Six Sonatas for Organ

On this CD:

1. Organ Sonata No. 1 in F minor/F major, Op. 65/1
Composed by Felix Mendelssohn
Performed by Jozef Sluys

2. Organ Sonata No. 2 in C minor/C major, Op. 65/2
Composed by Felix Mendelssohn
Performed by Jozef Sluys

3. Organ Sonata No. 3 in A major, Op. 65/3
Composed by Felix Mendelssohn
Performed by Jozef Sluys

4. Organ Sonata No. 4 in B flat major, Op. 65/4
Composed by Felix Mendelssohn
Performed by Jozef Sluys

5. Organ Sonata No. 5 in D major, Op. 65/5
Composed by Felix Mendelssohn
Performed by Jozef Sluys

6. Organ Sonata No. 6 in D minor/D major, Op. 65/6
Composed by Felix Mendelssohn
Performed by Jozef Sluys

Customer Reviews:

Focus on the Recordings.......2007-07-23

I've made this small review of the Vivaldi Masterworks set because it is SO difficult to find a review of such a big collection.

The price is killer and you HAVE to buy it, but be warned: these are not the best recordings, you get what you pay for.

First of all, I'm not a Vivaldi expert, but I've heard his compositions throughout my life in so many different places and recordings and have a vague idea of how some have to be played. Secondly, I'm not a classical music connoisseur, but I love it and have over 300 discs of various composers and styles. Third, I know what a good audio recording should sound like and this will influence my critique of some discs in the collection. Finally, it's easy to get lost among all the tracks contained, so in some cases I will give you my favorite tracks in a disc.

I'm sorry, but I've only reached disc 20 of the box-set, as I listen to more this review will be expanded.

DISC 1:
Why would you use an AAD recording as a first impression for a 40 disc box-set and for the "Four Seasons", which is probably Vivaldi's best know work. The concertos are played enthusiastically, but lack any additional virtuosity to put it ahead of other much better recordings out there.

DISC 2:
Same as DISC 1, played and recorded by the same people.

DISC 3:
The pieces in this disc are VERY well played, nonetheless, you can hear heavy breathing from the soloist which can be a bit annoying.

DISC 4:
Very well performed as well, heavy breathing is less present.

DISC 5:
A very good recording, excellent execution by the hapsichord and good by the recorder.
Tracks 4, 6, 7 and the whole "La Notte" are extraordinary.

DISC 6:
Exquisitely recorded and performed by the Budapest Strings.

DISC 7:
Marvelous performance on the whole disc.
Tracks 22 & 24 are non-plus-ultra.

DISC 8:
Great performance too.
Suggested tracks: 7, 12, 15, 24

DISC 9:
To have an original baroque organ playing is a plus.
Solo strings are lacking in quality (for example: tracks 6 & 7).
Suggested tracks: 1, 4, 8, 15

DISC 10:
Despite being and ADD recording, the quality is fairly good. The cello is very well played.
Suggested tracks: 3, 4, 12
Excellent track: 13

DISC 11:
Same musical group and soloist as DISC 10. The contrabass is extremely distorted sometimes, and if you take into consideration that this is an ADD recording, it can get pretty bad. Some background noise is perceived.
Suggested tracks: 3, 6, 9

DISC 12:
The compositions are somewhat boring, either way the performance is plain decent.
Suggested tracks: 10, 12

DISC 13:
Good performance and sound quality.
Suggested tracks: 1, 4, 6, 7
Excellent track: 12

DISC 14:
Good performance and sound quality too.
Suggested tracks: 10, 14, 16
Excellent track: 5

DISC 15:
Badly mixed, the basoon is blocking the whole ensamble by being in the foreground.
The playing precision is lacking.
An AWEFUL thing about this recording is that you can hear the basson key-sticking with the instrument and the saliva. It's horrible.
Such a pity, the sound of the basson with other instruments can be pretty interesting.

DISC 16:
Violins sound a bit off tempo.
Suggested tracks: 4, 8

DISC 17:
Good sound quality and performance.
Suggested tracks: 1, 7, 9

DISC 18:
Despite being an old recording, it is a very welcome one.
The performance is very well above par. Tempo is fantastic.
The quality of the recording could have been better due to some string plucking that is heard and which can become bothersome.
These are some of Vivaldi's best know tunes.
Suggested tracks: 4, 6, 13
Excellent tracks: 1, 3

DISC 19:
Lively recording.
Track 6 is the same piece found in another disc in the collection, but with a better performance.

