J.s. Bach: Brandenburg Concertos Bwv 1046-51 (CD)

Details: "Ledger has the advantage of fresh and detailed digital recording. He directs resilient, well-paced readings of all 6 concertos on modern instruments, lively, yet never over-forced. The slow movements in particular are most beautifully done, persuasively and without mannerism. Flutes rather than recorders are used in No.4." (Penguin Guide 3 stars) "I suggested this as the best of the budget-price CD versions - a commendation it now retains. All the soloists (listed inside) play with accuracy and sensitivity, Garcia earning an honourable mention for the fleet-fingered dispatch in Concerto No.4. There are many good things in this set, not least the expressively played slow movements" (Gramophone)

Tracklist:

1. Brandenburg Concerto No.1 in F Major BWV 1046;(No Tempo Indication)
2. Adagio
3. Allegro
4. Menuetto - Trio I - Polacca - Trio II
5. Brandenburg Concerto No.2 in F Major BWV 1047;(No Tempo Indication)
6. Andante
7. Allegro Assai
8. Brandenburg Concerto No.3 in G Major BWV 1048;(No Tempo Indication)
9. Adagio - Allegro
10. Brandenburg Concerto No.4 in G Major BWV 1049;Allegro
11. Andante
12. Presto
13. Brandenburg Concerto No.5 in D Major BWV 1050;Allegro
14. Affetuoso
15. Allegro
16. Brandenburg Concerto No.6 in B Flat Major BWV 1051;(No Tempo Indication)
17. Adagio Ma Non Tanto
18. Allegro