Bach: Chorale Preludes, Vol. 1

On this CD:

1. Chorale prelude for organ ("Der Tag, der ist so freudenreich"), (doubtful), BWV 719
Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach
Performed by Wilhelm Krumbach

2. Chorale prelude for organ ("Wir Christenleut"), BWV 1090
Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach
Performed by Wilhelm Krumbach

3. Chorale prelude for organ ("Das alte Jahr vergangen ist"), BWV 1091
Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach
Performed by Wilhelm Krumbach

4. Chorale prelude for organ ("Herr Gott, nun schleuss den Himmel auf"), BWV 1092
Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach
Performed by Wilhelm Krumbach

5. Chorale prelude for organ ("Herzliebster Jesu, was hast du verbrochen"), BWV 1093
Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach
Performed by Wilhelm Krumbach

6. Chorale prelude for organ ("O Jesu, wie ist dein Gestalt"), BWV 1094
Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach
Performed by Wilhelm Krumbach

7. Chorale prelude for organ ("O Lamm Gottes unschuldig"), BWV 1095
Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach
Performed by Wilhelm Krumbach

8. Chorale prelude for organ ("Christ, der du bist Tag und Licht"), BWV 1096
Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach
Performed by Wilhelm Krumbach

9. Chorale prelude for organ ("Ehre sei dir, Christe, der du leidest Not"), BWV 1097
Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach
Performed by Wilhelm Krumbach

10. Chorale prelude for organ ("Wir glauben all an einen Gott"), BWV 1098
Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach
Performed by Wilhelm Krumbach

11. Chorale prelude for organ ("Aus tiefer Not schrei ich zu dir"), BWV 1099
Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach
Performed by Wilhelm Krumbach

12. Chorale prelude for organ ("Allein zu dir, Herr Jesu Christ"), BWV 1100
Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach
Performed by Wilhelm Krumbach

13. Chorale prelude for organ ("Ach Gott und Herr"), BWV 714
Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach
Performed by Wilhelm Krumbach

14. Chorale prelude for organ ("Ach Herr, mich armen Sünder"), (spurious), BWV 742
Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach
Performed by Wilhelm Krumbach

15. Chorale prelude for organ ("Durch Adams Fall ist ganz verderbt"), BWV 1101
Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach
Performed by Wilhelm Krumbach

16. Chorale prelude for organ ("Du Friedenfürst, Herr Jesu Christ"), BWV 1102
Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach
Performed by Wilhelm Krumbach

17. Chorale prelude for organ ("Erhalt uns, Herr, bei deinem Wort"), BWV 1103
Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach
Performed by Wilhelm Krumbach

18. Chorale prelude for organ ("Vater unser im Himmelreich"), BWV 737
Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach
Performed by Wilhelm Krumbach

Tracks:

Brandenbutg Concerto No.3 In G First Movement
Overture No.3 In D Second Movement
Violin Concerto In E First Movement
Prelude In C minor
Jesu Bleibet Meine Freude (Chorus From Cantata No.147)
Overture No.2 In B minor Minuet And Badinerie
Oboe Concerto In D minor Second Movement
Brandenburg Concerto No.4 In G Third Movement
Musical Offering - Fuga canonica
Easter Oratorio - Overture
Minuet In D minor
Kommst Du Nun, Jesu, Vom Himmel herunter(From Choral Prelude BWV 650
Brandenburg Concerto No.1 In F Second Movement
Art Of The Fugue - Contrapunctus 9
Concerto For Flute, Violin, Harpsichord And Strings. Triple Concerto - Third Movement
Overture No.4 In D - Réjouissance
Concerto No. 1 in E: Spring
Concerto No. 1 in E: Spring
Concerto No. 1 in E: Spring
Concerto No. 2 in G minor: Summer
Concerto No. 2 in G minor: Summer
Concerto No. 2 in G minor: Summer
Concerto No. 3 in F: Autumn
Concerto No. 3 in F: Autumn
Concerto No. 3 in F: Autumn
Concerto No. 4 in F minor: Winter
Concerto No. 4 in F minor: Winter
Concerto No. 4 in F minor: Winter
Concerto for Flute, Strings & Basso Continuo in G minor, Op. 10, no.2
Concerto for Flute, Strings & Basso Continuo in G minor, Op. 10, no.2
Concerto for Flute, Strings & Basso Continuo in G minor, Op. 10, no.2
Concerto for Flute, Strings & Basso Continuo in G minor, Op. 10, no.2
Concerto for Flute, Strings & Basso Continuo in G minor, Op. 10, no.2
Concerto for Flute, Strings & Basso Continuo in G minor, Op. 10, no.2
Concerto Grosso in A minor, Op. 3, no. 8
Concerto Grosso in A minor, Op. 3, no. 8
Concerto Grosso in A minor, Op. 3, no. 8
Water Music - Alla Hornpipe
Xerxes - Ombra Mai Fu (Largo)
Messiah - And The Glory Of The Lord
Concerto Grosso In A Minor, Op. 6, No. 4 - Larghetto Affettuoso
Organ Concerto In F, Op. 4, No. 4 Allegro
Water Music - Air
Messiah - For Unto Us A Child Is Born
Concerto Grosso In B flat, Op. 3, No. 2 - Largo
Salomon - Sinfonia, Act 3
The Choice Of Hercules - While For Thy Arms
Water Music - Allegro (Suite No. 1)
Suite No. 5 In E - Air With Variations
Jephtha - How Dark, O Lord
Organ Concerto In F, Op. 4, No. 5 Alla Siciliana - Presto
Mi Palpita Il Cor (Solo Cantata) S'un Di M'adora
Water Music - Andante Allegro Da Capo
Concerto for Trumpet & Orchestra in E-flat: First Movement
Symphony No. 94 in G: Surprise Symphony-second movement
Concerto for Violin No. 2 in D: Third Movement
Flute Trio No. 31 in G: Second Movement
Symphony No. 31 in D: Hornsignal-First Movement
String Quartet No. 17 in F, Op. 3, no. 5: Serenade Quartet-Second Movement
Sinfonia Concertante in B-flat for Violin, Cello, Oboe, Bassoon and Orchestra-Third Movement
Concerto for 2 Horns & Orchestra in E-flat: Second Movement
Symphony No. 88 in G: Fourth Movement
String Quartet No. 77 in C: Kaiser Quartet-Poco adagio cantabile
Notturno No. 1 in C: Second Movement
Symphony No. 98 in B: Londoner No. 4-Fourth Movement
Eine Kleine Nachtmusik - first movement
Piano Concerto in A - second movement
Flute Concerto in D - Rondeau
Serenade - Minuet
Violin Concerto - first movement
Symphony No. 40 in G minor - first movement
Clarinet Concerto - second movement
Turkish March
Divertimento - Minuet
Horn Concerto No. 3 in E-flat - first movement
Symphony No. 5 in C minor, Op. 67-First Movement
Piano Sonata No. 14 in C sharp minor, Op. 27, no. 2: Moonlight Sonata-First Movement
Overture
O welche Lust (Prisoners' Chorus)
Ha, welch ein Augenblick (Pizarros's Aria)
Concerto for Piano and Orchestra No. 3 in C minor, Op. 37: Second Movement
Concerto for Violin and Orchestra in D, Op. 61: Third Movement
Piano Sonata No. 8 in C minor, Op. 13: Pathétique-Second Movement
Sympony No. 6 in F, Op. 68: Pastorale-First Movement
Fantasy for Piano, Chorus and Orchestra in C minor, Op. 80: Choral Fantasy - Finale
German Dance No. 1 In C
Impromptu Op. 90, No. 3 In G-Flat
Heidenroslein
Ave Maria
Der Lindenbaum
Quintet In A 'Trout Quintet' - Andante
Mass No. 6 In E-Flat - Kyrie
Die Schone Mullerin Des Mullers Blumen
German Dance No. 2 In G
Piano Sonata In B-Flat
Nachtgesang Im Walde
Winterreise - No. 15: Die Krahe
German Mass - Zum Sanctus (Heilit, Heilig Ist Der Herr)
Symphony No. 8 In B Minor 'Unfinished' - Second Movement
Waltz No. 1 in E-flat, Op. 18 Grande Valse brillante
Nocturne in E-flat, Op. 9, no. 2
Etude in G-flat, Op. 10, no. 5
Concerto for Piano and Orchestra No. 2 in F minor, Op. 21-Second Movement
Mazurka in D minor, Op. 33, no. 2
Prelude in D-flat, Op. 28, no. 15 Raindrop
Etude in C, Op. 10, no. 1
Nocturne in D-flat, Op. 27, no. 2
Impromptu No. 4 in C-sharp minor, Op. 66 Fantasy Impromptu
Scherzo in B minor, Op. 20
Piano Sonata No. 2 in B-flat minor, Op. 35-Third Movement
Concerto for Piano and Orchestra No. 1 in E minor, Op. 11 - Third Movement
Piano Concerto No. 1 in B-flat minor - first movement 113.String Seranade - Waltz
Violin Concerto - second movement
The Sleeping Beauty - Waltz
Capriccio Italien, Op. 45
Swan Lake - Waltz
Eugene Onegin - Polonaise
