Bach: Concertos For Harpsichord

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 Byron Schenkman

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 Byron Schenkman

3. Harpsichord Concerto No. 2 in E major (or for oboe d'amore in F major) BWV 1053
Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach
Performed by Byron Schenkman

4. Harpsichord Concerto No. 1 in D minor (or for 2 oboes & organ or for violin) BWV 1052
Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach
Performed by Byron Schenkman

Bach: Concertos For Harpsichord, Music, Johann Sebastian Bach, Byron Schenkman, Chamber Music & Recitals, Classical, Classical Music, Concerto, Keyboard Concerto
Bach: Concertos
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • A Premier Bach Series Recording
  • A nice way to complete your collection of Bach's concertos...
  • "Best Bach - Box Set"
  • Pinnock is good performer
  • Unbeatable Value
 Bach: Concertos

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ASIN: B00004SAAY
Release Date: 2001-03-13

Tracks:

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

Tracks:

  1. Concerto for Harpsichord and Strings in A major, BWV.1055: 1. Allegro
  2. Concerto for Harpsichord and Strings in A major, BWV.1055: 2. Larghetto
  3. Concerto for Harpsichord and Strings in A major, BWV.1055: 3. Allegro ma non tanto
  4. Concerto for Harpsichord and Strings in F minor, BWV.1056: 1. (Without Tempo Indication)
  5. Concerto for Harpsichord and Strings in F minor, BWV.1056: 2. Largo
  6. Concerto for Harpsichord and Strings in F minor, BWV.1056: 3. Presto
  7. Concerto for Harpsichord, 2 Recorders and Strings in F major, BWV1057: 1. (Without Tempo Indication)
  8. Concerto for Harpsichord, 2 Recorders and Strings in F major, BWV1057: 2. Andante
  9. Concerto for Harpsichord, 2 Recorders and Strings in F major, BWV1057: 3. Allegro assai
  10. Concerto for Harpsichord and Strings in G minor, BWV1058: 1. (Without Tempo Indication)
  11. Concerto for Harpsichord and Strings in G minor, BWV1058: 2. Andante
  12. Concerto for Harpsichord and Strings in G minor, BWV1058: 3. Allegro assai
  13. Concerto for 2 Harpsichords and Strings in C minor, BWV1060: 1. Allegro
  14. Concerto for 2 Harpsichords and Strings in C minor, BWV1060: 2. Adagio
  15. Concerto for 2 Harpsichords and Strings in C minor, BWV1060: 3. Allegro

Tracks:

  1. Concerto for 2 Harpsichords and Strings in C major, BWV1061: 1. (Without Tempo Indication) - Nicholas Kraemer
  2. Concerto for 2 Harpsichords and Strings in C major, BWV1061: 2. Adagio ovvero Largo - Nicholas Kraemer
  3. Concerto for 2 Harpsichords and Strings in C major, BWV1061: 3. Fuga - Nicholas Kraemer
  4. Concerto for 2 Harpsichords and Strings in C minor, BWV1062: 1. (Without Tempo Indication) - Nicholas Kraemer
  5. Concerto for 2 Harpsichords and Strings in C minor, BWV1062: 2. Andante - Nicholas Kraemer
  6. Concerto for 2 Harpsichords and Strings in C minor, BWV1062: 3. Allegro assai - Nicholas Kraemer
  7. Concerto for 3 Harpsichords and Strings in D minor, BWV.1063: 1. (Without Tempo Indication) - Nicholas Kraemer
  8. Concerto for 3 Harpsichords and Strings in D minor, BWV.1063: 2. Alla Siciliana - Nicholas Kraemer
  9. Concerto for 3 Harpsichords and Strings in D minor, BWV.1063: 3. Allegro - Nicholas Kraemer
  10. Concerto for 3 Harpsichords and Strings in C major, BWV1064: 1. Allegro - Nicholas Kraemer
  11. Concerto for 3 Harpsichords and Strings in C major, BWV1064: 2. Adagio - Nicholas Kraemer
  12. Concerto for 3 Harpsichords and Strings in C major, BWV1064: 3. Allegro - Nicholas Kraemer
  13. Concerto for 4 Harpsichords and Strings in A minor, BWV.1065: 1. (Without Tempo Indication) - Nicholas Kraemer
  14. Concerto for 4 Harpsichords and Strings in A minor, BWV.1065: 2. Largo - Nicholas Kraemer
  15. Concerto for 4 Harpsichords and Strings in A minor, BWV.1065: 3. Allegro - Nicholas Kraemer

Tracks:

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

Tracks:

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

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars 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.

