Immerse yourself in the timeless elegance of Johann Sebastian Bach's "Concertos for Solo Instruments," a masterful collection of Baroque compositions that showcase the composer's unparalleled genius. Released on January 1, 2000, under the prestigious Archiv Produktion label, this album is a comprehensive journey through Bach's instrumental concertos, offering a rich tapestry of sound and emotion.
Spanning over four hours, this extensive collection features a diverse array of concertos, each meticulously crafted to highlight the unique qualities of various solo instruments. From the delicate interplay of the harpsichord in the "Concerto for Harpsichord, Strings & Continuo" series to the soaring melodies of the violin in the "Violin Concerto No. 1 in A Minor," Bach's compositions demonstrate his profound understanding of both the instruments and the human spirit.
The album includes a variety of concertos for harpsichord, violin, flute, and even arrangements for oboe and oboe d'amore, providing a comprehensive overview of Bach's instrumental works. Each piece is performed with precision and passion, bringing to life the intricate counterpoint and harmonic richness that define Bach's style.
Whether you are a seasoned classical music enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, this album offers a profound and rewarding listening experience. Bach's concertos are not only a testament to his musical brilliance but also a celebration of the enduring power of classical music. Dive into the world of Johann Sebastian Bach and discover the timeless beauty of his concertos for solo instruments.
Concerto for Harpsichord, Strings & Continuo No. 1 in D Minor, BWV 1052: I. AllegroJohann Sebastian Bach, Trevor Pinnock, The English Concert
Concerto for Harpsichord, Strings & Continuo No. 1 in D Minor, BWV 1052: II. AdagioJohann Sebastian Bach, Trevor Pinnock, The English Concert
Concerto for Harpsichord, Strings & Continuo No. 1 in D Minor, BWV 1052: III. AllegroJohann Sebastian Bach, Trevor Pinnock, The English Concert
Concerto for Harpsichord, Strings & Continuo No. 2 in E Major, BWV 1053: I. AllegroJohann Sebastian Bach, Trevor Pinnock, The English Concert
Concerto for Harpsichord, Strings & Continuo No. 2 in E Major, BWV 1053: II. SicilianoJohann Sebastian Bach, Trevor Pinnock, The English Concert
Concerto for Harpsichord, Strings & Continuo No. 2 in E Major, BWV 1053: III. AllegroJohann Sebastian Bach, Trevor Pinnock, The English Concert
Concerto for Harpsichord, Strings & Continuo No. 3 in D Major, BWV 1054: I. --Johann Sebastian Bach, Trevor Pinnock, The English Concert
Concerto for Harpsichord, Strings & Continuo No. 3 in D Major, BWV 1054: II. Adagio e piano sempreJohann Sebastian Bach, Trevor Pinnock, The English Concert
Concerto for Harpsichord, Strings & Continuo No. 3 in D Major, BWV 1054: III. AllegroJohann Sebastian Bach, Trevor Pinnock, The English Concert
Concerto for Harpsichord, Strings & Continuo No. 4 in A Major, BWV 1055: I. Allegro moderatoJohann Sebastian Bach, Trevor Pinnock, The English Concert
Concerto for Harpsichord, Strings & Continuo No. 4 in A Major, BWV 1055: II. LarghettoJohann Sebastian Bach, Trevor Pinnock, The English Concert
Concerto for Harpsichord, Strings & Continuo No. 4 in A Major, BWV 1055: III. Allegro ma non tantoJohann Sebastian Bach, Trevor Pinnock, The English Concert
