Bach: Six Trio Sonatas [Import]

Johann Sebastian Bach (Composer), King's Consort (Performer, Orchestra), Robert King (Performer) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Performer: King's Consort, Robert King
• Orchestra: King's Consort
• Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach
• Audio CD (April 10, 1996)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Import
• Label: Hyperion UK
• ASIN: B000002ZX7
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #64,890 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
  • #89 in Music > Classical > Instruments > Keyboard > Organ

Track Listings

1. Sonata In D minor: Andante

2. Sonata In D minor: Adagio e dolce

3. Vivace

4. Sonata In G Major: Vivace

5. Sonata In G Major: Lento

6. Sonata In G Major: Allegro

7. Sonata In E Minor: Adagio - Vivace

8. Sonata In E Minor: Andante

9. Sonata In E Minor: Poco allegro

10. Sonata In C Minor: Vivace

11. Sonata In C Minor: Largo

12. Sonata In C Minor: Allegro

13. Sonata In C Major: Allegro

14. Sonata In C Major: Largo

15. Sonata In C Major: Allegro

16. SONATA IN E FLAT MAJOR: [Allegro]

17. SONATA IN E FLAT MAJOR: Adagio

18. SONATA IN E FLAT MAJOR: Allegro

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Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars What a splendid CD this is, September 10, 2004

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John Gayley "Bruco di Siena" (Casa della Collina, Ridgefield, CT) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Bach: Six Trio Sonatas (Audio CD)

There are a number of recordings that take Bach's set of trio Sonatas for Organ (BWV 525- 530) and transcribe them for other instruments. Bach often did that himself, and with a variety of instrumental combinations. The structure of the pieces lend themselves well to multi-instrument groups; they may have been written as "practice pieces" for one of Bach students/sons, but they are not simple or straighforward; they are quite intricate and have a number of separate discernible parts. King's Consort use of Oboe, oboe d'amore and theorbe add extra color and dimension to these pieces. They're really beautiful, and beautifully played. Additionally, because it is likely Bach used contemporary italian sonatas as his model, they tend to be more roundly crafted and sunnier than some of Bach's other chamber works. The wind instruments highlight this disposition.

This is not a cheap CD (when is Hyperion going to get into the 21st century with their pricing?) but I was easily won over by the quality and beauty of the music making. The CD is 70 minutes long, which is nice as well. The King's Consort is a first class band; I also have their Vivaldi recording of concerti con molti strumenti which is dynamite.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A delightful recording, December 20, 2004

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M. Levitt - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Bach: Six Trio Sonatas (Audio CD)

The Bach Trio Sonatas are written for organ. This recording is a transcription of all 6 Trio Sonatas for various combinations of instruments including oboe, violin and organ. Listening to this CD is like discovering riches in this music I didn't know were there! If you like Bach organ music, try it. If you like Bach but not necessarily his organ music, try it! One of the most enjoyable CDs I've heard this past year.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars great recording, February 23, 2011

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David W (Cincinnati) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Bach: Six Trio Sonatas (Audio CD)

This is one of my favorite pieces...I would definitely recommend this recording. It is a perfect match of performer and music. I listen to it all the time.