Immerse yourself in the timeless genius of Johann Sebastian Bach with the captivating album "Nikolaus Harnoncourt Conducts Bach." Released on May 28, 2021, under Warner Classics, this extraordinary collection spans a generous 4 hours and 33 minutes, offering a comprehensive journey through Bach's masterful compositions. The album encompasses a rich variety of genres, including classical and classical piano, showcasing Bach's unparalleled versatility and depth.
Under the expert guidance of renowned conductor Nikolaus Harnoncourt, this album brings together a selection of Bach's most celebrated works, including the iconic Brandenburg Concertos, harpsichord concertos, violin concertos, and orchestral suites. Each piece is performed with meticulous attention to detail, capturing the essence and brilliance of Bach's music. From the lively and intricate movements of the Brandenburg Concertos to the serene and reflective adagios, every track is a testament to Bach's enduring legacy.
The album features a diverse range of compositions, such as the Concerto for Two Violins in D Minor, the Violin Concerto No. 2 in E Major, and the Orchestral Suite No. 3 in D Major, among others. Harnoncourt's interpretation breathes new life into these timeless works, highlighting their intricate structures and emotional depth. Whether you are a seasoned classical music enthusiast or a newcomer to Bach's oeuvre, this album offers a profound and enriching listening experience.
"Nikolaus Harnoncourt Conducts Bach" is not just a compilation of Bach's greatest hits; it is a celebration of his musical genius, expertly conducted and performed with the utmost respect for the composer's vision. This album is a must-listen for anyone seeking to explore the full spectrum of Bach's extraordinary talent.
Bach, JS: Concerto for Two Violins in D Minor, BWV 1043: I. VivaceJohann Sebastian Bach, Nikolaus Harnoncourt, Alice Harnoncourt, Walter Pfeiffer, Concentus Musicus Wien
Bach, JS: Concerto for Two Violins in D Minor, BWV 1043: II. Largo ma non tantoJohann Sebastian Bach, Nikolaus Harnoncourt, Alice Harnoncourt, Walter Pfeiffer, Concentus Musicus Wien
Bach, JS: Concerto for Two Violins in D Minor, BWV 1043: III. AllegroJohann Sebastian Bach, Nikolaus Harnoncourt, Alice Harnoncourt, Walter Pfeiffer, Concentus Musicus Wien
Bach, JS: Violin Concerto No. 2 in E Major, BWV 1042: I. AllegroJohann Sebastian Bach, Concentus Musicus Wien, Nikolaus Harnoncourt, Alice Harnoncourt
Bach, JS: Violin Concerto No. 2 in E Major, BWV 1042: II. AdagioJohann Sebastian Bach, Concentus Musicus Wien, Nikolaus Harnoncourt, Alice Harnoncourt
Bach, JS: Violin Concerto No. 2 in E Major, BWV 1042: III. Allegro assaiJohann Sebastian Bach, Concentus Musicus Wien, Nikolaus Harnoncourt, Alice Harnoncourt
Bach, JS: Violin Concerto No. 1 in A Minor, BWV 1041: I. —Johann Sebastian Bach, Concentus Musicus Wien, Nikolaus Harnoncourt, Alice Harnoncourt
Bach, JS: Violin Concerto No. 1 in A Minor, BWV 1041: II. AndanteJohann Sebastian Bach, Concentus Musicus Wien, Nikolaus Harnoncourt, Alice Harnoncourt