The Nutcracker - Waltz of the Flowers
Orchestral Suite No. 4 - Mozartiana - Third Movement
Swan Lake - Dance of the Swans
Symphony No. 6 in B minor - Pathétique - Third Movement
Hungarian Dance No.5
Lullaby
Symphony No.1 in C minor, Op. 68 - Third Movement
Intermezzo in E-flat, Op.117, no. 1
Concerto for Violin and Orchestra in D, Op. 77 - Third Movement
Waltz, Op. 39, no. 15
Concert for Piano and Orchestra No. 2 in B-flat, Op. 83 - Second Movement
String Quintet in G, Op. 111 - Second Movement
Symphony No.4 in E minor, Op. 98 - Third Movement
Intermezzo in A minor, Op. 76, no. 7
Hungarian Dance No.1 in G minor
German Requiem Selig sind die Toten (Final Chorus)
Die Fledermaus - Overture
Kaiser Waltz, Op.437
Thunder And Lightning Polka, Op. 324
Roses From The South Waltz, Op. 388
AnnenPolka, Op. 117
Vienna Blood Waltz, Op. 354
Eljen A Magyar Polka, Op. 332
Wine, Women and Song Waltz, Op. 333
On The Beautiful Blue Danube Waltz, Op. 134
Die Meistersinger Von Nurnberg - Overture
Tannhauser - Die Pilger sind's (Pilgims' Chorus)
Tannhauser - O du mein holder Abendstern (Wolfram's Aria)
Lohengrin - Act 3 Prelude and Bridal Chorus
The Flying Dutchman - Jo-ho-he Traft ihr das Schiff (Senta's Ballad)
The Flying Dutchman - Steuermann, lass die Wacht (Sailors' Chorus)
Die Walkure - Wintersturme wichen dem Wonnemond (Siegmund's Aria)
Die Walkure - Ride of the Valkyries
Siegfried Hoho! Hoho! Hohei! Schmiede mein Hammer (Siegfried's Forging Song)
Tristan und Isolde - Liebestod
Thus sprach Zarathustra, Op. 30 (excerpt)
Don Juan, Op. 20
Eine Alpensinfonie, Op. 64, I.Nacht
Don Quixote, Op.35, first movement: Introduction
Salome, Op. 54, Dance Of The Seven Veils
Der Rosenkavalier, Op. 59, Finale: Hab' mir's gelobt ihn lieb zu haben
Piano Concerto 2 In C minor, Op. 18 - First Movement
Vocalise, Op.34, No. 14
Prelude In G Sharp minor, Op. 32, No. 12
Piano Concerto No. 4 In G minor, Op. 40 - Third Movement
Symphony No. 2 In E minor, Op. 27 - Third Movement
Piano Concerto No. 1 In F sharp minor, Op. 1 - Second Movement
Rhapsody, Op. 43 On A Theme By Paganini
Hungarian Rhapsody No.2
Liebestraum No.3 in A-flat
Piano Concerto No.1 in E-flat - third movement
Angelus
Mephisto Waltz No.1 (Dance in a Village Tavern)
Prelude and Fugue on B-A-C-H
Dante Symphony - Finale. - Purgatorio - Magnificat
Les Préludes
Boléro
Daphnis et Chloé first movement: Nocturne
Rhapsodie Espagnole
Shéhérazade - first movement: Asie
Ma Mère l'Oye - fourth movement: La Belle et la Bête
Introduction and Allegro for Harp, Flute, Clarinet, and String Quartet
La Valse
Slavic Dance No. 1 in C, Op. 46, no.1
Symphony No. 9 in E minor, Op. 95 'From the New World' - second movement
Humoresque, Op. 101
Slavic Dance No. 8 in G minor, Op. 46, no. 8
Serenade for String Orchestra, Op. 22 - second movement
Romance for Violin and Orchestra In F minor, Op. 11
Symphony No. 7 in D minor - third movement
Melodie (Songs My Mother Taught Me)
Carneval Overture, Op. 92
Concerto for Cello and Orchestra in B minor, Op. 104 - third movement
Symphony No.4 In A, Op. 90. Italian - First Movement
Frühlingslied In A, Op. 62, No. 6
Wedding March (From A Midsummer Night's Dream, Op.61)
Duetto In F, Op.30, No.6 (From Songs Without Words)
String Symphony No.9 In C. Schweitzer Symphony - Third Movement
Concerto For Violin, Piano And String Orchestra No. 1 In D minor - Second Movement
Symphony No.3 In A minor, Op.56 Scottish - Third Movement"
Notturno (From A Midsumment Night's Dream, Op. 61)
Rondo Capriccioso, Op.14
String Symphony No. 12 In G minor - First Movement
Venetian Gondola Song In F Sharp minor, Op.30, No.6
Scherzo (From A Midsumment Night's Dream, Op. 61)
Violin Concerto In E minor, Op.64 - Third Movement
Peer Gynt - Suite No. 1, Op. 46 - Morgenstimmung
Holberg Suite, Op. 40 - I. Prelude. Allegro vivace
Holberg Suite, Op. 40 - IV. Air. Andante religioso
Arietta, Op. 12, no. 1
Homage March from Sigurd Jorsalfar, Op. 56
Peer Gynt - Suite No. 2, Op. 55 - Solveig's Song
Wedding Day at Troldhauen, Op. 65, no. 6
The Last Spring, Op. 34, no. 2
Peer Gynt - Suite No. 1, Op 46 - Anitra's Dance
Nordic Melody Op. 63
Notturno, Op. 54, no. 4
Elegie, Op. 47, no. 5
Peer Gynt - Suite No. 2, Op. 55 - Arabic Dance
Piano Concerto in A minor, Op. 16 - Allegro
Symphony No. 3 in E flat, Op. 97 - Rhenish - first movement
Traumerai (from Kinderszenen, Op. 15)
Mondnacht (from Eichendorff-Liederkreis, Op. 39)
Aufschwung (from Fantasietucke, Op. 12)
Triolett, Op. 114, no. 2
Tanzlied (No. 1 from Duets, Op. 78)
Symphony No. 4 in D minor, Op. 120 - second movement
Frühlingsgruss
Abschied (from Waldszenen Op. 82)
Dichterliebe, Op. 48 - Im wunderschonen Monat Mai
Manfred Overture, Op. 115
Romance in F sharp, Op. 28, no. 2
Die Rose stand im Tau
Liebesgarten (from Four Duets, Op. 34)
Warum? (from Fantasiestucke, Op. 12)
Kennst du das Land, Op.79, no. 29 (from Lieder der Mignon, Op. 98a)
Von fremden Landern und Menschen (from Kinderszenen, Op. 15)

