I believe this is the Swiss Baroque Soloists first recording. Wow! What a way to start. They and Gabetta breathe new life in this often recorded orchestral baroque masterwork. The tempos are swift, even fast, the last movement of the 3rd concerto is a great example, but it is not done to excess or to impress, it just simply makes the whole seem better balanced. The period instruments here produce a crisp, fresh tone that is pleasing and not dry like some. The Naxos recording is excellent. This one moves right to the top of the long list of Brandenburg recordings.

Jean-Yves Duperron