Bach: Organ Masterworks

On this CD:

1. Toccata and Fugue for organ in D minor, BWV 565
Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach
Performed by Arturo Sacchetti

2. Cantata No. 147, "Herz und Mund und Tat und Leben," BWV 147 Jesu, joy of man's desiring
Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach
Performed by Arturo Sacchetti

3. Passacaglia and Fugue for organ in C minor, BWV 582
Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach
Performed by Arturo Sacchetti

4. Chorale prelude for organ ("Nun komm der Heiden Heiland"), BWV 699
Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach
Performed by Arturo Sacchetti

5. Concerto for solo organ No. 2 in A minor (after Vivaldi Op3/8) BWV 593
Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach
Performed by Arturo Sacchetti

6. Prelude and Fugue for organ in D minor ("Fiddle"), BWV 539
Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach
Performed by Arturo Sacchetti

7. Chorale prelude for organ ("Herzlich tut mich verlangen"), BWV 727
Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach
Performed by Arturo Sacchetti

8. Pastorale for organ in F major, BWV 590
Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach
Performed by Arturo Sacchetti

9. Chorale fugue for organ ("Meine Seele erhebet den Herren"), ("Fugue on the Magnificat"), BWV 733
Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach
Performed by Arturo Sacchetti

Bach: Organ Masterworks, Music, Johann Sebastian Bach, Johann Ludwig Krebs, Arturo Sacchetti, Cantata, Chamber Music & Recitals, Choral, Classical, Classical Composers, Classical Music, Keyboard, Music for Organ, Passacaglia/Passacaglia and Fugue for Keyboard
Complete Masterworks Recordings, 1962-1973
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Horowitz: good. Amazon: good. Sony Classical: BAD.
  • ARE YOU CRAZY RICH OR CRAZY STUPID?
  • merely spectacular!
  • I have never regretted buying this...
  • The greatest 20th Cent. pianist at his best!
Complete Masterworks Recordings, 1962-1973

Manufacturer: Sony
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

DancesDances | Ballets & Dances | Classical | Styles | Music
MazurkasMazurkas | Ballets & Dances | Classical | Styles | Music
PolonaisesPolonaises | Ballets & Dances | Classical | Styles | Music
WaltzesWaltzes | Ballets & Dances | Classical | Styles | Music
All Works by J.S. BachAll Works by J.S. Bach | Bach, Johann Sebastian | ( B ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
All Works by BeethovenAll Works by Beethoven | Beethoven, Ludwig van | ( B ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
All Works by ChopinAll Works by Chopin | Chopin, Frédéric | ( C ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
All Works by ClementiAll Works by Clementi | Clementi, Muzio | ( C ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
All Works by Franz Joseph HaydnAll Works by Franz Joseph Haydn | Haydn, Franz Joseph | ( H ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
All Works by LisztAll Works by Liszt | Liszt, Franz | ( L ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
All Works by MedtnerAll Works by Medtner | Medtner, Nikolai | ( M ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
All Works by Wolfgang Amadeus MozartAll Works by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart | Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus | ( M ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
All Works by MendelssohnAll Works by Mendelssohn | Mendelssohn, Felix | ( M ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
All Works by Domenico ScarlattiAll Works by Domenico Scarlatti | Scarlatti, Domenico | ( S ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
All Works by SchubertAll Works by Schubert | Schubert, Franz | ( S ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
All Works by Robert SchumannAll Works by Robert Schumann | Schumann, Robert | ( S ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
Scriabin, AlexanderScriabin, Alexander | ( S ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
All Works by DebussyAll Works by Debussy | Debussy, Claude | ( D ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
All Works by RachmaninovAll Works by Rachmaninov | Rachmaninov, Sergei | ( R ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
BalladsBallads | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music
EtudesEtudes | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music
FantasiesFantasies | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music
PreludesPreludes | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music
Character PiecesCharacter Pieces | Short Forms | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music
ImpromptusImpromptus | Short Forms | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music
NocturnesNocturnes | Short Forms | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music
GeneralGeneral | Sonatas | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music
SonatinasSonatinas | Sonatas | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music
SuitesSuites | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music
ToccatasToccatas | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music
GeneralGeneral | Baroque (c.1600-1750) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music
GeneralGeneral | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music
GeneralGeneral | Scriabin, Alexander | Composers | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music
Chamber MusicChamber Music | Forms & Genres | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music
SonatasSonatas | Forms & Genres | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music
General ModernGeneral Modern | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music
PianoPiano | Keyboard | Instruments | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music
Chamber MusicChamber Music | Forms & Genres | Romantic (c.1820-1910) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music
GeneralGeneral | Keyboard | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music
OrganOrgan | Keyboard | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music
( H )( H ) | Featured Performers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music | Hadley, Jerry | Hagegård, Håkan | Hahn, Hilary | Hamelin, Marc-André | Hampson, Thomas | Hantaï, Pierre | Harnoncourt, Nikolaus | Harrell, Lynn | Heifetz, Jascha | Hendricks, Barbara | Heppner, Ben | Hess, Myra | Hewitt, Angela | Hilliard Ensemble | Hogwood, Christopher | Holliger, Heinz | Hollywood Bowl Symphony Orchestra | Horne, Marilyn | Horszowski, Mieczyslaw | Hotter, Hans | Hough, Stephen | Houston Symphony Orchestra | Howard, Leslie | Hungarian National Philharmonic Orchestra | Hvorostovsky, Dmitri
GeneralGeneral | Symphonies | Classical | Styles | Music
GeneralGeneral | Classical | Styles | Music
Classical MusicClassical Music | The Sony BMG Masterworks Store | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music
Classical Instrumental MusicClassical Instrumental Music | The Sony BMG Masterworks Store | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music
Similar Items:
  1. Complete Recordings on Deutsche Grammophon
  2. Liszt: Piano Works
  3. Chopin: The Piano Works
  4. Martha Argerich Collection (Box) [Germany]
  5. Horowitz Encores