Concerto for Harpsichord, Strings & Continuo No. 5 in F Minor, BWV 1056: I. AllegroJohann Sebastian Bach, Trevor Pinnock, The English Concert
Concerto for Harpsichord, Strings & Continuo No. 5 in F Minor, BWV 1056: II. LargoJohann Sebastian Bach, The English Concert, Trevor Pinnock
Concerto for Harpsichord, Strings & Continuo No. 5 in F Minor, BWV 1056: III. PrestoJohann Sebastian Bach, Trevor Pinnock, The English Concert
Concerto for Harpsichord, 2 Recorders, Strings & Continuo No. 6 in F Major, BWV 1057: I. —Johann Sebastian Bach, Trevor Pinnock, Philip Pickett, Rachel Beckett, The English Concert
Concerto for Harpsichord, 2 Recorders, Strings & Continuo No. 6 in F Major, BWV 1057: II. AndanteJohann Sebastian Bach, Trevor Pinnock, Philip Pickett, Rachel Beckett, The English Concert
Concerto for Harpsichord, 2 Recorders, Strings & Continuo No. 6 in F Major, BWV 1057: III. Allegro assaiJohann Sebastian Bach, Trevor Pinnock, Philip Pickett, Rachel Beckett, The English Concert
Concerto for Harpsichord, Strings & Continuo No. 7 in G minor, BWV 1058: I. --Johann Sebastian Bach, Trevor Pinnock, The English Concert
Concerto for Harpsichord, Strings & Continuo No. 7 in G Minor, BWV 1058: II. AndanteJohann Sebastian Bach, Trevor Pinnock, The English Concert
Concerto for Harpsichord, Strings & Continuo No. 7 in G Minor, BWV 1058: III. Allegro assaiJohann Sebastian Bach, Trevor Pinnock, The English Concert
Concerto for 2 Harpsichords, Strings & Continuo in C Minor, BWV 1060: I. AllegroJohann Sebastian Bach, Kenneth Gilbert, The English Concert, Trevor Pinnock
Concerto for 2 Harpsichords, Strings & Continuo in C Minor, BWV 1060: II. AdagioJohann Sebastian Bach, Kenneth Gilbert, The English Concert, Trevor Pinnock
Concerto for 2 Harpsichords, Strings & Continuo in C Minor, BWV 1060: III. AllegroJohann Sebastian Bach, Kenneth Gilbert, The English Concert, Trevor Pinnock
Concerto for 2 Harpsichords, Strings & Continuo in C Major, BWV 1061: I. --Johann Sebastian Bach, Kenneth Gilbert, The English Concert, Trevor Pinnock
Concerto for 2 Harpsichords, Strings & Continuo in C Major, BWV 1061: II. Adagio ovvero LargoJohann Sebastian Bach, Kenneth Gilbert, The English Concert, Trevor Pinnock
Concerto for 2 Harpsichords, Strings & Continuo in C Major, BWV 1061: III. FugaJohann Sebastian Bach, Kenneth Gilbert, The English Concert, Trevor Pinnock
Concerto for 2 Harpsichords, Strings & Continuo in C Minor, BWV 1062: I. --Johann Sebastian Bach, Kenneth Gilbert, The English Concert, Trevor Pinnock
Concerto for 2 Harpsichords, Strings & Continuo in C Minor, BWV 1062: II. Andante e pianoJohann Sebastian Bach, Kenneth Gilbert, The English Concert, Trevor Pinnock
Concerto for 2 Harpsichords, Strings & Continuo in C Minor, BWV 1062: III. Allegro assaiJohann Sebastian Bach, Kenneth Gilbert, The English Concert, Trevor Pinnock
Concerto for 3 Harpsichords, Strings & Continuo No. 1 in D Minor, BWV 1063: I. AllegroJohann Sebastian Bach, Kenneth Gilbert, Lars Ulrik Mortensen, The English Concert, Trevor Pinnock
Concerto for 3 Harpsichords, Strings & Continuo No. 1 in D Minor, BWV 1063: II. Alla sicilianaJohann Sebastian Bach, Kenneth Gilbert, Lars Ulrik Mortensen, The English Concert, Trevor Pinnock
Concerto for 3 Harpsichords, Strings & Continuo No. 1 in D Minor, BWV 1063: III. AllegroJohann Sebastian Bach, Kenneth Gilbert, Lars Ulrik Mortensen, The English Concert, Trevor Pinnock