5 out of 5 stars 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.

5 out of 5 stars "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.

4 out of 5 stars 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.

5 out of 5 stars 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: 3 Oboe Concertos
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Outstanding CD by an outstanding oboist
  • Beautiful and elegant
  • Crisp, sweet artistry
  • The work of a true virtuoso
  • This is great oboe performance!
 Bach: 3 Oboe Concertos

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ASIN: B0000040XE
Release Date: 1990-10-25

Tracks:

  1. Concert In F For Oboe, Strings, And Continuo: (Allegro)
  2. Concert In F For Oboe, Strings, And Continuo: Siciliano
  3. Concert In F For Oboe, Strings, And Continuo: Allegro
  4. Concerto In D Minor For Oboe, Strings, And Continuo: Allegro
  5. Concerto In D Minor For Oboe, Strings, And Continuo: Siciliano
  6. Concerto In D Minor For Oboe, Strings, And Continuo: Presto
  7. Concerto In A For Oboe D'amore, Strings, And Continuo: (Allegro Moderato)
  8. Concerto In A For Oboe D'amore, Strings, And Continuo: Larghetto
  9. Concerto In A For Oboe D'amore, Strings, And Continuo: Allegro ma non tanto

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Outstanding CD by an outstanding oboist.......2006-05-17

I have been an enormous fan of Heinz Holliger since, well, since I can remember. I consider him THE premier oboist in the world, even to this day. Part of my interest in the oboe stems from Mr. (or more accurately Herr) Holliger.

This is a fantastic recording. If you appreciate the oboe, you will nearly weep with the steady control of his trills and fluidity of his notes. When I play it sounds like a load of distressed ducks trying not to get plunked by the huntsman's shotgun. That being said, Herr Holliger plays the oboe like a musical instrument and a beautiful one at that. What more can you say?

If you a) appreciate the artistry of Heinz Holliger, b) appreciate the mastery of musical composition genius of Johann Sebatian Bach or c) like the oboe, you CANNOT go wrong with this CD. J.S. Bach is in my top 5 composers along with Brahms, Dvorak, Beethoven and Schubert.

I repeat myself, you CANNOT go wrong with this CD!!!!! If I could give it 6 stars, I would. I was listening to it in the car on the way to work this morning!

5 out of 5 stars Beautiful and elegant .......2005-12-27

I knew by the time the Siciliano from the Concert in F had begun that this was going to be one of those recordings that I would never grow tired of. This Philips release is that rare musical occurance where everything is ideal...Bach's oboe concertos, Academy of St. Martin with Iona Brown, and Heinz Holliger's heart filling phrases ...not to mention full warm emersive sound engineering. If for no other reason, purchase this CD just to own a deeply satisfying instance of superb musical and technical virtuosity.

5 out of 5 stars Crisp, sweet artistry.......2005-03-25

While an afictionado of recordings by Baroque orchestras using period instruments, and a harpsichordist and gambist and recorder player myself, Holliger's recording with the Academy of SMF is truly wonderful. His tone is always steady and nuanced; the orchestra has a very warm and pleasing sound as well.

The recording of the oboe d'amore concerto was what led me to the disc, and it didn't disappoint me. It is such a lovely piece, and Holliger's phrasing and nuance is perfect in this as well as the other two concertos.

I wonder how he plays the third mvt. of the d minor concerto...he must be using circular breathing! It sounds impressive. I highly recommend this disc, one of my favorite Bach recordings and probably my favorite that uses modern instruments.

