Organ Concertos, Bwv. #592-597

Track Listings

1. Without Tempo Indication

2. Grave

3. Presto

4. Without Tempo Indication

5. Adagio. Senza Pedale A Due Clav.

6. Allegro

7. Without Tempo Indication

8. Recitativ. Adagio

9. Allegro

10. In One Movement

11. Without Tempo Indication

12. Fuga

13. Largo

14. Finale

15. Without Tempo Indication

16. Gigue

Tracks:

Trumpet Concerto In E: 1. Allegro Con Spirito
Trumpet Concerto In E: 2. Andante
Trumpet Concerto In E: 3. Rondo
Trumpet Concerto In D: 1. Allegro Non Troppo
Trumpet Concerto In D: 2. Largo
Trumpet Concerto In D: 3. Vivace
Trumpet Concerto In D: 1. Allegro Non Troppo Presto
Trumpet Concerto In D: 2. Adagio
Trumpet Concerto In D: 3. Allegro Molto
Trumpet Concerto In E Flat, Hob. VIIIe:1: 1. Allegro
Trumpet Concerto In E Flat, Hob. VIIIe:1: 2. Andante
Trumpet Concerto In E Flat, Hob. VIIIe:1: 3. Allegro
Trumpet Concerto In D: 1. Allegro Moderato
Trumpet Concerto In D: 2. Andante
Trumpet Concerto In D: 3. Allegro

Tracks:

Trumpet Concerto In D: 1. Andante
Trumpet Concerto In D: 2. Allegro Moderato
Trumpet Concerto No. 1 In E Flat: 1. Allegro
Trumpet Concerto No. 1 In E Flat: 2. Adagio
Trumpet Concerto No. 1 In E Flat: 3. Vivace
Trumpet Concerto No. 1 In D: 1. Allegro
Trumpet Concerto No. 1 In D: 2. Adagio
Trumpet Concerto No. 1 In D: 3. Allegro
Trumpet Concerto No. 2 In C: 1. Adagio
Trumpet Concerto No. 2 In C: 2. Allegro Molto
Sonata In D For Trumpet, Two Violins And Continuo: 1. Grave
Sonata In D For Trumpet, Two Violins And Continuo: 2. Allegro
Sonata In D For Trumpet, Two Violins And Continuo: 3. Grave
Sonata In D For Trumpet, Two Violins And Continuo: 4. Allegro
Sonata In D For Trumpet, Two Violins And Continuo: 5. Allegro
Concerto In B Flat, Op. 7 No. 3: 1. Allegro
Concerto In B Flat, Op. 7 No. 3: 2. Adagio
Concerto In B Flat, Op. 7 No. 3: 3. Allegro
Adagio In G Minor
Trumpet Tune
Chorale Preludes: 'Erbarm Dich Mein, O Herre Gott' BWN 721
Chorale Preludes: 'Ich Ruf' Zu Dir, Herr Jesu Christ' BWV 639
Chorale Preludes: 'Herzlich Tut Mich Verlangen' BWV 727
Ave Maria

Customer Reviews:

Virtuosic Trumpet: Baroque And Classical Showcase.......2004-02-22

This album is an incredible showcase for the trumpet and the orchestra, in other words, the trumpet concerto. Hakan Hardenberger, the featured trumpet player, is highly talented and at the top of his game. Even the great jazz and classical trumpeter Winston Marsalis does'nt seem to reach the flights of fancy on the trumpet as does Hakan Hardenberger. Hardenberger masters the trumpet to perfection, capturing every nuance and every tone, from fortissimo fanfares to the softest pianissimo. On this compilation are the trumpet concerti of Baroque and Classical Era composers, among them Corelli and Albinoni and the Classical masters Franz Joseph Haydn and Leopold Mozart, Mozart's father. The sheer scale and magnetism of this music cannot be neglected. It is the greatest gathering of trumpet concerti ever made. The trumpet was perhaps the most fascinating instrument for Baroque composers. The trumpet produces grand, triumphant tones when played forte. It was an instrument that was displayed in ceremonial pomp- weddings, coronations and marches. The Baroque composers were sponsored by kings so they were expected to compose music for trumpet, which could be expressive not only as a fanfare for the king himself, but as an instrument of many dynamics. It can be played softly and slowly, which seems to create a nocturnal, reflective mood and staccato and fast-paced which made the music sound exciting and lively. In my opinion, it was the premier instrument of the Baroque Age.

