Bach's Testament: Musical Offering & Art of Fugue [Import]

J.S. Bach (Artist), Jordi Savall (Artist) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (October 9, 2001)
• Number of Discs: 3
• Format: Import
• Label: Alia Vox Spain
• ASIN: B00005NTKG
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #648,923 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

Disc: 1

1. The Musical Offering (Musikalisches Opfer), for keyboard and chamber instruments, BWV 1079: Thema Regium

2. The Musical Offering (Musikalisches Opfer), for keyboard and chamber instruments, BWV 1079: Ricercar a 3

3. The Musical Offering (Musikalisches Opfer), for keyboard and chamber instruments, BWV 1079: Conon perpetuus super Thema Regium

4. The Musical Offering (Musikalisches Opfer), for keyboard and chamber instruments, BWV 1079: Canon 1 a 2 (cancrizans)

5. The Musical Offering (Musikalisches Opfer), for keyboard and chamber instruments, BWV 1079: Canon 2 a 2 Violini in unisono

6. The Musical Offering (Musikalisches Opfer), for keyboard and chamber instruments, BWV 1079: Canon 3 a 2 per Motum contrarium

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Disc: 2

1. Die Kunst der Fuge (The Art of the Fugue), for keyboard (or other instruments), BWV 1080: Contrapunctus 1

2. Die Kunst der Fuge (The Art of the Fugue), for keyboard (or other instruments), BWV 1080: Contrapunctus 2

3. Die Kunst der Fuge (The Art of the Fugue), for keyboard (or other instruments), BWV 1080: Contrapunctus 3

4. Die Kunst der Fuge (The Art of the Fugue), for keyboard (or other instruments), BWV 1080: Contrapunctus 12a

5. Die Kunst der Fuge (The Art of the Fugue), for keyboard (or other instruments), BWV 1080: Contrapunctus 12b

6. Die Kunst der Fuge (The Art of the Fugue), for keyboard (or other instruments), BWV 1080: Contrapunctus 14

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Disc: 3

1. Die Kunst der Fuge (The Art of the Fugue), for keyboard (or other instruments), BWV 1080: Contrapunctus 8 a 3 (Tripelfuge)

2. Die Kunst der Fuge (The Art of the Fugue), for keyboard (or other instruments), BWV 1080: Contrapunctus 9 alla Duodecima

3. Die Kunst der Fuge (The Art of the Fugue), for keyboard (or other instruments), BWV 1080: Contrapunctus 10 alla Decima

4. Die Kunst der Fuge (The Art of the Fugue), for keyboard (or other instruments), BWV 1080: Contrapunctus inversus 13b

5. Die Kunst der Fuge (The Art of the Fugue), for keyboard (or other instruments), BWV 1080: Contrapunctus 13a

6. Die Kunst der Fuge (The Art of the Fugue), for keyboard (or other instruments), BWV 1080: Contrapunctus 11 a 4 (Tripelfuge)

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Customer Reviews

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13 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars What a terrific bargain!, November 26, 2001

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Ed Brickell - See all my reviews

This is a box set of Savall's masterful chamber ensemble recordings of what many would argue are Bach's two greatest works: The Art of the Fugue and The Musical Offering. Handsomely packaged, warmly and clearly recorded, and played with conviction and imagination. This is a fitting monument to Bach's genius and a reminder that his music still fascinates, delights, and intrigues. It is truly inexhaustable music: each time I hear either of these works, it's like hearing something brand new.

An amazing bargain on one of the classiest music labels around. Get this box set now before it goes out of print!