DISC 20:
By now you've heard all of this pieces before in the other discs. Nothing new here, nor better.

This is a fantastic deal!.......2007-02-25

If you are a fan at all of the Four Seasons you should love this music. I will admit right now that I am a classical music fan. I don't write or perform it. I am a novice listener. I have never taken any music lessons(though I am leaning in that direction) and certainly have not gone through any university music training. I started out in rock and roll but found classical as I got older and fell in love with it a few years ago.

With that context in mind I do hope I am able to recognize quality and this work is of the highest. It helps when you are starting with good ingredients in the first place. You can't bake great bread without great ingredients and Vivaldi's music library has some of the greatest musical ingredients of the last 300 years. They are very much the foundation for modern western culture and music. His talent is woven through what we are

The first 26 CDs are instrumental starting with the four seasons and working through many of the Master's many popular works. I will admit the four seasons are not the best interpretation I have heard but it is definitely acceptable. The rest of the music shows us many facets of the Baroque style and you can see themes emerging through some of the pieces that give us a 'fingerprint' of Vivaldi's style and the parameters of the stylistic leanings of the genre at the time. If you want to immerse yourself in 18th century music this is your chance

This music would be ideal for someone who owns a store and is looking for background music. With over 26 CDs of instrumental music alone you could have those constantly looping and you'd probably never get bored of them(OK I may be stretching it a little there). The reason is that the music does not leave a bad 'aftertaste' in your mind. It fits into the background as easily and naturally as it is to listen to it consciously in the foreground. If you are a fan of classical Baroque you don't usually need to be in the mood for this, it will adjust your mood to itself and Vivaldi's music is almost always of an uplifting sort if this collection is any indication. If you want something to listen to at your job 8 hours per day this is good for the mind and it would take you over a week to get through it if you listened to it every minute of every work day. You will also work without the worry of the music distracting your concentration. I find it enhances it when I'm working. I don't know how well this would work on school kids but teachers might want to try playing this during school time. You may create a few geniuses, we certainly could use more!

If you are looking for something to ease your sleep and oil your dreams I have put these CD's on in the background. Not only can I easily fall asleep when they are playing quietly in the background but it helps you sleep and you wake up in a very pleasant atmosphere if the music is still playing quietly when you wake(you probably would need to rip them to your MP3 player to do that). It's like napping at a classical music concert without the worry of being nudged by your spouse or offending the other concert goers with your snoring. That will be quite a unique experience for you and possibly give you some real sweet dreams. It has for me

So to wrap it up this is very intelligent, uplifting music that is great for your mind and your soul. It is definitely worth the purchase if you are a fan of the Four Seasons and the Baroque genre in my novice classical music fan's opinion

Excellent, Broad Selection.......2007-01-25

This 40-cd collection affords me a rare pleasure almost daily: the thrill of hearing something new by Vivaldi. Despite my best efforts over the years, I've managed to miss hearing a lot of great works by the master. Listening to a single CD now and then, catching tunes on the radio... you can't possibly get a comprehensive understanding of Vivaldi's output that way.

But when you work your way systematically from CD 1 through 40, you're sure to find many pleasant surprises. I've been skipping through everything I already know -- in some cases, it has only taken me about a minute to get through a whole CD (first 3 seconds of each track is usually enough). But then I stop and listen carefully three or four times to anything that's new.

Ah, what a pleasure. I've already acquired some new favorites. And some old standbys have proved even more rewarding, e.g. at first I thought RV 127 (CD 7, tracks 10-12) was performed too slowly (Naxos No: 8.553742 is much faster), but now I'm not sure; maybe it's BETTER that way! I can't recommend this set highly enough.

$70....when was this???.......2006-11-25

Wish the cost was $70 now. Guess the record producer (or Amazon) got tired of making less than $2 per CD.

