Immerse yourself in the timeless elegance of Johann Sebastian Bach's masterful compositions with "J.S. Bach: Concertos for Solo Instruments." Released in 2000 under the Archiv Produktion label, this expansive collection spans an impressive 4 hours and 18 minutes, featuring 57 tracks that showcase Bach's unparalleled genius in the classical and classical piano genres.
This album is a treasure trove of Bach's concertos for solo instruments, including his renowned keyboard concertos (BWV 1052–1065) for harpsichord or organ, strings, and continuo. The collection also features his violin concertos, such as the Violin Concerto No. 1 in A Minor (BWV 1041), and a variety of other instrumental combinations that highlight Bach's versatility and innovation.
Among the standout pieces are the Concerto for Harpsichord, Strings & Continuo No. 1 in D Minor (BWV 1052), regarded by many Bach enthusiasts as one of his finest works, and the Concerto for 2 Harpsichords, Strings & Continuo in C Minor (BWV 1060), presented here in both its original form and an arrangement for violin, oboe, strings, and continuo. The album also includes reconstructions, such as the Concerto for Harpsichord, Strings & Continuo No. 4 in A Major (BWV 1055) reimagined for oboe d'amore, strings, and continuo.
Performed by Trevor Pinnock and The English Concert, this album is a testament to Bach's enduring influence and the exquisite artistry of the performers. Whether you are a seasoned classical music aficionado or a newcomer to Bach's works, this collection offers a rich and rewarding listening experience that celebrates the depth and breadth of Bach's musical legacy.
Tracks
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
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