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Bach: Keyboard Concertos Nos. 1, 2 & 4

~ Johann Sebastian Bach (Composer), Murray Perahia (Conductor, Piano), Academy of St. Martin-in-the-Fields (Orchestra), David Miller (Theorbo)
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  • Orchestra: Academy of St. Martin-in-the-Fields
  • Conductor: Murray Perahia
  • Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach
  • Audio CD (12 Mar 2001)
  • SPARS Code: DDD
  • Number of Discs: 1
  • Label: Sony Classical
  • ASIN: B00005A797
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 6,999 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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On this CD:
  1. Concerto for Harpsichord and Strings in D minor
    Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach
    with Murray Perahia

  2. Concerto for Harpsichord and Strings in E
    Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach
    with Murray Perahia

  3. Concerto for Harpsichord and Strings in A
    Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach
    with Murray Perahia

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With this disc of Bach keyboard concertos, it seems that Murray Perahia is in the midst of an intense love affair with Bach--not so long ago he presented the world with an impeccably sensitive yet wonderfully energised version of the Goldberg Variations. Reassuringly, the more recent release is called Volume 1, so presumably there must be a second on the way. Every ornament, every note, every phrase is beautifully moulded, the piano the physical and emotional epicentre of the musical vision. We may get to hear these pieces on harpsichord more than piano these days, but there's nothing to beat the sheer exhilaration of the piano's percussive punch, its pingy bottom register, the uncluttered way it can reveal the sheer athleticism of Bach's linear passagework. Highlights are to be found in every bar but for an appetiser sample the opening movement of the First Concerto (track 1), or the lilting soulfulness of the slow movement of the Second (track 5). The orchestra are as masterly as the soloist and together they make sublime music. This is one purchase you'll never regret. --Harriet Smith

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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent new Bach record by Perahia: waiting for a new one, 26 April 2001
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The recent record of Goldberg's by Perahia is a real summit of an excellent career. It was hard to suppose that Perahia could make a new excellent Bach version in a new record. However StMartiners and Perahia reach again this type of incandescence that a few marvellous artists can do. It doesn't matter if you have different versions of these concerts: you must buy and hear this one. From the first chord to the last a great pleasure. I've got the disk four days ago and I have listened to it ten times yet, and I am not tired, on the contrary. Three hurras for Perahia and StMartiners
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Superlative interpretation and technique, 8 May 2005
I can only agree with all the other reviews. The performance of each concerto is absolutely breathtaking, and the execution by Murray Perahia can only be described as perfect. The clarity of each note is truly amazing, especially the ornaments. The crescendos and diminuendos achievable on the piano add to the drama of each movement, a facility not available on the keyboard of Bach's day; I am sure he would have been more than satisfied with Perahia's playing. Whenever I need a boost to my day, I put this CD on. A thoroughly recommended set of recordings, to which should be added the other CD with the remaining concertos.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Elegant music beautifully executed., 25 Feb 2004
I have been a long time fan of the Pinnock/English Concert Archiv recording on authentic instruments. However I picked this disc up as part of the Murray Perahia Bach Boxed set and I think I am now sold completely on Bach played on the Piano.

The production is superb, but would be worth little without as fine a performance of baroque music as I have heard. Murray Perahia has caught the sparkling quality of the music and lays it out for us all to hear. Bach himslef would have loved it.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Perahia in love with Bach (part 1)
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5.0 out of 5 stars Inspirational record, uninspired review...
I can only agree with Harriet Smith's excellent review of this splendid disc, and that of the reviewer below. Read more
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