Immerse yourself in the timeless elegance of Johann Sebastian Bach's "Baroque Classics," a meticulously curated collection of his most celebrated works. Released on March 29, 2014, under Ameritz Music Ltd., this album spans a generous 3 hours and 19 minutes, offering an extensive journey through the Baroque era's most refined compositions.
The album features the complete Brandenburg Concertos, a set of six concertos that showcase Bach's mastery of counterpoint and orchestration. Each concerto is a distinct gem, from the lively and spirited first movement of Concerto No. 1 to the intricate and dynamic finale of Concerto No. 6. The Brandenburg Concertos are complemented by the Orchestral Suites, which include the famous "Air" from Suite No. 3, often referred to as "Air on the G String." These suites are a delightful exploration of dance forms popular in Bach's time, such as the Gavotte, Bourrée, and Menuet.
The album also includes selections from Bach's Cello Suites, providing a more intimate and reflective experience. The Prelude from Suite No. 1 in G Major is a standout piece, showcasing the expressive range and technical brilliance of the cello.
Johann Sebastian Bach, a pivotal figure in the Baroque period, composed works that continue to resonate with audiences centuries later. His music is characterized by its intellectual depth, technical complexity, and profound emotional resonance. "Baroque Classics" is a testament to Bach's enduring legacy, offering a comprehensive overview of his orchestral and solo works.
Whether you are a seasoned classical music enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, "Baroque Classics" promises an enriching and enjoyable listening experience. The album is a celebration of Bach's genius, capturing the essence of the Baroque era with unparalleled elegance and sophistication.
(C) 2014 Ameritz Music Ltd.
Tracks
Brandenburg Concerto No. 1 in F Major, BWV 1046: I. (Allegro)Johann Sebastian Bach, Oregon Bach Festival Chamber Orchestra, Robert Cohen, Consort of London, Robert Haydon Clark
Brandenburg Concerto No. 1 in F Major, BWV 1046: II. AdagioJohann Sebastian Bach, Oregon Bach Festival Chamber Orchestra, Robert Cohen, Consort of London, Robert Haydon Clark
Brandenburg Concerto No. 1 in F Major, BWV 1046: III. AllegroJohann Sebastian Bach, Oregon Bach Festival Chamber Orchestra, Robert Cohen, Consort of London, Robert Haydon Clark
Brandenburg Concerto No. 1 in F Major, BWV 1046: IV. Menuet - Trio I - MenuetJohann Sebastian Bach, Oregon Bach Festival Chamber Orchestra, Robert Cohen, Consort of London, Robert Haydon Clark
Brandenburg Concerto No. 2 in F Major, BWV 1047: I. (Allegro)Johann Sebastian Bach, Oregon Bach Festival Chamber Orchestra, Robert Cohen, Consort of London, Robert Haydon Clark
Brandenburg Concerto No. 2 in F Major, BWV 1047: II. AndanteJohann Sebastian Bach, Oregon Bach Festival Chamber Orchestra, Robert Cohen, Consort of London, Robert Haydon Clark
Brandenburg Concerto No. 2 in F Major, BWV 1047: III. Allegro assaiJohann Sebastian Bach, Oregon Bach Festival Chamber Orchestra, Robert Cohen, Consort of London, Robert Haydon Clark
Brandenburg Concerto No. 3 in G Major, BWV 1048: I. (Allegro)Johann Sebastian Bach, Oregon Bach Festival Chamber Orchestra, Robert Cohen, Consort of London, Robert Haydon Clark
Brandenburg Concerto No. 3 in G Major, BWV 1048: II. AdagioJohann Sebastian Bach, Oregon Bach Festival Chamber Orchestra, Robert Cohen, Consort of London, Robert Haydon Clark
