The Philadelphia Orchestra Plays Bach

J.S. Bach (Composer), Stokowski (Conductor), Philadelphia Orch (Orchestra) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Orchestra: Philadelphia Orch
• Conductor: Stokowski
• Composer: J.S. Bach
• Audio CD (October 1, 1996)
• Number of Discs: 2
• Label: Sony Masterworks Heritage
• ASIN: B0000029PB
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #141,126 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
  • #46 in Music > Classical > Forms & Genres > Variations > Passacaglias

Track Listings

Disc: 1

1. 'Brandenburg' Concerto No.5 In D, BMW 1050: I. Allegro - Philadelphia Orchestra/Leopold Stokowski

2. 'Brandenburg' Concerto No.5 In D, BMW 1050: II. Affettuoso - Philadelphia Orchestra/Leopold Stokowski

3. 'Brandenburg' Concerto No.5 In D, BMW 1050: III. Allegro - Philadelphia Orchestra/Leopold Stokowski

4. Three Chorale-Preludes: 'Ich Ruf Zu dir, Herr Jesu Christ', BVW 177 - Philadelphia Orchestra/Leopold Stokowski

5. Three Chorale-Preludes: 'Nun Komm Der Heiden Heiland', BVW 437 - Philadelphia Orchestra/Leopold Stokowski

6. Three Chorale-Preludes: 'Wir Glauben All'An Einen Gott', BVW 437 - Philadelphia Orchestra/Leopold Stokowski

7. Toccata, Adagio And Fugue In C, BVW 564

8. Passacaglia (And Fugue) In c, BVW 582

9. 'Sleepers Awake' )'Wachet Auf, Ruft Uns Die Stimee'), BVW 140

Disc: 2

1. Toccata And Fugue in d, BVW 565

2. Sinfonia In E flat, Op.18 No.1: I. Allegro Spiritoso

3. Sinfonia In E flat, Op.18 No.1: II. Andante

4. Sinfonia In E flat, Op.18 No.1: III. Allegro

5. Sinfonia In D, Op.18 No.3: I. Allegro

6. Sinfonia In D, Op.18 No.3: II. Andante

7. Sinfonia In D, Op.18 No.3: III. Allegro Assai

8. Sinfonia In D, F.65

9. Concerto In D: I. Allegro Moderato

10. Concerto In D: II. Andante Lento Molto

See all 11 tracks on this disc

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Beyond comparison, February 3, 2004

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R. Bernard (Bible Belt, United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Philadelphia Orchestra Plays Bach (Audio CD)

I have been listening to this album since I was only months old - going on 30 years now. My parents bought it on LP, and played it for me when I was young, and it was always on of my most favorite records. It is simply the most amazing collection of transcriptions and recordings I have ever heard, period. Listen to "Passacaglia and Fugue for organ in C minor" just once, and it will remain in your memory forever. "Toccata and Fugue for organ in D minor" is Bach's work of genius, and this remains the only recording I have ever heard by a full Symphony - transcribed and directed by Ormandy himself, no less. It is truly a shame that this recording is out of print on all mediums now.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Ahhhhh! Bach, January 30, 2005

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Obi "Obi wan liberali" (SLC, UT) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Philadelphia Orchestra Plays Bach (Audio CD)

This two CD set is a wondeful collection of some of Ormandy's best Bach transcriptions. The transcription of the Passacaglia and Fugue in c minor is one of the most powerful pieces of music I have ever heard (and I've listened to a ton of music). Add the Tocata and Fugue in D minor and some of the other Ormandy/Bach greats and this is something that every lover of classical music should have in their collection. I'm sorry to see that this album is out of print. What a shame.

This CD includes some works by J.S. Bach's sons performed by a full orchestra. Very charming music as well. Particularly the piece by C.P.E. Bach. A good introduction to the Bach sons and the transition away from the baroque towards the stil galant and classical styles.

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