Album Description

An extraordinary 20-CD collection of great works by Bach, Vivaldi, Handel, Haydn, Mozart, Beethoven, Schubert, Chopin, Tchaikovsky, Brahms, Ravel, Mendelssohn, Rachmaninoff, J. Strauss, R. Strauss, Schumann, Wagner, Dvorak, Grieg and Liszt. It also features worldrenowned artists such as Sir Neville Marriner, Martha Argerich, Ivo Pogorelich, Hermann Prey, Reiner Goldberg, Sylvia Sass, Jochen Kowalski, Peter Schreler and many more. This exquisite, copper metallic, deluxe boxed set is the perfect gift for the classical music neophyte.

Customer Reviews:

Mill. Classical review.......2007-05-13

This is a great set of recordings for the money, the only problem was I've had to clean some of the CD's before they played correctly.

classical music for the unitiated.......2007-04-01

This set is a good way to start listening to classical music. It's very well produced and easy to listen to. I purchased it to use as part of my world history high school class. It would have been nice to have some bio information on the composers. However, the product is exactly as advertised and good value for the money. The students were intrigued by how many of the excerpts they had heard before.

Some little gems there that I had forgotten!.......2007-03-30

Although I studied classical music at school, I had all but forgotten it until I bought this set. I heard several tracks I haven't heard for over 30 years, and I had been humming Brahms's 'Hungarian Dance no. 5' for years without ever knowing what it was and it was on the disc, so that was nice.

I found it to be a very good selection overall, but I felt too much had already been heard on TV, which of course is what lots of newcomers to classical music might appreciate. I managed to find about 2 hours of tracks that I wanted to keep, which works out quite expensive per disc, but I did find some wonderful music I had completely forgotten about, so it was worth it. All in all, it represents good value, and I have only knocked one star off as so much of it had been used in adverts.

It is definitely a good introduction to classical music, and it has made me want to listen to more of it, so I don't regret this 'expensive' purchase one bit!

Classical Masterpieces of the Millennium [20 CD Set]

A very helpful collection.......2007-03-24

I define this set as an excellent way to find out who you like, and who you don't, among 20 of the important composers. It opens the door to purchasing more complete pieces by composers you do like, and can save a lot of time and money in the process.
To criticize the set for not containing more composers, or more than just snippets of those who are in the set, is missing the point: it is a helpful introduction to finding your way in the huge maze of classical music. It succeeds admirably in this.
Sound quality is uniformly very good on an audiophile system.
Highly recommended.

Excellent!.......2007-03-08

A great way to start a classical music collection. It's nice to have a full CD of each composer. It makes it easy to keep track of selections/composers I already have and what composers I still need to puchase to complete my collection.

Average customer rating:

Original is the best.
Swinging Bach
I've been looking for this for a LONG time...
Vol.1 Jazz Sebastian Bach

Jazz Sebastian Bach, Vol. 1

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ASIN: B00004UFOL
Release Date: 2001-04-24

Tracks:

The Art Of Fugue, BWV 1080: Fugue in D Minor
Schubler's Book, BWV 645: Choral No.1 'Wake, Arise, The Voices Call Us'
Orchestral Suite No.3 in D, BWV 1068: Aria
The Well-Tempered Clavier, Book 2, BWV 880: Prelude No.11 in F Major
English Suite No.2 in A Minor, BWV 807: Bourree
The Well-Tempered Clavier, Book 2, BWV 871: Fugue No.2 in C Minor
The Well-Tempered Clavier, Book 1, BWV 850: Fugue No.5 in D Major
The Well-Tempered Clavier, Book 2, BWV 878: Prelude No.9
Partita No.2 in C Minor, BWV 826: Sinfonia
The Well-Tempered Clavier, Book 2, BWV 870: Prelude No.1 in C Major
Canon
Two-Part Invention No.1 in C Major: BWV 772
The Well-Tempered Clavier, Book 2, BWV 874: Fugue No.5 in D Major

Customer Reviews:

Original is the best........2007-04-10

This is the original recording of the '60s Swingle Singers. It focuses on Bach and provides entertaining and intricate renditions of his works. I recently saw the New Swingle Singers, who were very good, but they are diverging into jazz and often sound like Manhattan Transfer. Their newer CDs all begin to sound alike. I prefer the original artistry.

