J.S. Bach: Keyboard Concertos BWV 1052–1059 – Igor Kipnis · London String Players · Sir Neville Marriner 2xCD

UPC: 8718247711864 

MPN: 8802186 

Brand Name: Newton Classics

Overview

This 2-CD Newton Classics edition features the complete Keyboard Concertos BWV 1052–1059 by Johann Sebastian Bach (1685–1750), performed by the celebrated harpsichordist Igor Kipnis with the London String Players under the distinguished baton of Sir Neville Marriner.

Recorded between 1967 and 1970 in London, these landmark performances showcase Kipnis’s crystalline articulation and Marriner’s elegant direction—offering a perfect synthesis of energy, grace, and Baroque precision. Including the rarely performed Concerto in D minor, BWV 1059 for harpsichord, oboe, and strings, this is one of the most complete and authoritative recordings of Bach’s concertos for keyboard and ensemble.

Product Features

• Format: 2 Compact Discs (ADD Stereo)
• Total Duration: 145′32″
• Recording Dates: 1967–1970
• Recording Locations: Air Studios, Olympic Studios, Abbey Road & Lyndhurst Hall, London
• Producers: Paul Myers, Andreas Neubronner (select sessions)
• Genre: Classical / Baroque
• Style: Keyboard Concertos
• Label: Newton Classics B.V. (licensed from Sony Music Entertainment)
• Country of Manufacture: Netherlands
• Art Direction & Design: Jan Martin Wilschut BNO, Amsterdam Hotsprings
• Cover Image: Courtesy of Lebrecht / HH

Interesting Facts

• Harpsichord Revivalist Igor Kipnis (son of famed bass Alexander Kipnis) was a pioneer of historically inspired performance on the harpsichord, combining virtuosity with clarity and scholarly insight.

• Marriner’s Refined Ensemble Sound Before founding the Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Sir Neville Marriner led the London String Players in recordings noted for their balance, precision, and warm Baroque sonority.

• A Rare Complete Cycle Few recordings from this period capture all seven major keyboard concertos plus the fragmentary BWV 1059, which features oboist Janet Craxton in a rare and elegant partnership with Kipnis’s harpsichord.

Track Listing

CD 1 – 73′48″

1. Concerto No.1 in D minor, BWV 1052 – 22′28″
2. Concerto No.2 in E major, BWV 1053 – 19′33″
3. Concerto No.3 in D major, BWV 1054 – 17′51″
4. Concerto No.4 in A major, BWV 1055 – 13′56″

CD 2 – 71′44″

1. Concerto No.5 in F minor, BWV 1056 – 10′28″
2. Concerto No.6 in F major, BWV 1057 – 16′53″
3. Concerto No.7 in G minor, BWV 1058 – 14′07″
4. Concerto in D minor, BWV 1059 (for harpsichord, oboe, strings & basso continuo) – 20′16″

Performers: Igor Kipnis – Harpsichord Janet Craxton – Oboe (BWV 1059) London String Players Conductor: Sir Neville Marriner

Publishers

© 1971 Sony Music Entertainment © 2017 Newton Classics B.V. under license to STEMRA. Manufactured and printed in the Netherlands. All rights reserved.

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