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Johann Sebastian Bach - Bach - The Complete Brandenburg Concertos / Pearlman, Boston Baroque Audio CD

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Title: Bach - The Complete Brandenburg Concertos / Pearlman, Boston Baroque
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Release Date: 1996-07-23
Media: Audio CD

Tracks: 1: Brandenburg Concerto No. 1 in F major, BWV 1046: Allegro 2: Brandenburg Concerto No. 1 in F major, BWV 1046: Adagio 3: Brandenburg Concerto No. 1 in F major, BWV 1046: Allegro 4: Brandenburg Concerto No. 1 in F major, BWV 1046: Menuetto / Trio I / Polacca / Trio II 5: Brandenburg Concerto No. 2 in F major, BWV 1047: Allegro 6: Brandenburg Concerto No. 2 in F major, BWV 1047: Andante 7: Brandenburg Concerto No. 2 in F major, BWV 1047: Allegro assai 8: Brandenburg Concerto No. 3 in G major, BWV 1048: Allegro 9: Brandenburg Concerto No. 3 in G major, BWV 1048: Andante 10: Brandenburg Concerto No. 3 in G major, BWV 1048: Allegro assai 11: Brandenburg Concerto No. 4 in G major, BWV 1049: Allegro 12: Brandenburg Concerto No. 4 in G major, BWV 1049: Andante 13: Brandenburg Concerto No. 4 in G major, BWV 1049: Presto 14: Brandenburg Concerto No. 5 in D major, BWV 1050: Allegro 15: Brandenburg Concerto No. 5 in D major, BWV 1050: Andante 16: Brandenburg Concerto No. 5 in D major, BWV 1050: Presto 17: Brandenburg Concerto No. 6 in B flat major, BWV 1051: Moderato 18: Brandenburg Concerto No. 6 in B flat major, BWV 1051: Adagio ma non tanto 19: Brandenburg Concerto No. 6 in B flat major, BWV 1051: Allegro

Surprisingly good, and NOT the Pearlman recording


First, an important difference: these recordings have the tempi spot-on. All of the preceding reviews linked to this item (Complete Brandenburg Concertos, Consortium Musicum) are actually reviews of the CD set by Pearlman and the Boston Baroque! There are similarities, but they are not the same. The Pearlman treatment is overly fast throughout.

Second, a disappointing similarity: The second movement of Concerto 3 is missing what most scholars consider an obligatory improvisation. Would Bach write a second movement consisting of only two chords spanning a mere 13 seconds? One's appetite is whetted, but then the third movement starts. . .

Technique throughout is simply amazing. Considering the use of period instruments, some of the playing is unexpectedly precise. The harpsichord is particularly well done. The cadenza at the end of the first movement of Concerto 5 is just fantastic. Concerto 4 is a perfect blend of virtuoso performances -- it practically floats on air, and every part is clear and strong.

Your collection should not be without this work, and at $5. 99, there's nothing holding you back.

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New Sound, Timeless Music
The interpretations seem to strike a middle ground between sounding academic and sounding expressive. Boston Baroque is a chamber group that plays these venerable Bach pieces on original instruments. Some original instrument productions feature sound that is harsh and dry, but Telarc has captured these instruments in a warm acoustic setting that seems just right for the music. To put my thoughts on these two fine disks in a nutshell, I'd have to say that what we have here are old instruments, new sound, and timeless music.


The beauty of the Brandenburg Gates
com - and the purchase is complete! Thank you, Amazon, for hosting such a great variety of items!. What a joy to listen to such an articulation of Bach's Concertos! I've been looking for a good CD recording of the complete set of concertos for a couple of years searching at B&N bookstores and BMG sites, finally my wife suggested I try Amazon.


Stunning...Absolutely Fun and Lively
It is very difficult to put it on pause once you've started listening to it. You will be absolutely stunned to find yourself listening to this beautiful music night and day. This is an excellent tool to instantly brighten your mood and reenergize your batteries without resorting to trendy super-caffeinated beverages or fumbling about with sticky sugary candy bars masquerading as all natural vitamin-enriched energy bars. You'll be tapping your foot, and playfully twiddling your fingers - the all natural way. I bet you won't be able to stop yourself from recommending this beautiful music to your family and friends as well as complete strangers. I know this is true, because I do it all the time. Look. . . I'm doing it to you too! .


exciting performance
I found this performance to be my favorite of all the Brandenburgs I have heard, though I course there are many I have never listened to. Being my first review for Amazon I will make this brief. This recording was very well done with wonderful sound and exciting performances. Highly recommended. .


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