Swinging Bach.......2005-12-30

When the Swingle Singers take on Bach's polyphony at full speed, it's exhilarating. Very cleanly done, very fun, and the jazz drums and bass add nicely to the sound.
Like many people, I have a soft spot for this group because my parents listened to them. (Next time your favorite retro-hipster starts in, pop this disk in, followed by a little Switched-On Bach, and let the love/hate debate begin.)
I could have done without a few of the slow Bach chestnuts featured here (maybe the "Wachet Auf" wasn't overdone in 1963), but the strong numbers, such as the mini-epic "Sinfonia", with a great soprano solo, carry the album to a higher plane. The drummer overplays in a few spots, but overall this record just plain works.
Recommended.

I've been looking for this for a LONG time..........2005-06-19

I loved listening to this with my Dad in the 60's and 70's and had always wanted a "clean" copy of my own. I have the original LP, but the pops and hisses now mar the recording and let's face it, a CD is a lot easier to listen to. This is NOT the title or album cover of the LP issued in the US, but IS the same recording as the "Bach's Greatest Hits" LP released here in 1963 (or 1964) with the white album cover and grey line drawings of Bach et al. It is just as I remebered it. What a nice memory.

Vol.1 Jazz Sebastian Bach.......2001-04-28

Dear Sirs! > I have not intention to buy the CD version of Jazz Sebastian Bach one of the highlights of the Swingle Singers. This is more testimony, but very, very rare, than professional review of one CD. But this text can be may be useful for your buyers. My English is not the best, so you fill free to rewrite this text in the way appropriate for you buyers.

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Tracks:

I. Fantasia. Largo
II. Fuga. Allegro
Arioso - Largo
Wachet Auf
Ein' Feste Burg
Chaconne In D Minor
Andante Sostenuto
Preludio In E
Aus Tiefer Noth
Jesu, Joy Of Man's Desiring
My Soul Is Athirst
Sarabande
Aus Der Tiefe Rufe Ich
Fugue In C Minor

Bach-Busoni: Piano Transcriptions, Vol. 2

Average customer rating:

Excellent Busoni
Wonderful Playing

Bach-Busoni: Piano Transcriptions, Vol. 2

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ASIN: B00005Y0N7
Release Date: 2002-03-12

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Busoni's transcriptions of Bach organ works are among the glories of modern piano music, and all but doctrinaire followers of authentic period practice will enjoy them. Bach's music works well on the modern piano and Busoni's transcriptions add elements of color and fantasy that, however anachronistic, are fascinating to hear. Demidenko is a Russian-trained virtuoso with a monster technique who makes child's play of these often difficult pieces. He tears into the opening Fantasie (BWV 906) with abandon, produces an affecting Adagio (BWV 968) and a firmly articulated Fugue (BWV 906), which was seamlessly completed by Busoni. The big Prelude and Fugue (BWV 532) is thrilling, and the six Choral Preludes are lovingly done. The great violin Chaconne gets a big performance, too, fitting for a piece that Busoni metamorphosed into a cornerstone of Romantic piano literature. --Dan Davis

Customer Reviews:

Excellent Busoni.......2007-01-15

I agree with the previous reviewer about the chaconne, some might find it too slow. Especially if you are used to Kissin's performance. I personally think Demidenko's more unified treatment of the variatons is refreshing. He creates contrast through deep colorful poetry, and sheer power as opposed to using many parametric changes. In my opinion this interpretation is the perfect balance of romantic power and depth with Baroque form and character. On top of the performance alone, the Fazioli piano chosen has absolutely stunning soud quality and is perfect for Busoni.

Wonderful Playing.......2002-05-22

The real gems of this disk are the Chorale Prelude transcriptions. Demidenko plays these pieces beautifully, especially Durch Adams fall ist ganz verdebt and Jesus Christus Unser Heiland. One can really appreciate the beautiful sound of the Fazioli piano in these pieces in particular. My one reservation about the chorale preludes is 'Watchet Auf'. The only recording I know of that does this justice is Angela Hewitt's recording of Bach Arrangements(Kempff also doesn't do a bad job of this). The playing doesn't quite convey the spirit of this piece.

Demidenko also does a particularly good job of the Fantasia and the Chacconne, although some might find the Chaconne a little too slow for their liking. However don't get the wrong impression, Demidenko can break into great moments of power and speed. This is Demidenko's late romantic playing at its best.

He also gives a good account of the Prelude and Fugue BWV 532, although its not up to Gilels account of the same piece. Gilels manages to create a beutiful organ like sonority from the piano, and gets the tempo just right in each part. However Demidenko's faster fugue makes for a barnstorming interpretation.