The cd opens with the Trumpet Concerto In E Flat Major by Johann Hummel. This colorful piece is particularily impressive as it really explores the dynamic potential for the trumpet. It's third movement, the Rondo, is very exciting music, as it is played very fast and in a bouncy, dance-like manner. The Trumpet Concerto by Stamitz, Hertel and Richter are very stylish and must have been highly admired in the Baroque Era. The Trumpet concerto in E by Franz Joseph Haydn, who influenced Mozart, is beautiful, especially in its serenade-style andante second movement. In the last cd, Leopold Mozart's trumpet concerto is featured, and it's a good work. Perhaps his son Mozart greatly admired it, though Mozart did'nt really expand on trumpet concerti himself nor really ever showcased the instrument greatly. There are trumpet arrangements for the famous Albinoni Adagio in G, which on this version, sounds chilling, dark and dramatic. The cd concludes with trumpet versions of Bach's Organ Preludes and the Bach/Gounod Ave Maria.

superb playing.......2003-10-30

Hardenberger is indeed an extraordinary. The playing is right up there with the best of them. One thing unique to hardnberger is his ability to lock in ever note of every passage reguardless of register, speed, etc. In addition he playes with great character. The only reason i give hims less than 5 stars is because his lyricism, the most important thing, is surpassed by Maurice Andre and Phil Smith without questiong. especially after seing all of them live and buying their CDs. He is definitely among the greatests ever.

The Best Trumpeter in the Business.......2003-05-25

It's a rare treat for a reviewer when he can throw caution to the winds and go out on a limb for a musician. This is such an occasion for me. Hakan Hardenberger is a phenomenon. I think he is the Babe Ruth, the Wayne Gretzky, the Michael Jordan, the Vladimir Horowitz, the Jascha Heifetz of trumpet players.

Hardenberger is a Swedish trumpeter who made his first recording (Haydn, Hummel, Hertel, and Stamitz trumpet concertos, with the Academy of St. Martin in the Fields under Neville Marriner, on Philips) in 1986 when he was only 25 years old (in the cover photo of the original CD he looks like a boy). The first time I played this debut CD of his, my jaw dropped and I could hardly believe my ears. His playing was a revelation--absolutely stunning. I'd never heard trumpet playing to compare with it. In my opinion, with his first two CDs young Hardenberger not only moved into the top rank of trumpeters; he swept right past his competitors to the head of the class. I've compared a number of his baroque concerto performances, here and elsewhere, with those of other famous trumpeters, and he always comes out on top. I believe him to be in a league of his own. He has everything: virtuosity and technique to burn, dead-on intonation, clean trills, smooth legato, expressive shading, beauty of tone, brilliant high notes, enormous dynamic range. He is also a sound musician, with taste and a sense of style. His arsenal is complete and unassailable; there is no chink in his armor.

Everything that was on that debut CD is now in this Philips Duo set, which is a much better value, because it offers two generously filled CDs--72:55 and 78:27--for the price of one, adding most of the contents of two later Hardenberger CDs of baroque music for trumpet (the recordings here were made from 1986 through 1993). It's a good buy, and if you're going to own only one collection of baroque trumpet music, this is the one I'd recommend.

The trumpet has always been a difficult instrument to record and reproduce accurately. Here, although the consistently excellent digital recording presents Hardenberger very much front and center, it captures the timbre, "bite," and wide dynamic range of his trumpet with exemplary vividness and fidelity. On a top-quality playback system, he sounds like he's standing right between the speakers playing for you. And what playing it is! Not to be missed.

Hardenberger's second CD, of Telemann Trumpet Concertos, also accompanied by the ASMF, this time under Iona Brown, was recorded in 1987 (again on Philips). It too is marvelous, fully as impressive as his first CD, but unfortunately none of it is included in the Philips Duo reviewed here, so you have to acquire it separately. It's well worth it.

Long live the king!

Virtuosic... Incredible.......2001-08-06

You don't have to be a fan of the instrument in order to appreciate and become overwhelmed by the beauty, the splendor and acrobatics of the trumpet. In the Baroque era, it was a instrument for the royal treatment and heralded arrival of kings and war. The performances here are excellent- Hardenberger, I Musici and Neville Marriner and his orchestra deliver virtuosic renditions of Haydn's Trumpet Concerto in E flat, Hummel's, Hertel's, Molter's and Albinoni's concerti, as well as incredible arrangements of Ave Maria by Bach and Albinoni's Adagio.

A non-trumpet player's view..........2001-02-12

Although I love classical music and have done so for a long time, I must confess that I am not a trumpet player. With that said, I must say that these two CDs are wonderful. My first recording of the Hummel and the Haydn concertos was the second Marsalis/Leppard/ECO recording on Sony Classical (titled Wynton Marsalis - The London Concert). Inexperienced with trumpet recordings at the time, I really treasured the CD. After all, a big name artist known for his virtuosity was performing the technically demanding concertos. What more could you ask for? After a while, though, I began to feel that Marsalis didn't really do it for me in these works. Sure, he played with a flair (and what a flair it was), but he lacked the focused, rich tone that I've come to associate with great trumpet players (Herseth comes to mind here).

The current reviewed recording, on the other hand, is quite a piece of gem. Even though I have never heard of Hardenberger before (you trumpet players out there please excuse my ignorance), he delivers precisely what I am looking for. Hardenberger has the centered tone that most trumpeters would envy, yet he lacked none of the technical virtuosity needed for the music. His vibrato is light and very classical (as opposed to the wider jazz vibrato). On top of all that, he shows much understanding and affinity for the various works on these two CDs.

