Day 03. A song that makes you happy

For high spirits try Musica Antiqua Köln's recording of Brandenburg Concerto No. 3         Where did he get the joy? Well - with that mind, who can say. But in part it was from Vivaldi. In his 3rd position as the organist of the ducal chapel at Weimar Bach had an enthusiastic employer. One of the dukes had a large music library and was always acquiring the latest things. Music by the fiery Venetian was all the rage. Bach probably performed many Vivaldi concertos with the duke's orchestra. He also arranged several for solo instruments. Bach's own compositions were gradually infused with the Vivaldi style and spirit.         An update on yesterday's post about Carmina Burana. Israel read it later in the day. He said it was thought-provoking, but a little too much. He was quite surprised I really didn't like it. He had conducted it once with a High School band, and said there was nothing more fun to perform. He said "Besides, what would the dance floor of the 90s have been without the disco version of 'O Fortuna'".