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nbaptista
29-05-2015, 20:59
I donīt know well this composer. What should I buy, what are his best works ?
Could someone more knowledgeable than I help Nuno out with this? :)
Marco.
I recommend the following J.S.Bach
1. 6 Solo Cello Suites.
2. Goldberg variations - harpsichord
3. Violin Partitas
but here are some more which i fully endorse from Gramophone magazine
http://www.gramophone.co.uk/editorial/the-ten-best-bach-works--a-beginners-list?pmtx=most-popular&utm_expid=32540977-5.-DEFmKXoQdmXwfDwHzJRUQ.1&utm_referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.co.uk%2F
Enjoy:)
awkwardbydesign
30-05-2015, 09:15
Another vote for the 6 cello suites.
I recommend the following J.S.Bach
1. 6 Solo Cello Suites.
2. Goldberg variations - harpsichord
3. Violin Partitas
but here are some more which i fully endorse from Gramophone magazine
http://www.gramophone.co.uk/editorial/the-ten-best-bach-works-–-a-beginner’s-list?pmtx=most-popular&utm_expid=32540977-5.-DEFmKXoQdmXwfDwHzJRUQ.1&utm_referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.co.uk%2F
Enjoy:)
With the exception of the Goldbergs, I would suggest that is trying at the instrumental deep end.
Perhaps the Brandenberg Concertos, Harpsichord Concertos, Well Tempered Clavier, St Matthew Passion, Overtures.
I recommend the following J.S.Bach
1. 6 Solo Cello Suites.
2. Goldberg variations - harpsichord
3. Violin Partitas
but here are some more which i fully endorse from Gramophone magazine
http://www.gramophone.co.uk/editorial/the-ten-best-bach-works-–-a-beginner’s-list?pmtx=most-popular&utm_expid=32540977-5.-DEFmKXoQdmXwfDwHzJRUQ.1&utm_referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.co.uk%2F
Enjoy:)
With the exception of the Goldbergs, I would suggest that is a little at the instrumental deep end.
Perhaps the Brandenberg Concertos, Harpsichord Concertos, Well Tempered Clavier, St Matthew Passion, Overtures.
The violin partitas (Ibragimova recommended) are a good test of your audio system, especially if it is a bit bright.
With the exception of the Goldbergs, I would suggest that is trying at the instrumental deep end.
Perhaps the Brandenberg Concertos, Harpsichord Concertos, Well Tempered Clavier, St Matthew Passion, Overtures.
I agree Steve, my Bach recommendations are a bit Instrumental heavy thats why I linked the gramophone recommendations which I think encompass a fully rounded J.S.Bach experience:)
The Brandenburg Concertos are simply magnificent.
Gordon Steadman
30-05-2015, 10:06
Another vote for the Brandenburgs. If you look on YouTube, iMusici do them well, here for example is no6. No3 used to be my favourite but this has taken over a bit!!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3DkdCCU3JMM
or if you really want explore Bach...
https://www.youtube.com/user/JSBach2u
Also the Overtures (especially no 2 with the famous bit at the end!!) and the Violin Concertos, especially the Double in D minor.
Stratmangler
30-05-2015, 13:07
I rather like Jacques Loussier's interpretations of Bach's work.
http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/513ioWR71kL.jpg
Brandenburg or Goldburg variations are both good places to start. If the latter, I'd strongly suggest the Christophe Rousset recordings on L'Oiseau-Lyre he really makes the harpsichord come alive!
Gordon Steadman
30-05-2015, 15:06
I rather like Jacques Loussier's interpretations of Bach's work.
http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/513ioWR71kL.jpg
Hush.... don't mention Loussier and Bach in the same sentence. There are those on here who think it's the work of the devil.
I think it's great as, lets face it, Bach is the great gran'daddy of jazz. Syncopation is where it's at:cool:
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/9/94/Switched-On_Bach_first_sleeve_%28seated_Bach%29.jpeg
Gordon Steadman
31-05-2015, 16:41
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/9/94/Switched-On_Bach_first_sleeve_%28seated_Bach%29.jpeg
Yup, I listen to that too:)
Disclaimer: I am not by any means a Bach expert (or even close), but...
My favorite Goldberg Variations are a piano version by Kimiko Ishizaka. She's also done Book One of the Well Tempered Clavier on the piano.
But if you must have the Well-Tempered Clavier on harpsichord, I really like the version by Gustav Leonhardt.
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