Tracks:

Vespers Of The Blessed Virgin: Deus in adjutorium - Monteverdi
Canzon V - Canadian Brass
Canon In D - Pachelbel
Le Nozze Di Figaro, K. 492: Overture - Mozart
Le Nozze Di Figaro, K. 492: Non Piu Andrai - Mozart
Ave Verum Corpus - Mozart
Die Zauberflote: Der Holle Rache - Mozart
Exultate Jubilate: Alleluia - Mozart
Piano sonata in A major: Rondo Alla Turca - Mozart
The Four Seasons: I - Allegro (Spring) - Canadian Brass
The Four Seasons: II - Largo (Winter) - Canadian Brass
The Four Seasons: III - Presto (Summer) - Canadian Brass
The Four Seasons: IV - Allegro (Autumn) - Canadian Brass
Contrapunctus I (Andante Sostenuto) - Bach
Contrapunctus XIII (Rectus, Allegro Spiritoso) - Bach
Basin Street Blues - Canadian Brass
Chinatown, My Chinatown - Canadian Brass
Just A Closer Walk With Thee - Traditional
The Saints' Halleluja - Canadian Brass

Customer Reviews:

A Must!.......2004-12-28

This is a must have for any fan of brass instrumentals. (Especially if you are a fan of the Canadian Brass.)

great music.......2000-12-18

I just bought this cd yesterday and i love it already. as a trumpeter, i can really enjoy and appreciate the music they perform. i was quite intrigued hearing canon in D (currently playing right now on my stereo), et al.

The one you need.......2000-06-26

If you are to buy only 1 CD for Brass Enemble, Get this! It captured the BEST of the Candian Brass (one of the top brass enemble in the world). It has all the nice tunes, e.g. Four Seasons, Cannon in D, etc. Strongly recommended.

Bach: Violin Concertos; Double Concerto; Concerto for Violin & Oboe

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Convincing Bach Violin Performance
Isaac Stern played this well
EXCELLENT!
Isaac Stern - A Life in Music - Bach: Violin concertos
Recommended

Bach: Violin Concertos; Double Concerto; Concerto for Violin & Oboe

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ASIN: B000002ATF
Release Date: 1995-05-16

Tracks:

Concerto For Violin And Orchestra In A Minor, BWV 1041: I. (-)
Concerto For Violin And Orchestra In A Minor, BWV 1041: II. Andante
Concerto For Violin And Orchestra In A Minor, BWV 1041: III. Allegro assai
Concerto For Violin And Orchestra In E Major, BWV 1042: I. Allegro
Concerto For Violin And Orchestra In E Major, BWV 1042: II. Adagio
Concerto For Violin And Orchestra In E Major, BWV 1042: III. Allegro assai
Concerto For Two Violins And Orchestra In D Minor, BWV 1043: I. Vivace
Concerto For Two Violins And Orchestra In D Minor, BWV 1043: II. Largo, ma non tanto
Concerto For Two Violins And Orchestra In D Minor, BWV 1043: III. Allegro
Concerto For Oboe, Violin And Orchestra In C Minor, BWV 1060: I. Allegro
Concerto For Oboe, Violin And Orchestra In C Minor, BWV 1060: II. Adagio
Concerto For Oboe, Violin And Orchestra In C Minor, BWV 1060: III. Allegro

Customer Reviews:

Convincing Bach Violin Performance.......2005-09-27

Stern is certainly to be revered as great violin virtuoso, whether on this recording or not is question.

My humble listening tells me that the first two offerings, A minor and E major Violin Concertos are a bit lackluster and scratchy, and as another review points out, even at bits sound a bit off.

However, for me the final two are magnificent. The final two movements of the Double Violin Concerto are superb, with Perlman and Mehta ringing in with gusto and passion. Gomberg as well does his part in making the oboe and violin concerto a triumph, with lilting, rich phrasing and clear tonality. Truly is a great soloist, and the third movement is outstanding!

Isaac Stern played this well.......2002-09-17

I found Gidon Kremer's version of the concerto in A minor to be much better. He blitzed through it brilliantly. Stern on the other hand played that concerto like a beginner, as if unsure of himself, and I think did himself and his abilities grave injustice. Maybe it's because I was expecting great stuff from him I was disappointed.
He and Perlman play the double concerto rather well though.

EXCELLENT!.......2002-04-18

Beautifully done.
Isaac Stern was simply the master of his art. As an artist myself, I found the music powerful, and it touches my heart. Appreciating music, I would not analyze it too much, simply enjoy. Let the musicans reach out and touch your hearts as well.