Tracks:

Wenn Dich Ungluck Tut Greifen An
Jesu, Meine Freude
Gott Ist Mein Heil, Mein Hilf Und Hort
Jesu, Meines Lebens Leben
Als Jesus Christus In Der Nacht ('Variatio')
Ach Gott, Tu Dich Erbarmen
O Herre Gott, Dein Gottlich Wort
nun Lasset Uns Den Leig Begraben
Christus, Der Ist Mein Leben
Ich Hab Mein Sach Gott Heimgestellt
Herr Jesu Christ, Du Hochstes Gut
Herzlich Lieb Hab Ich Dich, O Herr
Was Gott Tut, Das Ist Wohlgetan
Alle Menschen Mussen Sterben
Machs Mit Mir, Gott, Nach Deiner Gut
Werede Munter, Mein Gemute
Wie Nach Einer Wasserquelle
Christ Der Du Bist Der Helle Tag
Ich Ruf Zu Dir, Herr Jesu Christ BWV 639
Herr Christ, Der Einig Gottessohn BWV 601
Ich Ruf Zu Dir, Herr Jesu Christ. Aria
Komm, Heiliger Geist, Erfull Die Herzen
Von Gott Will Ich Lassen. Arioso Oder Aud Meinen Lieben Gott

Average customer rating:

Not for conservative Bach fans, to be sure...
Bach like you never heard it.
Sabotaged by Technical Brilliance
Simply terrible
Newman is good, if a bit flamboyant

Bach: Preludes (24) and Fugues, Vol. 1

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Bach: Preludes & Fugues, Vol.2
Bach: Favorite Organ Works

ASIN: B000001K25
Release Date: 1992-11-04

Tracks:

Prelude & Fugue In C Major, S. 547
Liebster Jesu, Wir Sind Hier, S. 706
Toccata & Fugue In D Minor, S. 565
Nun Freut Euch, Liebe Christen G' Mein
Prelude & Fugue In E Flat Major, S. 552
Fughetta: Non Komm' Der Heiden Heiland, S. 699
Prelude & Fugue In F Minor, S. 534
Prelude & Fugue In B Minor, S. 544
Gottes Sohn Ist Kommen, S. 724
Prelude & Fugue In C Major, S. 545
Lobt Gott, Ihr Christen, Allzugleich, S. 609

Tracks:

Fantasy & Fugue In G Minor, S. 542
Fughetta: Lob Sei Dem Allmachtigen Gott, S. 704
Prelude & Fugue In A Minor, S. 543
Toccata, Adagio & Fugue In C Major, S. 564
Jesu Christus, Unser Heiland, S. 626
Prelude & Fugue In D Minor, S. 539
Prelude & Fugue In E Minor, S. 533
Wer Nur Den Lieben Gott Lasst Walten, S. 691
Toccata & Fugue In F Major, S. 540
Jesu, Meine Freude, S. 610

Customer Reviews:

Not for conservative Bach fans, to be sure..........2007-04-09

The first thing you'll notice after you get this collection, or perhaps even before you get it if you've actually looked at the track listings here, is that this certainly isn't the Well-Tempered Clavier played on the organ. "24 Preludes and Fugues, Vol. 1"? I don't think so, Tim. Must've been some kind of labeling misprint at the factory. What it is, is a hodge-podge of organ music from the Baroque master played in a most unconventional manner.

I'll be honest, when I first got this collection over a decade ago, I felt like throwing it into the garbage after the first hearing. It sounded as if these great masterpieces of music were being played by a drunken baboon. I bought it because I wanted to hear Bach, not Anthony Newman's...let us say, unique...attempt at dazzling the listner with his uniqueness. This collection is not, I repeat, NOT for those who are looking for the Bach that they know and love.

That being said, I'm glad I didn't toss it out. There are few pieces on these two discs that, unconventional though they may be, are really good in their own way. The Toccata, Adagio, & Fugue, Toccata and Fugue in F, Prelude & Fugue in Fm, and the "St. Anne" Prelude & Fugue are all among my favorite versions of those works I have yet heard. Newman's unique approach does seem to breathe life into these works in such a way as to make them a one-of-a-kind sonic experience. Other than the works I mentioned, though, my original impression stayed with me. Newman generally just plays to fast, to choppy, for me to truly enjoy.

When all is said and done, if you give this one a chance, and take the time to sift through the hyperactive, muddled interpretations, and Mr. Newman's presumptuous musical ego, you should be able to find some jewels in the dung heap, so to speak. As the saying goes: Buyer Beware!

Well, since this is a bargain-priced collection, it's probably worth your while to pick it up and give it a listen. Heck, who knows? You may end up agreeing with some of those here who rave about it.

Bach like you never heard it........2006-11-03

The people who gave this one star don't know what they're talking about. Anthony Newman takes Bach and cranks it up to Insane. I'm a huge fan of Bach and this is the most original interpretation i've heard. He creates out of his mind insane builds followed by an instant switch into a ghostly haunted church style whisper. If you want Back like you've never experienced it, grab this up.