5 out of 5 stars The work of a true virtuoso.......2001-08-17

Heinz Holliger is truly one of the few oboists in the world who can be considered a virtuoso. His mastery of the instrument and extreme control over difficult passages is no less that amazing. He makes everything sound easy. Many people have criticized his tone; however, I think it is still a good sound. I prefer a darker, richer sound of the American school, but this Swiss is still doing a great job in the tone department. In this recording, Holliger simply blows you away with his technical mastery and smooth phrasing. These virtuosic Bach concertos are very difficult yet pose no problem for him. Truly a great recording of these beautiful concertos. The oboe d'amore concerto is a nice addition as well.

5 out of 5 stars This is great oboe performance!.......2001-01-27

As an aspiring oboeist, I purchased a collection of oboe cds, and this is the favorite. Done with force and style, these concertos originally thought for cello and harpsicord were for oboe as well. Holliger and the Academy of St.Martin give us an excellent recording which we will feast on for many enjoyable moments.
The Great Flute Concertos
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Great all around - especially Mozart
  • Rampal: master flutist of the 20th Century
  • great!
 The Great Flute Concertos

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ASIN: B0000027VU
Release Date: 1992-01-28

Tracks:

  1. Concerto For Flute & Orchestra in D Major, Op. 10, No. 3, RV 428 'Ill gardellino' (The Goldfinch - Der Stieglitz - Chardonneret: I. Allegro
  2. Concerto For Flute & Orchestra in D Major, Op. 10, No. 3, RV 428 'Ill gardellino' (The Goldfinch - Der Stieglitz -: II. Largo
  3. Concerto For Flute & Orchestra in D Major, Op. 10, No. 3, RV 428 'Ill gardellino' (The Goldfinch - Der Stieglitz -: III. Alegro
  4. Concerto for Flute & Orchestra in F Major, Op. 10, No. 1, RV 433 'La tempesta di mar' (The Storm at Sea - Der Sturm auf dem Meer - Tempete en mer): I. Allegro
  5. Concerto for Flute & Orchestra in F Major, Op. 10, No. 1, RV 433 'La tempesta di mar' (The Storm at Sea - Der Sturm auf dem Meer - Tempete en mer: II. Largo
  6. Concerto for Flute & Orchestra in F Major, Op. 10, No. 1, RV 433 'La tempesta di mar' (The Storm at Sea - Der Sturm auf dem Meer - Tempete en mer: III. Presto
  7. Concerto for Flute, Strings and Basso continuo in G minor , BWV 1056: I. ...
  8. Concerto for Flute, Strings and Basso continuo in G minor , BWV 1056: II. Largo
  9. Concerto for Flute, Strings and Basso continuo in G minor , BWV 1056: III. Presto
  10. Concerto for Flute, Strings and Bass continuo in C Major, BWV 1055: I. Allegro
  11. Concerto for Flute, Strings and Bass continuo in C Major, BWV 1055: II. Larghetto
  12. Concerto for Flute, Strings and Bass continuo in C Major, BWV 1055: III. Allegro ma non tanto
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  16. Suite for Flute & Orchestra in A minor: Menuets I & II
  17. Suite for Flute & Orchestra in A minor: Rejouissance
  18. Suite for Flute & Orchestra in A minor: Passepieds I & II
  19. Suite for Flute & Orchestra in A minor: Polonaise

Tracks:

  1. Concerto for Flute & Orchestra in G Major, KV 313 (285c): I. Allegro maestoso
  2. Concerto for Flute & Orchestra in G Major, KV 313 (285c): II. Adagio ma non troppo
  3. Concerto for Flute & Orchestra in G Major, KV 313 (285c): III. Rondeau: Tempo di Menuetto
  4. Concerto for Flute & Orchestra in D Major, Kv 314 (285d): I. Allegro aperto
  5. Concerto for Flute & Orchestra in D Major, Kv 314 (285d): II. Andante ma non troppo
  6. Concerto for Flute & Orchestra in D Major, Kv 314 (285d): III. Allegro
  7. Concerto for Flute, Harp and Orchestra in C Major, K. 299 (297c): I. Allegro
  8. Concerto for Flute, Harp and Orchestra in C Major, K. 299 (297c): II. Andantino
  9. Concerto for Flute, Harp and Orchestra in C Major, K. 299 (297c): III. Rondeau

