Bach’s seven solo concertos have survived in a manuscript of around 1737–39, and were presumably designed as vehicles for Bach’s own playing. Originally, the instrument would of course have been a harpsichord; but the concertos have for many years formed part of the repertoire of the piano, and in performances with orchestras of modern instruments the piano provides arguably a better balance than all but the largest (and least authentic) harpsichords.

In this new recording of four concertos, the accomplished Maltese pianist Lucia Micallef plays modern piano in a stunning performance with the wonderful EUCO. Lucia has performed in Malta, Great Britain, Italy, Germany, Czech Republic and North America. Among many other activities, Lucia is currently one of the artistic directors of the Three Palaces Festival, featuring leading musicians from around the world. This is held at the Presidential Palaces under the patronage of the President of the Republic of Malta.