotranslations beta Jean-Sébastien Bach: Brandenburg Concerto n°2 en fa majeur, BWV 1047
Johann Sebastian Bach: Brandenburg Concerto n. 2 in fa maggiore, BWV 1047
Johann Sebastian Bach: Brandenburg Concerto Nr. 2 F-dur, BWV 1047