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Johann Sebastian Bach, Alexander Schneider, Zubin Mehta
Bach: Double Concerto For Two Violins In D Minor, Violin Concertos Nos. 1 & 2
Genre: Classical

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

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All Artists: Johann Sebastian Bach, Alexander Schneider, Zubin Mehta, English Chamber Orchestra, New York Philharmonic, London Symphony Orchestra [members of], Isaac Stern (violin), Itzhak Perlman (violin)
Title: Bach: Double Concerto For Two Violins In D Minor, Violin Concertos Nos. 1 & 2
Members Wishing: 0
Total Copies: 1
Label: CBS Records
Release Date: 10/25/1990
Genre: Classical
Styles: Chamber Music, Forms & Genres, Concertos, Historical Periods, Baroque (c.1600-1750), Classical (c.1770-1830), Instruments, Strings
Number of Discs: 1
SwapaCD Credits: 1
UPC: 074643848725

Synopsis

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This compilation of Bach's Violin Concertos has been in the CBS (now Sony) catalog since 1983. The recordings themselves are older. The "Double Concerto," from a live concert conducted by Zubin Mehta, attains considerable eloquence in the slow movement and has plenty of energy, although the orchestra is oversized for its task and isn't transparent enough. In the First Violin Concerto, Isaac Stern unwisely divides his attention between playing and conducting. His playing sounds routine, as though his mind weren't completely on it (as it isn't), and the orchestra's playing is pedestrian. The Second Concerto benefits from the alert leadership of Schneider and Stern's more sharply focused playing. In all, these are good mainstream Bach performances, although not as stylish as period-instrument versions of the same works. The price is reasonable, but the program is only LP length. --Leslie Gerber

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CD Reviews

A Great CD

06/14/2000

(5 out of 5 stars)

"The combination of pieces and musicians all in one CD is something like no other. There's no beating all the qualities this CD has to offer. It has the best performers and Bach's violin concertos are absolutely wonderful. It is especially nice to have both the double concerto and some single ones in one CD. It's fabulous."

Bach comes alive!!!

03/16/2002

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Isaac Stern and Itzhak Perlman's interpretation of Bach's Violin Concerto for two violins exemplifies the passion and energy that makes this concerto one of my favorites. The recording was made in 1967 a time when these virtuosos were at opposite ends of their respective primes. Stern the veteran gracefully lays down a soothing melodic underscore, as Itzhak Perlman the relative newcomer, harmonizes masterfully with some dazzling and incredibly moving pieces that would never be caught in the confines of a studio. While some may find it unsettling to hear coughing in the background, I find it absolutely refreshing to have an experience captured live, giving the impression you were actually there with all the perfections and imperfections that are present during an event such as this. As far as the quality of the CD there is no hissing on my CD, in fact it is quite clear. If you needed to start a collection in classical music this CD is a must have!!!"