The Philadelphia Orchestra Plays Bach

Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach (Composer), Johann Christian Bach (Composer), Johann Sebastian Bach (Composer), Wilhelm Friedemann Bach (Composer), Henri (Gustave) Casadesus (Composer), Eugene Ormandy (Conductor), Leopold Stokowski (Conductor), William Kincaid (Performer), Fernando Valenti (Performer), Philadelphia Orchestra (Orchestra), Anshel Brusilow (Performer)

Product Details

• Performer: William Kincaid, Fernando Valenti, Anshel Brusilow
• Orchestra: Philadelphia Orchestra
• Conductor: Eugene Ormandy, Leopold Stokowski
• Composer: Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach, Johann Christian Bach, Johann Sebastian Bach, Wilhelm Friedemann Bach, Henri (Gustave) Casadesus
• Audio CD (October 1, 1996)
• SPARS Code: ADD
• Number of Discs: 2
• Label: Sony
• ASIN: B0000029PB
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #301,477 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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Track Listings

Disc: 1

1. Brandenburg Concerto No. 5 in D major, BWV 1050: 1. Allegro

2. Brandenburg Concerto No. 5 in D major, BWV 1050: 2. Affettuoso

3. Brandenburg Concerto No. 5 in D major, BWV 1050: 3. Allegro

4. Cantata No. 177, 'Ich ruf zu dir, Herr Jesu Christ,' BWV 177 (BC A103)

5. Cantata No. 62, 'Nun komm, der Heiden Heiland,' BWV 62 (BC A2): Chorale prelude

6. Wir glauben all' an einen Gott, chorale setting for 4 voices, BWV 437 (BC F211)

7. Toccata, Adagio and Fugue, for organ in C major, BWV 564 (BC J36)

8. Passacaglia and Fugue, for organ in C minor, BWV 582 (BC J79)

9. Cantata No. 140, 'Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme,' BWV 140 (BC A166)

Disc: 2

1. Toccata and Fugue, for organ in D minor, BWV 565 (BC J37)

2. Symphony for double orchestra 'No. 26' in E flat major, Op. 18/1, CW C26 (T. 269/4): 1. Allegro spiritoso

3. Symphony for double orchestra 'No. 26' in E flat major, Op. 18/1, CW C26 (T. 269/4): 2. Andante

4. Symphony for double orchestra 'No. 26' in E flat major, Op. 18/1, CW C26 (T. 269/4): 3. Allegro

5. Symphony for double orchestra in D major Op. 18/3 (Overture: Endimione, second version), CW G15ov/b (T. 270/4): 1. Allegro

6. Symphony for double orchestra in D major Op. 18/3 (Overture: Endimione, second version), CW G15ov/b (T. 270/4): 2. Andante

7. Symphony for double orchestra in D major Op. 18/3 (Overture: Endimione, second version), CW G15ov/b (T. 270/4): 3. Allegro assai

8. Sinfonia in D minor ('Adagio and Fugue'), F. 65 (BR C7)

9. Concerto for orchestra in D Major (falsely attrib. to C.P.E. Bach): 1. Allegro moderato

10. Concerto for orchestra in D Major (falsely attrib. to C.P.E. Bach): 2. Andante lento molto

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Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

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

By	R. Bernard (Bible Belt, United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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.

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

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

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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