Bach, JS: Violin Concerto No. 1 in A Minor, BWV 1041: III. Allegro assaiJohann Sebastian Bach, Concentus Musicus Wien, Nikolaus Harnoncourt, Alice Harnoncourt
Bach, JS: Harpsichord Concerto No. 1 in D Minor, BWV 1052: I. AllegroJohann Sebastian Bach, Nikolaus Harnoncourt, Herbert Tachezi, Concentus Musicus Wien
Bach, JS: Harpsichord Concerto No. 1 in D Minor, BWV 1052: II. AdagioJohann Sebastian Bach, Nikolaus Harnoncourt, Herbert Tachezi, Concentus Musicus Wien
Bach, JS: Harpsichord Concerto No. 1 in D Minor, BWV 1052: III. AllegroJohann Sebastian Bach, Nikolaus Harnoncourt, Herbert Tachezi, Concentus Musicus Wien
Bach, J.S.: Concerto for Oboe & Violin in D Minor, BWV 1060R: I. AllegroJohann Sebastian Bach, Nikolaus Harnoncourt, Alice Harnoncourt, Jürg Schaeftlein, Concentus Musicus Wien
Bach, JS: Concerto for Oboe and Violin in D Minor, BWV 1060R: II. AdagioJohann Sebastian Bach, Nikolaus Harnoncourt, Alice Harnoncourt, Jürg Schaeftlein, Concentus Musicus Wien
Bach, JS: Concerto for Oboe and Violin in D Minor, BWV 1060R: III. AllegroJohann Sebastian Bach, Nikolaus Harnoncourt, Alice Harnoncourt, Jürg Schaeftlein, Concentus Musicus Wien
Bach, JS: Sinfonia in D Major, BWV 1045Johann Sebastian Bach, Concentus Musicus Wien, Nikolaus Harnoncourt
Bach, JS: Violin Concerto in G Minor, BWV 1056R: I. —Johann Sebastian Bach, Concentus Musicus Wien, Nikolaus Harnoncourt, Alice Harnoncourt
Bach, JS: Violin Concerto in G Minor, BWV 1056R: II. LargoJohann Sebastian Bach, Concentus Musicus Wien, Nikolaus Harnoncourt, Alice Harnoncourt
Bach, JS: Violin Concerto in G Minor, BWV 1056R: III. PrestoJohann Sebastian Bach, Concentus Musicus Wien, Nikolaus Harnoncourt, Alice Harnoncourt
Bach, JS: Violin Concerto in D Minor, BWV 1052R: I. AllegroJohann Sebastian Bach, Concentus Musicus Wien, Nikolaus Harnoncourt, Alice Harnoncourt
Bach, JS: Violin Concerto in D Minor, BWV 1052R: II. AdagioJohann Sebastian Bach, Concentus Musicus Wien, Nikolaus Harnoncourt, Alice Harnoncourt
Bach, JS: Violin Concerto in D Minor, BWV 1052R: III. AllegroJohann Sebastian Bach, Concentus Musicus Wien, Nikolaus Harnoncourt, Alice Harnoncourt
Bach, JS: Oboe d'amore Concerto in A Major, BWV 1055R: I. —Johann Sebastian Bach, Concentus Musicus Wien, Nikolaus Harnoncourt, Jürg Schaeftlein
Bach, JS: Oboe d'amore Concerto in A Major, BWV 1055R: II. LarghettoJohann Sebastian Bach, Concentus Musicus Wien, Nikolaus Harnoncourt, Jürg Schaeftlein
Bach, JS: Oboe d'amore Concerto in A Major, BWV 1055R: III. Allegro ma non tantoJohann Sebastian Bach, Concentus Musicus Wien, Nikolaus Harnoncourt, Jürg Schaeftlein
Bach, JS: Brandenburg Concerto No. 1 in F Major, BWV 1046: I. —Johann Sebastian Bach, Concentus Musicus Wien, Nikolaus Harnoncourt
Bach, JS: Brandenburg Concerto No. 1 in F Major, BWV 1046: II. AdagioJohann Sebastian Bach, Concentus Musicus Wien, Nikolaus Harnoncourt
Bach, JS: Brandenburg Concerto No. 1 in F Major, BWV 1046: III. AllegroJohann Sebastian Bach, Concentus Musicus Wien, Nikolaus Harnoncourt
