JS Bach / Brandenburg concertos / Die Freitagsakademie

This is intended to be a glowing review.
I like this recording VERY much, despite the intrusive sound effects of horse-drawn carriages, fireworks, bells and other background noises, occasionally even something that might resemble the 18th century Leipzig happy party sound.
The interpretation is spirited and exciting.
The instruments sound 'authentic' to me and yet great -- definitely extremely hip!
JS Bach:  Brandenburg Concertos 1-6
Die Freitagsakademie
2 CDs, label: 'Winter & Winter'
Released 2012
BACKGROUND (copied from website JPC.de):
<< The album "The Celebration" transports the listener to the year 1721 for a lavish baroque celebration. The composition for this sound story was written by Johann Sebastian Bach. At dusk, carriages drive to the festival, splendidly dressed guests sit in them, and from afar the first notes of Bach's new work "The Celebration" can be heard The first notes of Bach's new work "Six Concerts Avec plusieurs Instruments" can be heard from afar. Margrave Christian Ludwig von Brandenburg-Schwedt invites guests, because Bach dedicates his score to him, only later it shall become world famous under the name "Brandenburg Concertos". An orchestra of more than twenty musicians, with horns, trumpets and strings unfolds on a square, which becomes a ballroom, the wonderful ballroom, unfolds the most wonderful sounds. The night is filled. 'Italian' overtures resound, fugues, concerto grosso and group concerts alternate. Bach literally unfolds a fireworks display, a chase of pleasure, a dance of sounds. This baroque festival is a total work of art for the senses
"Die Freitagsakademie", the ensemble of the best Swiss baroque musicians, plays the six concerts
Recording is analog without digital tricks. The interpretation in natural sound promises a listening experience >>
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Roland van Gaalen
The Netherlands