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The Masterpiece Collection: Bach

Facts

StudioUnison Records
Release DateOctober 7, 1997
UPC Code020049811726
 

Tracks

  1. Toccata & Fugue in d, BWV 565 - Otto Winter
  2. Brandenburg Con No.3 in G, BWV 1048: Allegro - Phil Slavonica/Pribil
  3. Brandenburg Con No.3 in G, BWV 1048: Adagio - Phil Slavonica/Pribil
  4. Brandenburg Con No.3 in G, BWV 1048: Allegro - Phil Slavonica/Pribil
  5. Italian Con, BWV 971: Moderato - Dubravka Tomsic
  6. Italian Con, BWV 971: Andante - Dubravka Tomsic
  7. Italian Con, BWV 971: Allegro vivace - Dubravka Tomsic
  8. Con No.1 in a for Vn, Sts and Bc, BWV 1041: Allegro - J. Brezina/Camerata Labacencis/Duvier
  9. Con No.1 in a for Vn, Sts and Bc, BWV 1041: Andante - J. Brezina/Camerata Labacencis/Duvier
  10. Con No.1 in a for Vn, Sts and Bc, BWV 1041: Allegro assai - J. Brezina/Camerata Labacencis/Duvier
  11. Air on the G str, BWV 1068, 2nd Movement from Orch Ste No.3 in D - London Festival Orch/Scholz
  12. From St. Matthew Passion, BWV 244: O Haupt voll Blut und Wunden - Orch and Chor of Radio Sofia/Marinov
  13. From St. Matthew Passion, BWV 244: O Mensch, bewein dein Sunde groß - Orch and Chor of Radio Sofia/Marinov

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User Reviews

Average user review: 5.0 (2 reviews)

rating: 5 QuoteExcellentQuote
I bought this CD to replace my earlier copy that got scratched. I bought this for 25 cents the first time, via a "Grand Union Supermarket" store display. I wish I ahd bought them all since it was so great. I listened to it for 1 decade, and I'm still listening to it now and then. The performances were better than any other I've ever heard and it was recorded in a mix of analogue and digital so maybe that had something to do with it. Great cd. May 12, 2007

rating: 5 QuoteProbably the best collection of works by J.S. Bach.Quote
This is probably the most comprehensive demonstration of the skill and genius of Johann Sebastian Bach. To the casual listener, there may be songs on this album that are familiar, but up to now unrecognized.

Toccata & Fugue in D minor. (Track 1) Most people are familiar with the opening bars of this song thanks to various movies and 'haunted houses'. Otto Winter showcases Bach's point-and-counterpoint organ composition without flaw.

Brandenburg Concerto (Tracks 2,3,4) Another movie soundtrack favorite. Popular for its feeling of refined civility. This string arrangement is the finest of Bach's larger projects.

Italian Concerto (Tracks 5,6,7) The aspirations of most classically trained pianists include the ability to play these pieces. Bach combines clean structure with incredible complexity. The resulting compositions are nothing less than masterpieces.

Concerto #1 in Am for violin, strings, and basso (Tracks 8,9,10) Another showcase of genius in string arrangements. Easy to listen to, difficult to forget. These tracks should appeal to purists as well as casual listeners.

Air on the G string (Track 11) This piece was recently revamped into a pop song, but is heard on this track the way it SHOULD be played. Purposeful, and deliberate with a real orchestra, not electronic instruments. The London Festival Orchestra delivers an uncompromising performance.

From The Passion According to St. Matthew (Tracks 12, 13) Not to be restrained to organ, piano, or string arrangements, Bach adds another dimension to his musical diversity with this orchestral and choral composition. These pieces opened the doors to fame for J.S. Bach, and after listening to these tracks, it is easy to understand why. June 25, 1999

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