ASIN: B000002909
Release Date: 1993-10-05

Tracks:

  1. Sonata In E Major, K 531 (L430): Allegro
  2. Sonata In A Major, K322 (L483): Allegro
  3. Sonata In G Major K455 (L209): Allegro
  4. Sonata No. 8 In C Minor, Op. 13 'Pathetique': I. Grave - Allegro di molto e con brio
  5. Sonata No. 8 In C Minor, Op. 13 'Pathetique': II. Adagio cantabile
  6. Sonata No. 8 In C Minor, Op. 13 'Pathetique': III. Rondo. Allegro
  7. Impromptu In G-flat Major, Op. 90 (D899) No. 3: Andante
  8. Etude in C minor, Op. 10 No. 12: Allegro con fuoco
  9. Etude In C-sharp Minor, Op. 25 No. 7: Lento
  10. Scherzo No. 1 In B Minor, Op. 20: Presto con fuoco
  11. 3 Preludes - From Book II: IV. Les fees sont d'exquises danseuses. Rapide et leger
  12. 3 Preludes - From Book II: V. Bruyeres. Calme
  13. 3 Preludes - From Book II: VI. General Lavine - eccentric.
  14. Poeme In F-sharp Major, Op. 32 No. 1: Andante cantabile
  15. Etude In C-Sharp Minor, Op. 2 No. 1: Andante
  16. Etude In D-Sharp Minor, Op. 8 No. 12: Patetico

Tracks:

  1. Piano Sonata No.2 In B- Flat, Op.35: I. Grave- Doppio movimento
  2. Piano Sonata No.2 In B- Flat, Op.35: II. Scherzo
  3. Piano Sonata No.2 In B- Flat, Op.35: III. Marche funebre. Lento
  4. Piano Sonata No.2 In B- Flat, Op.35: IV. Finale. Presto
  5. Etude-Tableau In C, Op.33 No.2: Allegro
  6. Etude-Tableau In C, Op.33 No.2: Appassionato
  7. Arabeske In C, Op.18: Leicht und zart
  8. Kinderszenen, Op.15 - Scenes From Childhood: 1. Von fremden Landern und Menschen
  9. KINDERSZENEN, OP.15: 2. Kuriose Geschichte
  10. KINDERSZENEN, OP.15: 3. Hansche-Mann
  11. KINDERSZENEN, OP.15: 4. Bittendes Kind
  12. KINDERSZENEN, OP.15: 5. Gluckes genug
  13. KINDERSZENEN, OP.15: 6. Wichtige Begbenheit
  14. KINDERSZENEN, OP.15: 7. Traumerei
  15. KINDERSZENEN, OP.15: 8. Am Kamin
  16. KINDERSZENEN, OP.15: 9. Ritter vom Steckenpferd
  17. KINDERSZENEN, OP.15: 10. Fast zu ernst
  18. KINDERSZENEN, OP.15: 11. Furchtenmachen
  19. KINDERSZENEN, OP.15: 12. Kind im Einschlummern
  20. KINDERSZENEN, OP.15: 13. Der Dichter spricht
  21. Toccata In C, Op.7: Allegro
  22. Hungarian Rhapsody No.19 In D Minor: Lento patetico (Lassan)- Vivace (Friska)

Tracks:

  1. Keyboard Sonatas: Allegro
  2. Keyboard Sonatas: Allegro
  3. Keyboard Sonatas: Allegro
  4. Keyboard Sonatas: Andante moderato
  5. Keyboard Sonatas: Allegretto
  6. Keyboard Sonatas: Allegro
  7. Keyboard Sonatas: Andante
  8. Keyboard Sonatas: Andante e cantabile
  9. Keyboard Sonatas: Allegro
  10. Keyboard Sonatas: Allegro
  11. Keyboard Sonatas: Andante e cantabile
  12. Keyboard Sonatas: Allegro
  13. Keyboard Sonatas: Allegro
  14. Keyboard Sonatas: Andante
  15. Keyboard Sonatas: Allegro
  16. Keyboard Sonatas: Andante moderato
  17. Keyboard Sonatas: Vivo
  18. Keyboard Sonatas: Allegro

Tracks:

  1. Toccata, Adagio And Fugue In C, BWV 564: I. Preludio, quasi improvvisando. Tempo moderato
  2. Toccata, Adagio And Fugue In C, BWV 564: II. Intermezzo. Adagio
  3. Toccata, Adagio And Fugue In C, BWV 564: III. Fuga. Moderamente sherzando, un poco umoristico
  4. Fantasie In C, Op.17: I. Durchaus phantastisch und leidenschalflich vorzutragen
  5. Fantasie In C, Op.17: II. Massig. Durchaus energisch
  6. Fantasie In C, Op.17: III. Langsam getragen. Durchweg leise zu halten
  7. Piano Sonata No.9, Op.68 'Black Mass': Moderato quasi andante-Molto meno vivo-Allegro-Piu vivo-Allegro...
  8. Poeme In F-Sharp Major, Op.32 No.1: Andante cantibile

Tracks:

  1. Mazurka In C-sharp Minor, Op. 30. No. 4: Allegretto
  2. Etude In F major, Op. 10 No. 8: Allegro
  3. Ballade No. 1 In G Minor, Op. 23: Largo - Moderato - Meno mosso - Presto con fuoco
  4. Serenade For The Doll. Allegro ma non troppo
  5. Etude In C-Sharp Minor, Op. 2 No. 1: Andante
  6. Etude In A-Flat Major, Op. 72 No. 11: Presto e con leggierezza
  7. Traumerei
  8. Sonata No. 11 In A Major, K.331: I. Tema.Andante grazioso e variazioni
  9. Sonata No. 11 In A Major, K. 331: II. Menuetto - Trio
  10. Sonata No. 11 In A Major, K. 331: III. Rondo alla Turca
  11. Polonaise-Fantaisie In A-Flat Major, Op. 61: Allegro maestoso

Tracks:

  1. Mazurka In B minor, Op. 33 No. 4: Mesto
  2. Nocturne In E Minor, Op. 72 No. 1: Andante
  3. Piano Sonata No. 10, Op. 70: Moderato - Allegro - Puissant, radieux - Allegro - Piu vivo - Presto - Moderato
  4. Piano Sonata In F Major, Hob. XVI: 23: I. Allegro
  5. Piano Sonata In F Major, Hob. XVI: 23: II. Adagio
  6. Piano Sonata In F Major, Hob. XVI: 23: III. Finale
  7. Blumenstuck In D-Flat Major, Op. 19: Leise bewegt
  8. L'ISLE JOYEUSE: Quasi una cadenza - Tempo.
  9. Vallee d'Obermann: Lento assai - Piu lento - Un poco piu di moto ma sempre lento - Presto - Lento

Tracks:

  1. Ballade No. 1 In G Minor, Op. 23: Largo - Moderato - Meno mosso - Presto con fuoco
  2. Nocturne In F Minor, Op. 55 No. 1: Andante
  3. Polonaise In F-Sharp Minor, Op. 44: Tempo di polacca - Doppio movimento, tempo di Mazurka - Tempo I
  4. Sonata In E major, K 380 (L23): Andante commodo
  5. Sonata In G major, K 55 (L335): Allegro
  6. Arabeske In C Major, Op. 18: Leicht und zart
  7. Etude In D-Sharp Minor, Op. 8 No. 12: Patetico
  8. Traumerei
  9. Variations On A Theme From Bizet's Opera 'Carmen'

Tracks:

  1. Sonata In E-Flat Major, Op. 12 No. 2: III. Rondo
  2. Adagio sostenuto In F Major
  3. Sonata In B-Flat Major, Op. 25 No. 3: II. Rondo
  4. Sonata In A Major, Op. 50 No. 1: II. Adagio
  5. Corale Prelude 'Lch ruf zu dir, Herr Jesu Christ'
  6. Sonata In F-Sharp Major, K 319 (L35): Allegro
  7. Sonata In G Major, K 260 (L124): Allegro
  8. Sonata In C Major, HOB. XVI: 48: I. Andante con espressione
  9. Sonata In C major, Hob. XVI:48: II. Rondo
  10. Sonata No. 28 In A Major, Op. 101: I. Allegretto ma non troppo
  11. Sonata No. 28 In A Major, Op. 101: II. Vivace alla Marcia
  12. Sonata No. 28 In A Major, Op. 101: III. Adagio ma non troppo, con affetto - Allegro

Tracks:

  1. Piano Sonata No. 14 In C-Sharp Minor, Op. 27, No. 2 'Moonlight': I. Adagio sostenuto
  2. II. Allegretto
  3. Piano Sonata No. 14 In C-Sharp Minor, Op. 27, No. 2'Moonlight': III. Presto agitato
  4. Piano Sonata No. 21 In C Major, Op. 53 , 'Waldstein-Sonata': I. Allegro con brio
  5. Piano Sonata No. 21 In C Major, Op. 53 , 'Waldstein-Sonata': II. Introduzione. Adagio molto - attacca
  6. Piano Sonata No. 21 In C Major, Op. 53 , 'Waldstein-Sonata': III. Rondo. Allegro moderato - Prestissimo
  7. Piano Sonata No. 23 in F Minor, Op. 57, 'Appassionata': I. Allegro assai
  8. Piano Sonata No. 23 in F Minor, Op. 57, 'Appassionata': II. Andante con moto -attacca
  9. Piano Sonata No. 23 in F Minor, Op. 57, 'Appassionata': III. Allegro, ma non troppo - Presto

Tracks:

  1. Mazurka in A minor, Op. 17 No. 4: Lento, ma non troppo
  2. Etude in G-flat major, Op. 10 No. 5: Vivace
  3. Introduction & Rondo In E-Flat Major, Op. 16: Introduzione. Andante - Rondo. Allegro vivace
  4. Waltz in A minor, Op. 34 No. 2: Lento
  5. Polonaise in A-flat Major, Op. 53: Maestoso
  6. Mazurka in F-sharp minor, Op. 59 No. 3: Vivace
  7. Mazurka in C-sharp minor, Op. 50 No. 3: Moderato
  8. Mazurka in D-flat major, Op. 30 No. 3: Allegro non troppo
  9. Mazurka in E minor, Op. 41 No. 2: Andantino
  10. Mazurka in D major, Op. 33 No. 2: Vivace
  11. Etude in C-sharp minor, Op. 10 No. 4: Presto
  12. Etude in E major, Op. 10 No. 3: Lento, ma non troppo
  13. Etude in C minor, Op. 10 No. 12: Allegro con fuoco
  14. Prelidu In B Minor, Op. 28 No. 6: Lento assai

