Bach: Brandenburg Concertos No. 5 & 6/Orchestral Suite No. 1; Neville Marriner; Academy of St. Martin in the Fields

By Johann Sebastian Bach, Sir Neville Marriner, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields

EMI Classics, 2004, Audio CD

Tracks Information

1. Allegro
2. Affettuoso
3. Allegro
1. Allegro
2. Adagio ma non tanto
3. Allegro
1. Ouverture
2. Courante
3. Gavotte 1 & 2
4. Forlane
5. Menuet 1 & 2
6. Bourrée 1 & 2
7. Passepied 1 & 2

Product Details

Title: Bach: Brandenburg Concertos No. 5 & 6/Orchestral Suite No. 1; Neville Marriner; Academy of St. Martin in the Fields
Sales Rank: 3830 in Music
Artist: Johann Sebastian Bach, Sir Neville Marriner, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields
Label: EMI Classics, 2004-07-13, Audio CD, 1 Disc
Package Dimensions: 5.55 x 4.97 x 0.54 inches, 0.18 pounds

Customer Reviews

Bach, Joy of Ears' Desiring: This is a fine reading of the lesser-appreciated Brandenburgs. While the 3rd is the "greatest hit" of the six, I think these last two are also beautiful in their own way.
Marriner sure has the Touch, and despite this performance being on modern and not period instruments, I prefer it to some of the more "faithful" BCs I've heard, mainly due… More reviews

Wonderful recording of these Bach's masterpieces: Marvelows recording by Neville Marriner of these Bach's masterpieces. I was pleassed to hear this record More reviews

The best modern instrument performances I have heard: I think with the Brandenbergs, the deciding factor on which set to buy is whether you prefer modern instruments or period instruments. There are probably more great period instrument recordings (Trevor Pinnock and the English Concert is my personal favorite) to choose from than modern instrument recordings, but I think this is the best available modern instrument recording. You pretty… More reviews

Easy to Enjoy: I am not a musician nor can I identify Bach's Brandenburg Concerto number one from number five. However, I am an avid listener and do enjoy classical music. I know how good the Academy of St Martin in the Fields is and what a great conductor Sir Neville Marriner is. Most of all, I can identify a real bargain when I see one and this CD qualifies as a great bargain.… More reviews

Rediscovery of some favorites: I had forgotten how delightful it is to hear these pieces in their entirety! Every now and then I'd hear excerpts on the radio, etc., but not the whole work. These are marvelous examples of the best J.S. Bach had to offer in a wonderful set of recordings by Sir Neville Mariner and the band. More reviews