Isaac Stern - A Life in Music - Bach: Violin concertos.......2000-02-26

These recordings are OK. In the first two recordings, I found Stern scratchy and off-key (probably because they were bothe done the same day), however I found the second two refreshing and well-performed! In the Double Concerto, Isaac Stern and Itzhak Perlman give a well-done recording with beautiful effects! It all begins with a fast, 3-minute violin piece, then it goes into the beautiful middle movement of the piece (in Largo ma non Tanto)---this is probably the most beautiful piece ever written (or performed)--- it all ends with another 3-minute violin piece which is also well-done! The violin-oboe concerto in C-major (which is conducted by Leonard Bernstein) is extrememly well-performed and clear, however it does not posses the virtuoso that the other three do. I suggest this one with, Bach: Violin concertos with Pinchas Zukerman and Jose-Luis Garcia!

Recommended.......1999-12-23

If you're not a great lover of authentic baroque performance, then this CD is the best choice. Stern's violin is clear and beautiful. The orchestra plays just right - not too loud, but still present - unlike Grumiaux's famous version for Philips, which I find quite lame.

Bach: Violin Concertos, BWV 1041 & 1042; Double Concertos, BWV 1060 & 1043

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Music-making of the First Rank...
Here it is
Wonderfully Musical!
Bland
Could be better

Bach: Violin Concertos, BWV 1041 & 1042; Double Concertos, BWV 1060 & 1043

Manufacturer: Philips
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Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B0000040Z3
Release Date: 1990-10-25

Tracks:

Violin Concerto In A Minor, BWV 1041: I: Allegro moderato
Violin Concerto In A Minor, BWV 1041: II: Andante
Violin Concerto In A Minor, BWV 1041: III: Allegro Assai
Violin Concerto In E, BWV 1042: I: Allegro
Violin Concerto In E, BWV 1042: II: Adagio
Violin Concerto In E, BWV 1042: III: Allegro Assai
Concerto In D Minor, BWV 1043: I. Vivace
Concerto In D Minor, BWV 1043: II: Largo, Ma Non Tanto
Concerto In D Minor, BWV 1043: III: Allegro
Concerto In D Minor BWV 1060: I: Allegro
Concerto In D Minor BWV 1060: II: Adagio
Concerto In D Minor BWV 1060: III: Allegro

Customer Reviews:

Music-making of the First Rank..........2005-04-18

This album still delights after more than three decades. Arthur Grumiaux's brilliant tone and technical acumen are ideally suited to these concerti. These performances predate the advent of period-instrument interpretation that dominates current recordings of baroque music, but the present offerings cannot be said to be romanticized nor "mushy" versions. The tempi are uniformly well-judged and delivered with verve and momentum, in contrast to the many stodgy, plodding interpretations of these works. The double violin concerto also features great interplay and rapport between Grumiaux and Hermann Krebbers, an artist of the top order in his own right. The Largo movement is particularly fine, revealing Bach in a rarely-equalled lyrical dimension. The concerto for violin and oboe is also delightful, showcasing both soloists (the celebrated Heinz Holliger playing reed) in top form and in full sympathy. The sound throughout is rich and round but with Philips' characteristic clean and clear high-end sonics. I owned this album as an LP years ago, and have kept a slot for it on my CD rack for twenty years. There is a good reason why it still in the catalog. It is simply music of surpassing quality---and an exceptional value to boot...

Here it is.......2001-04-14

There isn't anything extraordinary to say about this set of Bach violin concertos. For what they are, classicized performances, they are fine in tempi and polished elegance. Nothing dazzles about it. However, the orchestral sound is rich, and Grumiaux, as usual, sings with his violin playing. As a typically interpretated performance, this recording is a fine disc.

Wonderfully Musical!.......2001-04-08

I was wonderfully surprised to have been able to locate this recording on CD format - it's incredibly musical, delicate, strong and melodic! Highly recommended!

Bland.......2001-04-05

Having recently been disappointed by a recently-purchased CD of Bach violin sonatas by the same peformer, I was interested to read the reviews of and listen to some samples from this CD. I have to agree with the first reviewer's opinion that the interest and excitement of these pieces is lost in these performances. The second movement of BWV 1041, in particular, is one of the most sublime compositions I have heard. It should sound strong and vibrant, driven by the basso ostinato. Here, it sounds romantically vague and mushy.

Using original style instruments and smaller numbers of instruments helps. The benchmark recording for me is an old vinyl LP I own which was produced on the Das Alte Werke label.

Could be better.......2000-11-17

As a violinist, I am currently working on the Bach A minor. I got this CD hoping that it would help me out a bit. Well, I was very disappointed. The expression and interpretation is bland, and though I know this is a wonderful concerto, I wouldn't have guessed it from this recording.

