Johann Sebastian Bach – Orchesterwerke / Works for Orchestra (The English Concert, 4-CD Set)

UPC: 028941362926 

MPN: 413 629-2 AH4 

Brand Name: Archiv Produktion (Deutsche Grammophon)

Overview

This Archiv Produktion 4-CD edition presents Johann Sebastian Bach’s complete orchestral works, performed by The English Concert under the direction of Trevor Pinnock. Recorded between 1979 and 1984, this acclaimed cycle includes the Six Brandenburg Concertos, the Four Orchestral Suites (Ouvertüren), and the Concerto for Flute, Violin, and Harpsichord in A minor, BWV 1044 (“Triple Concerto”).

Pioneering in its use of period instruments and historically informed performance techniques, this collection captures the brilliance and vitality of Bach’s orchestral genius with clarity, rhythmic energy, and authenticity. Trevor Pinnock’s leadership from the harpsichord and The English Concert’s refined musicianship make this set one of the definitive recordings of Bach’s instrumental music.

Product Features

• Format: 4 Compact Discs (Stereo, Digital Recording)
• Total Duration: Approx. 4 hours 45 minutes
• Genre: Classical / Baroque
• Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach (1685–1750)

• Works Included:

  Performers: The English Concert
  • Six Brandenburg Concertos BWV 1046–1051
  • Four Orchestral Suites (Ouvertüren) BWV 1066–1069
  • Concerto for Flute, Violin, Harpsichord, Strings and Continuo in A minor (“Triple Concerto”) BWV 1044
• Director and Harpsichord: Trevor Pinnock

• Recording Years:

  Label: Archiv Produktion / Polydor International GmbH, Hamburg
  • 1979 (BWV 1066–1068)
  • 1980 (BWV 1069)
  • 1982 (BWV 1046–1051)
  • 1984 (BWV 1044)
• Catalogue Number: 413 629-2 AH4
• Sound Type: Stereo
• Place of Manufacture: Made in West Germany

Interesting Facts

• Historically Informed Landmark: These recordings were among the earliest full sets of Bach’s orchestral works on period instruments, setting new interpretive standards in the 1980s Baroque revival.
• Authentic Ensemble Style: The English Concert performs with one player per part in many movements, revealing Bach’s contrapuntal textures with clarity and brilliance.
• The Pinnock Touch: Trevor Pinnock directs from the harpsichord, blending scholarly precision with natural expressiveness, a hallmark of his Bach recordings.
• Award-Winning Quality: Upon release, these recordings received international acclaim for their elegance, technical excellence, and stylistic purity, becoming reference editions in the Bach discography.
• Audiophile Production: Recorded and pressed in West Germany under the renowned Archiv Produktion label, these sessions are noted for their warm, natural stereo sound and excellent tonal balance.

Publishers

© 1979–1984 Polydor International GmbH, Hamburg. Printed in West Germany by Schwerdtle & Schantz, Berlin. Made in West Germany. All rights reserved.

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