Track Listing

1. Trio Sonata for organ No. 3 in D minor, BWV 527 (BC J3): Andante
2. Trio Sonata for organ No. 3 in D minor, BWV 527 (BC J3): Adagio e dolce
3. Trio Sonata for organ No. 3 in D minor, BWV 527 (BC J3): Vivace
4. Concerto for 3 trumpets, timpani, 3 oboes, bassoon, strings & continuo in D major, BWV deest: Vivace
5. Concerto for 3 trumpets, timpani, 3 oboes, bassoon, strings & continuo in D major, BWV deest: Lento
6. Concerto for 3 trumpets, timpani, 3 oboes, bassoon, strings & continuo in D major, BWV deest: Allegro
7. Trio Sonata for organ No. 4 in E minor, BWV 528 (BC J4): Adagio-Vivace
8. Trio Sonata for organ No. 4 in E minor, BWV 528 (BC J4): Andante
9. Trio Sonata for organ No. 4 in E minor, BWV 528 (BC J4): Poco allegro
10. Trio Sonata for organ No. 2 in C minor, BWV 526 (BC J2): Vivace
11. Trio Sonata for organ No. 2 in C minor, BWV 526 (BC J2): Largo
12. Trio Sonata for organ No. 2 in C minor, BWV 526 (BC J2): Allegro
13. Trio Sonata for organ No. 5 in C major, BWV 529 (BC J5): Allegro
14. Trio Sonata for organ No. 5 in C major, BWV 529 (BC J5): Largo
15. Trio Sonata for organ No. 5 in C major, BWV 529 (BC J5): Allegro
16. Trio Sonata for organ No. 1 in E flat major, BWV 525 (BC J1): [Allegro]
17. Trio Sonata for organ No. 1 in E flat major, BWV 525 (BC J1): Adagio
18. Trio Sonata for organ No. 1 in E flat major, BWV 525 (BC J1): Allegro

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #306003 in Music
• Released on: 1996-04-10
• Number of discs: 1
• Format: Import

Customer Reviews

What a splendid CD this is
There are a number of recordings that take Bach's set of trio Sonatas for Organ (BWV 525- 530) and transcribe them for other instruments. Bach often did that himself, and with a variety of instrumental combinations. The structure of the pieces lend themselves well to multi-instrument groups; they may have been written as "practice pieces" for one of Bach students/sons, but they are not simple or straighforward; they are quite intricate and have a number of separate discernible parts. King's Consort use of Oboe, oboe d'amore and theorbe add extra color and dimension to these pieces. They're really beautiful, and beautifully played. Additionally, because it is likely Bach used contemporary italian sonatas as his model, they tend to be more roundly crafted and sunnier than some of Bach's other chamber works. The wind instruments highlight this disposition.

This is not a cheap CD (when is Hyperion going to get into the 21st century with their pricing?) but I was easily won over by the quality and beauty of the music making. The CD is 70 minutes long, which is nice as well. The King's Consort is a first class band; I also have their Vivaldi recording of concerti con molti strumenti which is dynamite.

A delightful recording
The Bach Trio Sonatas are written for organ. This recording is a transcription of all 6 Trio Sonatas for various combinations of instruments including oboe, violin and organ. Listening to this CD is like discovering riches in this music I didn't know were there! If you like Bach organ music, try it. If you like Bach but not necessarily his organ music, try it! One of the most enjoyable CDs I've heard this past year.