Immerse yourself in the timeless elegance of Johann Sebastian Bach's masterful compositions with this exceptional collection. Released on June 9, 1993, under the Decca Music Group Ltd. label, this album showcases the brilliance of Bach's Brandenburg Concertos Nos. 1-6, along with additional concertos that highlight his unparalleled musical genius.
Spanning a duration of 2 hours and 10 minutes, this album is a comprehensive journey through Bach's classical repertoire. The Brandenburg Concertos, composed for diverse instrumental combinations, demonstrate Bach's innovative approach to orchestration and his ability to create harmonious dialogues between instruments. Each concerto is a testament to his mastery of form and expression, from the lively Allegro movements to the serene Adagios.
In addition to the Brandenburg Concertos, this collection 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 exemplify Bach's versatility and his ability to blend different instruments into a cohesive and captivating musical experience.
Whether you are a seasoned classical music enthusiast or a newcomer to Bach's works, this album offers a rich and rewarding listening experience. The precision and passion of the performances bring Bach's compositions to life, allowing you to appreciate the depth and complexity of his musical vision. Dive into this collection and discover the enduring beauty of Johann Sebastian Bach's timeless classics.
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