Tracks:

  1. Posonaise in A major, Op. 40 No. 1: Allegro con brio
  2. Prelude in D-flat major, Op. 28 No. 15: Sostenuto
  3. Etude in E-flat minor, Op. 10 No. 6: Andante
  4. Etude No. 2 in A-flat major from 'Trois Nouvelles Etudes': Allegretto
  5. Mazurka In F Minor, Op. 7 No. 3
  6. Waltz in C-sharp minor, Op. 64 No. 2: Tempo giusto
  7. Variations On A Theme By Clara Wieck From Sonata No. 3 In F Minor,Op. 14: Andantino
  8. Kreisleriana, Op. 16: I. Ausserst bewegt
  9. Kreisleriana, Op. 16: II.Sehr innig
  10. Kreisleriana, Op. 16: III. Sehr aufgeregt
  11. Kreisleriana, Op. 16: IV. Sehr langsam
  12. Kreisleriana, Op. 16: V. Sehr lebhaft
  13. Kreisleriana, Op. 16: VI. Sehr langsam
  14. Kreisleriana, Op. 16: VII. Sehr rasch
  15. Kreisleriana, Op. 16: VIII. Schnell und spielend

Tracks:

  1. Impromptu In A-Flat Major Op. 90 (D899) No. 4: Allegretto
  2. Impromptu In F Minor Op. 142 (D935) No. 1: Allegro moderato
  3. Impromptu In A-Flat Major Op. 142 (935) No. 2: Allegretto
  4. Impromptu In E-Flat Major Op. 90 (D899) No. 2: Allegro
  5. Consolation In E Major S. 172 (R.12) No. 2
  6. Pour les arpeges composes: Dolce e lusingando
  7. La terrasse des audiences du clair de lune: Lent
  8. Etude In A Minor Op. 104b No. 3: Allegro vivace
  9. Scherzo & March S. 177 (R.20)

Tracks:

  1. Feuillet d'album In E-Flat Major Op. 45 No. 1: Andante piacevole
  2. Etude In F-Sharp Minor Op. 8 No. 2: A capriccio, con forza
  3. Etude In B-Flat Minor Op. 8 No. 11: Andante cantabile
  4. Etude In D-Flat Major Op. 8 No. 10: Allegro
  5. Etude In A-Flat Major Op. 8 No. 8: Lento (Tempo rubato)
  6. Etude In F-Sharp Major Op. 42 No 3: Prestissimo
  7. Etude In F-Sharp Major Op. 42 No. 4: Andante
  8. Etude In C-Sharp Minor Op. 42 No. 5: Affannato
  9. Etude Op. 65 No. 3: Molto vivace
  10. No. 1: Allegretto
  11. 2 Poemes Op. 69: No. 2: Allegretto
  12. Vers la flamme Op. 72: Allegro moderato
  13. Feuillet d'album Op. 58
  14. Fairy Tale In A Major Op. 51 No. 3
  15. Sonata No. 2 In B-Flat Minor Op. 36: I. Allegro agitato
  16. Sonata No. 2 In B-flat, Minor, Op. 36: II. Non allegro
  17. Sonata No. 2 In B-Flat Minor, Op. 36: III. Allegro molto
  18. Prelude In G-Sharp Minor Op. 32 No. 12: Allegro
  19. Moment musical In B Minor Op. 16 No. 3: Andante cantabile
  20. Etude-Tableau In E-Flat Minor Op. 33 No. 5: Non allegro - Presto
  21. Etude-Tableau In C Major Op. 33 No. 2: Allegro
  22. Etude-Tableau In D Major Op. 39 No. 9: Allegro moderato (Tempo di Marcia)

Amazon.com

It may surprise you to learn that, despite his untouchable reputation with the public, Vladimir Horowitz enjoyed a certain dubious reputation with the critics. For many, he was the epitome of the witless virtuoso, all technique and vulgar display, and no brains. There was some truth in this to the extent that he really could be variable on record, but by general consensus his Masterworks recordings show him at his absolute best. Aside from his famous Carnegie Hall concerts from 1965, you get stunning performances of music by Schumann, Haydn, Beethoven, Chopin, Scriabin, and above all, Scarlatti--the composer that Horowitz, more than anyone, put back on the map for pianists the world over. A great set. --David Hurwitz

Customer Reviews:

3 out of 5 stars Horowitz: good. Amazon: good. Sony Classical: BAD........2004-05-24

I bought this set in December, and because I have so many classical CD's (more than 300), it took me 5 months to realize that the set contained TWO volume 8's and NO volume 9's. Worried that it might be too late, I e-mailed Amazon. Their first reply was that the replacement was already on its way (with return shipping paid for as well). Wow, that was a relief!

When I got the new set, I decided to study it closely and make sure that everything was good. It turns out that several of the discs (in both sets) had holes through the aluminum reflective layer -- which seemed to be because it was too thin to begin with. One disc was cracked, and another looked like the aluminum was "rotting out" on the edge. You would think that for $230, Sony Classical would put more quality into their discs. So what good is "Super Bit Mapping" and "High Definition Remastering" if the discs are so cheap that the player will misread the data? And I don't have much confidence that the discs will last many years, either.

Fortunately I got to pick the best discs from the 2 sets, so I won't need to replace this one for another. But I certainly lost respect for Sony Classical.

And kudos to you Amazon; you're really looking out for your customers!

