representative of a much wider spectrum of his creative activity, some sections, such as the "Crucifixus" for example, dating back to around a quarter of a century earlier. So, a concoction of stylistic diversity which has to be unified into a cogent whole while not losing the individual characters of its myriad parts. The work has been extensively recorded but Richard Hickox, teaming up with the period-instrument ensemble Collegium Musicum 90, probably comes as close as anyone to distilling the awe-inspiring sacred essence alongside forthright music making. He's well served by an excellent quartet of vocal soloists--soprano Nancy Argenta and contralto Catherine Denley soon coming into their own in the mellifluous "Christe eleison" section of the opening "Kyrie". Elsewhere Mark Tucker's rich tenor and Stephen Varcoe's powerful baritone perform just as splendidly. A Collegium Musicum Choir of 24 well-chosen voices adds further weight and class, whilst the authentic instrument orchestra rounds off the entire package with consistently well-focused playing; with the woodwind section and reedy chamber organ especially enticing. Meanwhile, Hickox's reading is impressive throughout: driving the score on, linking separate parts of the five sections, and rising to a mesmeric finish with a resounding "Osanna", "Agnus Dei" and "Dona nobis pacem". --Duncan Hadfield
Main Performer: Ann Hallenberg (Mezzo soprano); Hanno Müller-Brachmann (Bass); Marianne Beate Kielland (Mezzo soprano); Markus Schäfer (Tenor); Sunhae Im (Soprano)
Excerpt(s): 1. KYRIE - Kyrie eleison 2. Christe eleison 3. Kyrie eleison 4. GLORIA - Gloria in excelsis 5. Laudamus te 6. Gratias agimus tibi 7. Dominus Deus 8. Qui tollis peccata mundi 9. Qui sedes 10. Quoniam tu solus 11. Cum sancto spiritu 12. CREDO (Symbolum Nicenum) - Credo 13. Credo 14. Et in unum Dominum 15. Et incarnatus est 16. Crucifixus 17. Et resurrexit 18. Et in spiritum sanctum 19. Confiteor 20. Et expecto 21. SANCTUS - Sanctus 22. Hosanna 23. Benedictus 24. AGNUS DEI - Agnus Dei 25. Dona nobis pacem.
Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach (1685 - 1750)
Genre: Vocal & Choral
Date Written: assembled c1747-9
Conductor: Helmut Müller-Brühl
Orchestra / Ensemble: Cologne Chamber Orchestra
Orchestra / Ensemble: Dresden Chamber Choir
Main Performer: Ann Hallenberg (Mezzo soprano), Hanno Müller-Brachmann (Bass), Marianne Beate Kielland (Mezzo soprano), Markus Schäfer (Tenor), Sunhae Im (Soprano)
Opera Part(s): Ann Hallenberg, Hanno Müller-Brachmann, Marianne Beate Kielland, Markus Schäfer, Sunhae Im
Advantages: Wonderful transcriptions of JS Bach's majestic music; sensitive, tender, vivacious, effortless and fluid playing. Disadvantages: Nil.
...Variata in A Minor (Italian Variations) BWV 989
7 Gigue from Violin Partita no 3. BWV1006
Trio Sonata in C Major BWV 529
8 Allegro
9 Largo
10 Allegro
Concerto in C minor (after Marcello) BWV 974:
11 Allegro
12 Largo
13 Presto
14 Bist du bei mir (from Anna Magdalena Notebook BWV 508)
Concerto in A major (transposed to C Major) BWV 1055:
15 Allegro
16 Larghetto
17 Allegro ma non tanto
18 Badinerie from Orchestral Suite no.2 BWV 1067
19 Agnus Dei from Mass in BminorBWV232
Performers:
Alison Balsom (trumpets), Colm Carey (organ), Alina Ibragimova (violin), Alistair Ross (harpsichord & chamber organ), Mark Caudle (viola da gamba)
Total running time: 71' 31"
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Just Sit Bach for J S Bach Review ofBach: Concerto for Two Violins in D minor / Violin Concertos in A minor & E minorby
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Advantages: Romantic orchestral music Disadvantages: Only 1 hour - eat quickly for a romantic dinner
...Johann Sebastian Bach, giant among Baroque composers, was a prolific writer whose versatility and creativity resulted in a wealth of musical works with a diversity ranging from sacred choral works, keyboard music to orchestra music.
The CD, Concerto for Two Violins in D minor / Violin Concertos in A minor & E minor, is an orchestral recording conducted by Salvatore Accardo, in which two violins (Anne-Sophie Mutter and Salvatore Accardo) / solo violin (Anne-Sophie Mutter) are contrasted with a larger orchestra (English Chamber Orchestra) of strings and bass continuo instrument the harpsichord.
Bach is often criticized for his strict attention to form. Whilst, I greatly admire Bach for his intellectual and methodical approach to composition, what I enjoy most is the harmonious and melodic music that results.
This CD is a superb example...
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Advantages: Everything you could ever want from a classical CD Disadvantages: none
...by Aaron Copland
47. Die Walküre
Composed by Richard Wagner
48. Concerto for Piano and Orchestra No. 1 in B flat minor
Composed by Pyotr Il'yich Tchaikovsky
49. (6) Brandenburg Concertos
Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach
50. Concerto for Piano and Orchestra No. 3 in D minor
Composed by Sergey Rachmaninov
51. 1812
Composed by Pyotr Il'yich Tchaikovsky
52. Symphony No. 9, 'Choral' in D minor
Composed by Ludwig van Beethoven
53. Carmen
Composed by Georges Bizet
54. Concerto for Piano and Orchestra No. 5, 'Emperor' in E flat
Composed by Ludwig van Beethoven
55. Pomp and Circumstance
Composed by Sir Edward Elgar...
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