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Summary: A Benchmark Rocording
Comment: In this two-cd set of the Bach Crandenburg Concertos, Martin Pearlman and the Boston Baroque do a wonderful job of performing some of the most recognized classics of the genre, on period instruments, none the less.
Not only are the recordings superb, but the interpretation is as well. The Boston Baroque offers an important insight into Bach, not just by playing on instruments that were all made during his era, but by choosing to specialize in the genre. This interpretation will likely stand out in the future as the definitve and historic one of our time.
There is only one mistake in any of the recordings that I could hear: that is a 'tough break' (as we call them) on one of the trumpet solos (thankfully not one of the important ones). Forgivable as it is, it still does not detract from the quality of the overall product.
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Summary: He was a german baroque father
Comment: He wrote this piece in Kưthen 24.3.1721 near the capital Berlin. this work was dedicated to Count Christian Von Brandenburg.
The six Concertos are bizarre dimension from Bach. Because the concertos 1, 3, 5 are dance-menuett sưtze. The concertos 2, 4, 6 are fugue forms. The concerto 5 is very special because the Cemballo/Hapsichord was represented or played in a solo instrument. this might be the oldest piano concert in the music history.
PS: this CD is only dedicated to the intelligent music listeners! not to the crappy fans who love Britney Spears or Tina Alquiera.....
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Summary: A Great Set
Comment: These are the best versions of the Brandenburgs I have heard. The tempos are quick, as baroque tempos should be, the music sounds light, as baroque music should, and the period instruments make the recording all the more "authentic." I even recommend this over Pinnock and the English Concert's version. Sound quality is very good. Highly recommended.
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Summary: Great Pair of CDs
Comment: I don't know much about classical music, but I must say that these CD's are great. I love the music and the production quality is perfect. I've heard the same pieces preformed by other groups and these CD's always sound far better to me.
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Summary: If You Buy Only One Bach CD, Make This the One!
Comment: I was always a fan of Mozart. To me, classical music was Mozart and only Mozart. That was until I heard the Brandenburg Concertos. These six movements opened my eyes and ears to the beautiful music of J.S. Bach. This two disc set by the Boston Baroque to me is the quintessential interpretation. There are many other very good versions out there, but this one seems to stick out head and shoulders above the rest.
If you are a fan of music and don't have any Bach in your collection, get this. Young, old, middle-age, this is music that can (and should) be enjoyed by any generation. While Mozart's music is undeniably beautiful, Bach's works take first place in my opinion. This CD is a wonderful example why.