3 out of 5 stars ARE YOU CRAZY RICH OR CRAZY STUPID?.......2002-08-25

Why would any one in the right mind plunk down [money] for 13 CDS by the same pianist? Is it so you can brag about owning 11 years' worth of the same old thing? Or did you get it as a gift designed to impress but not really to listened to? Now you could probably get [money] for it whether you used it or not. Columbia Masterworks should have brought along new and younger talent. For my bet I can't think of many American pianists who are currently recording. Do we have to recycle Schumann, Rachmaninoff, Schubert, Beethoven, Liszt, Chopin, Scriabin, and others over and over? This is the Twenty-first Century. We should at least be thinking of Twentieth Century piano works. I can get 10 CDs by 10 pianists currently recording if I look to Europe.

5 out of 5 stars merely spectacular!.......2001-03-10

I've only had this set about a week and have already indulged three complete listenings; it's a gold mine! - the power of preaching is persuasive in the Temple of Horowitz! I'm taken aback by the unity and continuity of sonics, an excellent and remarkable display of high engineering art. Everything important is here (almost! I wish some of the Scriabin Preludes had been included). There are sketches of incomparable pianism and supreme intelligence in these discs: Liszt's 'Vallee d'Obermann', and the Consolations; Debussy's 'L'isle joyeux' - so 'russian playing french'! - Scriabin's 'Vers le flamme' and the Black Mass sonata - one simply can't climb out of the volcano, it's terrifying and beautiful! - and the Scarlatti and Chopin. Only Gilels approaches Horowitz's indigenous understanding of Chopin. In the course of thirteen discs the glory can start to crash in around you, but at the last moment of endurance along comes 'Serenade of the Doll', or one of the Consolations. The Bach-Busoni is cerebral and fine. Horowitz gets rapped for the wrong romanticism - it's the romanticism of artistic intelligence that his art claims! I love that famous C clunker at the beginning of the Bach-Busoni in the Return to Carnegie Hall recital; more than that, I appreciate how Horowitz played his public pride in it, no retouches, etc. Shrewd, and very real, I think. He was a pianist of enormous humility on the inside, so completely knowing of his gifts - one of the reason his playing was something special. He possessed the often disregarded ability to stand completely outside his playing and admire it as one might a beautiful woman, with complete humility. It affords us the privilege of reaping joy after joy of a remarkable art the likes of which will surely stand true for a long time. 200 bucks is a lot of money, I probably would have thought it too much for the convenience of a collection; I'm glad someone else didn't feel that way, and gave me the set! - now I find it curiously too clever a package to be considered merely a consolidation of recordings into a 'set' - there is something indefinably congruent about these recordings. They fit together with harmonious intent, and shine and shadow the land with a marvelous music. Highest recommendation without reservation.

5 out of 5 stars I have never regretted buying this..........2000-08-22

Considering that this set is devoted to a single instrument played by one artist in a 12-year period, the depth is mind-blowing. If variety is the spice of life, than this set is a very warming set indeed.

For the most part, Horowitz communicates a deep respect for the specific style of each composer: his Scarlatti is done articulately and without any smear with the pedal. His Liszt is demonic. His Rachmaninov is dazzling, with all of the "superfluous" notes (!) and Russian virtuosity in tact. Horowitz's Schumann is sensitive, passionate and Romantic.

And then there are his interpretations of Chopin. To me, Vladimir Horowitz is one of Chopin's best ambassadors. In particular, I draw attention to the Polonaise-Fantaisie in Vol. 3 and the mazurkas and etudes of Vol. 7.

For a good summary of this collection, listen to Vol. 4, "The Legendary 1968 TV Concert." Applause is omitted between selections, and the repertoire is tailored to Horowitz's pianistic gifts.

The first disc of Vol. 3 (Including the Bach-Busoni Toccata and the Schumann Fantasy) is not top-notch piano-playing... It's a little sloppy and inaccurate. I'm sure there are other minor slips elsewhere in this collection, but here they are most obviously seen.

Regardless, this collection is a MUST for Horowitz fans. Save up your money little by little and go and buy it. It is truly the most rewarding purchase of classical music I have ever made.

