Penguin Guide to 1000 Finest Classical Recordings - Must-Have CDs and DVDs

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Brandenburg Concertos 1–6, BWV 1046–51
EuroArts Invitation DVD 2050316. Freiburg Bar. O, Von der Gölz

The beautifully handwritten score for Bach’s Brandenburg Concertos was presented to Christian Ludwig, Margrave of Brandenburg, in 1721, to whom they were dedicated in French. We are not told whether he liked them or not, but they have since become the composer’s most familiar and cherished orchestral works. Their design (with stimulating contrasts between the full ensemble and the concertino of soloists) shows strong Italian influences, notably that of Vivaldi, and their performance requires considerable virtuosity, notable from the pair of horns in No. 1, the solo trumpet in No. 2, the obbligato harpsichord in No. 5 and the violas and cellos in No. 6.

The very finest of all DVDs of these highly rewarding works is by the Freiburg Baroque Orchestra directed by Gottfried von der Gölz. Visually entrancing, it is appropriately photographed against the magnificently restored Spiegelsaal of the Castle Cöthen, which has an ideally spacious acoustic. The performance itself, on period instruments, is freshly spontaneous in the most appealing way and the imaginative video direction often takes us among the players to create the complete illusion of being present. Tempi are ideally chosen and the performance has great finesse and easy virtuosity. The recording is in the demonstration bracket.

1721年，巴赫的勃兰登堡协奏曲手写精美的乐谱被赠予勃兰登堡侯爵克里斯蒂安·路德维希，并以法语献给他。我们不得而知侯爵是否喜欢这些作品，但自此之后，它们便成为作曲家最为人熟知和珍视的管弦乐作品。作品的设计（全套合奏和独奏协奏曲之间形成鲜明对比）展现出浓厚的意大利风格，尤其是维瓦尔第的影响。演奏这些作品需要相当的技巧，尤其需要注意的是第一首中的圆号双簧管、第二首中的小号独奏、第五首中的羽管键琴助奏以及第六首中的中提琴和大提琴。

这些备受好评的作品中最精美的DVD是由戈特弗里德·冯·德·戈尔茨指挥的弗莱堡巴洛克管弦乐团制作的。这部作品在视觉上令人着迷，其背景是科滕城堡（Castle Cöthen）修复精美的镜厅（Spiegelsaal），其音响效果空旷开阔，堪称理想之选。演奏本身以古乐器演奏，以最引人入胜的方式展现出新鲜自然的韵味，而富有想象力的视频导演则常常带领我们置身于演奏者之中，营造出身临其境的错觉。节奏的选择堪称完美，演奏技巧娴熟，技艺精湛。录音已收录于演示版中。
（源于Google翻译）

DVD：
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Bach J.S. - Brandenburg Concertos - Freiburger Barockorchester, Gottfried von der Gölz [EuroArts DVD9]

CD：
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Bach J.S. - Brandenburg Concertos - Freiburger Barockorchester, Gottfried von der Gölz [EuroArts]

joseph_li

Orchestral Suites Nos. 1–4, BWV 1066/9 (with alternativements dances)
Harmonia Mundi HMC 90 2113/14. Freiburg Bar. O, Gottfried von der Goltz

As we have discovered in their outstanding DVD of the Brandenburgs, the Freiburg Baroque Orchestra are unsurpassed in this repertoire, their performances consistently stimulating and splendidly recorded. But they also include the alternativements dances in all four suites, which gives them a competitive edge over all other versions. This is a key recording, although the sound is a little dry.

正如我们在他们出色的勃兰登堡组曲DVD中发现的那样，弗莱堡巴洛克管弦乐团在这一曲目中无与伦比，他们的演奏始终令人振奋，录音也十分出色。此外，他们还在所有四部组曲中都加入了替代舞曲，这让他们比其他所有版本都更具竞争力。尽管声音略显干涩，但这张碟仍是一张关键的录音。

Clavier Concertos 1–7, BWV 1052–8; (i) Double Clavier Concertos 1–3, BWV 1060–62; (i ii) Triple Clavier Concertos 1–2, BWV 1063–4; (iii) Triple Concerto for Flute, Violin & Harpsichord, BWV 1044. Italian Concerto in F, BWV 971
Decca 478 2363 (4). András Schiff (piano), with (i) Peter Serkin (piano); (ii) Canino (piano); (iii) Nicolet (flute), Shiokawa (violin), CO of Europe or Camerata Bern

