Kapellmeister Collection

Bach, Johann Sebastian (Eisenach, 1685-Leipzig, 1750). German composer. Served as Kapellmeister from 1717 to 1723 the Duke of Kothen, the period when he composed his major instrumental works

Kapellmeister and guest performers of the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra (b / w photo)
5216971 Kapellmeister and guest performers of the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra (b/w photo) by German Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach (engraving)
665253 Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach, Kapellmeister and Director of Music at Hamburg)

A Musical Entente Cordiale (b / w photo)
1051681 A Musical Entente Cordiale (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Musical Entente Cordiale)

Carl Philip Emanuel Bach (1714-88) second son of Johann Sebastian Bach: Kapellmeister at Hamburg from 1767. Introduced sonata form. Was left-handed. Engraving

Antonio Salieri / Composer
ANTONIO SALIERI Italian composer, Court Kapellmeister in Vienna (1788- 1824). Unfounded rumour that he tried to poison Mozart

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Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750) from Eisenach, a renowned German composer, once held the esteemed position for the courts of Weimar and Leipzig. In this role, he composed masterpieces that continue to captivate audiences today. Flash forward to the 18th century, and we find another illustrious Kapellmeister, Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach (1714-88), the second son of Johann Sebastian. He too graced the musical world with his compositions as Kapellmeister in Hamburg. Meanwhile, in Italy, Jacopo or Giacomo Puccini (1858-1924), an oil-painted masterpiece himself, was not a Kapellmeister but a composer whose operas continue to enchant us with their emotional depth and captivating melodies. An intriguing musical entente cordiale unfolded when Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach and Antonio Salieri (1750-1825), another esteemed composer, met in Vienna. Their shared love for music led to a lifelong friendship, despite their contrasting styles. Artokoloro, a tribute to the artistic legacy of these musical greats, brings their stories and compositions to life. From Bach's intricate harmonies to Puccini's evocative melodies, and Salieri's elegant compositions, their music continues to resonate, reminding us of the power of human connection and the enduring beauty of music.