J.S. Bach: Brandenburgische Konzerte [Import]

Johann Sebastian Bach (Composer), Christian Beuse (Performer), Akademie für alte Musik Berlin (Performer), Antje Schurrock (Performer), Marion Verbruggen (Performer), Saskia Fikentscher (Performer), Christian-Friedrich Dallmann (Performer), Reinhard Buttner (Performer), Hans-Peter Westermann (Performer), Pieter Dhont (Performer) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Performer: Christian Beuse, Akademie für alte Musik Berlin, Antje Schurrock, Marion Verbruggen, Saskia Fikentscher, et al.
• Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach
• Audio CD (October 14, 2003)
• SPARS Code: DDD
• Number of Discs: 2
• Format: Import
• Label: Harmonia Mundi Fr.
• ASIN: B0000AOVOI
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #335,149 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing performance but probably not for everyone, December 10, 2008

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Joshua Williams - See all my reviews
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This review is from: J.S. Bach: Brandenburgische Konzerte (Audio CD)

This is the most exciting recording of the Brandenburgs I have heard, but also one of the most meticulous.

The Akademie plays with amazing precision, executing the rhythms with flair and fluidity. The performance is without sentimentality but has incredible intensity and clarity. I've often felt that conductorless orchestras lack the cohesion and direction a leader can provide. This recording has proven me wrong. Rarely have I heard a larger ensemble play with such focus and drive.

I assume the first reviewer was not familiar with natural horns, one of the most difficult instruments to play well. This recording has some of the best natural horn playing I have heard in the Brandenburgs.

People who favor modern instrument performances are probably going to find this performance a little stringent and cold, even as period performances go. If you don't like Bach with fast tempos, this recording is not for you. But if you like incisive rhythms and amazing transparency, you might want to check this out.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fabulous recording!, November 30, 2009

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Kerry Drury (Portland, Oregon, United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: J.S. Bach: Brandenburgische Konzerte (Audio CD)

I love this thrilling recording of the Brandenburg, but then I love original instruments, baroque music and fast tempi. NPR national classical music hosts Ted Libbey And Fred Child picked it as the best of the recorded Brandenburg Concertos. Here's the link that explains why:[...].

5 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent!, March 14, 2006

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Ivan Palomino (Lima,Perú) - See all my reviews

This review is from: J.S. Bach: Brandenburgische Konzerte (Audio CD)

I recommend this version of Bach's Brandenburg Concertos,the tempos are very good and a very clean sound.The musicians techniques are excelent too.