Bach: Goldberg Variations, BWV 988 (The Historic 1955 Debut Recording)
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In the main, sonic differences between Sony Classical's 20-bit remastering of this landmark 1955 recording and its previous incarnation in the CBS Great Performances series (CBS MYK 38479) are subtle rather than striking. Tape hiss is reduced, while ambient studio noise is heightened, bringing Glenn Gould's trademark humming and squeaky chair more into the foreground. One can also perceive slight changes in microphone setups between certain variations. Gould completists, however, will want this Glenn Gould Edition transfer for two fugues recorded in 1957, drastically different from the pianist's perverse remakes 13 years later for his complete Well Tempered Clavier Book II. Any respectable piano collection, however, should include Gould's debut Goldbergs, at any price. --Jed Distler
Bach: Goldberg Variations, BWV 988 (The Historic 1955 Debut Recording), Music, Johann Sebastian Bach, Glenn Gould, Baroque Variations for Keyboard, Classical, Classical Composers, Classical Music, Keyboard, Orchestral & Symphonic, Prelude and Fugue for Keyboard
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Awesome CD.......2007-05-11
Have enjoyed this CD immensely with our four-year old. Great price for the quality. Thank you.
He started dancing as soon as we put it on!.......2007-01-09
My 12 month old loves this CD and happily bops away to the music (in the car he sometimes even starts singing!). We like it too and not being very well versed in Classical music, it is a nice mix for us.
Better than baby einstein.......2006-02-26
This is a great CD, with great music, at a great price. Everyone seems to love Baby Einstein, but I don't like the plinking music on those CD's, I like real orchestral pieces to stimulate my child. This is exactly what parents need, at a good price!
great music at a great price.......2006-02-02
I got this cd to use as background when putting my 18 month old to sleep and for car rides. So far it has not made it out of the car. The cd is wonderful. The first song is the Luftansa airline comercial song (that is what my husband calls it) and is beautiful. I didn't think my husband would enjoy the cd at all but he doesn't mind one bit listening to it, he actually will put it on himself when we get in the car. My daughter loves it and will often start nodding her head back and forth to songs. I actually listen to it even when my daughter is not in the car. The music is soft and relaxing but not boring. It is also one of the only cd's that my in laws don't mind listening to when they are in the car with us.
I only paid like $4 here on amazon for it and I gladdly would of paid more for such a great cd. Its a great cd for such a great price!
A Wonderful CD for all ages.......2002-11-03
My whole family has enjoyed this CD. It is very upbeat and easy to listen to. I think there is something for everyone on this one.
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the most relaxing classical music in the university.......2007-05-12
All my favorites. I can start the CD player, which is wired to speakers in every room of my house, and just let it play, along with "The Most Relaxing Classical Music in the World" and "The Most Relaxing Classical Guitar in the World." I enjoy an awareness of familiar and beautiful strains of my favorites all day long and never get tired of it.
My brother visited me recently and noticed it right away. That will be another order for this fabulour music.
Relaxing Classical Music.......2007-01-08
I was not really a classical music fan but I am now. I purchased this cd for my 14 year old grand-daughter, not knowing we would both enjoy the music so much. She has always enjoyed classical music along with all of the other teen music, rap, rock, country, etc.
Also, it really helped being able to listen to parts of the music before purchasing.
Stress-freedom.......2006-03-14
Perfect music to end the work day. After listening to this I can face the evening. If the morning is hard, a little at lunch time gets me through the afternoon.
Greatly enjoy!.......2006-02-23
I first developed a taste for this music a number of years ago when my daughter started playing in the orchestra. The reason I made this purchase however, was because I have a great deal of difficulty with anxiety and I was looking for ways to find help. I love these CDs. It helps so much to sit and close my eyes and enjoy the music. The CDs are full of beautiful music.
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- II: Adagio - Cecile Ousset
- Tango - Dame Moura Lympany
- Liebestraum No. 3 In A Flat - John Ogdon
- Waltz No. 9 In A Flat - Dmitri Alexeev
- Rhapsody On A Theme Of Paganini - Cecile Ousset
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Customer Reviews:
something to have.......2007-03-14
These CD's are filled with all the awesome relaxing songs for the evening when you need it. It is just one of those must have items in your CD collection.
