Bach: Harpsichord Concertos BWV 1055-1058

On this CD:

1. Harpsichord Concerto No. 4 in A major (or for oboe d'amore) BWV 1055
Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach
Performed by Stuttgart Bach Collegium, Robert Levin
Conducted by Helmuth Reilling

2. Harpsichord Concerto No. 5 in F minor (or for oboe or violin in G minor) BWV 1056
Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach
Performed by Stuttgart Bach Collegium, Robert Levin
Conducted by Helmuth Reilling

3. Harpsichord Concerto No. 6 in F major, BWV 1057
Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach
Performed by Stuttgart Bach Collegium, Robert Levin
Conducted by Helmuth Reilling

4. Harpsichord Concerto No. 7 in G minor, BWV 1058
Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach
Performed by Stuttgart Bach Collegium, Robert Levin
Conducted by Helmuth Reilling

Tracks:

Concerto for Harpsichord and Strings in D minor, BVW 1052: 1. Allegro
Concerto for Harpsichord and Strings in D minor, BVW 1052: 2. Adagio
Concerto for Harpsichord and Strings in D minor, BVW 1052: 3. Allegro
Concerto for Harpsichord and Strings in E major, BVW 1053: 1. (without tempo indication)
Concerto for Harpsichord and Strings in E major, BVW 1053: 2. Siciliano
Concerto for Harpsichord and Strings in E major, BVW 1053: 3. Allegro
Concerto for Harpsichord and Strings in D major, BVW 1054: 1. (without tempo indication)
Concerto for Harpsichord and Strings in D major, BVW 1054: 2. Adagio e piano sempre
Concerto for Harpsichord and Strings in D major, BVW 1054: 3. Allegro

Tracks:

Concerto for Harpsichord and Strings in A major, BWV.1055: 1. Allegro
Concerto for Harpsichord and Strings in A major, BWV.1055: 2. Larghetto
Concerto for Harpsichord and Strings in A major, BWV.1055: 3. Allegro ma non tanto
Concerto for Harpsichord and Strings in F minor, BWV.1056: 1. (Without Tempo Indication)
Concerto for Harpsichord and Strings in F minor, BWV.1056: 2. Largo
Concerto for Harpsichord and Strings in F minor, BWV.1056: 3. Presto
Concerto for Harpsichord, 2 Recorders and Strings in F major, BWV1057: 1. (Without Tempo Indication)
Concerto for Harpsichord, 2 Recorders and Strings in F major, BWV1057: 2. Andante
Concerto for Harpsichord, 2 Recorders and Strings in F major, BWV1057: 3. Allegro assai
Concerto for Harpsichord and Strings in G minor, BWV1058: 1. (Without Tempo Indication)
Concerto for Harpsichord and Strings in G minor, BWV1058: 2. Andante
Concerto for Harpsichord and Strings in G minor, BWV1058: 3. Allegro assai
Concerto for 2 Harpsichords and Strings in C minor, BWV1060: 1. Allegro
Concerto for 2 Harpsichords and Strings in C minor, BWV1060: 2. Adagio
Concerto for 2 Harpsichords and Strings in C minor, BWV1060: 3. Allegro

Tracks:

Concerto for 2 Harpsichords and Strings in C major, BWV1061: 1. (Without Tempo Indication) - Nicholas Kraemer
Concerto for 2 Harpsichords and Strings in C major, BWV1061: 2. Adagio ovvero Largo - Nicholas Kraemer
Concerto for 2 Harpsichords and Strings in C major, BWV1061: 3. Fuga - Nicholas Kraemer
Concerto for 2 Harpsichords and Strings in C minor, BWV1062: 1. (Without Tempo Indication) - Nicholas Kraemer
Concerto for 2 Harpsichords and Strings in C minor, BWV1062: 2. Andante - Nicholas Kraemer
Concerto for 2 Harpsichords and Strings in C minor, BWV1062: 3. Allegro assai - Nicholas Kraemer
Concerto for 3 Harpsichords and Strings in D minor, BWV.1063: 1. (Without Tempo Indication) - Nicholas Kraemer
Concerto for 3 Harpsichords and Strings in D minor, BWV.1063: 2. Alla Siciliana - Nicholas Kraemer
Concerto for 3 Harpsichords and Strings in D minor, BWV.1063: 3. Allegro - Nicholas Kraemer
Concerto for 3 Harpsichords and Strings in C major, BWV1064: 1. Allegro - Nicholas Kraemer
Concerto for 3 Harpsichords and Strings in C major, BWV1064: 2. Adagio - Nicholas Kraemer
Concerto for 3 Harpsichords and Strings in C major, BWV1064: 3. Allegro - Nicholas Kraemer
Concerto for 4 Harpsichords and Strings in A minor, BWV.1065: 1. (Without Tempo Indication) - Nicholas Kraemer
Concerto for 4 Harpsichords and Strings in A minor, BWV.1065: 2. Largo - Nicholas Kraemer
Concerto for 4 Harpsichords and Strings in A minor, BWV.1065: 3. Allegro - Nicholas Kraemer