Sabotaged by Technical Brilliance.......2006-09-16

Mr. Newman is an admirable technician whose manual and pedal virtuosity are truly extraordinary. Unfortunately, his dexterity gets in the way of the music. At these hyperkenetic speeds the effect is the aural equivalent of disco-era strobe lighting. Thank you, but I don't like it at all. I don't like dutiful plodding in Bach's organ works either, but the music needs a little breathing space for the granduer to make its effect. The chorale based preludes aren't badly done at all. It's a shame that some of the reflection exhibited in the chorale works didn't filter into the free compositions. Yes, the notes are all there, but the polyphony doesn't have time to register at these speeds. While I appreciate ornamentation in this music, it should add expression not the here-it-comes-again predictability we get in these run throughs. Mr. Newman also has a preference for garish, reedy registrations. All in all, the race to the finish line and the monotonous,blaring screech of the organ make for some unpleasant listening.

Simply terrible.......2004-03-28

Mr. Newman plays with the accuracy and passion of a machine. This recording is truly lifeless. At the very least, he plays way too fast as so the listeners ears are only assaulted briefly.

Newman is good, if a bit flamboyant.......2001-11-12

That's what our church organist (Ph.D., Eastman) said when I asked him about Newman, after I had bought and enjoyed the above recording. (I have heard so many BAD recordings of the Toccata and Fugue in D minor that I was relieved to hear it played sensibly on this wonderful CD.)

I'm sorry if one reviewer didn't like Newman's added notes; he should look up 'ornaments' in the Norton/Grove concise Encyclopedia of Music - or listen to contemporary soloists in Handel's Messiah for ornamentation in the spirit of the Baroque and classical eras.

Tracks:

Toccata Und Fuge in d (BWV 565)
Praludium UNd Fuge in D (BWV 532)
Choral Prlds: Komm, Gott, Schopfer, Heiliger Geist (BWV 631)
Choral Prlds: Wachet Auf, Ruft Uns Die Stimme (BWV 645)
Choral Prlds: Nun Komm, Der Heiden Heiland (BWV 659)
Choral Prlds: Nun Freut Euch, Liebe Christen Gmein (BWV 734)
Choral Prlds: Ich Ruf Zu Dir, Herr Jesu Christ (BWV 639)
Choral Prlds: Herr Gott, Nun Schleuss Den Himmel Auf (BWV 617)
Choral Prlds: Durch Adams Fall Ist Ganz Verderbt (BWV 637/705)
Choral Prlds: In Dir Ist Freude (BWV 615)
Choral Prlds: Jesus Christus, Unser Heiland (BWV 665)

Average customer rating:

newman never changes

Bach: Preludes & Fugues, Vol.2

Manufacturer: Vox (Classical)
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

Fugues | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music

Preludes | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music

General | Sacred & Religious | Classical | Styles | Music

General | Classical | Styles | Music

General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music

Bach: Favorite Organ Works

ASIN: B000001K45
Release Date: 1995-04-16

Tracks:

Passacaglia & Fugue In C Minor, S. 582
Wer Nur Den Lieben Gott Lasst Walten, S. 690
Prelude & Fugue In D Major, S. 532
Prelude & Fugue In E Minor, S. 548 'Wedge'
Nun Komm' Der Heiden Heiland, S. 599
Prelude & Fugue In G Major, S. 550
Was Fuercht'st Du, Feind Herodes, Sehr, S. 696
Prelude & Fugue In A Major, S. 536
Fughetta: Gottes Sohn Ist Kommen, S. 703
Prelude & Fugue In C Minor, S. 546
Christe, Du Lamm Gottes , S. 619 'In Canone Alla Duodecima'

Tracks:

Prelude & Fugue In C Minor, S. 549
Der Tag, Der Ist So Freudenreich. S. 605
Toccata & Fugue In D Minor, S. 538 'Dorian'
Ach Gott Und Herr , S. 714 'Per Canonem'
Prelude & Fugue In G Minor, S. 535
Da Jesus An Dem Kreuze Stund', S. 621
Prelude & Fugue In C Major, S. 531
Das Alte Jahr Vergangen Ist, S. 614
Prelude & Fugue In G Major, S. 541
Jesus, Meine Zuversicht, S. 728
Fantasy & Fugue In C Minor, S. 537
O Lamm Gottes, Unschuldig

Customer Reviews:

newman never changes.......2004-03-13

This is horrible Bach (or any) playing. Insanely fast, jerky, unmusical/unrhythmic, profoundly ugly, and ultimately unexciting. Those who like it are not, I suggest, really listening to what Newman does, what the sense is, the shape, the organization, the structure, the phrasing, the hands ensemble (or unensemble).

Imagine trying to put a metronome to it. It is not "free" or "liberated" or anything else but smeary and way way too fast. Irregular, jerky, lurched, inept.

Virgil Fox was better than this. Newman was quite as he is here 30+ years ago; amazing he has had a career and recording contracts and academic appointments.