Excellent Music.......2007-02-19
This album was a "try and see" purchase but I love it. It makes great dinner music, great music to drift off to sleep with, or just nice background filler during social events needing a softer tone. It is not all solo piano music if that s what you are after; the other instruments blend very well however and don't challenge the piano playing. It is a piano album after all!
buy now.......2006-09-01
Want to know why I think the piano is the best musical instrument ever invented? Because no matter how the piano is played, it will always sound good. Whether the music is fast, slow, quiet or loud, it ALWAYS delivers with an appealing sound. This is something you need to buy.
Lovely.......2006-02-22
This is a beautiful calming cd. The playing is excellent and the pieces are well chosen.
Aesthetically Pleasing.......2005-09-14
I simply love piano music. If you're looking to relax, enjoy a peaceful time, then you must check out this album. If you truly enjoy piano music, this album is by far one of the best you can purchase.
As it says....it is the "Most Relaxing Piano Album in the World...Ever..." Well, I haven't listened to all piano albums in the world, but I don't need to, this one is just perfect for me, and I think you will agree!
I would say the pianists' are extremely accomplished. At times, I would admit-it's a bit 'spine tingling'!
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ASIN: B0000CD5G9
Release Date: 2003-09-30 |
Tracks:
- Sei Lob Und Preis Mit Ehren
- Erbarme Dich
- Jesu, Joy Of Man's Desiring
- Ertot' Uns Durch Dein' Gute
- Ich Ruf' Zu Dir, Herr Jesu Christ
- Kommst Du Nun, Jesu, Vom Himmel Herunter
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- Aria From Goldberg Variations
- Wachet Auf, Ruft Uns Die Stimme
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Simply the Best.......2005-05-31
I can only say, that as far as I am concerned, this is just some of the best music I have ever heard.... Im guessing this is the way Bach intended his music to sound in the first place, and who better for that than the AMO and Koopman...and of course YO YO... if u love classic music, you are absolutly going to LOVE this cd..I highly recommend it
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- "Oddly ferocious attacks"
- One for the ages.
- A Life-Affirming Adventure
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A State of Wonder: The Complete Goldberg Variations (1955 & 1981)
Johann Sebastian Bach , Glenn Gould , and Tim Page
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Release Date: 2002-09-03 |
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- Goldberg Variations, BWV 988: Aria
- Goldberg Variations, BWV 988: Variation 1
- Goldberg Variations, BWV 988: Variation 2
- Goldberg Variations, BWV 988: Variation 3. Canon On The Unison
- Goldberg Variations, BWV 988: Variation 4
- Goldberg Variations, BWV 988: Variation 5
- Goldberg Variations, BWV 988: Variation 6. Canon On The Second
- Goldberg Variations, BWV 988: Variation 7
- Goldberg Variations, BWV 988: Variation 8
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- Goldberg Variations, BWV 988: Variation 14
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- Goldberg Variations, BWV 988: Variation 16. Overture
- Goldberg Variations, BWV 988: Variation 17
- Goldberg Variations, BWV 988: Variation 18. Canon On The Sixth
- Goldberg Variations, BWV 988: Variation 19
- Goldberg Variations, BWV 988: Variation 20
- Goldberg Variations, BWV 988: Variation 21. Canon On The Seventh
- Goldberg Variations, BWV 988: Variation 22. Alla Breve
- Goldberg Variations, BWV 988: Variation 23
- Goldberg Variations, BWV 988: Variation 24. Canon On The Octave
- Goldberg Variations, BWV 988: Variation 25
- Goldberg Variations, BWV 988: Variation 26
- Goldberg Variations, BWV 988: Variation 27. Canon On The Ninth
- Goldberg Variations, BWV 988: Variation 28
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- Goldberg Variations, BWV 988: Aria Da Capo
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- Goldberg Variations, BWV 988: Variation 1
- Goldberg Variations, BWV 988: Variation 2