$70/40... you do the math........2006-04-07

No, I don't own this collection...yet. However, the price of the collection compels me to review it beforehand. Never have I seen such a complete collection of Vivaldi compositions at such an incredibly low price. At $1.75 dollars a CD, the record producer (Brilliant Classics) isn't making much of a profit. The compilation pulls some of its works from DG Achiv Produktion's vault (see Standage), such as the violin concertos, as well as from unknown producers (the Poland Philharmonic Chamber Orchestra is heavily featured). The collection is so complete that it is academic, and I would not be surprised if music libraries quickly emptied it from Amazon's shelves. The collection is simply worth it for the incredible price (English Concert's recording of the violin concertos cost nearly 30 bucks, and is exactly featured here). Overall, the price alone makes this collection exceptionally attractive, and the ensembles featured aren't bad either.

Average customer rating:

A delightful recording
What a splendid CD this is

Bach: Six Trio Sonatas

Manufacturer: Hyperion UK
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Release Date: 1996-04-10

Tracks:

Sonata In D minor: Andante
Sonata In D minor: Adagio e dolce
Vivace
Sonata In G Major: Vivace
Sonata In G Major: Lento
Sonata In G Major: Allegro
Sonata In E Minor: Adagio - Vivace
Sonata In E Minor: Andante
Sonata In E Minor: Poco allegro
Sonata In C Minor: Vivace
Sonata In C Minor: Largo
Sonata In C Minor: Allegro
Sonata In C Major: Allegro
Sonata In C Major: Largo
Sonata In C Major: Allegro
SONATA IN E FLAT MAJOR: [Allegro]
SONATA IN E FLAT MAJOR: Adagio
SONATA IN E FLAT MAJOR: Allegro

Customer Reviews:

A delightful recording.......2004-12-21

The Bach Trio Sonatas are written for organ. This recording is a transcription of all 6 Trio Sonatas for various combinations of instruments including oboe, violin and organ. Listening to this CD is like discovering riches in this music I didn't know were there! If you like Bach organ music, try it. If you like Bach but not necessarily his organ music, try it! One of the most enjoyable CDs I've heard this past year.

What a splendid CD this is.......2004-09-11

There are a number of recordings that take Bach's set of trio Sonatas for Organ (BWV 525- 530) and transcribe them for other instruments. Bach often did that himself, and with a variety of instrumental combinations. The structure of the pieces lend themselves well to multi-instrument groups; they may have been written as "practice pieces" for one of Bach students/sons, but they are not simple or straighforward; they are quite intricate and have a number of separate discernible parts. King's Consort use of Oboe, oboe d'amore and theorbe add extra color and dimension to these pieces. They're really beautiful, and beautifully played. Additionally, because it is likely Bach used contemporary italian sonatas as his model, they tend to be more roundly crafted and sunnier than some of Bach's other chamber works. The wind instruments highlight this disposition.

This is not a cheap CD (when is Hyperion going to get into the 21st century with their pricing?) but I was easily won over by the quality and beauty of the music making. The CD is 70 minutes long, which is nice as well. The King's Consort is a first class band; I also have their Vivaldi recording of concerti con molti strumenti which is dynamite.

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Fantastic Fournier

Les Introuvables de Pierre Fournier

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Customer Reviews:

Fantastic Fournier.......2004-02-16

On this 4CD EMI Import, the great cellist Pierre Fournier performs a variety of orchestral and chamber recordings, recorded primarily in mono from the 1940s and early 50s. There are three orchestral works -- Haydn's 2nd Concerto (Kubelik/Philharmonia, 1951), Schumann's Concerto (Sargent/Philharmonia, 1956 in stereo), and Tchaikovsky's Rococo Variations (Bigot/Lamoureux, 1941). Disc two, and half of disc three, contain Beethoven Cello Sonatas with the great Artur Schnabel, while the fourth disc features a variety of pieces, from Bach and Boccherini to Debussy and Ravel, with pianist Gerald Moore. I'm withholding a fifth star because the collection contains mostly historical recordings, though it certainly captures one of history's greatest cellists in his prime. With that being said, "Les Introuvables de Pierre Fournier" is a must buy for cello entusiasts.

