Bach Collegium Japan Sendai Classical Festival 2026 BCJ Vol.1 Brandenburg Concerto & Harpsichord Concerto Unofficial

The Bach Collegium Japan, renowned as one of the world's finest ensembles, will make its debut at this festival. This year's program will feature a number of masterpieces that will allow the audience to fully enjoy the rich musical world that Bach has created. The Sinfonia from Cantata No. 209, which delicately and elegantly expresses a regretful farewell to a departing young man, the Brandenburg Concerto No. 5, in which Bach's creative genius shines through, and the Harpsichord Concerto No. 1, played by principal conductor Yuto Suzuki, are all works not to be missed. The concert will be performed by specialists of ancient music. The fresh and refined sound of these specialists in ancient music will transport the audience to the atmosphere of Bach's time. This is a rare opportunity to fully enjoy the true delights of chamber music, with performances based on superb technique and deep insight. We hope you will come and enjoy the superb music that continues to shine through the ages.