Tracks:

Concerto for Flute, Violin, Harpsichord, Strings, and Basso Continuo in A minor, BWV1044 'Triple Concerto': 1. Allegro
Concerto for Flute, Violin, Harpsichord, Strings, and Basso Continuo in A minor, BWV1044 'Triple Concerto': 2. Adagio, ma non tanto, e dolce
Concerto for Flute, Violin, Harpsichord, Strings, and Basso Continuo in A minor, BWV1044 'Triple Concerto': 3. Allabreve
Concerto for Oboe, Violin, Strings, and Basso Continuo in C minor: 1. Allegro
Concerto for Oboe, Violin, Strings, and Basso Continuo in C minor: 2. Adagio
Concerto for Oboe, Violin, Strings, and Basso Continuo in C minor: 3. Allegro
Concerto for Oboe d'amore, Strings and Basso Continuo in A major: 1. (Without Tempo Indication)
Concerto for Oboe d'amore, Strings and Basso Continuo in A major: 2. Larghetto
Concerto for Oboe d'amore, Strings and Basso Continuo in A major: 3. Allegro ma non tanto

Tracks:

Concerto for Violin, Strings and Continuo in A minor, BWV.1041: 1. (Allegro moderato) - Simon Standage
Concerto for Violin, Strings and Continuo in A minor, BWV.1041: 2. Andante - Simon Standage
Concerto for Violin, Strings and Continuo in A minor, BWV.1041: 3. Allegro assai - Simon Standage
Concerto for Violin, Strings and Continuo in E major, BWV.1042: 1. Allegro - Simon Standage
Concerto for Violin, Strings and Continuo in E major, BWV.1042: 2. Adagio - Simon Standage
Concerto for Violin, Strings and Continuo in E major, BWV.1042: 3. Allegro assai - Simon Standage
Concerto for 2 Violins in D minor, BWV.1043: 1. Vivace - Simon Standage
Concerto for 2 Violins in D minor, BWV.1043: 2. Largo ma non tanto - Simon Standage
Concerto for 2 Violins in D minor, BWV.1043: 3. Allegro - Simon Standage

Customer Reviews:

A Premier Bach Series Recording.......2007-03-26

I purchased these recordings nearly 20 years ago, when Deutsche Gramophone was still selling them as five individual discs, and at over $20 per disc. With the re-release of the set of all five discs in a single, price-reduced "Collectors Edition" box set, the price has fallen by more than half, making this one of the outstanding values for high-quality Bach recordings on today's market.

But what about the performances? Here's the best way I can sum it up. Having listened to these disks for some two decades, in the car, on the main home stereo system, on portable equipment, on the boom box, and etc., etc., it is, I imagine, inevitable that one ends up memorizing nearly every note. And with that familiarity comes the ability to detect flaws in the performance, missteps, missed beats, the occasional off-tone instrument. Here's the rub: it is difficult to locate any significant flaw in the performances. These performances are about as perfect as one can get, but having said that, there is more. The sound reproduction of this recording remains near or at the top of any Bach recordings with which I've become familiar, and remains in my own thinking the de facto standard by which other performances should be measured.

Sound too good to be true? Pick up a set and see for yourself. And then relish the thought that you paid $40 for a set worth far more.

A nice way to complete your collection of Bach's concertos..........2007-02-21

...and cheap to boot. This, paired with the Brandenburg Concertos/Overtures compilation from Arkiv (also featuring Pinnock and the English Concert), gives any new Bach fan a fairly complete account of Bach's instrumental orchestral output. This particular package includes all of Bach's keyboard concertos (played exceptionally well by Pinnock), all of his violin concertos, and also his Triple Concerto (Harpsicord, Flute and Violin), several works for Oboe and Oboe D'Amour, and several double concertos (2 violins, and oboe and violin). Highlights are the D Minor Harpsicord concerto BWV 1052, the C Major concerto for 2 Harpsicords BWV 1061, the Oboe D'Amour concerto BWV 1055, the double concerto BWV 1060, and the violin concertos.
This set sounds fantastic and is a great value to boot. Strongly recommended for those who loved Bach's Bradenburg concertos and Overtures and are looking for something new to sink their teeth into.