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Great all around - especially Mozart.......2005-06-30

Every concerto/piece for flute and orchestra presented here can stand as the very pinnacle of performance and interpretation. Rampal and friends play with all the logic and song of the French school. I would like to commend the Mozart G Major concerto in particular, as Rampal's is the best performance I know (I've heard a better one, but that was on internet radio and I wasn't able to find out who performed it - I'm still searching). I have heard 10 other G Majors, all by worthy soloists with the likes of the VPO or LSO accompanying, and none can outdo Rampal's passionate yet low-key style with the absolutely glorious Israel Philharmonic (you might never have heard them - and you'll wonder why!) with a reasonably alert Zubin Mehta at the helm. The balance is wonderful, with the delicate middle string parts coming through clearly (shame on you, DG and Decca). If only Karl Boehm had been around to wave the stick for these Mozart recordings (The D Major and C Major here are also magnifcent, by the way), this would likely be hands-down the only set of Mozart concertos you'll ever need. Nevertheless, they are pretty darn close.

Every piece on these discs is wonderful, and I urge you to get them as quickly as possible. The style and wit of these recordings are not to be missed at any cost. As the English flutist William Bennett, whose recordings you should look into if you play flute, once told me, "Be a light person - like Jean-Pierre Rampal!"

5 out of 5 stars Rampal: master flutist of the 20th Century.......2003-08-17

The late Jean-Pierre Rampal, whom I had the pleasure to meet and chat with in the 1980's, is a "triple threat" man, in analogy to the football term. Some fine players impress with their technique. I am swept along by Rampal's renditions in a way that makes me forget all about technique - except for miraculous nuances every now and then that remind me that Rampal recreates every work with a creative, perceptive mind. For example, in Vivaldi's "Goldfinch" concerto Rampal, as almost afterthoughts, puts in exquisite little embellishments that literally makes a little bird come to life. It's a miraculous sound. Too bad Antonio Vivaldi couldn't have heard it.

Rampal has other qualities that stand out in his recordings. He was well aware that most of the best flute music was composed in the Baroque and Classical eras, and sought out the very best, well known or rare, in these genres - while not being limited to these periods.

Finally, Rampal was picky about the ensembles he played with and the recording companies who did the technical work for his recordings. The ensembles might be famous or little known, but always high-quality cooperators. The result is nearly always, as in this case, brilliant, clear, and balanced.

Five stars gets used frequently in recording reviews - it's too little for this recording.

5 out of 5 stars great!.......2001-01-04

i play the flute in my high school band and i love flute music, this cd is so beautiful! i highly reccomend this cd to any flutest!
Bach: Harpsichord Concertos 1
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Simply perfect!
  • Amazing find
  • Absolutely Spellbounding!!!
  • Harpsichord-NOT PIANO concertos!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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 Bach: Harpsichord Concertos 1

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  3. Bach: Concertos for Oboe and Oboe d'Amore
  4. Greatest Hits: Harpsichord
  5. J.S. Bach: Complete Piano Concertos Vol. 2

ASIN: B000046Q2K
Release Date: 2000-01-25

Tracks:

  1. Allegro
  2. Adagio
  3. Allegro
  4. Allegro
  5. Siciliano
  6. Allegro
  7. Allegro
  8. Larghetto
  9. Allegro Ma Non Tanto
  10. Allegro
  11. Largo
  12. Presto

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So little documentary evidence remains of Bach (many of his major works are still lost without trace) that the survival of his seven harpsichord concertos assumes great significance. From these works, we can learn much about scoring that elsewhere has had to be conjectured; their origin as concertos for violin or oboe adds to the fascination. Until Bach put it in center stage, nobody had thought of the harpsichord as a solo instrument: it was with these works that a new genre came into being that would culminate in the concertos of Mozart and Beethoven. And they still dazzle today. Naxos's battery of soloists, led by the musicologist Robert Hill, is extremely good, working up exhilarating miasmas of sound above the accompanying orchestra. But this orchestra embodies the concept of historical practice on modern instruments, which raises all sorts of questions. In both pitch and tone quality, they are irredeemably modern: the "period" element is somewhat elusive. But as musical archaeologists they are invaluable: this CD comes as part of Naxos's excellent eight-disc box of all of Bach's major orchestral works. --Michael Church

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Simply perfect!.......2006-05-09

This CD is marvellous! The sound, the performance, the conducting... everything is absolutely perfect! I've heard other five CDs which contain the same harpsichord concertos and I can assure that this is undoubtedly the best! An it's the cheaper too! This Naxos collection of the complete Bach's orchestral works are outstanding!

