For Thy Pleasure

et al Johann Sebastian Bach (Composer) (Artist) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (September 26, 1996)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Delos Records
• ASIN: B00000070S
• Also Available in: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #22,136 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
  • #12 in Music > Classical > Historical Periods > Baroque (c.1600-1750) > Composers > Telemann, Georg Philipp
  • #20 in Music > Classical > Forms & Genres > Theatrical, Incidental & Program Music > Incidental Music
  • #21 in Music > Classical > Historical Periods > Baroque (c.1600-1750) > Composers > Purcell, Henry

Customer Reviews

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19 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Superb performance and thrilling interpretations., November 23, 1999

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Eddie Healy "Eddie Healy" (Dallas, Texas United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: For Thy Pleasure (Audio CD)

The Los Angeles Guitar Quartet continues in their tradition of approaching music of many genres from all eras with this impressive addition to their list of fine recordings. From their exciting renditions of some of Bach's Brandenburg Concerti to the festive Monteverdiani, the L.A.G.Q. substantiate my faith in the guitar as a formidable concert instrument.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Just lovely!, November 27, 2002

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Brianna Neal (USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: For Thy Pleasure (Audio CD)

The rich, mellow strains of four virtuoso guitarists playing together is both relaxing and intriguing. It is refreshing to hear these Baroque favorites rendered by the Los Angeles Guitar Quartet with a different texture and timbre that one normally hears. All four players--John Dearman, Scott Tennant, Bill Kanengiser and Andrew York--master their parts with incredible agility. This quartet is not above having a little fun with their subject matter too; their encore rendition of Pachelbel's famous canon incorporates percussion and interprets the piece in a variety of modern styles, taking full advantage of the adaptability of their instruments.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Baroque Guitar Renditions of Bach to Telemann Et Al, October 30, 2001

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This review is from: For Thy Pleasure (Audio CD)

This is quite the collection of Baroque compositions played and recorded superbly by this quitar quartet.

From such exquisite works such as parts of the Brandenburg Concerto No. 6 to Handel's Arrival of the Queen of Sheba, they pull the transposition to strings with dignity and quality of the music.

The Monteverdianna piece is superb in its chamber quality, touched by its would seem court jester type style. It is delightful in its upbeat transitions. The Telemann work for violin quarter is marvelous done on guitars, especially the Vivace which spins and darts around on one's ears with zeal and passion!

The closing Pachelbel "Loose Canon" is a soft, soothing rendition of this fabulous Baroque composition which looms among the all-time classics!

LAGQ is definitely top-notch! Definitely this is superb example of classical guitar well-done in the Baroque era.