Bach Concertos

The track listing at Amazon was somewhat sparse.Here is a more complete version:J.S.BachViolin Concerto No.2 in E major BWV1042 Violin & ensemble[1] I. Allegro[2] II. Adagio[3] III. Allegro AssaiJ.S.BachViolin Concerto No.1 in A minor BWV 1041 Violin & ensemble[4] I.[5] II. Andante[6] III. Allegro assaiJ.S.BachConcerto in C minor for oboe and violin BWV 1060R (reconstructed) Violin, oboe & ensemble[7] I. Allegro[8] II. Adagio[9] III. AllegroJ.S.BachSonata for Cembalo Certato and Solo Violin No.3 in E major BWV1016 Harpsichord & violin only[10] I. Adagio[11] II. Allegro[12] III. Adagio ma non tanto[13] IV. AllegroJ.S.BachSonata for Cembalo Certato and Solo Violin No.4 in C minor BWV1017 Harpsichord & violin only[14] I. Siciliano (Largo)[15] II. Allegro[16] III. Adagio[17] IV. AllegroI am more of of an "original Baroque instrument/style enthusiast", but this performance amazed mein its utter clarity, lively phrasing, exquisite detailing, and velvety texture, somewhat akin to looking ata Rembrandt masterpiece.I am looking forward to a recording of Concerto for 2 Violins in D Minor BWV 1043 from these performers.

The recording has three concerti, including BWV 1060 (with oboe), and two sonatas (3 & 4). This is Bach payed with sensibility and sensitivity to style without pretension to effete "period performance". Younger, enlightened players, have incorporated some of the nuances of "period performance" into their style when they perform 18th century works, which makes this recording another example of music in the hands of a performer who wants to make it sing. Her mastery of the instrument also makes this possible.The small ensemble has been chosen carefully (her father is the harpsichordist) to give it an intimate chamber music feeling, and as a result the recording has a sense of "wholeness" about it, although the harpsichord could have been "brought forward" in the mix, in my opinion. This is a most satisfying rendering of works that are sometimes "over-played". This one will continue to satisfy the discerning listener.

great albumall aroundin my humble musical expertisewithout going into the details of Bachrecordingsvery well playedand very well produced

An exceptionally good record. Ms. Jansen manages to be both technically correct and emotionally expressive. She plays with warmth, balance, clarity of tone, and makes even the most technical passages seem effortless. The supporting ensemble of musicians is equally as good, and the sound of the recording itself is crisp and clear. Even if you're familiar with this music, I think that you'll be very pleased with this new recording. In these days of overhyped pop stars, it's thoroughly refreshing to hear such beautiful music played so well.

Great excepting musician

If you appreciate beautiful violin music, Janine Jansen's Bach Concertos is unmatched.

Nice pieces by Ms Jensen, highly recommend

I like it

It is the supreme musicianship and incredible sensitivity of Janine J which drives all concerned to achieving this sublime music. The recording is non plus ultra. No doubt JSB would join me in saying SUPERbedankt Janine.

The playing on this CD is brilliantly clear and spontaneous; the selection of works gets away from the usual two violin concerti and double concerto. The players respond to each other very sensitively, and avoid treating the music with too much reverence, which sometimes mars performance of J S Bach's work.

Janine Jansen has moulded the Baroque approach with modern instruments beautifully. It is also quite clear that she is accompanied by friends rather than just other professional artists. They understand each other perfectly, and blend together as one unit. The result is a superlative CD worth 5 stars.

Strong, delicate , precise and nice.

Que nous sommes loin de Szeryng , d'Oistrahk ,ou de Grumiaux trois violonistes qui nous ont pourtant "bercé" durant notre enfance avec les deux concertos en Mi M et La m....mais que nous ne renions en aucune façon...nous sommes loin également des" interprétations" dites Baroques, bien souvent prétentieuses et laissant le beau son de coté en faveur d'une soit- disante authenticité...ici le son est magnifique ,la vie coule comme un ruisseau (Bach porte bien son nom) les tempi qui pour certains paraîtrons bien rapides nous changent en bien des "vieilles barbes" que nous avons pourtant adorées ....mais c'était dans une autre vie !Le bain de jouvence que nous fait prendre ce CD nous revigore et nous rend plus intelligent car il parvient à nous faire sortir de nos routines et de nos habitudes ...Dieu que cette musique est belle ..comment ne pas verser une larme (de bonheur) à l'écoute du second mouvement du concerto pour violon et hautbois...? il faudrait être bien insensible pour résister à l'envol de notre âme vers ce monde de paix ,de sérénité ,divin en un mot que le génie du Cantor nous invite à faire avec lui....un "disque de chevet" comme l'on dit "un livre de chevet" à faire découvrir à vos amis et si vous êtes bons ......à vos ennemis également ....