As is instanced by the performance of the Italian Concerto, splendidly articulated and alive, and by his other Bach solo records, Schiff’s control of colour and articulation never seeks to present merely a harpsichord imitation, and in the concertos his shaping of Bach’s lovely slow movements brings finely sustained lines and a subtle variety of touch. In the composite concertos, joined by Bruno Canino, Aurèle Nicolet and Yuuko Shiokawa – equally fine artists – he and they are just as satisfying. He directs both the Chamber Orchestra of Europe (in the solo concertos) and the Camerata Bern from the keyboard and chooses spirited, uncontroversial tempi for Allegros, at the same time providing decoration that always adds to the joy and sparkle of the music-making. This makes a clear first choice for those who, like us, enjoy Bach on the piano, and the composite concertos are particularly successful, notably BWV 1044.

席夫演奏的意大利协奏曲精彩绝伦、充满活力，他的其他巴赫独奏专辑也同样如此。他对色彩和表达的掌控并非仅仅局限于羽管键琴的模仿，在协奏曲中，他对巴赫优美慢乐章的演绎带来了细腻的持续线条和微妙的触感变化。在与布鲁诺·卡尼诺、奥雷勒·尼科莱特和盐川优子等同样优秀的艺术家合作的复合协奏曲中，他和他们同样令人欣喜。他指挥欧洲室内乐团（在独奏协奏曲中）和伯尔尼室内乐团，并用键盘演奏，为快板选择了充满活力、不带争议的节奏，同时又添加了装饰，为音乐创作增添了乐趣和光彩。对于像我们一样欣赏巴赫钢琴演奏的人来说，这无疑是首选，而他的复合协奏曲尤其成功，尤其是BWV 1044。
（源于Google翻译）

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Bach J.S. - Complete Keyboard Concertos - Andras Schiff [DECCA]等2个文件(夹)

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(Unaccompanied) Cello Suites 1–6, BWV 1007–12
EMI DVD DVA 5 99159-9 (2). Rostropovich

Whether on DVD (filmed against the comparatively severe backcloth of the Basilique Sainte-Madeleine, Vézelay, in France) or on the companion CD version, both of which are included here, Rostropovich’s performances are masterly and all-involving, drawing distinctions between each work in his spoken introductions, although one can choose to hear the music without the commentaries. Unsurpassed and unsurpassable. There is also a CD-only set, offered less expensively on EMI 5 18158-2, which is just as welcome.

无论是DVD（以法国韦兹莱圣玛德莲教堂相对严肃的背景为背景拍摄）还是CD版本（均包含在内），罗斯特罗波维奇的演奏都堪称大师级，引人入胜，他的朗诵引言清晰地展现了每部作品之间的区别，当然，你也可以选择不听解说。无与伦比，无可比拟。此外，还有一套价格更低的纯CD套装，售价EMI 5 18158-2，同样受欢迎。

Unaccompanied Violin Sonatas 1–3, BWV 1001, 1003 & 1005; Violin Partitas 1–3, BWV 1002, 1004 & 1006
Hyp. CDA 67691/2. Alina Ibragimova

The young Russian virtuoso Alina Ibragimova has been making waves for some time, but in these accounts of the Bach solo sonatas and partitas her mastery is very striking indeed. Hers are traditional readings and they pay no homage to the authentic-instrument lobby. She brings a refined, quiet sensitivity to the slow sarabandes of the First and Second Partitas as well as to the slow openings of the three Sonatas, and finds great spirit and incisiveness in the more vigorous movements. There is elegance and character in every single piece. We have a special affection for Grumiaux (Philips 438 736-2) and Milstein (DG 457 702-2) in these works, but this modern version from Hyperion is outstanding in every way.

年轻的俄罗斯演奏家阿丽娜·伊布拉吉莫娃（Alina Ibragimova）声名鹊起已久，但在这些巴赫独奏奏鸣曲和帕蒂塔的演绎中，她的精湛技艺确实令人叹为观止。她的演绎风格传统，丝毫没有向原汁原味的乐器演奏致敬。她为第一和第二帕蒂塔的慢萨拉班德舞曲以及三首奏鸣曲的慢节奏开头注入了精致而宁静的敏感，并在更具活力的乐章中展现出强大的精神和敏锐的洞察力。每一部作品都充满优雅和个性。我们对这些作品中的格鲁米欧（Philips 438 736-2）和米尔斯坦（DG 457 702-2）情有独钟，但Hyperion的这套现代版本在各个方面都堪称杰出。
（源于Google翻译）