- Goldberg Variations, BWV 988: Variation 3. Canon On The Unison
- Goldberg Variations, BWV 988: Variation 4
- Goldberg Variations, BWV 988: Variation 5
- Goldberg Variations, BWV 988: Variation 6. Canon On The Second
- Goldberg Variations, BWV 988: Variation 7
- Goldberg Variations, BWV 988: Variation 8
- Goldberg Variations, BWV 988: Variation 9. Canon On The Third
- Goldberg Variations, BWV 988: Variation 10. Fughetta
- Goldberg Variations, BWV 988: Variation 11
- Goldberg Variations, BWV 988: Variation 12. Canon On The Fourth
- Goldberg Variations, BWV 988: Variation 13
- Goldberg Variations, BWV 988: Variation 14
- Goldberg Variations, BWV 988: Variation 15. Canon On The Fifth
- Goldberg Variations, BWV 988: Variation 16. Overture
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- Goldberg Variations, BWV 988: Variation 18. Canon On The Sixth
- Goldberg Variations, BWV 988: Variation 19
- Goldberg Variations, BWV 988: Variation 20
- Goldberg Variations, BWV 988: Variation 21. Canon On The Seventh
- Goldberg Variations, BWV 988: Variation 22. Alla Breve
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- Goldberg Variations, BWV 988: Variation 27. Canon On The Ninth
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- Goldberg Variations, BWV 988: Variation 29
- Goldberg Variations, BWV 988: Variation 30. Quodlibet
- Goldberg Variations, BWV 988: Aria Da Capo
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- Glen Gould Discusses His Peformances Of The Goldberg Variations With Time Page, August 22, 1982, Toronto, Canada
- Studio Outtakes From The 1955 Goldberg Variations Recording Session
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Glenn Gould's recording debut in 1955 of Bach's Goldberg Variations took the world by storm. His decidedly un-Romantic view, absolute technical skill, startling lucidity, and right-on rhythmic changes, combined with his eccentricities--audible humming, sometimes outrageously fast tempi--made him an instantly legendary pianist and elucidated Bach's music in a whole new way. Gould's final recording, 26 years later, was also of the Goldbergs. It's a more relaxed, sometimes much slower, more inward reading (although still very much his own, complete with oddly ferocious attacks and accents), in which he offers repeats of the first half of 15 of the Variations. Both performances are glorious, each in its own way, and this luxurious new set of three CDs is entertaining, a joy to hear, and revelatory; it belongs in any music lover's collection. The third CD is devoted to outtakes and chatter from recording sessions. At one point, Gould improvises "God Save the King" and exhibits how it turns into "The Star-Spangled Banner." And a long interview with critic Tim Page offers great insight into Gould's weird humor and unique outlook. A must-have collection. --Robert Levine
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Amazing playing but.......2007-07-14
Glenn Gould has mastered the Bach, Goldberg Variations with out a question of doubt. His playing and style is absolutely amazing. The part that spoils the whole thing for me is when he starts humming. If you listen to it with the head phones on you can hear him humming away in the back ground. It is such a shame as he spoils his own brilliant performance.
Absolutely maddening.......2007-07-10
Imagine going to live piano recital. The music is gorgeous, you're really getting into it - and the person next to you starts humming along. You try to block it out, but the more you do, the more conscious of it you become. It becomes all you can hear, and suddenly the performance is just background noise to the humming. That's my experience with these CDs, the 1981 version more so than the 1955. Perhaps the humming's not so prominent when played on a proper stereo system, but listening on my PC with a pair of headphones, the humming is all I hear, and it's absolutely maddening. I can deal with the hiss, but the infernal humming is just too much for my mere mortal concentration. It may be the most amazing performance of anything ever, but if you can't listen to it, does it matter?