5 out of 5 stars Amazing find.......2005-11-02

I have been looking for a harpsichord version of BWV 1056 for quite a while before I came across this modest, budget release. The price may be low, but the performances are excellent, lively and fresh sounding, with very interesting ornamentations. The sound quality, sometimes an issue with Naxos CDs, is just as good. At this price, this particular album, along with Volume II of the same collection, are highly recommended CDs for anyone interested in Bach keyboard works, or just great Baroque music.

5 out of 5 stars Absolutely Spellbounding!!!.......2005-09-01

I am an amateur keyboardist and this is my humble opinion of this CD.
As a Baroque keyboard geek I can say that this is, if not, the most wonderful version that I have heard of these Bach Harpsichord Concertos. This is the first Orchestra that I have heard that has played the appoggiaturas in the second movement of the first concerto in D minor as written in the autographed score of Bach. The added ornamenation that is done by Robert Hill is very tasteful and makes this concerto extremely exciting. I would love to have Harpsichord lessons from him. I point out Robert Hill but all of the soloists are gifted performers. The Orchestra takes some chances with the tempos and play some movements quite quickly. I prefer them this way. They feel and sound better. Their (the Orchestra) playing is wonderfully soothing in the slow movements and dance-like and electrifying in the faster tempos. I cannot wait to listen to the others. Bravo!!!

5 out of 5 stars Harpsichord-NOT PIANO concertos!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!.......2001-07-17

This is THE BEST cds made by Naxos! I jave listened to this disc about 5 TIMES!!! My favorite is the Concerto in d-minor. I love the tempi. The first mvt. has a special character to it, almost dance like. It is also found as the Instrumentatz to Cantata 146. Movement two is rather sorrowfull, almost depicting Christ's agonizing march to the crucifix. The grace notes depict the stumbles Christ made. Finally mvt.3 expresses joy in a minor mode (I couldn't think of a religous plot to accompany it.) The rest of the Concertos are quite interesting and fun to listen to. Another favorite is the second mvt. to 1056 in f-minor. It is taken from (vise versa) Cantata 156. The Harpsichordists do a wonderful job.

5 out of 5 stars Budget Favorite.......2000-06-20

The Naxos edition of Bach's Orchestral Works is superb. My particular favorite is this volume of the Harpsichord Concerti which features original instrument versions of works Glenn Gould recorded in the 1960's on piano. There is a marvelous airy quality to the sound. Most of the tempi here are very fast, at least as rapid as Gould took them, and sometimes slightly faster. This is not the slow, stately chamber music approach, its more like Baroque night at the Hop! Played at these tempi, these concerti really have a dance music feel.
Bach: Concertos for Oboe and Oboe d'Amore
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ASIN: B000046Q2I
Release Date: 2000-01-25

Tracks:

  1. Concerto For Oboe d'amore In A Major, BWV 1055: Allegro
  2. Concerto For Oboe d'amore In A Major, BWV 1055: Larghetto
  3. Concerto For Oboe d'amore In A Major, BWV 1055: Allegro ma non troppo
  4. Concerto For Oboe In G Minor, BWV 1056: Allegro
  5. Concerto For Oboe In G Minor, BWV 1056: Largo
  6. Concerto For Oboe In G Minor, BWV 1056: Presto
  7. Concerto For Oboe In D Minor, BWV 1059: Allegro
  8. Concerto For Oboe In D Minor, BWV 1059: Adagio (Alessandro Marcello)
  9. Concerto For Oboe In D Minor, BWV 1059: Presto
  10. Concerto For Oboe d'amore In D Major, BWV 1053: Allegro
  11. Concerto For Oboe d'amore In D Major, BWV 1053: Siciliano
  12. Concerto For Oboe d'amore In D Major, BWV 1053: Allegro
  13. Concerto For Oboe And Violin In C Minor, BWV 1060: Allegro
  14. Concerto For Oboe And Violin In C Minor, BWV 1060: Adagio
  15. Concerto For Oboe And Violin In C Minor, BWV 1060: Allegro

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars I was very pleased.......2003-06-03

... I decided to buy it mostly because of the cheap price. But after opening and playing it, I was really glad I bought it. Notice I only gave it 4 stars, but to me that is very good (5 stars are reserved for recordings of the utmost quality).

