Bach: Brandenburg Concerto No.5 in D major - 2.1.5 Wider Listening

Question 1

What Handel piece is similar to Bach’s Brandenburg?

Answer 1

G.F Handel - Concerto Grosso Op. 6 No.5 2nd mov.
D major, uses basso continuo and is another example of a concerto grosso.

Question 2

What Vivaldi piece is similar to Bach’s Brandenburg?

Answer 2

‘Winter’ from the four seasons
Uses basso continuo and for a string accompaniement.

Question 3

Similarities between G.F Handel - Concerto Grosso Op. 6 No.5 2nd mov. and Bach’s Brandenburg.

Answer 3

Both:
In D major
are examples of Concerto Grosso
uses Basso Continuo