"Best Bach - Box Set".......2005-11-06

This is undoubtedly the best Back box set I have heard. These Concerto's for Harsichord, Violin, Flute and Oboe are among the finest in classical music. Although the Harpsichord volume level could have been a bit higher overall the recordings are very good. I am very pleased with this CD set with so much music at a very good price. This is truly a collectors gem.

Pinnock is good performer.......2005-09-30

Pinnock is good performer...I drop one start because BWV 1052-58
Might sound better when it's played piano.

Unbeatable Value.......2004-12-15

This set offers unbeatable value. The performances are uniformly excellent. Pinnock's Bach is brisk and sprightly when it should be, but also tender and relaxed when it must be. He is not afraid to slow down and savour the music, unlike many period-performance specialists. He is one of the world's great harpsichordists and his partners in the multiple concerti are also excellent. Simon Standage yields nothing to better-known soloists in the violin concerti.

The sound is clear, deep, and only a little bit on the bright side.

While you're at it, buy the Pinnock/English Concert complete Mozart symphonies. Sure, Mozart's first fifteen or so aren't anything special, but the set is superb and the price unbelievable.

Bach: Concertos for Piano and Orchestra Nos. 1-5 & 7

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The Best Performance Ever Achieved
A Review in Dissent
"Don't be frightened, Mr. Gould is here ..."
In The Spirit...
I'm prejudiced, and these are my favorite versions.

Bach: Concertos for Piano and Orchestra Nos. 1-5 & 7

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ASIN: B0000028ND
Release Date: 1992-10-27

Tracks:

Concerto for Piano and Orchestra No. 1 in D minor, BWV 1052
Concerto for Piano and Orchestra No. 1 in D minor, BWV 1052
Concerto for Piano and Orchestra No. 1 in D minor, BWV 1052
Concerto for Piano and Orchestra No. 2 in E Major, BWV 1053
Concerto for Piano and Orchestra No. 2 in E Major, BWV 1053
Concerto for Piano and Orchestra No. 2 in E Major, BWV 1053
Concerto for Piano and Orchestra No. 3 in D Major, BWV 1054
Concerto for Piano and Orchestra No. 3 in D Major, BWV 1054
Concerto for Piano and Orchestra No. 3 in D Major, BWV 1054

Tracks:

Concerto for Piano and Orchestra No. 4 in A major, BWV 1055
Concerto for Piano and Orchestra No. 4 in A major, BWV 1055
Concerto for Piano and Orchestra No. 4 in A major, BWV 1055
Concerto for Piano and Orchestra No. 4 in A major, BWV 1055Concerto for Piano and Orchestra No. 4 in A major, BWV 1055Concerto for Piano and Orchestra No. 4 in A major, BWV 1055
Concerto for Piano and Orchestra No. 4 in A major, BWV 1055
Concerto for Piano and Orchestra No. 4 in A major, BWV 1055
Concerto for Piano and Orchestra No. 7 in G minor, BWV 1058
Concerto for Piano and Orchestra No. 7 in G minor, BWV 1058
Concerto for Piano and Orchestra No. 7 in G minor, BWV 1058

Amazon.com essential recording

Glenn Gould was this century's greatest Bach player, so these legendary recordings are self-recommending. While other fine pianists have made powerful statements in this music, no one sounds anything like Gould. His phenomenal clarity of articulation, digital control, and well, just plain interesting way with the music set him completely apart from the competition. With playing of this individuality and quality, it's pointless to engage in any debate with respect to the appropriateness of the piano versus the harpsichord. Scholars and pedants may continue to argue, but the fact is, it doesn't matter. Great musicianship always serves great music best. --David Hurwitz

Customer Reviews:

The Best Performance Ever Achieved.......2007-02-12

This is a superlative recording of one of the most famous pieces by Kapellmeister Johann Sebastian Bach played by the best Bach interpreter, Mr. Glenn Gould. I value this recording so much that I often find myself avoiding listening to it too much because this recording is like a beautiful sunset, which should only be fully enjoyed without any wastefulness when all the conditions are ideal. I have owned this recording for many years, but I decided that I have no choice but to write a review now after reading a very gratuitous and childish review below by a certain [...]. While I do not care about the provincialism of other people, I was very worried that some novices reading that review might be mislead and coerced away from this most delightful recording and miss the experience of a lifetime.

