Track Listing

Disc 1:

1. Concerto for harpsichord, strings & continuo No. 1 in D minor, BWV 1052: Allegro
2. Concerto for harpsichord, strings & continuo No. 1 in D minor, BWV 1052: Adagio
3. Concerto for harpsichord, strings & continuo No. 1 in D minor, BWV 1052: Allegro
4. Concerto for harpsichord, strings & continuo No. 2 in E major, BWV 1053: Allegro
5. Concerto for harpsichord, strings & continuo No. 2 in E major, BWV 1053: Siciliano
6. Concerto for harpsichord, strings & continuo No. 2 in E major, BWV 1053: Allegro
7. Concerto for harpsichord, strings & continuo No. 3 in D major, BWV 1054: Allegro
8. Concerto for harpsichord, strings & continuo No. 3 in D major, BWV 1054: Adagio e piano sempre
9. Concerto for harpsichord, strings & continuo No. 3 in D major, BWV 1054: Allegro

Disc 2:

1. Concerto for harpsichord, strings & continuo No. 4 in A major, BWV 1055: Allegro
2. Concerto for harpsichord, strings & continuo No. 4 in A major, BWV 1055: Larghetto
3. Concerto for harpsichord, strings & continuo No. 4 in A major, BWV 1055: Allegro ma non tanto
4. Concerto for harpsichord, strings & continuo No. 5 in F minor, BWV 1056: Allegro moderato
5. Concerto for harpsichord, strings & continuo No. 5 in F minor, BWV 1056: Largo
6. Concerto for harpsichord, strings & continuo No. 5 in F minor, BWV 1056: Presto
7. Concerto for harpsichord, 2 recorders, strings & continuo No. 6 in F major, BWV 1057: Allegro
8. Concerto for harpsichord, 2 recorders, strings & continuo No. 6 in F major, BWV 1057: Andante
9. Concerto for harpsichord, 2 recorders, strings & continuo No. 6 in F major, BWV 1057: Allegro assai
10. Concerto for harpsichord, strings & continuo No. 7 in G minor, BWV 1058: Allegro
11. Concerto for harpsichord, strings & continuo No. 7 in G minor, BWV 1058: Andante
12. Concerto for harpsichord, strings & continuo No. 7 in G minor, BWV 1058: Allegro assai
13. Concerto for 2 harpsichords, strings & continuo in C minor, BWV 1060: Allegro
14. Concerto for 2 harpsichords, strings & continuo in C minor, BWV 1060: Adagio
15. Concerto for 2 harpsichords, strings & continuo in C minor, BWV 1060: Allegro

Disc 3:

1. Concerto for 2 harpsichords, strings & continuo in C major, BWV 1061: Allegro
2. Concerto for 2 harpsichords, strings & continuo in C major, BWV 1061: Adagio
3. Concerto for 2 harpsichords, strings & continuo in C major, BWV 1061: Allegro
4. Concerto for 2 harpsichords, strings & continuo in C minor, BWV 1062: Allegro
5. Concerto for 2 harpsichords, strings & continuo in C minor, BWV 1062: Andante
6. Concerto for 2 harpsichords, strings & continuo in C minor, BWV 1062: Allegro assai
7. Concerto for 3 harpsichords, strings & continuo in D minor, BWV 1063: Allegro
8. Concerto for 3 harpsichords, strings & continuo in D minor, BWV 1063: Alla Siciliano
9. Concerto for 3 harpsichords, strings & continuo in D minor, BWV 1063: Allegro
10. Concerto for 3 harpsichords, strings & continuo in C major, BWV 1064: Allegro
11. Concerto for 3 harpsichords, strings & continuo in C major, BWV 1064: Adagio
12. Concerto for 3 harpsichords, strings & continuo in C major, BWV 1064: Allegro assai
13. Concerto for 4 harpsichords, strings & continuo in A minor (after Vivaldi, RV 580), BWV 1065: Allegro
14. Concerto for 4 harpsichords, strings & continuo in A minor (after Vivaldi, RV 580), BWV 1065: Largo
15. Concerto for 4 harpsichords, strings & continuo in A minor (after Vivaldi, RV 580), BWV 1065: Allegro

Disc 4:

1. Concerto for flute, violin, harpsichord, strings & continuo in A minor ('Triple'), BWV 1044: Allegro
2. Concerto for flute, violin, harpsichord, strings & continuo in A minor ('Triple'), BWV 1044: Adagio, ma non tanto, e dolce
3. Concerto for flute, violin, harpsichord, strings & continuo in A minor ('Triple'), BWV 1044: Allabreve
4. Concerto for oboe & violin (or 2 violins), strings & continuo (reconstruction), BWV 1060R: Allegro
5. Concerto for oboe & violin (or 2 violins), strings & continuo (reconstruction), BWV 1060R: Adagio
6. Concerto for oboe & violin (or 2 violins), strings & continuo (reconstruction), BWV 1060R: Allegro
7. Concerto for oboe d'amore, strings & continuo in A major (reconstruction), BWV 1055R: Allegro
8. Concerto for oboe d'amore, strings & continuo in A major (reconstruction), BWV 1055R: Larghetto
9. Concerto for oboe d'amore, strings & continuo in A major (reconstruction), BWV 1055R: Allegro ma non tanto

Disc 5:

1. Concerto for violin, strings & continuo No. 1 in A minor, BWV 1041: untitled
2. Concerto for violin, strings & continuo No. 1 in A minor, BWV 1041: Andante
3. Concerto for violin, strings & continuo No. 1 in A minor, BWV 1041: Allegro assai
4. Concerto for violin, strings & continuo No. 2 in E major, BWV 1042: Allegro
5. Concerto for violin, strings & continuo No. 2 in E major, BWV 1042: Adagio
6. Concerto for violin, strings & continuo No. 2 in E major, BWV 1042: Allegro assai
7. Concerto for 2 violins, strings & continuo in D minor ('Double'), BWV 1043: Vivace
8. Concerto for 2 violins, strings & continuo in D minor ('Double'), BWV 1043: Largo ma non tanto
9. Concerto for 2 violins, strings & continuo in D minor ('Double'), BWV 1043: Allegro

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #15117 in Music
• Released on: 2001-03-13
• Number of discs: 5
• Format: Box set
• Dimensions: .38 pounds

Customer Reviews

Pinnock Is Superb!!!!!!!!!!!
I can't say enough about Pinnock performances. His interpretations of Bach's Harpsichord concertos are sprightly and energetic. These recordings are absolutely beautiful with the perfect balance of detail and ambience. Even thou Pinnock uses multiple instruments per part, these recordings come across as well balanced. I'd still like just a touch more volume to the harpsichord, but the sound is in perfect proportion to the number of instruments used. I especially like Pinnock phrasing of the melodic lines. The bouncy and well articulated violin playing compliments the solo harpsichord beautifully which is reminiscent of Leonhardt's historic and still superb recordings from the 1960's (still avialable on Teldec now Elektra/Asylum - #97452 ISDN B000000SPD. I've played these Pinnock recordings over and over again and they are still immensely enjoyable with every repeated listen!

Extremely recommended!

A Premier Bach Series Recording
I purchased these recordings nearly 20 years ago, when Deutsche Gramophone was still selling them as five individual discs, and at over $20 per disc. With the re-release of the set of all five discs in a single, price-reduced "Collectors Edition" box set, the price has fallen by more than half, making this one of the outstanding values for high-quality Bach recordings on today's market.

But what about the performances? Here's the best way I can sum it up. Having listened to these disks for some two decades, in the car, on the main home stereo system, on portable equipment, on the boom box, and etc., etc., it is, I imagine, inevitable that one ends up memorizing nearly every note. And with that familiarity comes the ability to detect flaws in the performance, missteps, missed beats, the occasional off-tone instrument. Here's the rub: it is difficult to locate any significant flaw in the performances. These performances are about as perfect as one can get, but having said that, there is more. The sound reproduction of this recording remains near or at the top of any Bach recordings with which I've become familiar, and remains in my own thinking the de facto standard by which other performances should be measured.

Sound too good to be true? Pick up a set and see for yourself. And then relish the thought that you paid $40 for a set worth far more.

Wonderful period-instrument performances
First, the performances are first rate. Trevor Pinnock and the English Concert rarely disappoint. Although the ensemble uses interpretations and instruments from the 18th century, their recordings are never overly dry or self-consciously antique (which can happen in other authentic-instrument groups' collections).

The sound is still great, especially when you consider that some of these tracks were recorded 20 years ago. The fine original recordings -- all digital -- help keep these CDs sounding fresh. The aural balance is superb -- the sound projection is not too close, not too distant.