Bach had a deep admiration for his Italian contemporaries, often reimagining their works in his own style. From Vivaldi’s violin concertos to Pergolesi’s "Stabat Mater", he transformed many compositions – always adding something special. This "Concerto in D minor, BWV 974" is his take on an oboe concerto by Alessandro Marcello (1673–1747). Some say Bach never simply copied – he made things even more compelling. Whether that’s true for this concerto or not, I just love this charming work! 👌😊 En