For those that do not know, Glenn Gould is considered to be the best Bach interpreter of this century by the vast majority of non-professional listeners and professional artists. Gould's performances have become a standard; so much so that any new Bach performance on a piano is almost immediately compared to Gould. True, there are some critics who believe that Gould uses too much staccato in some of Bach's compositions, but nevertheless, if we remember that most of these pieces Bach had composed for a harpsichord, which is a staccato instrument by nature, we can understand why Gould would select such a radical approach.

Bach's fugues are very complex and often the performer is faced with a challenge to communicate three, four, or even more melodies simultaneously. A romantic, legato performance hopelessly mixes all the notes together drowning any possibility of expressing all these melodies at the same time - at best, some of the melodies go into the background, e.g., the left hand notes, while other melodies, like the notes for the right hand, come to the surface. Only a very scrupulous listening can reveal these melodies buried in the background. What makes so many people to fall in love with Glenn Gould is his uncanny ability to not only express all the melodies distinctly at the same time, but also to bring his left and right hand notes together into a mellifluous, sometimes tempestuous, freely flowing melody. Everything is right there for you to listen to.

Even if you are one of those harsh critics who absolutely cannot accept a staccato performance, I am sure that you will still like this performance because the recording flows so well that one can't argue that Glenn uses too much staccato. I am not a listener who is limited only to Gould. I embrace many different styles of performances simply because no one interpretation is the "only way." If you are very interested to hear how else these compositions can be performed, such as more romantically, I recommend you listen to these same compositions played by [...]. Both do an excellent job. You will also have the opportunity to compare these performances to Glenn Gould's interpretation. Additionally, I would recommend that you hear these concertos being performed on a violin, organ, and harpsichord. After so many years and so many different recordings I have realized that Gould's performance is the absolute best. It doesn't mean there aren't other excellent recordings; it means that Glenn adds something extra to the performance that somehow when you combine those extra features with the genius of Johann Sebastian Bach, you suddenly seem to reinvent one of the greatest works of arts of the Western Civilization.

This recording is indeed breathtaking. I have read several books on Bach's works and his biography and I have to say that his genius is divine, yet I am not even religious! Mozart and Beethoven, among numerous other composers, have revered Bach and learned from him as well. At least for me, there has never been any composer as powerful as Herr Bach. If you are new to Bach, this recording is a great starting point. Make sure that you continue your reveling odyssey and listen to Bach's other greatest works[...] If you have any questions about Bach and his performances, feel free to contact me (ekhekoyan at yahoo.com).

A Review in Dissent.......2006-06-06

I find myself in disagreement with all the other reviewers of this performance. I think Gould does both emotional and technical violence to Bach's music. One reviewer speaks of Gould's "staccato" attacks, and praises the interpretation anyway. Doesn't that seem incoherent? My problem with the performance, however, is not so much what I hear but what I don't hear. First, there's the chromaticism of Bach's music, which I don't hear in Gould's performance because it's hammer-heavy; dissonance is most piquant when prepared by clear, transparent consonance (which is nearly impossible, I grant, on a modern piano). Then there's the counterpoint, the joyful mathematical complexity of Bach's music, which Gould sacrifices to his thundering top-voice dramaticization.
I wrote a previous negative review of this disk, which I find has been eradicated. In other words, censorship is possible on Amazon. I'm quite disappointed.

"Don't be frightened, Mr. Gould is here ...".......2006-04-24

I dare to say that nobody could even better perform with the same clarity and precision as those of Glenn Gould. He demonstrates why J.S. Bach is still the maestro of all masters of all time.

I'm a researcher, and believe it or not, I get my ideas when I listen to Bach. This collection is a must-to-listen for everybody who needs an illuminated inspiration in his/her subject.

Listen and enjoy.

In The Spirit..........2005-08-23

Glenn Gould is one of the most controversial pianists ever ... some people love him ,some hate him ,but they all agree that he is a true bravura player and a serious virtuoso on the piano .
When it comes to bach we immediately recall the famous saying : Bach is the mathematician of music , and Gould's famous ( mechanical ) technique on the piano really sets us in the mood for bach ... i dont believe that J.S himself would have played those pieces better than Gould ...

I have always been fond of the piano concertos ,and i listened to them performed by multiple artists ,but Gould is the maestro undebatably .

