Bach: Violin Concertos

Johann Sebastian Bach (Composer), Daniel Barenboim (Conductor), English Chamber Orchestra (Performer) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Performer: English Chamber Orchestra
• Conductor: Daniel Barenboim
• Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach
• Audio CD (August 13, 2002)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: EMI Classics
• ASIN: B00005NPIX
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #52,255 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
  • #54 in Music > Classical > Instruments > Reeds & Winds > Oboe

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46 of 47 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Violin Concerto No. 2 in E is more than worth it!, June 27, 2003

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Patrick "Sarge" Murray (Lexington, Indiana USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Bach: Violin Concertos (Audio CD)

Yes, I'll confess, I bought the CD just for the first three tracks, but what amazing tracks they are! Arguably, it's hard to find a better rendition of Bach's Violin Concerto No. 2 in E, particularly the first and third movements. Best of all, the first movement is not the truncated version, as one is apt to hear regarding certain recordings of Bach's concerti (e.g., the 3rd Brandenburg Concerto), but rest assured, this one is rendered in its entirety. Furthermore the price can't be beat. So, if you're in the market for recordings of these concerti, what are you waiting for?

45 of 46 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Warm, cantabile, singing rendition of Baroque music, January 24, 2004

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Rachelle Ayala (USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Bach: Violin Concertos (Audio CD)

I bought this CD to get the full collection of Bach Violin concertos and have been very happy with it. What a nice addition to have the two violin concerto too. I'm working on the Bach Concerto #1 in A minor and this has been a great help. Perlman's playing is clear, and beautiful, and the violin really sings in the solo sections. Zukerman and Perlman do a great job in the double concerto, with the two violins in engaged in a lively and warm conversation. You'll enjoy this CD whether to learn or relax.

24 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars good but a tad lacking somewhat., May 21, 2004

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benlch (Singapore) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Bach: Violin Concertos (Audio CD)

The bach violin concertos have for me always been something ive always enjoyed listening to over and over. I suppose that is why such music is called classical music - it is timeless and still well loved after 1-2 hundred years after its 1st performance.

I own 3 renditions of bach violin concertos - by Takako Nishizaki, Nigel Kennedy and this one. There is no denying that Pearlman, Baremboim and Zuckerman are big names - thats why i bought it in the 1st place. While i generally have no complaints about the playing, the sound quality and clarity and overall coordination betn soloist and orchestra all which are pretty good or outstanding, my 'grouse' is a matter of the interpretation. I kind of felt that it lacked a bit of 'bounce' or 'ooomph' so typical of baroque music since the tempo is somewhat slower compared to that played by Takako Nishizaki (my favourite) or Kennedy (fastest). I have also heard that Yehudi Menuhin also had an outstanding recording of these concertos.

On the other hand, i suppose that is the beauty of classical music. There is no right or wrong interpretation of music. Everything is subject to the personal tastes of conductor and soloists - how they feel it should be played/expressed. that's why no 2 pieces sound alike. As a listener ,as to which recording is best is up to one's own personal taste. One man's meat is another man's poison.