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| Bach: Concertos | 
 enlarge | Creators: Johann Sebastian Bach, Trevor Pinnock, English Concert, Lisa Beznosiuk, Kenneth Gilbert, Lars Ulrik Mortensen, Nicholas Kraemer, David Reichenberg, Philip Pickett, Rachel Beckett, Elizabeth Wilcock, Simon Standage
Label: Archiv Produktion
Category: Music
List Price: $39.98
Buy New: $23.96
You Save: $16.02 (40%)
Buy New/Used from $22.76
Avg. Customer Rating:  (9 reviews)
Sales Rank: 5434
Format: Box Set
Media: Audio CD
Discs: 5
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.4
Dimensions (in): 5.2 x 4.9 x 0.8
MPN: 463725
UPC: 028946372524
EAN: 0028946372524
ASIN: B00004SAAY
Release Date: March 13, 2001
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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 Unbeatable Value December 14, 2004
15 out of 16 found this review helpful
This set offers unbeatable value. The performances are uniformly excellent. Pinnock's Bach is brisk and sprightly when it should be, but also tender and relaxed when it must be. He is not afraid to slow down and savour the music, unlike many period-performance specialists. He is one of the world's great harpsichordists and his partners in the multiple concerti are also excellent. Simon Standage yields nothing to better-known soloists in the violin concerti.
The sound is clear, deep, and only a little bit on the bright side.
While you're at it, buy the Pinnock/English Concert complete Mozart symphonies. Sure, Mozart's first fifteen or so aren't anything special, but the set is superb and the price unbelievable.
Pinnock Is Superb!!!!!!!!!!! September 21, 2002
38 out of 39 found this review helpful
I can't say enough about Pinnock performances. His interpretations of Bach's Harpsichord concertos are sprightly and energetic. These recordings are absolutely beautiful with the perfect balance of detail and ambience. Even thou Pinnock uses multiple instruments per part, these recordings come across as well balanced. I'd still like just a touch more volume to the harpsichord, but the sound is in perfect proportion to the number of instruments used. I especially like Pinnock phrasing of the melodic lines. The bouncy and well articulated violin playing compliments the solo harpsichord beautifully which is reminiscent of Leonhardt's historic and still superb recordings from the 1960's (still avialable on Teldec now Elektra/Asylum - #97452 ISDN B000000SPD. I've played these Pinnock recordings over and over again and they are still immensely enjoyable with every repeated listen!Extremely recommended!
 Wonderful period-instrument performances March 18, 2002
24 out of 26 found this review helpful
First, the performances are first rate. Trevor Pinnock and the English Concert rarely disappoint. Although the ensemble uses interpretations and instruments from the 18th century, their recordings are never overly dry or self-consciously antique (which can happen in other authentic-instrument groups' collections).The sound is still great, especially when you consider that some of these tracks were recorded 20 years ago. The fine original recordings -- all digital -- help keep these CDs sounding fresh. The aural balance is superb -- the sound projection is not too close, not too distant.
Unique and Inspiring... February 15, 2002
8 out of 10 found this review helpful
Pinnock and the English Concert give limber & exciting readings of these works; the Triple Concerto especially. I would recommend this set highly for both those familiar with this music, and those just discovering it.
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