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Brandenburg Concerti 1-3 / Triple Concerto
J.S. Bach, Koopman, Amsterdam Baroque Orchestra
Brandenburg Concerti 1-3 / Triple Concerto
Genre: Classical
 
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After about half a dozen years in limbo, Ton Koopman's marvelous 1983 readings with the Amsterdam Baroque Orchestra are back on the shelf at mid-price, though still on two single discs. The accent in these elegant, flowing...  more »

     
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All Artists: J.S. Bach, Koopman, Amsterdam Baroque Orchestra
Title: Brandenburg Concerti 1-3 / Triple Concerto
Members Wishing: 2
Total Copies: 0
Label: Elektra / Wea
Release Date: 10/29/1996
Genre: Classical
Styles: Forms & Genres, Concertos, Historical Periods, Baroque (c.1600-1750)
Number of Discs: 1
SwapaCD Credits: 1
UPC: 706301616321

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After about half a dozen years in limbo, Ton Koopman's marvelous 1983 readings with the Amsterdam Baroque Orchestra are back on the shelf at mid-price, though still on two single discs. The accent in these elegant, flowing performances is on variety--in the texture, in the ornamentation, and in matters of phrasing and articulation. The executants' voicing of the counterpoint is quite effective, as is their pointing of rhythm, which underscores the fact that so much of this music comes from the dance. Erato's sound is quite appealing, though the discs have been mastered at a rather high level. --Ted Libbey
 

CD Reviews

Incomparable sound!
Jeffrey Lee | 01/24/1999
(5 out of 5 stars)

"These recordings of the Brandenburgs are the best I've ever heard. The only ones that come close are Trevor Pinnock's efforts from the same period of time. Koopman is a practioner of the "authentic" baroque sound, or the use of period instruments to achieve that sound. The success of the effort is arguable. The beauty of the recording is not. Buy them!"
Wonderful
A Tarot Student | Salt Lake City, Utah, USA | 04/03/2000
(5 out of 5 stars)

"Hector is right. It's hard to imagine improving on these recordings. The production is terrific, giving each instrument a vivid presence. Great performances too."