"Oddly ferocious attacks".......2007-05-08
My title comes from the editorial review above. Why such attacks? Bach wrote the Goldberg Variations for a harpsichord with two registers (two keyboards). Until Wanda Ladowska revived them in the 1930s, on a "pian-arpsichord" built specially for her, they were considered unplayable on piano. That opinion was correct, like it or not. The contrasts of register, intrinsic to the music, CANNOT be rendered intelligently merely by hammering ornaments and dancing on the pedals. Some pianists, however, come closer to making decent music of the Goldbergs by subduing their egos and letting the delicacy of the counterpoint be heard. There may be a case for playing Bach's other harpsichord solo works on piano -- Richard Goode does a decent job, for instance -- but the Goldberg Variations belong on harpsichord only forevermore.
One for the ages........2007-02-14
To be a sonic witness to this music is a real treat. Gould's approach both times is so personal and probing. What is really satisfying is how the 1981 recording is not just a rehash of 1955. Each era has it's own unique and distinct personality. This is a "must" in your musical collection.
A Life-Affirming Adventure.......2007-01-06
If you are new to Bach and Gould, "A State of Wonder" offers you a life-affirming adventure. This 3-disc package includes Glenn Gould's 1955 recording of the Goldberg Variations, with raw exuberance and breakneck speed. Disc 2 contains his 1981 reinterpretation, and this music has never sounded more divinely beautiful to this perpetual Bach student. Disc 3 is icing on the cake, featuring Gould's professorial zeal and musical logic (also lame but endearing humor). If you love the Goldberg--and I passionately hope you will--then curiosity will lead you to superb piano versions by Andras Schiff and Murray Perahia, and Wanda Landowska on the harpsichord. For further Bachian "wonder," Artur Schnabel's recording of the Chromatic Fantasy and Fugue is awesome. Gould's Bach, however, remains my favorite. As for the brouhaha about his sometimes audible humming, I love it: Glenn lives!
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Release Date: 2000-06-13 |
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- Toccata And Fugue In D Minor: Toccata in D minor
- Orchestral Suite No. 3 In D Major: Air
- Prelude in C major
- Brandenburg Concerto No. 4 In G Major: Allegro
- Goldberg Variations: Aria
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- Jesu, joy of man's desiring
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- French Suite No.5 in G major: Gigue
- Prelude in D Minor
- Brandenburg Concerto No.5 In D Major: III Allegro
- Matthaus-Passion: St Matthew Passion
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- Concerto For 2 Violins In D Minor: II Largo, ma non tanto
- Lute Suite In E Major: Prelude
- Cantata: Sheep may safely graze
- Cello Sonata In G Minor: II Adagio (excerpt)
- Italian Concerto In F Major: II Allegro
- Weihnachtsoratorium: Pastoral sinfonia
- Violin Concerto No.1 In A Minor: II Andante
- Partita No.1 In B Flat Major: Gigue
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- Orchestral Suite No.2 In B Minor: Badinerie
- Oboe Concerto In F Major: Siciliano
- Brandenberg Concerto No.3 In G Major: I Allegro
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- Violin Partita No.2 In D Minor: Gigue
- Keyboard Concerto No.2 In E Major: I Allegro (excerpt)
- Cantata: Sanctify us by thy goodness
- Keyboard Concerto No.5 In F Minor: II Largo
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It is not possible to fit 36 Bach masterpieces on two CDs, so what Essential Bach does is present individual movements from across a range of the composer's work. The anthology is clearly aimed at the newcomer, and the absence of booklet notes to put the music in context is disappointing. We are only given titles, performers, and what films the extracts have been featured in, from Rollerball to The English Patient.
On the plus side, most if not all of the music is instantly recognizable, by melody if not by name. Everything from the Brandenburg Concertos to "Air on a G String" to the B Minor Mass and St. Matthew Passion is represented. Performances range from 1960 to 1993, encompassing both early instrument and modern orchestra interpretations by a wide variety of forces, including Sir Neville Marriner with the Academy of St. Martin in the Fields and Raymond Leppard leading the English Chamber Orchestra. Given such diversity the result is unavoidably a patchwork, albeit one made from the finest materials, and as such is perhaps best treated as a sampler to aid exploration of the vast legacy of one of the very greatest composers who ever lived. --Gary S. Dalkin, Amazon.co.uk
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so amazing .......2006-06-14
I love this kind of playing. this is my favorite classical cd.