5 out of 5 stars The greatest 20th Cent. pianist at his best!.......2000-04-15

If you were to take a set of piano music from only one performer to a desert island, this would be the set. Vladimir Horowitz was a pianist of incredible, almost unique, technical prowess capable of creating wonderful piano textures and tone colorings, and possessing his own dark, distinctive sound on a wonderful Steinway he had transported to each of his concerts or studio recording sessions. Of almost limitless ability, he suffered criticism from music critics because he severely limited his performing repertoire and stayed away from the concert stage for several prolonged periods because of his terrible insecurity and stagefright. He was especially criticized in his early years for bravura performances which were brilliant, but loud and not always tasteful. He was known for giving his enthralled audiences what they wanted, but it should be remembered that he championed Scarlatti and almost single-handedly brought him back into the performing world from near-oblivion, and it was Horowitz who premiered several important works by twentieth century composers such as Barber and Khatchaturian. He kept the works of the mysterious and exotic Alexander Scriabin from disappearing from piano benches in the conservatories, and he created some of the most imaginative and thrilling encore transcriptions ever heard in the concert hall. In later years, his repertoire expanded and he played some wonderful Mozart, Haydn, and Beethoven, much of which is featured in this set. The highlight of this disc collection from the early 60's through about 1973 is the historic return concert at Carnegie Hall in 1965. After a self-imposed exile from public performing for 12 years, he made this famous recital which is one of the most memorable in the history of recorded piano performance. Although he made several nerve-induced mistakes in the opening Bach piece, he settled down quickly and delivered a thrilling performance, highlighted, for me, at least, by the Chopin Ballade in G minor, which took away my breath and featured one of the most dazzling climaxes I have ever heard on a piano. His incredible performance possessed a youthful vitality which belied his 62 years. Throughout the other discs in this set one hears Horowitz at his best: still technically awesome yet more musically mature and capable of producing little miracles from pieces well-known, and less-known. No longer pandering to the expectations of the audience, he gave as his encore at the Carnegie Hall return concert, a precious, child-like Traumerei from Kinderszenen. The Schumann featured on these discs includes some of the most beautiful offerings available anywhere of this composer, including a wonderful Fantasy in C and perhaps the best performance ever on record of Kreisleriana. The Schubert impromptus are little miracles, and the Debussy that's thrown in makes us fantasize about the other French music he could have given us! His wonderful Chopin reminds us there are other views besides Rubinstein's to this most-important-of-all piano literature, and his Rachmaninoff is glorious. Performing into his eighties, he was a wonder of music and the 13 discs offered here give a personal record of a dazzling career from his very best years. It might be pointed out that several pieces are offered more than once in the set as they were recorded in several concerts and studio sessions and it is interesting to hear the differences in his performances. One might wish that his piano oeuvre had included more composers and a wider range of pieces, but this collection certainly highlights the work he was best known for, including as it does the various Chopin, Rachmaninoff, Liszt, Schumann, Scarlatti, Scriabin, Bach, Mozart, Haydn, Schubert, Clementi, and Beethoven gems he was noted for throughout his long career. Anyone loving the piano, or just beautiful music must hear these discs!
Bach: The Masterworks [Box Set]
Average customer rating: 1 out of 5 stars
  • You get what you pay for
Bach: The Masterworks [Box Set]

Manufacturer: Brilliant Classics
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

All Works by J.S. BachAll Works by J.S. Bach | Bach, Johann Sebastian | ( B ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
CanonsCanons | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music
ConcertinosConcertinos | Concertos | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music
Concerto GrossiConcerto Grossi | Concertos | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music
GeneralGeneral | Concertos | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music
FantasiesFantasies | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music
ImprovisationImprovisation | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music
SuitesSuites | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music
VariationsVariations | Forms & Genres | Baroque (c.1600-1750) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music
GeneralGeneral | Baroque (c.1600-1750) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music
Chamber MusicChamber Music | Forms & Genres | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music
GeneralGeneral | Keyboard | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music
OrganOrgan | Keyboard | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music
CelloCello | Strings | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music
ViolinViolin | Strings | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music
GeneralGeneral | Sacred & Religious | Classical | Styles | Music
GeneralGeneral | Classical | Styles | Music
GeneralGeneral | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music
OratoriosOratorios | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music
CantatasCantatas | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music
MotetsMotets | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music
OratoriosOratorios | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music
PassionsPassions | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music
Blowout Box SetsBlowout Box Sets | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music
More Titles at Least 20% OffMore Titles at Least 20% Off | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music
All Classical Music BlowoutAll Classical Music Blowout | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music
Bach, Johann SebastianBach, Johann Sebastian | ( B ) | Composers, A-Z | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music
Opera & VocalOpera & Vocal | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music
Brilliant ClassicsBrilliant Classics | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music
Similar Items:
  1. Mozart: The Masterworks (Box Set)
  2. Beethoven: The Masterworks (Box Set)
  3. Vivaldi: The Masterworks (Box Set)
  4. Mendelssohn: The Masterworks [Box Set]
  5. Brahms: The Masterworks (Box Set)

ASIN: B00062FLII
Release Date: 2004-11-30

Customer Reviews:

1 out of 5 stars You get what you pay for.......2004-12-04

In the Brandenburg Concerti, the tempo varies, trumpet volleys sound like French Horns, and the flute is off tune half the time. The harpsichordist was good but in one of the concerti, decided to enter at a different tempo than had been set by the rest of the orchestra. Since he had to play some very fast runs later, it is no surprise that he wanted to slow down the orchestra, but maybe they should have worked it out earlier. The orchestra sounds leaderless and out of sync at times. Can't find the groove. Violins are competent but playing with an orchestra that needs to practise what they are going to play a little more.

That covers the first 2 of 40 CDs. Don't know if I can bring myself to listen to the rest. Somebody who didn't know Bach would wonder what the attraction is after listening to this.
Masterworks by Bach
Average customer rating: Not rated
    Masterworks by Bach

    Manufacturer: Gothic Records
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

    All Works by J.S. BachAll Works by J.S. Bach | Bach, Johann Sebastian | ( B ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
    PreludesPreludes | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music
    PassacagliasPassacaglias | Variations | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music
    GeneralGeneral | Baroque (c.1600-1750) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music
    Chamber MusicChamber Music | Forms & Genres | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music
    GeneralGeneral | Keyboard | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music
    OrganOrgan | Keyboard | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music
    GeneralGeneral | Sacred & Religious | Classical | Styles | Music
    GeneralGeneral | Classical | Styles | Music
    GeneralGeneral | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music
    ASIN: B00000IJGM
    Release Date: 1999-04-13

    Tracks:

