Greetings,
I'll make a couple of suggestions, but for fuller information, I recommend
the Bach Cantatas website. There is also a group on yahoogroups called
"Bach Recordings".

Regarding chamber music for violin, there are two important sets. Firstly
the Sonatas and Partitas (BWV 1001-1006). There are many recordings of
these. My suggestions are:
1. The two CD set on the Naxos label by Lucy Van Dael; or
2. 2 CD set by Rachael Podger on Channel Classics.

The other set is the six Sonatas for Violin And Harpsichord (BWV 1014-1019).
Again, there are many recordings. I have the two CD set on Naxos with Lucy
Van Dael and Bob Van Asperen. You can't beat this one at budget price.

Bach wrote three violin concertos (BWV 1041-1043). He also wrote quite a
number of concertos for harpsichord and string orchestra. There is a 5 CD
set of these on the DG Archiv label performed by the English Concert with
Trevor Pinnock. Again, there are many alternatives.

I'm sure you're familiar with the six Brandenburg Concertos and the four
Suites for Orchestra. I have a 3 CD set of these, again with Pinnock and
the English Concert.

I think every famous cellist has recorded Bach's six Suites for Cello (BWV
1007-1012). I have the set recorded for Sony by Anner Bylsma which I enjoy.

I hope this will get you started.
Barry.

----- Original Message -----
From: "jonah meyer" <abimeleck1@...>
To: <baroquemusiclovers@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Saturday, September 13, 2003 2:12 PM
Subject: Re: [Baroque Music Lovers] Re: Best Bach set?


> Thank you Barry & Dave for your suggestions, I figured
> it would be difficult to find solid records across the
> board. May I be so bold to ask for recommendations of
> Bach's works in strings, cello, violin, etc. I have
> many of Mozart's works and enjoy them very much. I
> will also check out the jsbach.org website, thank you
> again so much
> Jonah Meyer
> --- Barry Murray <bmurray@...> wrote:
> > Greetings,
> > Brilliant Classics is a Dutch budget CD label. I
> > imagine their complete
> > works would be cheaper than Teldec. In any complete
> > project like this, you
> > would be likely to find some recordings which are
> > much better or worse than
> > the rest.
> >
> > I'm inclined to agree with Dave about buying
> > individual recordings or at
> > least boxes of recordings.
> >
> > I suggest that you take a look at the very wonderful
> > site dedicated to
> > Bach's Cantatas:
> > http://www.bach-cantatas.com/
> >
> > There are many CD reviews, discussion of performers,
> > and in depth analysis
> > of many of Bach's works. This site goes much
> > further than the cantatas.
> > You will find information about all of Bach's works.
> >
> > As I have neither of the complete sets, I can't give
> > you a recommendation.
> > Just to further complicate matters, Haenssler also
> > released a complete set
> > of Bach's works.
> >
> > Personally, I also agree with Dave about period
> > instruments. However, I
> > don't believe that the Koopmann set of cantatas is
> > yet complete. He
> > released 12 volumes (of 3 CDs each) on the Erato
> > label. He is releasing
> > more volumes now, I believe on the Dutch label
> > Challenge Classics.
> >
> > I hope you enjoy your exploration of Bach's works.
> >
> > Barry.
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Dave" <davidrmd@...>
> > To: <baroquemusiclovers@yahoogroups.com>
> > Sent: Saturday, September 13, 2003 6:41 AM
> > Subject: [Baroque Music Lovers] Re: Best Bach set?
> >
> >
> > > I'm not familiar with either set so I can't advise
> > you specifically.
> > > In general I can tell you that Teldec has a good
> > reputation; I've
> > > never heard of Brilliant though.
> > >
> > > To be honest I think you would be better off
> > building a complete set
> > > from individual recordings. On the whole you will
> > be able to pick
> > > better performances this way. The J.S. Bach
> > Homepage has several CD
> > > reviews on their web site:
> > >
> > > http://www.jsbach.org/
> > >
> > > If you stick to period instrument performances I
> > think you will be
> > > happier in general than with modern ensembles.
> > There are too many
> > > period groups to list, but some of my personal
> > favorites include the
> > > Academy of Ancient Music, the Academy of St.
> > Martin in the Fields,
> > > Musica Antiqua Koln, Concerto Amsterdam, and the
> > Philharmonia Baroque.
> > >
> > > If you want recommendations for recordings of
> > specific works I would
> > > be happy to help. There are some boxed-sets out
> > there that will cover
> > > large chunks of J.S.Bach's works in one purchase;
> > for example, there
> > > is a set of the complete Canatas out by Ton
> > Koopman and the Amsterdam
> > > Baroque, which is I think 50-some-odd discs.
> > >
> > > Best Regards,
> > > David
> > >
> > > --- In baroquemusiclovers@yahoogroups.com,
> > "abimeleck1"
> > > <abimeleck1@y...> wrote:
> > > > Hello,
> > > > I am new to your group and have a question.
> > I am looking to
> > > > purchase a complete set of Bach's works, assume
> > my budget will allow
> > > > this. Needless to say does anyone know which
> > one (Brilliant or
> > > > Teldec) has the better recordings, and where one
> > might be able to
> > > > purchase this? I appreciate your input
> > > > Jonah Meyer
> > >
> > >
> > >
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