Beyond its intrinsic beauty, Bach's music continues to challenge the brightest minds, from music theorists to physicists, mathematicians, and logicians. The complex structure of his counterpoints seems woven with mathematical formulas, hiding secrets waiting to be uncovered.
The Musical Offering, in particular, enveloped in an almost legendary aura, tells the story of a historic meeting in 1747 between Bach and Frederick the Great of Prussia. The king, a musician himself, wished to test Bach’s renowned improvisational talent by challenging him with a theme of his own composition. Thus, an absolute masterpiece was born. Guiding us through this sonic labyrinth, filled with mysteries and magic, will be the expert hand of the great soloist Massimo Mercelli, a versatile flutist renowned for his mastery, which allows him to perform a wide repertoire ranging from Baroque to contemporary works dedicated to him.