I would also recommend Bach's partitas by Gould too ...

Enjoy

I'm prejudiced, and these are my favorite versions........2005-08-04

I started listening to Glenn Gould almost 50 years ago, and have always
admired the precision with which he played. It evokes very refined
emotions and clarity of thought, as I think Bach intended.

J.S. Bach: Complete Piano Concertos Vol. 2

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Very good
Great Performance!
Bargain Bach
Ditto for Volume Two-very good!

J.S. Bach: Complete Piano Concertos Vol. 2

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ASIN: B0000013R9
Release Date: 1994-02-15

Tracks:

Piano Concerto In A Major, BWV. 1055: Allegro moderato
Piano Concerto In A Major, BWV. 1055: Larghetto
Piano Concerto In A Major, BWV. 1055: Allegro ma mon tanto
Piano Concerto In F Minor, BWV. 1056: Allegro moderato
Piano Concerto In F Minor, BWV. 1056: Largo
Piano Concerto In F Minor, BWV. 1056: Presto
Piano Concerto In F Major, BWV. 1057: Allegro
Piano Concerto In F Major, BWV. 1057: Andante
Piano Concerto In F Major, BWV. 1057: Allegro assai
Piano Concerto In G Minor, BWV. 1058: Allegro moderato
Piano Concerto In G Minor, BWV. 1058: Andante
Piano Concerto In G Minor, BWV. 1058: Allegro assai

Customer Reviews:

Very good.......2001-05-01

Hae-won Chang has recorded two volumes of Bach's keyboard concerti. At the moment, Amazon carries only the second volume. But both are excellent recordings of all the seven surviving solo keyboard concerti on piano. Chang's articulation is crisp and expressively colorful, helping carry the often-suppressed counterpoint in these works above the orchestra--especially notable for concerti 1052 and 1054 on the first volume. Some of the performances here stand up to some of the other great recordings of these works on piano. The 1052, for instance, on volume one, is dramatic with unwaning impetus, rivaling even Gould's performance with Bernstein. Although the 1055 concerto is less successful, the famous 1056 concerto presented in volume two is dramatic in its first movement surging tempo, preparing for the calm and tastefully rendered second movement. And the third movement, so often, it seems, played with banging and clanging by many pianists, rings clearly here, mirroring the first movement's rush. The orchestra, of modern size, is up to the task as well; the 1058 concerto shows off the strings and continuo especially well in their brightness and range of force. One cannot go wrong with this set when looking for consistently fresh and clear performances on piano of Bach's solo keyboard concerti.

Great Performance!.......2000-10-27

The Naxos disc is really a great bargain, considering the wonderful and colourful performance of the soloist. Chang plays much better than Gavrilov, who seems to be unable to produce anything except staccato in Bach's concertos. Really nice!

Bargain Bach.......2000-10-15

Hae-won Chang plays these keyboard concertos beautifully and is sympathetically accompanied. This is playing of real distinction - direct and unforced: the CD would be a first recommendation even if three times the price.

Ditto for Volume Two-very good!.......1999-12-10

If you want Bach's concertos on modern piano, and you don't want to pay full price (or even if you do), look no further.

Bach: The Concertos for One and Two Harpsichords

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leppard
they forgot the harpsichord
Just Perfect
Bach for all ears

Bach: The Concertos for One and Two Harpsichords

Manufacturer: Philips
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Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B0000041F6
Release Date: 1996-09-17

Tracks:

No. 1 in D minor, BWV 1052: 1. Allegro
No. 1 in D minor, BWV 1052: 2. Adagio
No. 1 in D minor, BWV 1052: 3. Allegro
No. 3 in D, BWV 1054: 1. -
No. 3 in D, BWV 1054: 2. Adagio e piano sempre
No. 3 in D, BWV 1054: 3. Allegro
No. 5 in F minor, BWV 1056: 1. -
No. 5 in F minor, BWV 1056: 2. Largo
No. 5 in F minor, BWV 1056: 3. Presto
No. 6 in F BWV 1057: 1. -
No. 6 in F BWV 1057: 2. Andante
No. 6 in F BWV 1057: 3. Allegro assai
No. 7 in G minor, BWV 1058: 1. -
No. 7 in G minor, BWV 1058: 2. Andante
No. 7 in G minor, BWV 1058: 3. Allegro assai

Tracks:

