Bach: Double Concerto For Two Violins In D Minor, Violin Concertos Nos. 1 & 2 (CBS Great Performances)

Johann Sebastian Bach (Composer), Alexander Schneider (Conductor), Zubin Mehta (Conductor), English Chamber Orchestra (Orchestra), New York Philharmonic (Orchestra), London Symphony Orchestra [members of] (Orchestra), Isaac Stern (violin) (Performer), Itzhak Perlman (violin) (Performer) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Performer: Isaac Stern (violin), Itzhak Perlman (violin)
• Orchestra: English Chamber Orchestra, New York Philharmonic, London Symphony Orchestra [members of]
• Conductor: Alexander Schneider, Zubin Mehta
• Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach
• Audio CD (October 25, 1990)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: CBS Records
• ASIN: B0000025TZ
• Also Available in: Audio Cassette  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #146,102 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Very fine, but ..., December 9, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Bach: Double Concerto For Two Violins In D Minor, Violin Concertos Nos. 1 & 2 (CBS Great Performances) (Audio CD)

This is a wonderful recording. But alas, it lost its luster when I heard the Philips CD featuring Arthur Grumiaux (Philips 420700). I would encourage lovers of this music to give a listen to Grumiaux. I found his interpretations to have the best rhythmic, melodic and musical sensibilities of any that I've heard. Technique is invisible; it's the music that comes through with transparent clarity, strength and sensitivity. And the Philips transfers are outstanding. IMHO, Grumiaux, Standage and Perlman, are the order in which I would recommend of these wonderful works.

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Bach comes alive!!!, March 16, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: Bach: Double Concerto For Two Violins In D Minor, Violin Concertos Nos. 1 & 2 (CBS Great Performances) (Audio CD)

Isaac Stern and Itzhak Perlman's interpretation of Bach's Violin Concerto for two violins exemplifies the passion and energy that makes this concerto one of my favorites. The recording was made in 1967 a time when these virtuosos were at opposite ends of their respective primes. Stern the veteran gracefully lays down a soothing melodic underscore, as Itzhak Perlman the relative newcomer, harmonizes masterfully with some dazzling and incredibly moving pieces that would never be caught in the confines of a studio. While some may find it unsettling to hear coughing in the background, I find it absolutely refreshing to have an experience captured live, giving the impression you were actually there with all the perfections and imperfections that are present during an event such as this. As far as the quality of the CD there is no hissing on my CD, in fact it is quite clear. If you needed to start a collection in classical music this CD is a must have!!!

6 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Great CD, June 12, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Bach: Double Concerto For Two Violins In D Minor, Violin Concertos Nos. 1 & 2 (CBS Great Performances) (Audio CD)

With these musicians, I don't think you could have a bad CD and you certainly could not have a better one. Bach is such an amazing composer and the performers are outstanding. I especially enjoy his violin concertos and it's a treat to be able to have both the double and single concertos in one CD. It's a fabulous listen.