Concerto for 3 Harpsichords, Strings & Continuo No. 2 in C Major, BWV 1064: I. AllegroJohann Sebastian Bach, Kenneth Gilbert, Lars Ulrik Mortensen, The English Concert, Trevor Pinnock
Concerto for 3 Harpsichords, Strings & Continuo No. 2 in C Major, BWV 1064: II. AdagioJohann Sebastian Bach, Kenneth Gilbert, Lars Ulrik Mortensen, The English Concert, Trevor Pinnock
Concerto for 3 Harpsichords, Strings & Continuo No. 2 in C Major, BWV 1064: III. AllegroJohann Sebastian Bach, Kenneth Gilbert, Lars Ulrik Mortensen, The English Concert, Trevor Pinnock
Concerto for 4 Harpsichords, Strings & Continuo in A Minor, BWV 1065: I. AllegroJohann Sebastian Bach, Kenneth Gilbert, Lars Ulrik Mortensen, Nicholas Kraemer, The English Concert, Trevor Pinnock
Concerto for 4 Harpsichords, Strings & Continuo in A Minor, BWV 1065: II. LargoJohann Sebastian Bach, Kenneth Gilbert, Lars Ulrik Mortensen, Nicholas Kraemer, The English Concert, Trevor Pinnock
Concerto for 4 Harpsichords, Strings & Continuo in A Minor, BWV 1065: III. AllegroJohann Sebastian Bach, Kenneth Gilbert, Lars Ulrik Mortensen, Nicholas Kraemer, The English Concert, Trevor Pinnock
Concerto for Flute, Violin, Harpsichord & Strings in A Minor, BWV 1044: I. AllegroJohann Sebastian Bach, Lisa Beznosiuk, Simon Standage, The English Concert, Trevor Pinnock
Concerto for Flute, Violin, Harpsichord & Strings in A Minor, BWV 1044: II. Adagio ma non tanto e dolceJohann Sebastian Bach, Lisa Beznosiuk, Simon Standage, The English Concert, Trevor Pinnock
Concerto for Flute, Violin, Harpsichord & Strings in A Minor, BWV 1044: III. Tempo di AllabreveJohann Sebastian Bach, Lisa Beznosiuk, Simon Standage, The English Concert, Trevor Pinnock
Concerto for 2 Harpsichords, Strings & Continuo in C Minor, BWV 1060 (Arr. for Violin, Oboe, Strings & Continuo): I. AllegroJohann Sebastian Bach, David Reichenberg, Simon Standage, The English Concert, Trevor Pinnock
Concerto for 2 Harpsichords, Strings & Continuo in C Minor, BWV 1060 (Arr. for Violin, Oboe, Strings & Continuo): II. AdagioJohann Sebastian Bach, David Reichenberg, Simon Standage, The English Concert, Trevor Pinnock
Concerto for 2 Harpsichords, Strings & Continuo in C Minor, BWV 1060 (Arr. for Violin, Oboe, Strings & Continuo): III. AllegroJohann Sebastian Bach, David Reichenberg, Simon Standage, The English Concert, Trevor Pinnock
Concerto for Harpsichord, Strings & Continuo No. 4 in A Major, BWV 1055 (Reconstruction for Oboe d'amore, Strings and Continuo): I. Allegro moderatoJohann Sebastian Bach, David Reichenberg, The English Concert, Trevor Pinnock
Concerto for Harpsichord, Strings & Continuo No. 4 in A Major, BWV 1055 (Reconstruction for Oboe d'amore, Strings and Continuo): II. LarghettoJohann Sebastian Bach, David Reichenberg, The English Concert, Trevor Pinnock
Concerto for Harpsichord, Strings & Continuo No. 4 in A Major, BWV 1055 (Reconstruction for Oboe d'amore, Strings and Continuo): III. Allegro ma non tantoJohann Sebastian Bach, David Reichenberg, The English Concert, Trevor Pinnock
Violin Concerto No. 1 in A Minor, BWV 1041: I. Allegro moderatoJohann Sebastian Bach, Simon Standage, The English Concert, Trevor Pinnock
Violin Concerto No. 1 in A Minor, BWV 1041: II. AndanteJohann Sebastian Bach, Simon Standage, The English Concert, Trevor Pinnock