No. 2 in E, BWV 1053: 1. -
No. 2 in E, BWV 1053: 2. Siciliano
No. 2 in E, BWV 1053: 3. Allegro
No. 4 in A, BWV 1055: 1. Allegro
No. 4 in A, BWV 1055: 2. Larghetto
No. 4 in A, BWV 1055: 3. Allegro ma non tanto
In C Minot, BWV 1060: 1. Allegro
In C Minot, BWV 1060: 2. Largo ovvero adagio
In C Minot, BWV 1060: 3. Allegro
In C, BWV 1061: 1. -
In C, BWV 1061: 2. Adagio
In C, BWV 1061: 3. Vivace
In C minor, BWV 1062: 1. -
In C minor, BWV 1062: 2. Andante e piano
In C minor, BWV 1062: 3. Allegro assai

Customer Reviews:

leppard.......2007-03-24

I felt Leppard's execution was a bit pedestrian, but being a subjective impression, you may really like it. The music itself, of course, is wonderful.

they forgot the harpsichord.......2002-09-15

I was very disapointed with these cd's. I got them instead of Pinnock just because so often the violin concertos are tacked on to Bach recordings and I already had Grumiaux and was satisfied. But the harpsichord is so thin it is merely an ornament and relativily unimportant. I ended up going back for Pinnock. This might not be a bad background Christmas cd though.

Just Perfect.......2001-11-25

Unlike the usual recordings of Bach's keyboard concertos, the harpsichord is used in this Philips recording, instead of the piano. Listening to this quickly takes the listener back to the 18th century, a quality that a performance on a modern pianoforte lacks. The music is always played with respect to form and proper dynamics, surely what Bach himself would have wanted. Whether austere or light-hearted, these concertos are something all Bach lovers should have. Rarely do we have emotional depth, clear digital sound, and historical accuracy all together on one CD, but here we find it.

Bach for all ears.......2001-06-04

This recording is shurelly a "pick of the day" for almost all Bach melody lovers. It's light and dancing and although a little old fashioned never disapoints. Raimmond Leppard and the English Chamber Orch. make a wedding cuple and everithyng walks togheter. The tradicional string playing is sharp and warm and we fell back in time while listening. The clear and more dense Philips ADD recording is masterlly remastered and you can buy this set with eyes closed. It's a pity Philips didn't added one more CD with the concerts for 3 and 4 harpischords (this one a great energetic Vivaldi transcription of L'estro Harmônico Op.3 nº10), recorded with the same team. Go listen to it!

Bach J.S: Harpsichord Concertos Bwv 1053, 1054, 1055, 1058, 1060

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Bach J.S: Harpsichord Concertos Bwv 1053, 1054, 1055, 1058, 1060
Richter , Bilgram , and Munich Bach Orchestra
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ASIN: B00004Z1B7
Release Date: 2005-07-07

Tracks:

Harpsichord Concertos In E Major, Bwv 1053
Harpsichord Concertos In D Major, Bwv 1054
Harpsichord Concertos In A Major, Bwv 1055
Harpsichord Concertos In G Minor, Bwv 1058
Concerto For Two Harpsichords In C Minor, Bwv 1060

Bach: Piano Concertos 1-7, BWV 1052-1058

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Great quality CD

Bach: Piano Concertos 1-7, BWV 1052-1058
Bach , Andras Schiff , and Chamber Orchestra of Europe
Manufacturer: Polygram Records
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Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00000E452
Release Date: 1991-01-18

Tracks:

Con No.1 in d, BWV 1052: I. Allegro
Con No.1 in d, BWV 1052: II. Adagio
Con No.1 in d, BWV 1052: III. Allegro
Con No.2 in E, BWV 1053: I. (Allegro)
Con No.2 in E, BWV 1053: II. Siciliano
Con No.2 in E, BWV 1053: III. Allegro
Con No.3 in D, BWV 1054: I. (Allegro)
Con No.3 in D, BWV 1054: II. Adagio e piano sempre
Con No.3 in D, BWV 1054: III. Allegro

Tracks:

Con No.4 in A, BWV 1055: I. Allegro
Con No.4 in A, BWV 1055: II. Larghetto
Con No.4 in A, BWV 1055: III. Allegro ma non tanto
Con No.5 in f, BWV 1056: I. (Allegro)
Con No.5 in f, BWV 1056: II. Largo
Con No.5 in f, BWV 1056: III. Presto
Con No.6 in F, BWV 1057: I. (Allegro)
Con No.6 in F, BWV 1057: II. Andante
Con No.6 in F, BWV 1057: III. Allegro assai
Con No.7 in g, BWV 1058: I. (Allegro)
Con No.7 in g, BWV 1058: II. Andante
Con No.7 in g, BWV 1058: III. Allegro assai

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Great quality CD.......2004-12-08

I have heard these concerti performed live many times over the years and I really like Schiff's performace. Strong, energetic, yet sensitive. Some may say that Schiff can over-do the marcato, but not this time. They are my favorites. Bach's work is amazing, and Schiff & Co do it very, very well.
Essential fare for the Bach enthusist.

