Bach Edition: Complete Works (155 CD Box Set) | Johann Sebastian Bach, Andrew Manze, ...

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	Bach Edition: Complete Works (155 CD Box Set) Johann Sebastian Bach, Andrew Manze, ... Brilliant Classics, 2006 average customer review:based on 55 reviews view larger image
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highly recommended

An amazing deal

I was a bit skeptical when I purchased this box set, largely because I doubted the quality of the CDs and the performances. I have been very, very satisfied with it, however, as it has provided me with an overwhelming compendium of all of Bach's works for a tiny cost. The performances are generally good, and 99% of people won't really know the difference between these and others. True audiophiles, musicians or classical buffs will no doubt find grounds for complaint, but the aim of this set is not to provide the definitive recording or performance of a piece, but rather the complete and comprehensive catalog of Bach's musical works, many of which are impossible to find. For my favorite pieces I do also own "better" versions, as they are not mutually exclusive with this set. I highly recommend this box set.

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Awesome

Simply awesome. Not only is it a ridiculously good bargain at under $1 per CD (prior to this I was considering another complete Bach set for 8x the price), but to my surprise these are some of my favorite recordings ever. Holland has become sort of an epicenter of Bach these days, and this Dutch group does not disappoint.

The recording quality is excellent, and what I especially love in the cantatas is the authentic singing: no annoying overblown vibrato or modern rubato thrown in, just pure, sweet, golden tone. And I love the smaller orchestrations, you can really hear each individual line so clearly. I absolutely adore this box set, I think no household should be without it!

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Bach Box

The complete works of Bach are a wonder! I have wanted this my whole life...it only took 40 years for the works to be recorded and the price to be manageable to my finances.

A surprising box set

Bach is my favourite composer, so I did not hesitate to buy this Box Set. All I can say is it is an insane bargain! The Cantatas alone are well worth the price.

Von Asperen contributions in some keybord pieces are just great.

Nevertheless, I consider the harspichord and organ recordings just decent. The performers definitely did not manage to transmit Bach's "mathematical style".

If you want reference harpsichord recordings, take a look at Trevor Pinocks recordings. For organ, Helmut Walcha is a much better option.

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