At Last Bach Really Hits the Spot

Below is a listing of some very nice recordings by Rachel Podger. She plays a baroque violin and is on the channel classics label which are also well engineered recordings.

Another composer which you don't hear much about is Antonio Albinoni, I have his Adagios and they are beautiful.

Chuck

Rameau: Pieces de Clavecin en Concerts / Pinnock, et al

Format: CD SACD Hybrid (72338519002)

Release Date: Feb 11, 2003
Catalog #: CCSSA 19002
Label: Channel Classics
Spars: DDD
Pieces in Set: 1
Recorded in: Stereo
Length: 67 Mins

Bach: Sonatas for Violin and Obbligato Harpsichord / Podger

Format: Compact Disc (72338514798)

Release Date: Jan 9, 2001
Catalog #: CCS 14798
Label: Channel Classics
Spars: DDD
Pieces in Set: 2
Recorded in: Stereo
Length: 139 Mins

Bach: Sonatas & Partitas Vol 2 / Rachel Podger

Format: Compact Disc (72338514498)

Release Date: Nov 16, 1999
Catalog #: CCS 14498
Label: Channel Classics
Spars: DDD
Pieces in Set: 1
Recorded in: Stereo
Length: 66 Mins

Bach: Sonatas & Partitas Vol 1 / Rachel Podger

Format: Compact Disc (72338512198)

Release Date: June 8, 1999
Catalog #: CCS 12198
Label: Channel Classics
Spars: DDD
Pieces in Set: 1
Recorded in: Stereo
Length: 76 Mins

I am familiar with just a few of the above. This will be fun to explore.

Bach is one of those composers that you can listen to over and over and wonder why everyone thinks he's so great. But then it clicks and if you can connect, it's usually gives you an experience that no other composer can give you.

Good for you - I hope you find more that will keep you engaged in music.

Also try "The Goldberg Variations".. Glenn Gould seems to be the one I come back to most often. Welcome to the 'Family', Cwlondon :)

Agree with Lousyreeds - While I wouldn't say it's great for listening while driving, Glenn Gould's Goldberg Variations (his 1955 debut recording, NOT the 1981 version which I'd avoid) is one of the astonishing Bach performances of all time.