Tracks:

CHROMATIC FANTASIA AND FUGUE IN D MINOR, BWV 903: Fantasia
CHROMATIC FANTASIA AND FUGUE IN D MINOR, BWV 903: Recitativo
CHROMATIC FANTASIA AND FUGUE IN D MINOR, BWV 903: Fugue
The Well-Tempered Clavier, Book One: Prelude
The Well-Tempered Clavier, Book One: Fugue No. 5 In D Major, BWV 850
Concerto In D Minor, After Benedetto Marcello, BWV 973: Mvt. 2: Adagio
Fantasia In A Minor, BWV 922
Toccata In D Major, BWV 912: Presto
Toccata In D Major, BWV 912: Allegro
Toccata In D Major, BWV 912: Adagio
Toccata In D Major, BWV 912: Without Tempo Marking
Toccata In D Major, BWV 912: Fuga
Chroale Prelude, 'Ich ruf zu Dir, Herr Jesu Christ', BWV 639: Chorale Prelude, 'Ich ruf zu Dir, Herr Jesu Christ', BWV 639
The Well-Tempered Clavier, Book 1, BWV 846-869: Prelude And Fugue
The Well-Tempered Clavier, Book 1, BWV 846-849: Prelude And Fugue
The Well-Tempered Clavier, Book 1, BWV 846-849: Prelude And Fugue
The Well-Tempered Clavier, Book 1, BWV 846-849: Prelude And Fugue
The Well-Tempered Clavire, Book 1, BWV 846-849: Prelude And Fugue
The Well-Tempered Clavier, Book 1, BWV 846-849: Prelude And Fugue
The Well-Tempered Clavier, Book 1, BWV 846-849: Prelude And Fugue
The Well-Tempered Clavier, Book 1, BWV 846-849: Prelude And Fugue
The Well-Tempered Clavier, Book 1, BWV 846-849: Prelude And Fugue
The Well-Tempered Clavier, Book 1, BWV 846-849: Prelude And Fugue
The Well-Tempered Clavier, Book 1, BWV 846-849: Prelude And Fugue
The Well-Tempered Clavier, Book 1, BWV 846-849: Prelude And Fugue
The Well-Tempered Clavier, Book 1, BWV 846-849: Prelude And Fugue
The Well-Tempered Clavier, Book 1, BWV 846-849: Prelude And Fugue

Tracks:

No. 8 In Eb, D# Minor, BWV 853: Prelude And Fugue
No. 8 In Eb, D# Minor, BWV 853: Prelude And Fugue
No. 9 In E Major, BWV 854: Prelude And Fugue
No. 9 In E Major, BWV 854: Prelude And Fugue
No. 10 In E Minor, BWV 855: Prelude And Fugue
No. 10 In E Minor, BWV 855: Prelude And Fugue
No. 11 In F Major, BWV 856: Prelude And Fugue
No. 11 In F Major, BWV 856: Prelude And Fugue
No. 12 In F Minor, BWV 857: Prelude And Fugue
No. 12 In F Minor, BWV 857: Prelude And Fugue
No. 13 In F# Major, BWV 858: Prelude And Fugue
No. 13 In F# Major, BWV 858: Prelude And Fugue
No. 14 In F# Minor, BWV 859: Prelude And Fugue
No. 14 In F# Minor, BWV 859: Prelude And Fugue
No. 15 In G Major, BWV 860: Prelude And Fugue
No. 15 In G Minor, BWV 860: Prelude And Fugue
No. 16 In G Minor, BWV 861: Prelude And Fugue
No. 16 In G Minor, BWV 861: Prelude And Fugue
No. 17 In Ab Major, BWV 862: Prelude And Fugue
No. 17 In Ab Major, BWV 862: Prelude And Fugue
No. 18 In G# Minor, BWV 863: Prelude And Fugue
No. 18 In G# Minor, BWV 863: Prelude And Fugue
No. 19 In A Major, BWV 864: Prelude And Fugue
No. 19 In A Major, BWV 864: Prelude And Fugue
No. 20 In A Minor, BWV 865: Prelude And Fugue
No. 20 In A Minor, BWV 865: Prelude And Fugue
No. 21 In Bb Major, BWV 866: Prelude And Fugue
No. 21 In Bb Major, BWV 866: Prelude And Fugue
No. 22 In Bb Minor, BWV 867: Prelude And Fugue
No. 22 In Bb Minor, BWV 867: Prelude And Fugue
No. 23 In B Major, BWV 868: Prelude And Fugue
No. 23 In B Major, BWV 868: Prelude And Fugue
No. 24 In B Minor, BWV 869: Prelude And Fugue
No. 24 In B Minor, BWV 869: Prelude And Fugue

Customer Reviews:

Classic Bach - in the best transfer.......2005-04-28

Edwin Fischer's Bach is very special indeed. This recording of "Das Wohltemperierte Klavier" is the first milestone in the discography of Bach's work for the keyboard. It is a Romantic approach, of course, but Bach's music sings and glows. Fischer's style is fluid and sensitive with a sound intellectual basis.

A word about the various transfers available. Get this one! I prefer it to the overly filtered transfer by Naxos, which is a lot cheaper. The version by EMI sounds restricted and harsh with a metallic clang.