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Pinnock again owns Bach

Complete Harpsichord Concertos
Bach , Pinnock , and Ecc
Manufacturer: Archiv Produktion
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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J.S. Bach: Toccata, Partita, English Suite 2/ Martha Argerich

ASIN: B00006IQFL
Release Date: 2002-09-10

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Pinnock again owns Bach.......2005-03-17

Trevor Pinnock, in my opinion, is one of the best conductors/harpsichordists for Bach. He usually delivers incredible performances, and every one in this set is most definitely an incredible performance. The sound quality is wonderful.

However, a word of caution. Before you decide to buy this set of only the Harpsichord Concertos, I highly recommend also looking at the set titled "Bach Concertos" also with Trevor Pinnock and the English Concert. This set includes all of the same performances that are in this set, but it also includes the concertos for Violin, Flute, and Oboe d'Amore, and for only about $15 more. I recommend just buying the complete Concerto set, even if you think you only need the Harpsichord Concertos. You will thank yourself later for it. I highly regret overlooking it, because now I have to sell my Harpsichord Concertos set and buy the complete Concertos.

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Bach: Keyboard Concertos, Vol. II

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Vladimir Feltsman- American "Live" Debut at Carnegie Hall

ASIN: B000000FSC
Release Date: 1995-10-10

Tracks:

Con in A, BWV 1055: Allegro
Con in A, BWV 1055: Larghetto
Con in A, BWV 1055: Allegro Ma Non Tanto
Con in f, BWV 1056: Allegro
Con in f, BWV 1056: Largo
Con in f, BWV 1056: Presto
Con in g, BWV 1058: Allegro
Con in g, BWV 1058: Andante
Con in g, BWV 1058: Allegro Assai
Con Nach Italienischem Gusto: 1st Movement
Con Nach Italienischem Gusto: Andante
Con Nach Italienischem Gusto: Presto

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Vladimir Feltsman's playing of these concertos is truly remarkable. His pointed phrasing and varied articulation keep the music alive. He decorates the text freely with authentic embellishments, just as Bach would have done. The small orchestra doesn't seem to suffer from having its conductor so profitably occupied elsewhere, and keeps very well coordinated with the solo part. In the bonus (the "Italian" Concerto, Bach's translation of concerto grosso style to the solo keyboard), Feltsman plays with detached articulation to simulate the clarity of the harpsichord, and convincingly imitates the large versus small instrumental groups that Bach wrote into the score. Lovers of piano Bach should not miss this one. --Leslie Gerber

Bach: 7 Harpsichord Concertos, Triple Concerto

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cannot hear harpsichord
Marvelous Offering from Keyboard Genesis
Very Disappointed with Manze and Egarr
Best balance yet of harpsichord and ensemble.
correction of headline

Bach: 7 Harpsichord Concertos, Triple Concerto
Johann Sebastian Bach , Richard Egarr , Andrew Manze , and The Academy of Ancient Music
Manufacturer: Harmonia Mundi Fr.
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Violin Sonatas Op 5

ASIN: B00005UEQ1
Release Date: 2002-03-12

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Bach's keyboard concertos--some original compositions, others adapted from the Brandenburgs or string concertos--herald the genesis of the modern keyboard concerto as we know it, a genre later picked up and perfected by his son J.C. Bach. Until these stunning works were written, the harpsichord was used either as a continuo instrument or simply in a solo or chamber context. One reason for this is that the harpsichord doesn't possess the volume to cope with a sizable orchestra as a solo force. Richard Egarr knows this limitation, but he doesn't bestow any more amplification on his harpsichord than on the strings and wind. Fair enough, but there are a few frustrating moments when the primary, solo writing is sometimes lost beneath the less important orchestral counterpoint in the outer movements. That said, the balance in the slower movements works well due to the thinner textures, and overall the tempi are beautifully judged without the extreme speeds so often found in "authentic" performances. The phrasing and articulation are also well thought through, and these intimate performances display a joie de vivre lacking in most other recordings. Superb playing throughout. --Oliver Condy