Bach, JS: Brandenburg Concerto No. 1 in F Major, BWV 1046: IV. Menuetto. Trio I - Polacca - Trio IIJohann Sebastian Bach, Concentus Musicus Wien, Nikolaus Harnoncourt
Bach, JS: Brandenburg Concerto No. 3 in G Major, BWV 1048: I. —Johann Sebastian Bach, Concentus Musicus Wien, Nikolaus Harnoncourt
Bach, JS: Brandenburg Concerto No. 3 in G Major, BWV 1048: II. AdagioJohann Sebastian Bach, Concentus Musicus Wien, Nikolaus Harnoncourt
Bach, JS: Brandenburg Concerto No. 3 in G Major, BWV 1048: III. AllegroJohann Sebastian Bach, Concentus Musicus Wien, Nikolaus Harnoncourt
Bach, JS: Brandenburg Concerto No. 6 in B-Flat Major, BWV 1051: I. —Johann Sebastian Bach, Concentus Musicus Wien, Nikolaus Harnoncourt
Bach, JS: Brandenburg Concerto No. 6 in B-Flat Major, BWV 1051: II. Adagio ma non tantoJohann Sebastian Bach, Concentus Musicus Wien, Nikolaus Harnoncourt
Bach, JS: Brandenburg Concerto No. 6 in B-Flat Major, BWV 1051: III. AllegroJohann Sebastian Bach, Concentus Musicus Wien, Nikolaus Harnoncourt
Bach, JS: Brandenburg Concerto No. 5 in D Major, BWV 1050: I. AllegroJohann Sebastian Bach, Concentus Musicus Wien, Nikolaus Harnoncourt
Bach, JS: Brandenburg Concerto No. 5 in D Major, BWV 1050: II. AffettuosoJohann Sebastian Bach, Concentus Musicus Wien, Nikolaus Harnoncourt
Bach, JS: Brandenburg Concerto No. 5 in D Major, BWV 1050: III. AllegroJohann Sebastian Bach, Concentus Musicus Wien, Nikolaus Harnoncourt
Bach, JS: Brandenburg Concerto No. 2 in F Major, BWV 1047: I. —Johann Sebastian Bach, Concentus Musicus Wien, Nikolaus Harnoncourt
Bach, JS: Brandenburg Concerto No. 2 in F Major, BWV 1047: II. AndanteJohann Sebastian Bach, Concentus Musicus Wien, Nikolaus Harnoncourt
Bach, JS: Brandenburg Concerto No. 2 in F Major, BWV 1047: III. Allegro assaiJohann Sebastian Bach, Concentus Musicus Wien, Nikolaus Harnoncourt
Bach, JS: Brandenburg Concerto No. 4 in G Major, BWV 1049: I. AllegroJohann Sebastian Bach, Concentus Musicus Wien, Nikolaus Harnoncourt
Bach, JS: Brandenburg Concerto No. 4 in G Major, BWV 1049: II. AndanteJohann Sebastian Bach, Concentus Musicus Wien, Nikolaus Harnoncourt
Bach, JS: Brandenburg Concerto No. 4 in G Major, BWV 1049: III. PrestoJohann Sebastian Bach, Concentus Musicus Wien, Nikolaus Harnoncourt
Bach, JS: Orchestral Suite No. 3 in D Major, BWV 1068: I. OuvertureJohann Sebastian Bach, Concentus Musicus Wien, Nikolaus Harnoncourt
Bach, JS: Orchestral Suite No. 3 in D Major, BWV 1068: II. AirJohann Sebastian Bach, Concentus Musicus Wien, Nikolaus Harnoncourt
Bach, JS: Orchestral Suite No. 3 in D Major, BWV 1068: III. Gavottes I & IIJohann Sebastian Bach, Concentus Musicus Wien, Nikolaus Harnoncourt
Bach, JS: Orchestral Suite No. 3 in D Major, BWV 1068: IV. BourréeJohann Sebastian Bach, Concentus Musicus Wien, Nikolaus Harnoncourt
Bach, JS: Orchestral Suite No. 3 in D Major, BWV 1068: V. GigueJohann Sebastian Bach, Concentus Musicus Wien, Nikolaus Harnoncourt
Bach, JS: Orchestral Suite No. 4 in D Major, BWV 1069: I. OuvertureJohann Sebastian Bach, Concentus Musicus Wien, Nikolaus Harnoncourt