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Les plus belle Bach du Monde
Stunning Performance

Concertos italiens

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ASIN: B00070FTM2
Release Date: 2005-03-08

Tracks:

Sicilienne Du Concerto In D Minor, BWV 596
Allegro
Largo
Presto
Arie De La Pastorale In C Minor, BWV 590
I. (Sans Indication De Temp)
Andante
Presto
Allegro
Adagio
Presto
Adagio
Vivace
Grave
Prestissimo
Allegro
Largo
Allegro
Andante Du Concerto In B Minor, BWV 979

Customer Reviews:

Les plus belle Bach du Monde.......2005-08-05

This recording has been in my player for the last few months and has given me utter enjoyment and many a relieved smile since. It was so enchanting, I even forgot to write a review for ionarts.org about it (for the purpose of which I had gotten it a little before the release date). Now that everyone else and their aunt have agreed that this is absolutle superb, I'll chime in: It is! It is likely the best Bach recital on the piano I have heard in many years... heck - I think it's the best Bach recital I have. Musicality and technical ability combine to a wonderfully rewarding, masterful approach in this program of transcriptions *by* Bach. Although all taken from other (Italian - hence the name of the disc, apart from offering the "Italian Concerto") composers - which was the way to learn new and master old styles back then - they all very much have Bach stamped on them. You couldn't ask for more. Look for this disc to be included among the top 10 of 2005.

Stunning Performance.......2005-05-09

I have at least five different records of the Italian Concertos, including Glenn Gould's. This is by far the most enjoyable, the most vivid, the most thoughtful interpretation. I can't wait for Tharaud's next album.

High, Bright, Light & Clear: the Glory of Baroque Brass

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Top notch
Bright, snappy brass chior feeling.

High, Bright, Light & Clear: the Glory of Baroque Brass

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Release Date: 1990-10-25

Tracks:

Galliard Battaglia
Rondeau (Theme Masterpiece Theatre)
Brandenburg Suite - Allegro
Brandenburg Suite - Polacca And Trio
Brandenburg Suite - Allegro Assai
Air On The G String
Prelude And Fugue On The Name ``bach''
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Suite
Fanfare ``Albason''-Prince Of Denmark March

Customer Reviews:

Top notch.......2006-07-01

In my opinion, this is one of the best CD's I have ever herd. The playing is clean and pure, and never gets old. I have 100's of classical CD's, but I never tire of this one.

Bright, snappy brass chior feeling........2000-05-20

This is a bright, snappy forward moving CD. I have owned all their records/CD's at sometime, and this is my all time favorite. The playing is awesome, very baroque in style. You'll recognizes some tunes and fall in love with the rest.

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A Baroque Festival

Manufacturer: Compendia
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

Quartets | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music

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Preludes | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music

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ASIN: B0002PYSWE
Release Date: 2004-09-21

Tracks:

Mouret: Fanfare ("Masterpiece Theater" Theme)
Pachelbel: Canon in D Major
Vivaldi: The Four Seasons, Op. 8:"The Spring" in E major, No. 1: Allegro
Largo e pianissimo sempre
Allegro: Rustic Dance
"The Summer" in G minor, No. 2:Allegro non molto
Adagio: Presto
Presto: Impetuous summer storm
"The Fall" in F major, No. 3: Dancing and Singing of the Peasants: Allegro
The Sleeping Drunkards: Adagio
The Hunt: Allegro
"The Winter" in F minor, No. 4: Allegro non molto
Largo
Allegro
Bach: Toccata and Fugue in D minor, BWV 565
Handel: Largo from "Xerxes"
Marcello: Oboe Concerto in D minor: Andante e spiccato
Adagio
Presto
Fux: Gigue

Tracks:

Bach: "Brandenburg" Concerto No. 2 in F major, BWV 1047: [Allegro]
Andante
Allegro assai
"Brandenburg" Concerto No. 3 in G major, BWV 1048: [Allegro]
Allegro
"Brandenburg" Concerto No. 5 in D major, BWV 1050:Allegro
Affettuoso
Allegro
Bach: Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring
Handel: "Messiah" Highlights: Overture
Comfort ye
Every Valley
And the Glory of the Lord
Glory to God
Hallelujah!
And the Trumpet Shall Sound

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Handel: "Water Music" Suite: Overture
Adagio
Allegro; Andante; Allegro
Minuet
Air
Minuet
Bourrie
Hornpipe
Allegro moderato
Handel: Royal Fireworks Music: Overture
Bourrie
"The Peace:" Largo alla Siciliana
La Rijouissance: Allegro
Minuet
Minuet
Purcell: Rondeau
Purcell: Tune in D major
Bach: Arioso for Brass
Vivaldi: Allegro for Brass
Bach: Prelude and Fugue in C major, BWV 846
Bach: Sleepers, Wake

Tracks:

J. Clarke: Trumpet Voluntary
Bach: Orchestral Suite No. 2 in B minor, BWV 1067: Ouverture
Rondeau
Sarabande
Bourrie
Polonaise: Lentement
Menuet
Badinerie
Orchestral Suite No. 1 in C major, BWV 1066: Ouverture [Grave; Allegro]
Courante
Gavotte
Forlane
Menuet
Bourrie
Passepied
Bach: Air for the "G" String
Purcell: Symphony from "The Fairy Queen," Act Four: Allegro marziale
Canzona
Largo
Allegro maestoso
Adagio
Allegro maestoso
Telemann: "A Hero's Music": La Vaillance
La Grace
L'Armenet
Handel: Joy to the World