Essential Bach is OK.......2005-09-29
This is a good basic primer. A true Bach lover might find a better selection/orchestra.
Excellent collection of mostly recognizeable music.......2005-03-18
LOVE LOVE LOVE this 2-CD set. I bought I a awhile back and have enjoyed it very much. My toddler likes it too. I think it's a great value for the money and may have to get another copy if this one wears out.
Exquisite Essential Bach.......2005-02-01
Value and exquisite sampler of Bach on two CD's at an affordable price. Recorded by the likes primarily of Academy of the St. Martin-in-the-fields, Chicago Sympony, Boston Symphony, English Chamber Orchestra and with virtuoso performers as William Bennett, Heinz Hollinger, Pepe Romero, and Wolfgang Rubsam, one gets treated to wonderful Bach exerpts of all his fantastic breath and depth of chamber, symphony and choral works.
One will have to go to other places to find background on these marvelous compositions as the liner notes only list perfomer and date recorded.
Good.......2004-07-13
This is a good album but for information on real choral music visit www.freewebs.com/bachster67/
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- lovely music, but . . . . .
- Anna Magdalena Notebook-- a treasure trove of Baroque music
- Music for Bach's Katy
- Charming and beautiful
- Bach's wifes' collection of her favorite pieces
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lovely music, but . . . . ........2007-07-03
No one doubts that Bach's music is beautiful, and so many of the pieces in this album, favorites of his second wife, are lovely. Here are my objection. First of all, nowhere on the outside of this CD does this indicate that these are only *highlights* of the Anna Magdelena notebook. Furthermore, many of the tracks (from French Suites #1 & #2, from the Well-Tempered Clavier, from the Goldberg Variations) are pieces I already own in high quality recording by virtuosi. This CD does not limit itself, say, to pieces that Bach composed originally for this collection; in other words, there is nothing scholarly about the pieces that were chosen for these highlights. Rather, it is essentially selling a "Bach's Greatest Hits" kind of CD under a more respectable name. For those whose classical collections consist primarily of "Greatest Hits" collections of various composers, you might as well toss in this CD. For the discriminating collector, though, interested in collecting serious works by Bach, this CD is entirely unworthy.
Anna Magdalena Notebook-- a treasure trove of Baroque music.......2006-03-20
This is music for contemplating number and time and not realize you are doing that. These pieces from Anna Magdalena Bach's notebook are a significant part of the history of western culture, and the music is brilliant, lucid, and passionate. Just as, I suppose, Bach's wife was. Played on harpsichord and clavichord, the work-- not all by Bach-- seems rigourously, mysteriously modern, and the anonymous "Musette in A Major" one could even say had in it the roots of ragtime piano. Last but not least, it's quite possible that Lorraine Hunt Lieberson can never be less than sublime.
Music for Bach's Katy.......2005-03-31
Luther had his Katy who supported him and the Reformation magnificently and faithfully. Bach who was real student and follower of Luther's, had his second wife, Anna Magdalena who was so much for him and his family and music.
Here great notebook of the music she enjoyed immensely so we can as well.
Especially fond of harpsichord music, this has marvelous selection of that, but fond of Rondeau in B-flat major. Minuet in G major is one of my favorites. New to me are the Arias, especially "Bist du bei mir" and ""Ich habe genug". If you're not conversant in German, do go on the website the liner notes provides and get the translation in English for these are marvelous testimonies of their faith in words and song.
Charming and beautiful.......2004-12-13
This CD is a collection of music from the notebook of Bach's wife, who was a singer. It includes dances, arias and other favorite songs. Most of the pieces range from peppy little dance tunes(like Musette in A Major) to delicate baroque airs (like Prelude no.1), all played on the harpsichord, clavichord or cello. The pieces that really stand out are the arias, sung beautifully by Lorraine Hunt Lieberson in German. Most are religious, but there is one that is a nice love song "Willst du mein Herz mir schenken." The website on the back of the liner notes has the lyrics for the arias and they are worth reading. Besides the fact that this is good music, it also provides interesting insight into Bach's life and family and the liner notes have some interesting information about Anna and her notebook. This is a charming collection of music that is a great and cheap addition to any classical music collection.