Some of these concertos might be familiar to the listener, as they were to me, if he has heard Bach's keyboard concertos. However, I have always felt that the oboe was the most beautiful of wind instruments, and I enjoyed hearing them in this new light.

While I am not an expert on the oboe, the playing seems very good, and the phrasing and touch of the strings could not be better. Here's one recording with which can't go wrong, whether you are new to classical music or a seasoned listener.

4 out of 5 stars Evidence of Changing Musical/Cultural Tastes.......2003-02-10

Amazing that such exquisite music lost interest in Bach's time. As experts have noted and these liner notes on this recording suggest, much of Bach's fame was not in his lifetime as musical tastes were changing.

Thus, much of his concerto for oboe need reconstruction. Here played ably by Hommel and backed by Cologne Chamber Orchestra.
Intonation and phrasing is adequate, at times a little too dark for my taste.

5 out of 5 stars A perfect introduction to the music of J.S. Bach.......2002-08-30

This disc is as good an introduction to J.S. Bach as any I can think of. As the insightful liner notes indicate, Bach often used parts of earlier compositions while writing his 1730s concertos for harpsichord(s); researches into these concertos suggest that those included on this disc were originally written for oboe, and whether it's ultimately the case or not, this recording shines. Christian Hommel's restrained performance serves the music perfectly: each track features vast melodies and excellent ensemble-playing; meanwhile, the sound quality and balance couldn't have been better. This is pure, abstract music at its best: music whose power doesn't depend on what it might 'suggest' or 'represent', but only on its own language. And like all great music, the pieces on this disc become the springboards for contemplation that French painter Albert Gleizes yearned for in the early 1940s. Strongly recommended.

5 out of 5 stars J.S. Bach Oboe Concertos.......2001-09-10

J.S. Bach is my favourite. Of his music I probably love his concertoes most. The 5 concertoes on this CD are all reconstructions, according to the notes in the cover, i.e.the available scores by Bach himself are for other instruments:
mainly harpsichord. The assumption is that Bach had also made versions for other solo instruments at an earlier date.

I actually know each of the recorded pieces here played on either harpsichord, organ, violin or oboe. One of the concertoes, BWV 1053, as mentioned in the cover too, is shared with a cantata.I have it as BWV 169.

The all oboe versions here, I think, are definitely the most charming.
Bach: Keyboard Concertos Nos. 1, 2 & 4
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ASIN: B00005A8IB
Release Date: 2001-03-13

Tracks:

  1. Keyboard Concerto No. 1 In D Minor, BWV 1052: I. Allegro
  2. Keyboard Concerto No. 1 In D Minor, BWV 1052: II. Adagio
  3. Keyboard Concerto No. 1 In D Minor, BWV 1052: III. Allegro
  4. Keyboard Concerto No. 2 In E Major, BWV 1053: I. { }
  5. Keyboard Concerto No. 2 In E Major, BWV 1053: II. Siciliano
  6. Keyboard Concerto No. 2 In E Major, BWV 1053: III. Allegro
  7. Keyboard Concerto No. 4 In A Major, BWV 1055: I. Allegro
  8. Keyboard Concerto No. 4 In A Major, BWV 1055: II. Larghetto
  9. Keyboard Concerto No. 4 In A Major, BWV 1055: III. Allegro ma non tanto