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beautiful vintage recordings
this guy is amazing

Encores

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Customer Reviews:

beautiful vintage recordings.......2007-01-06

These recordings were made between 1915-1954; as the other reviewer said, sound is vintage (about half of the tracks are from 1915) but not bad at all, with nice atmosphere, good acoustics and rich sound of the instruments; the "El Cant dels Ocells" from 1950 is particularly beautiful (I wasn't familiar with it until today) but all tracks are well worth listening. Great CD.

this guy is amazing.......2003-03-22

This recording is great. The sound is vintage but clear and perfectly executed. The guy appears with a pipe like playing so easy,and surely it is.

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My second-favorite CD
Organ standards wonderfully played on pedal harpsichord.
Incredible organ technique brings Bach Trio Sonatas to life

Bach: The Six Trio Sonatas
Johann Sebastian Bach , and E. Power Biggs
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Release Date: 1998-03-17

Tracks:

Sonata No. 1 In E-Flat Major, BWV 525: I. ( Intro)
Sonata No. 1 In E-Flat Major, BWV 525: II. Adagio
Sonata No. 1 In E-Flat Major, BWV 525: III. Allegro
Sonata No. 2 In C Minor, BWV 526: I. Vivace
Sonata No. 2 In C Minor, BWV 526: II. Largo
Sonata No. 2 In C Minor, BWV 526: III. Allegro
Sonata No. 3 In D Minor, BWV 527: I. Andante
Sonata No. 3 In D Minor, BWV 527: II. Adagio e dolce
Sonata No. 3 In D Minor, BWV 527: III. Vivace
Sonata No. 4 In E Minor, BWV 528: I. Adagio. Vivace
Sonata No. 4 In E Minor, BWV 528: II. Andante
Sonata No. 4 In E Minor, BWV 528: III. Un poco allegro
Sonata No. 5 In C Major, BWV 529: I. Allegro
Sonata No. 5 In C Major, BWV 529: II. Largo
Sonata No. 5 In C Major, BWV 529: III. Allegro
Sonata No. 6 In G Major, BWV 530: I. Vivace
Sonata No. 6 In G Major, BWV 530: II. Lento
Sonata No. 6 In G Major, BWV 530: III. Allegro

Customer Reviews:

My second-favorite CD.......2002-02-20

After E. Power Biggs' recording of the Tocatta and Preludes and fugues, this is my favorite CD.

Biggs' playing is flawless and wonderful, and the instrument excellent. The precision of the harpsichord makes an excellent version of these works; on the organ, the subtleties are often lost in the instrument's power.

This CD is the best recording of the trio sonatas around, and one of the best recordings -- period.

Organ standards wonderfully played on pedal harpsichord........1999-07-16

I believe this is the first CD release of any of the series of wonderful albums E. Power Biggs did back in the 1960s: recordings of various J.S. Bach organ standards played on the pedal harpsichord. (Bach kept a pedal harpsichord at home for organ practice when he didn't want to go down to the church.) While the pedal harpsichord lacks the sheer power of the organ, it articulates the complex voices of Bach's music much better. Listen to a piece on the pedal harpsichord, and when you return to the organ version, your understanding and appreciation will be greatly enhanced. Biggs does a fantastic job here on Bach's trio sonatas. Now if Sony would only release the rest of those albums as well! Biggs's pedal harpsichord versions of BWV 565 and 582 are a revelation.

Incredible organ technique brings Bach Trio Sonatas to life.......1998-10-10

The Bach Trio Sonatas are among the clearest, yet most complex organ works. While many musicians have played them, including such accomplished artists as Virgil Fox, it takes the quick, light, and almost playful technique of E. Power Biggs to bring them to life.

Nowhere will you find a better rendition of these works; I doubt that Bach himself could have played them better. Mr. Biggs' understanding of every nuance is unquestioned. The result is a masterpiece, a blend of ancient music, and modern artist, on an instrument that can only be described as magical.

The Bach Trio Sonatas might make excellent dinner music, but do yourself a favor: play them in a quiet house, kick the dog out for a walk *before* you start listening, and then crank up the volume just a little bit. Be sure to let the dog back in before you start this CD - you won't want to get up to open the door.

The only unfortunate aspect of this CD is that Sony hasn't released all of Mr. Biggs works, so this CD, and the rest of his art, comes to an end much too soon.

