Brandenburg Concerto No. 1 in F, BWV 1046: 1. (Allegro)Johann Sebastian Bach, Thorsten Rosenbusch, Reinhard Buttner, Klaus Gerbeth, Uwe Holjewilken, Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach Chamber Orchestra, Karl-Heinz Schröter, Klaus Kirbach, Manfred Pernutz, Peter Schreier
Brandenburg Concerto No. 1 in F, BWV 1046: 2. AdagioJohann Sebastian Bach, Thorsten Rosenbusch, Reinhard Buttner, Klaus Gerbeth, Uwe Holjewilken, Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach Chamber Orchestra, Karl-Heinz Schröter, Klaus Kirchner, Manfred Pernutz, Peter Schreier
Brandenburg Concerto No. 1 in F, BWV 1046: 3. AllegroJohann Sebastian Bach, Thorsten Rosenbusch, Reinhard Buttner, Klaus Gerbeth, Uwe Holjewilken, Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach Chamber Orchestra, Karl-Heinz Schröter, Klaus Kirbach, Manfred Pernutz, Peter Schreier
Brandenburg Concerto No. 1 in F, BWV 1046: 4. Menuet - Trio - PolonaiseJohann Sebastian Bach, Thorsten Rosenbusch, Reinhard Buttner, Klaus Gerbeth, Uwe Holjewilken, Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach Chamber Orchestra, Karl-Heinz Schröter, Klaus Kirbach, Manfred Pernutz, Peter Schreier
Brandenburg Concerto No. 2 in F, BWV 1047: 1. (Allegro)Johann Sebastian Bach, Håkan Hardenberger, Eckart Haupt, Maurice Bourgue, Thorsten Rosenbusch, Karl-Heinz Schröter, Manfred Pernutz, Simon Preston, Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach Chamber Orchestra, Peter Schreier
Brandenburg Concerto No. 2 in F, BWV 1047: 2. AndanteJohann Sebastian Bach, Håkan Hardenberger, Eckart Haupt, Maurice Bourgue, Thorsten Rosenbusch, Karl-Heinz Schröter, Manfred Pernutz, Simon Preston, Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach Chamber Orchestra, Peter Schreier
Brandenburg Concerto No. 2 in F, BWV 1047: 3. Allegro assaiJohann Sebastian Bach, Håkan Hardenberger, Eckart Haupt, Maurice Bourgue, Thorsten Rosenbusch, Karl-Heinz Schröter, Manfred Pernutz, Simon Preston, Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach Chamber Orchestra, Peter Schreier
Brandenburg Concerto No. 3 in G, BWV 1048: 1. (Allegro)Johann Sebastian Bach, Karl-Heinz Schröter, Manfred Pernutz, Klaus Kirbach, Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach Chamber Orchestra, Peter Schreier
Brandenburg Concerto No. 3 in G, BWV 1048: 2. Adagio (BWV 1019a)Johann Sebastian Bach, Karl-Heinz Schröter, Manfred Pernutz, Klaus Kirbach, Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach Chamber Orchestra, Peter Schreier
Brandenburg Concerto No. 3 in G, BWV 1048: 3. AllegroJohann Sebastian Bach, Karl-Heinz Schröter, Manfred Pernutz, Klaus Kirbach, Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach Chamber Orchestra, Peter Schreier
Brandenburg Concerto No. 4 in G, BWV 1049: 1. AllegroJohann Sebastian Bach, Thorsten Rosenbusch, Eckart Haupt, Gudrun Jahn, Karl-Heinz Schröter, Manfred Pernutz, Simon Preston, Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach Chamber Orchestra, Peter Schreier
Brandenburg Concerto No. 4 in G, BWV 1049: 2. AndanteJohann Sebastian Bach, Thorsten Rosenbusch, Eckart Haupt, Gudrun Jahn, Karl-Heinz Schröter, Manfred Pernutz, Simon Preston, Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach Chamber Orchestra, Peter Schreier
Brandenburg Concerto No. 4 in G, BWV 1049: 3. PrestoJohann Sebastian Bach, Thorsten Rosenbusch, Eckart Haupt, Gudrun Jahn, Karl-Heinz Schröter, Manfred Pernutz, Simon Preston, Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach Chamber Orchestra, Peter Schreier
Brandenburg Concerto No. 5 in D, BWV 1050: 1. AllegroJohann Sebastian Bach, Irena Grafenauer, Thorsten Rosenbusch, Simon Preston, Karl-Heinz Schröter, Manfred Pernutz, Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach Chamber Orchestra, Peter Schreier
Brandenburg Concerto No. 5 in D, BWV 1050: 2. AffetuosoJohann Sebastian Bach, Irena Grafenauer, Thorsten Rosenbusch, Simon Preston, Karl-Heinz Schröter, Manfred Pernutz, Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach Chamber Orchestra, Peter Schreier
Brandenburg Concerto No. 5 in D, BWV 1050: 3. AllegroJohann Sebastian Bach, Irena Grafenauer, Thorsten Rosenbusch, Simon Preston, Karl-Heinz Schröter, Manfred Pernutz, Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach Chamber Orchestra, Peter Schreier
Brandenburg Concerto No. 6 in B flat, BWV 1051: 1. (Without tempo indication)Johann Sebastian Bach, Johanna Peters, Erich Krüger, Siegfried Pank, Renata Pank, Karl-Heinz Schröter, Klaus Kirbach, Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach Chamber Orchestra, Peter Schreier
Brandenburg Concerto No. 6 in B flat, BWV 1051: 2. Adagio ma non tantoJohann Sebastian Bach, Johanna Peters, Erich Krüger, Siegfried Pank, Renata Pank, Karl-Heinz Schröter, Klaus Kirbach, Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach Chamber Orchestra, Peter Schreier