Brandenburg Concerto No. 3 in G Major, BWV 1048: III. AllegroJohann Sebastian Bach, Oregon Bach Festival Chamber Orchestra, Robert Cohen, Consort of London, Robert Haydon Clark
Brandenburg Concerto No. 4 in G Major, BWV 1049: I. AllegroJohann Sebastian Bach, Oregon Bach Festival Chamber Orchestra, Robert Cohen, Consort of London, Robert Haydon Clark
Brandenburg Concerto No. 4 in G Major, BWV 1049: II. AndanteJohann Sebastian Bach, Oregon Bach Festival Chamber Orchestra, Robert Cohen, Consort of London, Robert Haydon Clark
Brandenburg Concerto No. 4 in G Major, BWV 1049: III. PrestoJohann Sebastian Bach, Oregon Bach Festival Chamber Orchestra, Robert Cohen, Consort of London, Robert Haydon Clark
Brandenburg Concerto No. 5 in D Major, BWV 1050: I. AllegroJohann Sebastian Bach, Oregon Bach Festival Chamber Orchestra, Robert Cohen, Consort of London, Robert Haydon Clark
Brandenburg Concerto No. 5 in D Major, BWV 1050: II. AffettuosoJohann Sebastian Bach, Oregon Bach Festival Chamber Orchestra, Robert Cohen, Consort of London, Robert Haydon Clark
Brandenburg Concerto No. 5 in D Major, BWV 1050: III. AllegroJohann Sebastian Bach, Oregon Bach Festival Chamber Orchestra, Robert Cohen, Consort of London, Robert Haydon Clark
Brandenburg Concerto No. 6 in B-Flat Major, BWV 1051: I. (Allegro)Johann Sebastian Bach, Oregon Bach Festival Chamber Orchestra, Robert Cohen, Consort of London, Robert Haydon Clark
Brandenburg Concerto No. 6 in B-Flat Major, BWV 1051: II. Adagio ma non-tantoJohann Sebastian Bach, Oregon Bach Festival Chamber Orchestra, Robert Cohen, Consort of London, Robert Haydon Clark
Brandenburg Concerto No. 6 in B-Flat Major, BWV 1051: III. AllegroJohann Sebastian Bach, Oregon Bach Festival Chamber Orchestra, Robert Cohen, Consort of London, Robert Haydon Clark
Orchestral Suite No. 1 in C Major, BWV 1066: I. OuvertureJohann Sebastian Bach, Oregon Bach Festival Chamber Orchestra, Robert Cohen, Consort of London, Robert Haydon Clark
Orchestral Suite No. 1 in C Major, BWV 1066: II. CouranteJohann Sebastian Bach, Oregon Bach Festival Chamber Orchestra, Robert Cohen, Consort of London, Robert Haydon Clark
Orchestral Suite No. 1 in C Major, BWV 1066: III. Gavotte I/IIJohann Sebastian Bach, Oregon Bach Festival Chamber Orchestra, Robert Cohen, Consort of London, Robert Haydon Clark
Orchestral Suite No. 1 in C Major, BWV 1066: IV. ForlanaJohann Sebastian Bach, Oregon Bach Festival Chamber Orchestra, Robert Cohen, Consort of London, Robert Haydon Clark
Orchestral Suite No. 1 in C Major, BWV 1066: V. Menuet I/IIJohann Sebastian Bach, Oregon Bach Festival Chamber Orchestra, Robert Cohen, Consort of London, Robert Haydon Clark
Orchestral Suite No. 1 in C Major, BWV 1066: VI. Bourrée I/IIJohann Sebastian Bach, Oregon Bach Festival Chamber Orchestra, Robert Cohen, Consort of London, Robert Haydon Clark
Orchestral Suite No. 1 in C Major, BWV 1066: VII. Passepied I/IIJohann Sebastian Bach, Oregon Bach Festival Chamber Orchestra, Robert Cohen, Consort of London, Robert Haydon Clark
Orchestral Suite No. 2 in B Minor, BWV 1067: I. OuvertureJohann Sebastian Bach, Oregon Bach Festival Chamber Orchestra, Robert Cohen, Consort of London, Robert Haydon Clark
Orchestral Suite No. 2 in B Minor, BWV 1067: II. RondeauJohann Sebastian Bach, Oregon Bach Festival Chamber Orchestra, Robert Cohen, Consort of London, Robert Haydon Clark
Orchestral Suite No. 2 in B Minor, BWV 1067: III. SarabandeJohann Sebastian Bach, Oregon Bach Festival Chamber Orchestra, Robert Cohen, Consort of London, Robert Haydon Clark