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This disc may not prove as indispensable as Perahia's splendid Goldberg Variations. The most trivial reason is that it doesn't have as much music on it (only 53:04). But the appeal may also be not as wide. The Goldberg performance encompasses as wide a range of expression as the music does--which is really saying something! This concerto disc is more uniform in style, thoroughly modern and generally rather hard-driving. Perhaps the tension was generated by the interplay of pianist-conductor and orchestra, but it's palpable throughout. This does keep your attention riveted on the music, although it leaves some aspects of Bach unexpressed. If you're willing to go along for the ride, though, the disc does have a lot to offer. Perahia's execution is superb, and he decorates the text with his own trills and embellishments in a very convincing way. The orchestra keeps things moving right along. This may be a somewhat one-sided approach to Bach, but it certainly is stimulating. --Leslie Gerber

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Masterful.......2007-01-20

Like all the other reviewers below, this recording has me singing its praise. Perahia's playing is stunning and St Martin in the Fields delivers a beautiful sound. This cd (and the second set) is well worth your money. Also, if you enjoy Bach's Brandenberg Concertos, listen to his 6th Keyboard Concerto - it is the 4th Brandenberg Concerto for piano.

5 out of 5 stars this is very-very good.......2003-02-20

First of all, it is a speechless joint effort of the creator of the music and the presenter of the product from 100s of years ago, which sounds like it will glow forever.
Last of all
I cannot say any thing more but listen.
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5 out of 5 stars Sparkling Wit.......2002-07-04

Of course Perhaia is a great pianist and the Academy of St. Martin in the Fields is a great ensemble. But here I believe we get more than just the sum of the two. I was fortunate to hear a concert of Perhaia and St. Martin in the Fields here in Ann Arbor and they performed the first of these concertos. I have to tell you that the piece is so full of wit and fun that I chuckled out loud (softly).

You know that you have great musicians performing when they have so much command and understanding of what they are playing that they are willing to tell the musical jokes (witty jokes) with subtlety and grace. This is wonderful stuff.

The playing is tight, with the players listening to each other in ways that are too often ignored in larger ensemble pieces. Imitations and joint phrases are actually pulled off like they are in a string quartet. Yes, the Academy is a smaller orchestra that usually performs without a conductor so they are used to ensemble playing. This is just proof that they have accomplished what they set out to do. An chamber orchestra that plays as if it were a single musical instrument with almost endless musical colors and capabilities.

The other two concertos are just as great and fun as the first. There is also a companion disk with 3,5,6, and 7. So, there is even more to enjoy!

5 out of 5 stars Wonderful, but don't forget Hae-won Chang.......2002-05-28

Mr Perahia is never short of wonderful, but those of us who love music but baulk at full price should consider the two Hae-won Chang discs of Bach keyboard concertos on Naxos. Miss Chang is always inventive, always musical - she plays like an angel - and the eastern European orchestra is supportive and fresh. Mr Perahia is, simply, one of the great pianists but Hae-won's Bach is just fabulous (too).

5 out of 5 stars Another stunning Perahia/Bach disc.......2002-05-25

This is one of the worlds greatest pianists and togheter with Academy of St. Martin in the fields and good sound-engineering this keybord concertos sounds lively, fresh, lyrical and it comes without any ego-mannerism.

Perahia shows on this disc(and his other Bach discs) why he has won grammys, been nominated a couple of times too and more imprtent than a grammy, musically speaking :-) get last years Grammophone award for best instrumental album.

My only complain about this SET/DISC (not about the music) is that it could been more filled up (it is a bit short only ca 53-54 minutes) otherwise music, performance, sound is stunning.

This one with Perahia et al he played conertos by modern Steinway piano instrument and my choise for harpsichord/clavecin, having concerto no. 1, BMW 1052 on it, is Pirre Hantai and le concert francais on record company Astrée/naive 1994 (remastred 2001 -excellent sound). Hantais superb versions also contains BMW 1054 from Perahia Bach keybord concertos including no.3, no.5-7.

On this well performed disc Sony engineers could have tuned up that theorbo (bass lute) a little more and not put it so much in the background but it is a minor because othervise it is a very well engineered disc.

