Vinyl Records Johann Sebastian Bach - The Best Of Bach [2LP]

Johann Sebastian Bach was a prominent German composer and organist of the Baroque era, whose musical heritage laid the foundation for the further development of classical music. Bach masterfully combined complex polyphonic structures with meaningful and emotional content in his works, creating music that remains relevant today. His oeuvre spans a wide range of genres: from sacred music such as "Mass in B Minor" and "St Matthew Passion" to instrumental works like the "Brandenburg Concertos" and the "Well-Tempered Clavier." Bach also had a significant impact on the development of music theory and performance practice. Many of his works, created for organ, harpsichord, and other instruments, continue to serve as important study materials for musicians worldwide. Johann Sebastian Bach left a legacy that laid the foundation of European musical tradition and influenced the development of music for centuries to come.

The Best Of Bach is a wonderful collection of the finest works by this composer, who left an unforgettable mark on the history of classical music. Released specifically for classical music enthusiasts, this album covers a wide range of Bach's works, showcasing his mastery across different genres. Here you can find both solemn and uplifting sacred pieces, as well as virtuosic instrumental compositions that have become classics in the world of music.

The album contains 2 LPs with 22 tracks.

• LP 1, Side A:
  • A1. David Fray - Piano Concerto No. 4 in A Major, BWV 1055: I. Allegro
  • A2. Ton Koopman - Brandenburg Concerto No. 5 in D Major, BWV 1050: I. Allegro
  • A3. Ton Koopman - Brandenburg Concerto No. 4 in G Major, BWV 1049: I. Allegro
  • A4. Mstislav Rostropovich - Cello Suite No. 1 in G Major, BWV 1007: I. Prelude
  • A5. Sir Neville Marriner - Brandenburg Concerto No. 2 in F Major, BWV 1047: III. Allegro assai
• LP 1, Side B:
  • B1. Alfredo Bernardini/Fabio Biondi/Europa Galante - Concerto for Oboe and Violin in C Minor, BWV 1060R: I. Allegro
  • B2. Elizabeth Wallfisch/Alison Bury/Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment - Concerto for Two Violins in D Minor, BWV 1043: I. Vivace
  • B3. Elizabeth Wallfisch/Alison Bury/Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment - Concerto for Two Violins in D Minor, BWV 1043: II. Largo ma non tanto
  • B4. Emmanuel Pahud - Flute Sonata in E-Flat Major, BWV 1031: II. Siciliano
  • B5. Beatrice Rana - Goldberg Variations, BWV 988: Aria
  • B6. Alexandre Tharaud - Piano Concerto No. 5 in F Minor, BWV 1056: II. Largo
• LP 2, Side C:
  • C1. Choir of King's College, Cambridge - Herz und Mund und Tat und Leben, BWV 147: Chorale. "Jesus bleibet meine Freude, Meines Herzen Lust und Saft"
  • C2. Ian Bostridge/Europa Galante/Fabio Biondi - Ich habe genug, BWV 82: No. 1, Aria. "Ich habe genug"
  • C3. Ton Koopman - St John Passion, BWV 245, Pt. 1: No. 1, Chorus. "Herr, unser Herrscher"
  • C4. Sigiswald Kuijken - Magnificat in D Major, BWV 243: I. Chorus. "Magnificat anima mea Dominum"
  • C5. Nikolaus Harnoncourt - Mass in B Minor, BWV 232: Gloria in excelsis
• LP 2, Side D:
  • D1. Nikolaus Harnoncourt - St Matthew Passion, BWV 244, Pt. 1: No. 1, Chorus. "Kommt, ihr Töchter helft mir klagen"
  • D2. Emmanuel Pahud - Orchestral Suite No. 2 in B Minor, BWV 1067: VII. Badinerie
  • D3. Sir Neville Marriner - Orchestral Suite No. 3 in D Major, BWV 1068: II. Air
  • D4. Fazil Say - The Well-Tempered Clavier, Book 1, Prelude and Fugue No. 1 in C Major, BWV 846: I. Prelude
  • D5. Lionel Rogg - Toccata and Fugue in D Minor, BWV 565: Toccata
  • D6. Kyung-Wha Chung - Violin Sonata No. 1 in G Minor, BWV 1001: II. Fuga
  • D7. Piotr Anderszewski - Keyboard Partita No. 1 in B-Flat Major, BWV 825: VII. Gigue