Orchestral Suite No. 2 in B Minor, BWV 1067: IV. Bourrée I/IIJohann Sebastian Bach, Oregon Bach Festival Chamber Orchestra, Robert Cohen, Consort of London, Robert Haydon Clark
Orchestral Suite No. 2 in B Minor, BWV 1067: V. Polonoise/DoubleJohann Sebastian Bach, Oregon Bach Festival Chamber Orchestra, Robert Cohen, Consort of London, Robert Haydon Clark
Orchestral Suite No. 2 in B Minor, BWV 1067: VI. MenuetJohann Sebastian Bach, Oregon Bach Festival Chamber Orchestra, Robert Cohen, Consort of London, Robert Haydon Clark
Orchestral Suite No. 2 in B Minor, BWV 1067: VII. BadinerieJohann Sebastian Bach, Oregon Bach Festival Chamber Orchestra, Robert Cohen, Consort of London, Robert Haydon Clark
Orchestral Suite No. 3 in D Major, BWV 1068: I. OvertureJohann Sebastian Bach, Oregon Bach Festival Chamber Orchestra, Robert Cohen, Consort of London, Robert Haydon Clark
Orchestral Suite No. 3 in D Major, BWV 1068: II. AirJohann Sebastian Bach, Oregon Bach Festival Chamber Orchestra, Robert Cohen, Consort of London, Robert Haydon Clark
Orchestral Suite No. 3 in D Major, BWV 1068: III. Gavotte I/IIJohann Sebastian Bach, Oregon Bach Festival Chamber Orchestra, Robert Cohen, Consort of London, Robert Haydon Clark
Orchestral Suite No. 3 in D Major, BWV 1068: IV. BourréeJohann Sebastian Bach, Oregon Bach Festival Chamber Orchestra, Robert Cohen, Consort of London, Robert Haydon Clark
Orchestral Suite No. 3 in D Major, BWV 1068: V. GigueJohann Sebastian Bach, Oregon Bach Festival Chamber Orchestra, Robert Cohen, Consort of London, Robert Haydon Clark
Orchestral Suite No. 4 in D Major, BWV 1069: I. OuvertureJohann Sebastian Bach, Oregon Bach Festival Chamber Orchestra, Robert Cohen, Consort of London, Robert Haydon Clark
Orchestral Suite No. 4 in D Major, BWV 1069: II. Bourrée I/IIJohann Sebastian Bach, Oregon Bach Festival Chamber Orchestra, Robert Cohen, Consort of London, Robert Haydon Clark
Orchestral Suite No. 4 in D Major, BWV 1069: III. GavotteJohann Sebastian Bach, Oregon Bach Festival Chamber Orchestra, Robert Cohen, Consort of London, Robert Haydon Clark
Orchestral Suite No. 4 in D Major, BWV 1069: IV. Menuet I/IIJohann Sebastian Bach, Oregon Bach Festival Chamber Orchestra, Robert Cohen, Consort of London, Robert Haydon Clark
Orchestral Suite No. 4 in D Major, BWV 1069: V. RéjouissanceJohann Sebastian Bach, Oregon Bach Festival Chamber Orchestra, Robert Cohen, Consort of London, Robert Haydon Clark
Cello Suite No. 1 in G Major, BWV 1007: I. PreludeJohann Sebastian Bach, Oregon Bach Festival Chamber Orchestra, Robert Cohen, Consort of London
Cello Suite No. 1 in G Major, BWV 1007: II. AllemandeJohann Sebastian Bach, Oregon Bach Festival Chamber Orchestra, Robert Cohen, Consort of London
Cello Suite No. 1 in G Major, BWV 1007: III. CouranteJohann Sebastian Bach, Oregon Bach Festival Chamber Orchestra, Robert Cohen, Consort of London
Cello Suite No. 1 in G Major, BWV 1007: IV. SarabandeJohann Sebastian Bach, Oregon Bach Festival Chamber Orchestra, Robert Cohen, Consort of London
Cello Suite No. 1 in G Major, BWV 1007: V. MinuetJohann Sebastian Bach, Oregon Bach Festival Chamber Orchestra, Robert Cohen, Consort of London
Cello Suite No. 1 in G Major, BWV 1007: VI. GigueJohann Sebastian Bach, Oregon Bach Festival Chamber Orchestra, Robert Cohen, Consort of London
Cello Suite No. 3 in C Major, BWV 1009: I. PreludeJohann Sebastian Bach, Oregon Bach Festival Chamber Orchestra, Robert Cohen, Consort of London