Bach's wifes' collection of her favorite pieces.......2001-06-10
Yes Music of JS Bach chosen by his wife who was a singer. This collection is a lovely and beautifully performed collection of harpicord and intimate pieces that were Anna's most cherished favorites composed by her husband. What a lovely addition to any chamber music lovers collection. It affords not only wonderful selections but a rare window into the behind the scenes aspect of Bachs life and the commanding role music played in his and his family's life. The performances range from delicate to sublime and are beautifully recorded. It is an amazing bargin to have such an esoteric collection of Bachs' work so well done and so cheap. My god run and get the whole series; I have and when I want a perfect day I just pile them in my CD and press the forward button. The result is a day of glorious music on a scale to be both background as well as a breathtakingly elegant listening experience.
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- Relaxing music for baby's bedtime
- Baby loves this music!
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- ANOTHER FANTASTIC CD
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Tracks from this delightful music CD are featured on Baby Einstein's Baby Bach video. The Baby Bach music CD is a 17-track, 28-minute musical excursion through some of Johann Sebastian Bach's most memorable scores. Recipient of the National Parenting Center's Seal of Approval, the Baby Bach music CD has been re-orchestrated for little ears to help your child discover the melody and harmonic movements of Bach's best-known compositions.Musical Selections:1. Minuet in G from the Anna Magdalena Notebooks2. Flute Sonata in Eb, 3rd movement, BWV 10313. Brandenburg Concerto No. 2, 3rd movement, BWV 10474. Orchestral Suite No. 4, Rejouissance, BWV 10695. Brandenburg Concerto No. 4, 1st movement, BWV 10496. Flute Sonata in Eb, 1st movement, BWV 10317. Toccata in D, BWV 565 (excerpt)8. Brandenburg Concerto No. 5, 3rd movement, BWV 10509. Orchestral Suite No. 2, Badinerie, BWV 106910. Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring, BWV 14711. Orchestral Suite No. 3 in D, Air, BWV 106812. 2-Part Invention, No. 1, BWV 77213. Goldberg Variations, No. 1, BWV 98814. Goldberg Variations, No. 4, BWV 98815. Goldberg Variations, No. 30, BWV 98816. Goldberg Variations, Canons, BWV 98817. Brandenburg Concerto No. 2, 3rd movement, BWV 1047 Age: birth +Award: Billboard Magazine Top Midline Classical Albums (#3) - 2004
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Relaxing music for baby's bedtime.......2007-04-27
While I do want my baby to listen to Bach's music played with "real" instruments in an authentic style (which Baby Bach is NOT), Baby Bach is a very sweet, soothing selection of music. My newborn son and I both find this music very relaxing and it works like a charm to calm him down at bedtime! I would recommend this CD to any parent looking for new music to add to a baby's or young child's bedtime routine.
Baby loves this music!.......2007-02-17
Puts our 6-week old daughter to sleep. What more could you ask for!
yikes! would say any lover of classical music.......2007-01-05
The baby einstein series of music CDs is the equivalent of muzack for babies- horror to the ears!
I don't think babies need their music dumbed down to that degree.
Anyway, for the parent it's awful to hear. The beauty inherent in the muusic is completely lost, and replaced with whistles, goofy chimes, and plastic pianos. Absolutely horrible.
ANOTHER FANTASTIC CD.......2006-04-25
This cd absolutely calms my newborn - and I like the music also. Everyone with children should have this cd.
Excellent CD.......2005-10-12
Loved the CD, same music as on the DVD which my 20-month-old grandson loves. Falls asleep at night with the CD on, and I leave it on all night to soothe him if he wakes. Great puchase, worth the money!
