Violin Concertos

 
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J. S. BACH
Violin Concertos
Freiburger Barockorchester, Von Der Goltz, Mullejans, Schreiber

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Release Date: Wednesday 20 February 2013

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Probably written for the virtuoso Kapelle at Cöthen (BWV 1042) or the concerts of the Leipzig Collegium Musicum which the composer often directed himself from the violin, Bach's three well-known violin concertos are joined here by the splendid Concerto for three violins BWV 1064, reconstructed from the surviving version for three harpsichords. A dazzling firework display under the bows of the matchless violinists of the Freiburger Barockorchester!

"utterly breathtaking … what distinguishes this disc - along with the absolutely top-notch recorded sound - is the utterly committed, and beautifully detailed playing of the Freiburger Barockorchester. If the three soloists are elevated by the brilliance of this music, the orchestra is raised to almost inconceivable levels of musical excellence … an absolutely glorious recording." (International Record Review)

"This disc is a delight, an aural and musical treat, and a riposte to anyone who may think we already have enough recordings of the Bach concertos. It is beautifully played, stylishly directed and captured in recorded sound of wholesome, natural beauty." (MusicWeb)

"von der Goltz and Müllejans make a strong case for this group as the very finest of their kind in these rich-veined creations...the playing is dazzling and the last movement riffs are irresistable." (Gramophone)

"The 15 strings of the Freiburger Barockorchester...create a fine, clean sound as they share and alternative fragmentary motifs...The sheer energy of the playing is gripping...[the Triple] is stunning...I'd buy the disc for this alone - and the rest will still be a splendid bonus." (BBC Music)

Tracks:

Konzert für Violine, Streicher und Basso continuo Nr. 3 d-moll BWV 1043 (für 2 Violinen)
Konzert für Violine, Streicher und Basso continuo Nr. 2 E-Dur BWV 1042
Konzert für Violine, Streicher und Basso continuo Nr. 1 a-moll BWV 1041