Highest recomendation. In my opinion Perahia is a more lyrical choise about this music than any other.
Bach: Concertos for Piano and Orchestra Nos. 1-5 & 7
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ASIN: B0000028ND
Release Date: 1992-10-27

Tracks:

  1. Concerto for Piano and Orchestra No. 1 in D minor, BWV 1052
  2. Concerto for Piano and Orchestra No. 1 in D minor, BWV 1052
  3. Concerto for Piano and Orchestra No. 1 in D minor, BWV 1052
  4. Concerto for Piano and Orchestra No. 2 in E Major, BWV 1053
  5. Concerto for Piano and Orchestra No. 2 in E Major, BWV 1053
  6. Concerto for Piano and Orchestra No. 2 in E Major, BWV 1053
  7. Concerto for Piano and Orchestra No. 3 in D Major, BWV 1054
  8. Concerto for Piano and Orchestra No. 3 in D Major, BWV 1054
  9. Concerto for Piano and Orchestra No. 3 in D Major, BWV 1054

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  1. Concerto for Piano and Orchestra No. 4 in A major, BWV 1055
  2. Concerto for Piano and Orchestra No. 4 in A major, BWV 1055
  3. Concerto for Piano and Orchestra No. 4 in A major, BWV 1055
  4. 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
  5. Concerto for Piano and Orchestra No. 4 in A major, BWV 1055
  6. Concerto for Piano and Orchestra No. 4 in A major, BWV 1055
  7. Concerto for Piano and Orchestra No. 7 in G minor, BWV 1058
  8. Concerto for Piano and Orchestra No. 7 in G minor, BWV 1058
  9. Concerto for Piano and Orchestra No. 7 in G minor, BWV 1058

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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:

5 out of 5 stars 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).

1 out of 5 stars 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.

5 out of 5 stars "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.

5 out of 5 stars 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

5 out of 5 stars 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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ASIN: B0000013R9
Release Date: 1994-02-15

Tracks:

  1. Piano Concerto In A Major, BWV. 1055: Allegro moderato
  2. Piano Concerto In A Major, BWV. 1055: Larghetto
  3. Piano Concerto In A Major, BWV. 1055: Allegro ma mon tanto
  4. Piano Concerto In F Minor, BWV. 1056: Allegro moderato
  5. Piano Concerto In F Minor, BWV. 1056: Largo
  6. Piano Concerto In F Minor, BWV. 1056: Presto
  7. Piano Concerto In F Major, BWV. 1057: Allegro
  8. Piano Concerto In F Major, BWV. 1057: Andante
  9. Piano Concerto In F Major, BWV. 1057: Allegro assai
  10. Piano Concerto In G Minor, BWV. 1058: Allegro moderato
  11. Piano Concerto In G Minor, BWV. 1058: Andante
  12. Piano Concerto In G Minor, BWV. 1058: Allegro assai

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars 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.

5 out of 5 stars 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!

5 out of 5 stars 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.

5 out of 5 stars 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: Keyboard Concertos, Vol. 2
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
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 Bach: Keyboard Concertos, Vol. 2
Glenn Gould , and Bach
Manufacturer: Sony
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00006FIBI
Release Date: 2002-09-03

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars A Kid's Review.......2005-07-06

Glenn Gould has a special way of expressing Bach. He plays Bach like nothing from the Baroque time period. Not everyone likes his way of expressing but his way will certainly amaze you.
Oboe Concertos, Vol. 2
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
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 Oboe Concertos, Vol. 2

Manufacturer: Dutton Labs UK
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ASIN: B00002MXTX
Release Date: 2000-02-08

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars A Musical Marriage.......2003-11-04

The Barbirolli Society and Dutton Laboratories have reissued yet another brilliant session by the great British conductor Sir John Barbirolli. "Oboe Concertos Volume 2" finds JB with wife Evelyn Rothwell again making beautiful music together. The three Concerto performances by Haydn, Marcello and Corelli (from 1957, 1969 and 1968 respectively) are the highlight of the disc, which also features six chamber pieces. This is music that Barbirolli likely would not have played were it not for Evelyn, but it is a testament to their love that they found the perfect pieces to perform and share together. Like other releases in this series, the recordings have been digitally remastered from the original sources superbly by Michael J. Dutton. Barbirolli Society CDs are certainly a treat, but they don't stay around very long. Buy this JB title while you can!

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