KARL RICHTER

Karl Richter stands for a powerful mid-20th-century approach to Bach and Baroque performance. The German conductor, organist, and harpsichordist became especially associated with Johann Sebastian Bach, sacred works, and recordings that prized weight, clarity, and devotional seriousness. His interpretations belong to the era before historically informed performance remade the sound world of Baroque music.

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  Choir

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  ORCHESTRA

  Brandenburg Concerto dedicated to the king's brother was never played at Brandenburg court

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