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Excellent Baroque collection - everyone should have this!
Entry level baroque

Baroque Festival

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Fanfare ('Masterpiece Theatre' Theme)
Canon In D Major
The Four Seasons, Op. 8 'The Spring' In E Major, No. 1: Allegro
The Four Seasons, Op. 8 'The Spring' In E Major, No. 1: Largo e pianissimo sempre
The Four Seasons, Op. 8 'The Spring' In E Major, No. 1: Allegro: Rustic Dance
The Four Seasons, Op. 8 'The Summer' In G Minor, No. 2: Allegro non molto
The Four Seasons, Op. 8 'The Summer' In G Minor, No. 2: Adagio: Presto
The Four Seasons, Op. 8 'The Summer' In G Minor, No. 2: Presto: Impetuous Summer Storm
The Four Seasons, Op. 8 'The Fall' In F Minor, No. 3: Dancing &Singing Of The Peasants: Allegro
The Four Seasons, Op. 8 'The Fall' In F Minor, No. 3: The Sleeping Drunkards: Adagio
The Four Seasons, Op. 8 'The Fall' In F Minor, No. 3: The Hunt: Allegro
The Four Seasons, Op. 8 'The Winter' In F Minor, No. 4: Allegro non molto
The Four Seasons, Op. 8 'The Winter' In F Minor, No. 4: Largo
The Four Seasons, Op. 8 'The Winter' In F Minor, No. 4: Allegro
Toccatta And Fugue In D Minor, BMV 565
Xerxes: Largo
Oboe Concerto In D Minor: Andante e spiccato
Oboe Concerto In D Minor: Adagio
Oboe Concerto In D Minor: Presto
Gigue

Tracks:

'Brandenburg' Concerto No. 2 In F Major, BWV 1047: (Allegro)
'Brandenburg' Concerto No. 2 In F Major, BWV 1047: Andante
'Brandenburg' Concerto No. 2 In F Major, BWV 1047: Allegro assai
'Brandenburg' Concerto No. 3 In G Major, BWV 1048: (Allegro)
'Brandenburg' Concerto No. 3 In G Major, BWV 1048: Allegro
'Brandenburg' Concerto No. 5 In D Major, BWV 1050: Allegro
'Brandenburg' Concerto No. 5 In D Major, BWV 1050: Affettuoso
'Brandenburg' Concerto No. 5 In D Major, BWV 1050: Allegro
Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring
'Messiah': Overture
'Messiah': Comfort ye
'Messiah': Every Valley
'Messiah': And The Glory Of The Lord
'Messiah': Glory To God
'Messiah': Hallelujah!
'Messiah': And The Trumpet Shall Sound

Tracks:

'Water Music' Suite: Overture
'Water Music' Suite: Adagio
'Water Music' Suite: Allegro; Andante; Allegro
'Water Music' Suite: Minuet
'Water Music' Suite: Air
'Water Music' Suite: Minuet
'Water Music' Suite: Bourree
'Water Music' Suite: Hornpipe
'Water Music' Suite: Allegro moderato
Royal Fireworks Music: Overture
Royal Fireworks Music: Bourree
Royal Fireworks Music: 'The Peace:' Largo alla Sicillana
Royal Fireworks Music: La Rejouissance: Allegro
Royal Fireworks Music: Minuet
Royal Fireworks Music: Minuet
Rondeau
Tune In D major
Arioso for Brass
Allegro for Brass
Prelude And Fugue In C Major, BWV 846
Sleepers, Wake

Tracks:

Trumpet Voluntary
Orchestral Suite No. 2 in B minor, BWV 1067: Ouverture
Orchestral Suite No. 2 in B minor, BWV 1067: Rondeau
Orchestral Suite No. 2 in B minor, BWV 1067: Sarabande
Orchestral Suite No. 2 in B minor, BWV 1067: Bourree
Orchestral Suite No. 2 in B minor, BWV 1067: Polonaise: Lentement
Orchestral Suite No. 2 in B minor, BWV 1067: Menuet
Orchestral Suite No. 2 in B minor, BWV 1067: Badinerie
Orchestral Suite No. 1 In C Major, BWV 1066: Ouverture (Grave; Allegro)
Orchestral Suite No. 1 In C Major, BWV 1066: Courante
Orchestral Suite No. 1 In C Major, BWV 1066: Gavotte
Orchestral Suite No. 1 In C Major, BWV 1066: Forlane
Orchestral Suite No. 1 In C Major, BWV 1066: Menuet
Orchestral Suite No. 1 In C Major, BWV 1066: Bourree
Orchestral Suite No. 1 In C Major, BWV 1066: Passepied
Air For The 'G' String
Symphony from 'The Fairy Queen' Act Four: Allegro marziale
Symphony from 'The Fairy Queen' Act Four: Canzona
Symphony from 'The Fairy Queen' Act Four: Largo
Symphony from 'The Fairy Queen' Act Four: Allegro maestoso
Symphony from 'The Fairy Queen' Act Four: Adagio
Symphony from 'The Fairy Queen' Act Four: Allegro maestoso
'A Hero's Music': La Vaillance
'A Hero's Music': La Grace
'A Hero's Music': L'Armenet
Joy To The World