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- Tune Up And Fanfare Based On Themes From 'The Magic Flute'
- Piano Sonata In C Major, K545, 1st Movement
- Piano Sonata In C, K330, 1st Movement
- Concerto For Flute And Harp In C, K299, 1st Movement
- Sonata IN D For Two Pianos, K448, 1st Movement
- Tune Up And Fanfare Based On A Theme From Tocata In D
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- Brandenburg Concerto No.6, BWV 1051, 3rd Movement
- Goldberg Variations, Canons, BWV 988
- Brandenburg Concerto No.2, BWV 1047, 3rd Movement
- Symphony No.1, Op.21, 1st Movement
- The Ruins Of Athens, Turkish March, Op.113
- Sonatina In G
- Music For The Royal Fireworks, Fanfare And Overture
- Prelude No.7 In A, 'The Polish Dance', Op.28
- On The Beautiful Blue Danube, Op.314
- Nocturne In F Sharp No.2, Op.15
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A lifesaver!.......2006-01-14
Our baby loves it! We tried this CD in the car and are now avid roadsters again. This and the other soothing CD "Nursery Lullaby" are the best! Wish we tried it earlier!
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Release Date: 1998-01-13 |
Tracks:
- Jesu, Joy Of Man's Desiring
- Suite BWV1012: Allemande
- Brandenburg Concerto No. 6: Adagio ma non tanto
- The Well Tempered Clavier, Book 1: Prelude In C
- Trio Sonata No. 4, BWV1079: Andante
- Violino solo e Basso l'accompagnato
- Sonata BWV1005: Largo
- Brandenburg Concerto No. 4: Andante
- Violin Concerto BWV1041: Andante
- Flute Sonata BWV1034: Andante
- The Goldberg Variations: Aria
- Lute Suite No. 1 BWV996: Courante
- Sonata No. 1 For Violin And Harpsichord BWV1014: Andante
- The Well Tempered Clavier, Book 1: Prelude In E - Flat Minor (excerpt)
- Concerto For Flute, Violin, And Harpsicord BMV 1044: Adagio
- Brandenburg Concerto No. 2: Andante
- Sonata BWV1001: Siciliano
- Prelude In D Minor BWV999
- Orchestral Suite No. 3 BWV1068: Air On The G-String
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Bach for Relaxation.......2007-03-09
This is a great CD of instrumental Bach music. I listen to it very often
Peaceful and Beautiful.......2002-11-01
I have purchased this CD twice, first for myself to listen to during labor and secondly for a friend who has a new, very stressful job. I love the music on this CD, it is wonderfully played and listening it to it during labor was very helpful and uplifting. Now both my daughter and I enjoy listening to it, and during fussy days it calms her down a bit, which is very nice. The music truly brings on a serene feeling without making one sleepy, which means its great for anytime you just need to relax yet stay alert. I'll be giving it to my friend for the holidays, and I'm sure she'll love it as much as we do.
Bach to knit up your raveled sleeve of care.......2001-12-19
What better way to begin 'Bach for Relaxation' than with "Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring." This CD is not dumbed-down Johann Sebastian Bach just because it advertises itself as relaxation music (which was my initial fear before purchase). Good orchestras and soloists perform the nineteen well-chosen chamber works, ranging from the deceptively simple "Prelude in C" from "The Well-Tempered Clavier, Book 1" (Sviatoslav Richter, piano) to selections from the powerful Brandenburg Concertos.
This is Bach in his most serene, mathematically perfect form. None of his mighty organ or choral works will disturb your contemplative mood as you drift through the sixty-eight minutes of this CD.
I'm usually asleep by track fifteen, the adagio from "Concerto for Flute, Violin & Harpsichord BWV 1044."
Another very good CD in this 'relaxation' series from BMG RCAVictor is "Cello for Relaxation."
My favorite..........2000-11-21
This is one of my favorite classical CD's. It is a composition of soft, calmer Bach, and is perfect for almost any occassion. This is a great CD for first time classical listeners or long time fans ... It functions as perfect dinner background music, or to listen to alone. I highly recommend this compilation of Bach.
Wonderful for baby!.......1999-12-04
We received this as a baby gift and it has been a godsend. Our newborn relaxes to the sound of this when nothing else works. We also love it for ourselves; the CD contains the best of Bach's less fiery works, and the musical interpretation and recording quality are outstanding.
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