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| |  | Religion & Spirituality | Home » » » Bach: Brandenburg Concertos No. 1-4; Neville Marriner; Academy of St. Martin in the Fields | | | | | | | Product Details: | | | Audio CD Release Date:
| July 13, 2004 | | Studio:
| EMI Classics | | Number Of Discs:
| 1 | | Average Customer Rating:
|  based on 8 reviews |
| | | Track Listing: | | | 1. | Brandenburg Concerto No. 1 in F major, BWV 1046: I. (Allegro) | | 2. | Brandenburg Concerto No. 1 in F major, BWV 1046: II. Adagio | | 3. | Brandenburg Concerto No. 1 in F major, BWV 1046: III. Allegro | | 4. | Brandenburg Concerto No. 1 in F major, BWV 1046: IV. Menuet & Trio | | 5. | Brandenburg Concerto No. 2 in F major, BWV 1047: I. (Allegro) | | 6. | Brandenburg Concerto No. 2 in F major, BWV 1047: II. Andante | | 7. | Brandenburg Concerto No. 2 in F major, BWV 1047: III. Allegro assai | | 8. | Brandenburg Concerto No. 3 in G major, BWV 1048: I. Allegro | | 9. | Brandenburg Concerto No. 3 in G major, BWV 1048: II. Adagio | | 10. | Brandenburg Concerto No. 3 in G major, BWV 1048: III. Allegro | | 11. | Brandenburg Concerto No. 4 in G major, BWV 1049: I. Allegro | | 12. | Brandenburg Concerto No. 4 in G major, BWV 1049: II. Andante | | 13. | Brandenburg Concerto No. 4 in G major, BWV 1049: III. Presto | |
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28 of 29 found the following review helpful:
Bach at his bestFeb 08, 2007
By M. Akiva
Bach's Brandenburg Concertos, like much of Bach's works, are very modern sounding pieces. That's what makes them so appealing. Although each movement is no more than a few minutes long, the melodies and form of each are well developed and gorgeous.
This recording is especially worth buying because Marriner and the Academy produce a well-balanced and well-played interpretation. The instruments are not period instruments, but I think that adds to the overall flavor of this recording. Although the Boston Baroque offers recordings using period pieces, they don't match the interpretive genius of Neville Marriner.
Overall, this disc is a great buy -- only a few dollars for some of my favorite pieces by Bach. Don't make the mistake of assuming the low price of this set is somehow an indication of quality.
30 of 32 found the following review helpful:
Best modern instrument performances in my opinionMar 26, 2007
By S. Heinen
I think with the Brandenbergs, the deciding factor on which set to buy is whether you prefer modern instruments or period instruments. There are probably more great period instrument recordings (Trevor Pinnock and the English Concert is my personal favorite) to choose from than modern instrument recordings, but I think this is the best available modern instrument recording. You pretty much cannot go wrong with anything by Marriner and the ASMF, but this is truly one of their better recordings and has been for a number of years. There may be others out there just as good, but I doubt if you will find any better.
19 of 20 found the following review helpful:
Easy to EnjoyNov 25, 2006
By James W. Durney
I am not a musician nor can I identify Bach's Brandenburg Concerto number one from number five. However, I am an avid listener and do enjoy classical music. I know how good the Academy of St Martin in the Fields is and what a great conductor Sir Neville Marriner is. Most of all, I can identify a real bargain when I see one and this CD qualifies as a great bargain.
Bach's concertos are relaxing and very enjoyable. The Academy performs under the sure hand of Sir Marriner at the highest level. Each CD is just over an hour, the sound is clear and as Gramophone says "these performances are easy to enjoy".
This review refers to both the CD for concertos Nos. 1-4 and the CD for concertos Nos. 5 & & with Orchestral Suite No. 1.
10 of 13 found the following review helpful:
EXCELLENT VERSIONOct 14, 2005
By Roberto Alvarez-galloso
"Roberto"
This version of EMI Classics "Bach: Brandenburg Concertos No 1-4" [with the Academy of St. Martin in the Fields under the direction of Neville Marriner] is definitely one of the best in existence. I have listened to the Brandenburg Concertos since I was 11 years old in Germany and Switzerland. I never get tired of them. They are endless and tranquil.
1 of 1 found the following review helpful:
 Classical music loverSep 25, 2010
By Bayard H. Waterbury, III
"Another God"
This is music I've always wanted to add to my growing collection. I'm not a huge baroque lover, but a general classical music lover. Mariner's renditions recorded with The St. Martin in the Fields orchestra always have great clarity, as he prides himself on playing the classical masters as they would have wanted. This interpretation of Bach is wonderful.
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