Customer Reviews:

Excellent Baroque collection - everyone should have this!.......2002-06-18

This is a remarkable collection of Baroque music. I've heard a lot of Baroque music and I am very discriminating about performance and sound quality. This set is a winner and a fantastic bargain... Somehow they've managed to choose what is truly "best" from the period (for example I've always felt Bach's Brandenburg Concertos # 2, 3, 5 were the best of the six, while 1,4,6 were relatively weaker - and lo and behold this collection includes 2,3,and 5) while missing very little if anything that "should have" been here (of course a 10 or 12 CD collection would have been even better, but you have to stop somewhere).

The performances here are excellent, and the recording quality is very high. I disagree with the person who claims this isn't "audiophile quality", because I don't think it could get much better unless it were on another medium such as SACD. I didn't particularly notice coughing on Handel's "Messiah" but Messiah fans would likely prefer a complete performance of that particular work anyway (the excerpts from Messiah here are complete pieces, but this set doesn't include the entire 2 hour or whatever Messiah). These do not sound like "outtakes", what kind of a comment is that? Somebody worked very hard to put this collection together, and they did a fantastic job (and I have zero affiliation with this, I just feel the truth as I see it should be told).

Vivaldi's "Four Seasons" is presented in it's entirety (ok, it's not the entire Vivaldi Opus 8, but it is the entire Four Seasons as normally found on any "Four Seasons" CD). There are so many great works here, which a lot of people will recognize even if they didn't know the actual piece or composer (or even that it was from the Baroque era). There's even the Mouret fanfare made famous as the "Masterpiece Theater" theme music. Yes this is a great "introduction" at a great price - which might get people to explore Baroque music further, but it's also a fairly complete collection which will suit a lot of people as such (i.e. for everyone who appreciates most any type of music these works should be "essential", but also the 4 CD collection might be all that a casual listener would "need" from the Baroque era). I feel that most people would be thrilled with this set; about the only way it might have been better would be to include information about each piece and about the Baroque era in general (there is no "text" at all with this set).

Entry level baroque.......2001-01-11

Nice cheap way to get into Baroque music. Unfortunately it's not the best recording you can get but it should be adequate enough for a non-audiophile. I've been unable to bring myself to listening to it again since I noticed that someone coughs in the background (very noticeably) during Handel's Messiah. Wonder if this is an outtakes CD.

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Alfred Cortot, the Ecole Normale and Bach
Brandenburger cantates
Reprint of 1929 recording is scratchy, raw.

Bach: Brandenburg Concertos

Manufacturer: EMI Records [All429]
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00002DDVA
Release Date: 2000-01-11

Tracks:

Concerto No. 1 In F, BWV 1046: I. Allegro
Concerto No. 1 In F, BWV 1046: II. Adagio
Concerto No. 1 In F, BWV 1046: III. Allegro
Concerto No. 1 In F, BWV 1046: IV. Menuetto - Trio - Menuetto - Polacca - Trio - Menuetto
Concerto No. 2 In F, BWV 1047: I. (Allegro)
Concerto No. 2 In F, BWV 1047: II. Andante
Concerto No. 2 In F, BWV 1047: III. Allegro assai
Concerto No. 3 In G, BWV 1048: I. (Allegro moderato)
Concerto No. 3 In G, BWV 1048: II. Adagio
Concerto No. 3 In G, BWV 1048: III. Allegro
Concerto No. 4 In G, BWV 1049: I. Allegro
Concerto No. 4 In G, BWV 1049: II. Andante
III. Presto

Tracks:

Concerto No. 5 In D, BWV 1050: I. Allegro
Concerto No. 5 In D, BWV 1050: Cadenza
Concerto No. 5 In D, BWV 1050: II. Affettuoso
Concerto No. 5 In D, BWV 1050: III. Allegro
Concerto No. 6 In B Flat, BWV 1051: I. (Allegro moderato)
Concerto No. 6 In B Flat, BWV 1051: II. Adagio ma non tanto
Concerto No. 6 In B Flat, BWV 1051: III. Allegro
Harpsichord Concerto No. 5 In F Minor, BWV 1056: II. Largo
Organ Concerto No. 5 In D Minor BWV 596: I. Prelude
Organ Concerto No. 5 In D Minor, BWV 596: II. Sicilienne
Organ Concerto No. 5 In D Minor, BWV 596: III. Toccata

Customer Reviews:

Alfred Cortot, the Ecole Normale and Bach.......2003-09-26

This series of recordings was first issued in the early 1930's on red label HMV 78s. It was literally the first complete set of the Brandenburg Concertos ever recorded (pre-dating the famous Busch Chamber Players version by a couple of years). The Chamber orchestra of the Paris Ecole Normale, which Alfred Cortot had founded in 1918, was an ensemble of students and staff put together by Cortot for these sessions.