Customer Reviews:

cannot hear harpsichord.......2006-07-13

If you are one of the people who listened to the Egarr recording of Bach's Goldberg Variation and believed you would relive a similar experience by listening to the Egarr recordings of the Concerto's;
forget it! the balance is a disaster. All one can hear is the orchestra, the harpsichord being in another world. As a consequence of listening to this recording I have decided never to purchase anything except unaccompanied Harpsichord. If you have not heard the Egarr recording of The Goldberg Variations you are missing a bit of Heaven. Get the Goldberg but avoid the concerto's

Marvelous Offering from Keyboard Genesis.......2003-01-25

Realizing that Bach's keyboard compositions inspired the keyboard concerto outpouring, this is exquisite compilation of his harpsichord work.

Certainly any attempt like this involves scholarly choice of editing, both pieces and nuances within each.

Their admission of attempting historically sound choices buffeted by what they "found musically satisfying solutions" was achieved.

This intimate chamber sound is delightful. Egarr is solid and plays with passion and sytle. The Manze led strings are equal to the task, and the recording is well mixed, with adequate balance between strings and soloist keyboards..

Two volume work supplies much joy for those who enjoy the captivating, unique sound of the harpsichord.

Very Disappointed with Manze and Egarr.......2002-09-21

I came to this recording with high expectations because there is only one instrument used per part just like Leonhardt (ISDN B000000SPD) did with his recordings of the same works for Teldec back in the early 1960's. However, my expectation was tempered by the fact that I have listened to Bach's Violin concertos performed by Manze and was disappointed. This recording shows the same problems I had with his Bach Violin concerti recording. Manze shows poorly defined muddy and quirky articulation. He also produces an unattractive violin sound from his instrument. What I did not expect was a boring performance. Unfortunately, he disappointed me with boring overall performances on most of the concertos as well. The performances are not sprightly and bouncy as they should be from both the harpsichordist and orchestra. Sometimes the violin sound gets totally lost in the recording. I expected a better balance with only one instrument per part. Also, the tape editing is poor. There are times were suddenly the recoding gets quiet as if two performances were spliced together. Other times it sounds like Egarr intentionally changes volume of the harpsichord at an awkward point in the music. In all fairness the Triple Concerto for Flute, Violin and harpsichord is an excellent performance and the recording comes together nicely. I especial enjoyed the slow movement where the pizzicato strings set off the solo instruments beautifully. On the other hand Manze's choice of not doing pizzicato strings during the slow movement of the F minor concerto is a huge mistake. In the liner notes he said that they tried many different ways of doing the middle movement of the F minor and found that pizzicato strings were not satisfying and instead used a short bow stroke. Well, Mr. Manze, one listen to Leonhardt's recording of the same movement would convince you otherwise. Also, one listen to your own recording of the middle movement of the Triple concerto should have showed that you should have used pizzicato strings for the F minor middle movement! This was so unsatisfying that I had to listen to Leonhardt's version to get that ethereal feeling again that the Manze version so lacked. Let me say also that I was disappointed in the D minor concerto. It lacked drive and emotion. The one I recommend for the D minor concerto is by far the Koopman version on Erato. Koopman will take your breath away with its drive an emotion! For a complete recording, I recommend the Leonhardt on Teldec now Elektra/Asylum - #97452 ISDN B000000SPD, the Koopman "Bach Edition Vol.1: Orchestral Music Amsterdam Baroque Orchestra/Ton Koopman" Erato 6cds 0630161622, and the Pinnock on DG Archiv 463725 (6) or DG Archive 471754 (3) versions. Stay away from the Egarr/Manze version, stay far away.

Best balance yet of harpsichord and ensemble........2002-05-16

One of the trickiest challenges of recording Bach's harpsichord concerti is getting the balance right between harpsichord and orchestra. Here, the string ensemble is small enough that they complement the harpsichord, rather than overwhelming it -- keeping the natural musical drama between soloist and ensemble intact. All of the AAM players are technically secure as usual and manage to inject a strong element of emotion into these works, bringing out their individual characters.

This is not another faceless "elevator music" recording of the Bach concerti, but a committed and highly substantial performance. Oh yeah -- it's also a lot of fun to listen to! Plus, each CD in the sect features well over an hour of music.

Highly recommended.

correction of headline.......2002-03-21

I would like to correct the impression given by the words
"Andrew Manze puts down the fiddle to conduct"; he did not
- he leads the ensemble while playing, as was 17th C. custom.