    1. Fantasia Super: Komm, Heiliger Geist, Herre Gott, BWV 651
    2. Toccata And Fugue In D Minor (Dorian), BWV 538: Toccata
    3. Toccata And Fugue In D Minor (Dorian), BWV 538: Fugue
    4. Toccata In F Major, BWV 540
    5. Passacaglia And Fugue In C Minor, BWV 582
    6. Pastorale In F Major, BWV 590
    7. Prelude And Fugue In E Minor (Cathedral), BWV533: Prelude
    8. Prelude And Fugue In E Minor (Cathedral), BWV533: Fugue
    9. Prelude And Fugue In E-flat Major (St. Anne), BWV 552: Prelude
    10. Prelude And Fugue In E-flat Major (St. Anne), BWV 552: Fugue
    Four Masterworks for Organ
    Average customer rating: Not rated
      Four Masterworks for Organ
      Felix Mendelssohn , Johann Sebastian Bach , Cesar Franck , M. Searle Wright , Frederick Swann , and Crystal Cathedral Organ
      Manufacturer: Gothic Records
      ProductGroup: Music
      Binding: Audio CD

      All Works by J.S. BachAll Works by J.S. Bach | Bach, Johann Sebastian | ( B ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
      GeneralGeneral | Franck, César | ( F ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
      All Works by MendelssohnAll Works by Mendelssohn | Mendelssohn, Felix | ( M ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
      SonatinasSonatinas | Sonatas | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music
      PassacagliasPassacaglias | Variations | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music
      GeneralGeneral | Baroque (c.1600-1750) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music
      Chamber MusicChamber Music | Forms & Genres | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music
      Chamber MusicChamber Music | Forms & Genres | Romantic (c.1820-1910) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music
      GeneralGeneral | Keyboard | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music
      GeneralGeneral | Classical | Styles | Music
      GeneralGeneral | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music
      Similar Items:
      1. Frederick Swann In Hawaii
      2. Hymns on the Crystal Cathedral Organ

      ASIN: B000003J8Q
      Release Date: 1994-05-12

      Tracks:

      1. Sonata In F Minor, Opus 65, No.1: Allegro moderato e serioso
      2. Sonata In F Minor, Opus 65, No.1: Adagio
      3. Sonata In F Minor, Opus 65, No.1: Andante Recitative
      4. Sonata In F Minor, Opus 65, No.1: Allegro assai vivace
      5. Passacagila and Fugue, BWV 582
      6. Chorale In E Major
      7. Introduction, Passacaglia, And Fugue
      Franz Liszt, J.S. Bach: Organ Masterworks
      Average customer rating: Not rated
        Franz Liszt, J.S. Bach: Organ Masterworks

        Manufacturer: RS
        ProductGroup: Music
        Binding: Audio CD

        All Works by J.S. BachAll Works by J.S. Bach | Bach, Johann Sebastian | ( B ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
        All Works by LisztAll Works by Liszt | Liszt, Franz | ( L ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
        PassacagliasPassacaglias | Variations | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music
        GeneralGeneral | Baroque (c.1600-1750) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music
        GeneralGeneral | Keyboard | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music
        OrganOrgan | Keyboard | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music
        GeneralGeneral | Classical | Styles | Music
        ASIN: B00003OSWW
        Release Date: 1999-01-01
        Bach: Organ Masterworks
        Average customer rating: Not rated
          Bach: Organ Masterworks

          Manufacturer: Arts Music
          ProductGroup: Music
          Binding: Audio CD

          All Works by J.S. BachAll Works by J.S. Bach | Bach, Johann Sebastian | ( B ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
          PassacagliasPassacaglias | Variations | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music
          GeneralGeneral | Baroque (c.1600-1750) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music
          Chamber MusicChamber Music | Forms & Genres | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music
          GeneralGeneral | Keyboard | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music
          OrganOrgan | Keyboard | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music
          GeneralGeneral | Classical | Styles | Music
          GeneralGeneral | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music
          CantatasCantatas | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music
          GeneralGeneral | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music
          CantatasCantatas | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music
          ASIN: B00003Q02J
          Release Date: 2000-01-11

          Tracks:

          1. Tosccata And Fugue In D Minor, BWV 565
          2. Chorale: 'Jesus, Joy Of Man's Desiring'
          3. Pasacaglia And Fugue In C Minor, BWV 582
          4. Chorale Prelude BWV 699 'Nun Komm Der Heiden Heiland'
          5. Organ Concerto In A Minor, BWV 593
          6. Prelude And Fugue In D Minor, BWV 539
          7. Chorale Prelude BWV 727 'Herzlich Tut Mich Verlangen'
          8. Pastorale In F Major, BWV 590
          9. Chorale BWV 733, 'Fuga Sopra Il Magnificat'
          Bach: Organ Masterworks
          Average customer rating: Not rated
            Bach: Organ Masterworks

            Manufacturer: Guild
            ProductGroup: Music
            Binding: Audio CD

            All Works by J.S. BachAll Works by J.S. Bach | Bach, Johann Sebastian | ( B ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
            GeneralGeneral | Concertos | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music
            PreludesPreludes | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music
            GeneralGeneral | Baroque (c.1600-1750) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music
            Chamber MusicChamber Music | Forms & Genres | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music
            GeneralGeneral | Keyboard | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music
            OrganOrgan | Keyboard | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music
            GeneralGeneral | Sacred & Religious | Classical | Styles | Music
            GeneralGeneral | Classical | Styles | Music
            GeneralGeneral | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music
            ASIN: B00005MKWB
            Release Date: 2005-01-17
            Bach Masterworks
            Average customer rating: Not rated
              Bach Masterworks

              Manufacturer: Camerata
              ProductGroup: Music
              Binding: Audio CD