DVD：
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Bach J.S. - Cello Suites - Mstislav Rostropovich [2 DVD9]

CD & SACD：
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Bach, J.S. - Complete Sonatas and Partitas for Solo Violin - Arthur Grumiaux [DECCA]等4个文件(夹)
DECCA 格鲁米欧这张碟是我自抓，WAV格式。

joseph_li

Goldberg Variations, BWV 988
Sony 696998924322. Perahia (piano)

We are agreed that Murray Perahia’s set of the Goldberg Variations is uniquely revealing, essentially thoughtful and intimate, often introvert, and with his involvement and dedication present in every bar. The piano recording, too, is wonderfully natural. An obvious first choice. Even so, Rosalyn Tureck’s VAI account is very special indeed, with insights all its own. For I.M. it is enormously compelling and would be a desert island choice (VAI VAIA 1029); but Perahia’s account is hardly less inspired.

我们一致认为，穆雷·佩拉希亚（Murray Perahia）演奏的《哥德堡变奏曲》具有独特的启发性，本质上是深思熟虑且亲密的，常常内省，每一小节都倾注了他的投入与专注。钢琴录音效果也极其自然，无疑是首选。尽管如此，罗莎琳·图雷克（Rosalyn Tureck）在VAI厂牌的录音版本（编号VAIA 1029）同样非凡，拥有独到的洞见。对I.M.而言，这一版极具感染力，堪称荒岛唱片之选；但佩拉希亚的演绎同样充满灵感，毫不逊色。

15 2-Part Inventions, BWV 772–86; 15 3-Part Inventions (Sinfonias), BWV 787–801; 6 Little Preludes, BWV 933–8; 6 Little Preludes, BWV 939–43 & 999; 6 Little Preludes from the Clavierbüchlein for Wilhelm Friedemann Bach, BWV 924–31; 3 Fughettas, BWV 952, 953 & 961; Prelude and Fugue, BWV 895; Preludes and Fughettas, B WV 899, 900, & 902a; French Suite 6, BWV 817; Partita 2, BWV 826
Dynamic CDS 629/1-2 (2). Andrea Bacchetti (piano)

Bach’s Klaviermusic (including the 2-Part Inventions and the rather more complex 3-Part Sinfonias) was mainly written in Köthen from 1717 to 1723 for Bach’s eldest son, Wilhelm Friedmann, and the Sixth French Suite and Second Partita also seem to come from the end of this period. So for Andrea Bacchetti to include them in his survey seems very appropriate, and they are wholly welcome musically. The monothematic Inventions are simply structured and usually brief, but their very simplicity adds to their immediacy of appeal, with changes of style from dance to fugue, from expressive writing to canon. Bacchetti, who has already given us a first-rate DVD of the Goldberg Variations (Arthaus 101447), plays them with spontaneous freshness and plenty of expressive life, and these two discs make very appealing listening. The Inventions are also available, admirably played on the harpsichord, by Masaaki Suzuki (BIS CD 1009), but he does not include the other items, and in any case this simple music makes its mark more readily on the piano.

巴赫的键盘音乐（包括《二部创意曲》和结构更复杂的《三部交响曲》）主要创作于1717至1723年的克滕时期，是为长子威廉·弗里德曼所作，《第六法国组曲》与《第二帕蒂塔》同样诞生于这一时期尾声。因此安德烈亚·巴切蒂将这批作品纳入研究范畴显得恰如其分，从音乐性而言更是锦上添花。  

这些单主题的创意曲结构简洁且篇幅精炼，但正是这种纯粹性强化了其直击心灵的感染力——风格在舞曲与赋格、抒情段落与卡农之间自如流转。曾以出色演绎《哥德堡变奏曲》（Arthaus 101447 DVD）赢得赞誉的巴切蒂，此番以充满即兴活力的触键与丰沛的情感生命力诠释这些作品，两张唱片令人耳目一新。虽然铃木雅明（BIS CD 1009）的羽管键琴版创意曲同样精彩，但未收录其他曲目，况且这类简约的音乐在钢琴上往往能更直接地传递神韵。  
（源于DeepSeek翻译）

Dynamic这张没找到，这个厂牌比较多见出版帕格尼尼和D. 斯卡拉蒂的作品。






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Bach J.S. - Goldberg Variations, BWV 988 - Rosalyn Tureck [VAI]等3个文件(夹)
图雷克这张是我自抓，WAV格式。