These are astonishing performances and are well worth a detailed listen, particularly for those who find, as I do, that Cortot was one of the most fascinating musical figures of the twentieth century. First, for sheer lightness and speed, many of Cortot's readings are unique for their time (the Busch set is often heavy and literal in comparison). The pointed articulation and directness of speech imparted by Cortot and matched by his players approaches that of many later "period instrument" ensembles. And when Cortot takes the odd liberty with the score (use of pizzicato in the bass part, for example), it is always to clarify the voice leading and render the music more articulate (Gustav Leonhardt, in his distinguished 1977 recording of these works, made over forty years later, achieved the same effect through use of "period" instruments and the fine articulation which they demand). Cortot's are performances of amazing energy and directness, often astonishingly modern in their outlook, and timeless in their musicianship. Many features of Cortot's insightful musical approach were not explored further until the 1960's, with the advent of the "historical performance" movement. Cortot was, truly, a musician far ahead of his time.

Of course, there are idiosyncracies, too, like Cortot's habit of placing big ritardandi towards the end of the ritornelli (for example, in the opening movements of concertos 2, 4 and 5. However, listen to the slow movement of no. 2, where the "alberti bass" is played "detache", as a simple harmonic framework, just as Leonhardt did it over forty years after this was recorded. In the outer movements of no. 2, Cortot's trumpet soloist tackles the difficult part as written (it was common at that time to transpose it down an octave, a la Stokowski, or play it on another instrument entirely, as did Toscanini). As piano soloist, Cortot is joined in the fifth concerto by his long-time trio partner, violinist Jacques Thibaud, as well as by the distinguished flautist, Roger Cortet. It is an amazing performance indeed. Cortot's playing of the great 65-bar cadenza is, simply, unrivalled.

This set is musically fascinating as well as a unique historical document. As a window providing insight into Cortot's extraordinary musical instincts and his concern with historical accuracy, it is invaluable - and unique.

The concertos were all performed using harpsichord continuo (Busch used piano throughout), except in No. 5, where Cortot played the harpsichord part on the piano. His extraordinary performance (with the 32nd note "fantasia" section played in octaves!) almost convinces you that the harpsichord is inadequate to the task (I'm a harpsichordist!), and his use of over-legato and fine articulation reveals all sorts of beauties and intricacies in the music. It would be nice to be able to definitively report that Cortot himself played the harpsichord continuo in the other concertos, but this is unconfirmed (though suspected - it's very well played, rhythmical and often quite inventive - witness the slow movement of the second concerto). The harpsichord used is, of course, a Pleyel.

To be sure, the standards of ensemble are fairly rough and ready on occasion, but the spirit is there, loud and clear. So, forget about the historical nature of the recorded sound and the odd technical blemish here and there (of course, all these performances are "live" and unedited). Those who wish to know more about Bach, Cortot and twentieth century performance should invest in this set. It is, simply, unique. And totally rewarding. Strongly recommended.

Brandenburger cantates.......2000-03-17

This double CD offers a very fine impression of the way J.S. Bach likes us to understand music.

Reprint of 1929 recording is scratchy, raw........2000-03-06

Only hard-core Bach afficionados looking specifically for the Cortot recordings should invest their money here. These concertos were recorded in 1929 and so the poor quality and scratchiness of the recordings entered my head like water when I was expecting wine. It's good music only if you're willing to accept its raw sound. If you're only a casual listener (like me), skip this CD and buy a recent recording that contains the depth of sound that only today's recording equipment can capture.

Alfred Genovese (oboe) and Andrew Kohji Taylor (violin) play Bach: Concerto for Oboe and Violin in C minor / Mozart: Concertos for violin No. 3 in G Major KV.216 / Barlow: Winter's Passed

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Alfred Genovese (oboe) and Andrew Kohji Taylor (violin) play Bach: Concerto for Oboe and Violin in C minor / Mozart: Concertos for violin No. 3 in G Major KV.216 / Barlow: Winter's Passed
Alfred Genovese; Andrew Kohji Taylor; New England Chamber Orchestra/van Haeren , Pascal Van Haeren , Alfred Genovese , Andrew Kohji Taylor , and New England Chamber Orchestra
Manufacturer: Boston Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00000G22S
Release Date: 2001-01-01

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1. Without Tempo Indication
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4. Without Tempo Indication
5. Adagio. Senza Pedale A Due Clav.
6. Allegro
7. Without Tempo Indication
8. Recitativ. Adagio
9. Allegro
10. In One Movement
11. Without Tempo Indication
12. Fuga
13. Largo
14. Finale
15. Without Tempo Indication
16. Gigue