              All Works by J.S. BachAll Works by J.S. Bach | Bach, Johann Sebastian | ( B ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
              GeneralGeneral | Baroque (c.1600-1750) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music
              Chamber MusicChamber Music | Forms & Genres | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music
              LuteLute | Instruments | Early Music | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music
              GeneralGeneral | Keyboard | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music
              OrganOrgan | Keyboard | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music
              LuteLute | Strings | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music
              ViolinViolin | Strings | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music
              GeneralGeneral | Classical | Styles | Music
              GeneralGeneral | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music
              ASIN: B00005TQ5I
              Release Date: 2001-11-27

              Tracks:

              1. Sonata In D Major, BWV 1028: I. Adagio
              2. Sonata In D Major, BWV 1028: II. Allegro
              3. Sonata In D Major, BWV 1028: III. Andante
              4. Sonata In D Major, BWV 1028: IV. Allegro
              5. Sonata In C Minor, BWV 1017: I. Largo
              6. Sonata In C Minor, BWV 1017: II. Allegro
              7. Sonata In C Minor, BWV 1017: III. Adagio
              8. Sonata In C Minor, BWV 1017: IV. Allegro
              9. Sonata In C Major, BWV 529: I. Allegro
              10. Sonata In C Major, BWV 529: II. Largo
              11. Sonata In C Major, BWV 529: III. Allegro
              12. Partita In C Minor, BWV 997: I. Preludio
              13. Partita In C Minor, BWV 997: II. Fuga
              14. Partita In C Minor, BWV 997: III. Sarabanda
              15. Partita In C Minor, BWV 997: IV. Giga-Double-Giga
              16. Sonata In G Major, BWV 530: I. Vivace
              17. Sonata In G Major, BWV 530: II. Largo
              18. Sonata In G Major, BWV 530: III. Allegro
              Masterworks at St. Matthew's
              Average customer rating: Not rated
                Masterworks at St. Matthew's

                Manufacturer: Walsingham Classics
                ProductGroup: Music
                Binding: Audio CD

                All Works by J.S. BachAll Works by J.S. Bach | Bach, Johann Sebastian | ( B ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
                Byrd, WilliamByrd, William | ( B ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
                All Works by Wolfgang Amadeus MozartAll Works by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart | Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus | ( M ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
                All Works by MendelssohnAll Works by Mendelssohn | Mendelssohn, Felix | ( M ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
                FantasiesFantasies | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music
                PreludesPreludes | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music
                SonatinasSonatinas | Sonatas | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music
                GeneralGeneral | Baroque (c.1600-1750) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music
                GeneralGeneral | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music
                Chamber MusicChamber Music | Forms & Genres | Romantic (c.1820-1910) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music
                GeneralGeneral | Keyboard | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music
                OrganOrgan | Keyboard | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music
                GeneralGeneral | Sacred & Religious | Classical | Styles | Music
                GeneralGeneral | Classical | Styles | Music
                ASIN: B0000040QH
                Release Date: 1996-06-20
                Bach - Great Organ Favorites - Biggs
                Average customer rating: Not rated
                  Bach - Great Organ Favorites - Biggs

                  Manufacturer: CVBS Masterworks
                  ProductGroup: Classical
                  Binding: Audio CD
                  Similar Items:
                  1. Bach: The Four Great Toccatas & Fugues
                  2. Works for Organ - Essential Classics
                  3. Bach: The Four Great Toccatas and Fugues [SACD]

                  ASIN: B000IF84J6

                  Product Description

                  Played on The Flentrop Organ In The Busch-Reisinger Museum, Harvard University. The tracks are: 1. - 2. Toccata & Fugue, BWV 565, 3. Toccata BWV 540, 4. Fugue, "The Jig" BWV 577, 5, - 7. Toccata, Adagio & Fugue, BWV 564, 8. Fugue "The Little", BWV 578, 9. Chorale Prelude: Ein Feste, Burg Ist Unser Gott, BWV 720, 10. Chorale Prelude: Wachet Auf, RuftUns Die Stimme, BWV 645, 11. Chorale Prelude: Nun Freut Euch, Lieben Christen, G'Mein, BWV 734a, 12. Fugue, "The Great", BWV 542, 13. - 14. Passacaglia & Fugue, BWV 582.

                  Music Track:

                  1. Bartok & Ravel
                  2. Battistini Sings Verdi
                  3. Beethoven: Piano Sonatas [Enhanced]
                  4. Beethoven: Symphonies Nos. 1 & 2; Prometheus Overture [Enhanced]
                  5. Beethoven: Symphonies Nos. 4 & 5 [Enhanced]
                  6. Beethoven: Symphonies Nos. 7 & 8 [Enhanced]
                  7. Beethoven: Symphony No. 6 "Pastoral"; Leonora Overture No. 3 [Enhanced]
                  8. Beethoven: Violin Concerto / Romances [Enhanced]
                  9. Bizet: Carmen & L'Arlésienne Suites [Enhanced]
                  10. Bortnyansky: Glory Be To God

                  Music Track

                  music track

                  Recommended Music:

                  What a Concept!: Tribute to Teenage Fanclub

                  The Age of Lost Kisses

                  Sweat Hog

                  Music: Rock Animals

                  Whatever [Import]

                  Tribute to Black Sabbath: Eternal Masters

                  Two Moods

                  Trading Snakeoil for Wolftickets [Import]

                  V-Gold [Limited Edition] [Import]

                  The Mother of Us All

                  Switch

                  The Definitive Black & Blue Sessions: Jumpin' the Blues

                  Suave Y Tierno

                  We Want Moore!

                  Soliloquy