Bach: Violin Concertos BWV 1041, 1042, 1043, 1060 (Boxset, Vol.2, 1CD)

Audio CD Release Date: May 16, 1995
Studio: Sony
Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach
Conductor: Alexander Schneider [violin], Leonard Bernstein, Zubin Mehta
Orchestra: New York Philharmonic
Number Of Discs: 1

Reviews:

Outstanding. One of the Best
I have listened to several recordings of Bach Violin Concertos, and the recordings by Isaac Stern with the English Chamber Orchestra are outstanding. They ranks among the best. There are maybe five different recordings that I could recommend (Gremiaux, Perlman, Marriner, Mutter, Stern). You can't go wrong with stern.


Convincing Bach Violin Performance
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!

Track Listing:
1. Concerto For Violin And Orchestra In A Minor, BWV 1041: I. (-)
2. Concerto For Violin And Orchestra In A Minor, BWV 1041: II. Andante
3. Concerto For Violin And Orchestra In A Minor, BWV 1041: III. Allegro assai
4. Concerto For Violin And Orchestra In E Major, BWV 1042: I. Allegro
5. Concerto For Violin And Orchestra In E Major, BWV 1042: II. Adagio
6. Concerto For Violin And Orchestra In E Major, BWV 1042: III. Allegro assai
7. Concerto For Two Violins And Orchestra In D Minor, BWV 1043: I. Vivace
8. Concerto For Two Violins And Orchestra In D Minor, BWV 1043: II. Largo, ma non tanto
9. Concerto For Two Violins And Orchestra In D Minor, BWV 1043: III. Allegro
10. Concerto For Oboe, Violin And Orchestra In C Minor, BWV 1060: I. Allegro
11. Concerto For Oboe, Violin And Orchestra In C Minor, BWV 1060: II. Adagio
12. Concerto For Oboe, Violin And Orchestra In C Minor, BWV 1060: III. Allegro

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