classical newbie

Bach is my desert island composer. The well of great recordings and great performances is deep.

Glenn Gould's 1982 recording of The Goldberg Variations is a must have.
Anner Bylsma Violincello Piccolo playing Partita in E major BWV 1006
The masses conducted by Philippe Herrewghe--a very nice 4 CD set.
Mass in B minor conducted by Helmuth Rilling
The Art of Fugue played by Musica Antiqua Koln
Well Tempered Clavier played by Angela Hewitt

There are so many. A good way to hear a lot of BACH is to tune into WKCR.org and listen to the Bach fest that takes place in a very few weeks 24/7 Bach for the week between Christmas and New Years.

One more thing I would add about Bach. Most all of his music inspires me but it is his sacred music that I find most inspirational and inventive. He was truly connected to a higher power.

Thanks Jetrexpro!

Where would be the best place to find and buy those recordings?

I do alot of CD and vinyl shopping on amazon. Also many of these performances are available to listen to and research on Youtube.

I agree completely jetrexpro!

Any other suggestions/recs of the best recordings would be appreciated!