Tracks:

(Allegro)
Adagio
Allegro
Vivace
Largo
Allegro
Andante
Adagio E Dolce
Vivace
Adagio/Vivace
Andante
Un Poc' Allegro
Allegro
Largo
Allegro
Vivace
Lente
Allegro

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Mozart: Six Sonatas for Flute & Organ

Manufacturer: Jecklin
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ASIN: B0000038MM
Release Date: 1996-11-19

Mendelssohn: Six Organ Sonatas, Op. 65; Andante with Variations in D

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Terrific playing of great pieces

Mendelssohn: Six Organ Sonatas, Op. 65; Andante with Variations in D

Manufacturer: Raven Records
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Tracks:

Sonata No. 1 In F: Allegro moderato e serioso
Sonata No. 1 In F: Adagio
Sonata No. 1 In F: Andante Recitativo
Sonata No. 1 In F: Allegro assai vivace
Sonata No. 4 In B-Flat: Allegro con brio
Sonata No. 4 In B-Flat: Andante religioso
Sonata No. 4 In B-Flat: Allegretto
Sonata No. 4 In B-Flat: Allegro maestoso e vivace
Sonata No. 3 In A: Con moto maestoso
Sonata No. 3 In A: Andante tranquillo
Sonata No. 2 In C: Grave
Sonata No. 2 In C: Adagio
Sonata No. 2 In C: Allegro maestoso e vivace
Sonata No. 2 In C: Fuga
Sonata No. 5 In D: Chorale
Sonata No. 5 In D: Andante con moto
Sonata No. 5 In D: Allegro maestoso
Sonata No. 6 In D: Chorale And variations: Vater unser im Himmelreich
Sonata No. 6 In D: Fuga
Sonata No. 6 In D: Andante
Andante With Variations In D

Customer Reviews:

Terrific playing of great pieces.......2005-06-16

Thomas Murray does a wonderful job of interpreting these pieces on the same instruments on which they were originally premiered in the US. The performances are clear, crisp, and insightful, and the organs themselves have a bright, yet full sound. Mendelssohn was seemingly unable to write a poor piece of music, and these works are no exception.

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Potpourri
Adams Duo
Manufacturer: Eroica Classical
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ASIN: B000068RMW
Release Date: 2002-05-27

Tracks:

The Swan: Camille Saint-Sa
Sonata in e minor - Largo (Antonio Vivaldi)
Sonata in e minor - Allegro (Antonio Vivaldi)
Sonata in e minor - Largo (Antonio Vivaldi)
Sonata in e minor - Allegro (Antonio Vivaldi)
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After a Dream (Gabriel Faur
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Arioso (J.S. Bach)
Ave Maria (Bach/Gounod)
Potpourri - I Poco Adagio (J.J.F. Dotzauer)
Potpourri - II Poco Andante (J.J.F. Dotzauer)
Potpourri - III Poco AdagioLarghetto (J.J.F. Dotzauer)
Potpourri - IV Poco Andante - Presto (J.J.F. Dotzauer)

Album Description

Jonathan and Jennifer Adams have succeeded in creating their own unique blend of beautifully enchanting music with the rare combination of cello and guitar. Drawing on a diverse repertoire from classical and ethnic music to jazz and popular styles, the duo's program is among the most original today. This unique and rare combination, that joins lyric poetry of the cello with the diversity and charm of the guitar, has entertained and inspired a wide variety of audiences.

Jonathan Adams and Jennifer Thomas met in 1994, while both were studying music in Athens, GA at the University of Georgia. The two met, by chance, on a practice break in the University practice rooms. Friendship quickly blossomed and they soon began to discuss the possibility of trying out some chamber music together. However, since the guitar and cello combination is virtually unprecedented, the duo had quite a tough time finding repertoire to play, as Jonathan explains:

"On our first trip to the University Library, which contains,literally, hundreds of thousands of pieces music, I think we found two pieces...that were pretty bad arrangements! We then took our search to the internet where we were fortunate to find a book of fine arrangements by a Japanese publisher. Throughout the years, however, we have developed many of our own arrangements of classical pieces as well as world music and original compositions. The fact that our duo doesn't have a "ready made" repertoire is very exciting and challenging for us both. We love arranging and composing new pieces for our group and we love the opportunity to create a new musical blend and present music in a way that has never been experienced before."