Brandenburg Concerto No. 6 in B flat, BWV 1051: 3. AllegroJohann Sebastian Bach, Johanna Peters, Erich Krüger, Siegfried Pank, Renata Pank, Karl-Heinz Schröter, Klaus Kirbach, Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach Chamber Orchestra, Peter Schreier
Concerto for 3 Violins, Strings and Continuo in D, BWV 1064 (reconstruction): 1. AllegroJohann Sebastian Bach, Thorsten Rosenbusch, Susanne Schergaut, Ulrike Eschenburg, Manfred Pernutz, Klaus Kirbach, Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach Chamber Orchestra, Peter Schreier
Concerto for 3 Violins, Strings and Continuo in D, BWV 1064 (reconstruction): 2. AdagioJohann Sebastian Bach, Thorsten Rosenbusch, Susanne Schergaut, Ulrike Eschenburg, Manfred Pernutz, Klaus Kirbach, Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach Chamber Orchestra, Peter Schreier
Concerto for 3 Violins, Strings and Continuo in D, BWV 1064 (reconstruction): 3. AllegroJohann Sebastian Bach, Thorsten Rosenbusch, Susanne Schergaut, Ulrike Eschenburg, Manfred Pernutz, Klaus Kirbach, Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach Chamber Orchestra, Peter Schreier
Concerto for Flute, Violin, Harpsichord, and Strings in A minor, BWV 1044: 1. AllegroJohann Sebastian Bach, Irena Grafenauer, Thorsten Rosenbusch, Simon Preston, Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach Chamber Orchestra, Peter Schreier
Concerto for Flute, Violin, Harpsichord, and Strings in A minor, BWV 1044: 2. Adagio ma non tanto e dolceJohann Sebastian Bach, Irena Grafenauer, Thorsten Rosenbusch, Simon Preston, Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach Chamber Orchestra, Peter Schreier
Concerto for Flute, Violin, Harpsichord, and Strings in A minor, BWV 1044: 3. Tempo di AllabreveJohann Sebastian Bach, Irena Grafenauer, Thorsten Rosenbusch, Simon Preston, Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach Chamber Orchestra, Peter Schreier
Johann Sebastian Bach, born in 1685 in Eisenach, Germany, stands as one of the most influential figures in the history of Western music. A prolific composer and virtuoso performer on multiple instruments, Bach's genius spans a vast array of genres and forms. His compositions, ranging from the intricate Brandenburg Concertos to the profound St. Matthew Passion, showcase his unparalleled mastery of harmony, counterpoint, and emotional depth. Bach's keyboard works, such as the Goldberg Variations and The Well-Tempered Clavier, are staples of the classical repertoire, while his organ pieces like the Toccata and Fugue in D minor continue to inspire awe. Bach's legacy, revitalized during the 19th-century Bach Revival, endures as a testament to his enduring brilliance and innovation. His music, respected for its technical brilliance, intellectual rigor, and artistic beauty, continues to captivate audiences and musicians alike.
Immerse yourself in the timeless elegance of Johann Sebastian Bach's masterful compositions with this exceptional collection. Released on June 9, 1993, by Decca Music Group Ltd., this album showcases Bach's unparalleled genius in the classical genre, offering a rich and diverse listening experience that spans over two hours and ten minutes.
The album features the complete Brandenburg Concertos, a set of six concertos that are among Bach's most celebrated works. Each concerto is a testament to Bach's intricate compositional skills and his ability to blend various instruments into harmonious and dynamic ensembles. From the lively Allegro of Brandenburg Concerto No. 1 to the graceful Adagio of Brandenburg Concerto No. 2, and the spirited Allegro assai of Brandenburg Concerto No. 3, each piece is a journey through the depths of Bach's musical brilliance.
In addition to the Brandenburg Concertos, this album also includes the Concerto for 3 Violins, Strings and Continuo in D, BWV 1064, and the Concerto for Flute, Violin, Harpsichord, and Strings in A minor, BWV 1044. These works further demonstrate Bach's versatility and innovation, showcasing his ability to create captivating melodies and intricate harmonies that have stood the test of time.
Whether you are a seasoned classical music enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, this album offers a profound and enriching experience. Bach's compositions are not just musical pieces; they are intricate tapestries of sound that evoke a range of emotions and thoughts. Each note, each phrase, and each movement is a testament to Bach's enduring legacy and his ability to create music that transcends time and space.
So, sit back, relax, and let the timeless melodies of Johann Sebastian Bach transport you to a world of musical excellence and artistic brilliance. This album is a true gem in the world of classical music, and it is sure to become a cherished addition to your music collection.