| On this double album, acclaimed violinist James Ehnes joins forces with Canada’s National Arts Centre Orchestra, an ensemble he’s had a friendship and artistic partnership with for more than three decades, to fulfil his longtime goal of recording Johann Sebastian Bach’s complete violin concertos. Bach’s masterful writing for violin is highlighted through several styles and instrumental combinations. This landmark recording showcases James Ehnes’s affinity for Canada’s National Arts Centre Orchestra and his deep connection to Bach’s legacy.
Disc 1
01. Violin Concerto in E Major, BWV 1042_ I. Allegro
02. Violin Concerto in E Major, BWV 1042_ II. Adagio
03. Violin Concerto in E Major, BWV 1042_ III. Allegro assai
04. Concerto for Flute, Violin and Harpsichord in A Minor, BWV 1044_ I. Allegro
05. Concerto for Flute, Violin and Harpsichord in A Minor, BWV 1044_ II. Adagio ma non tanto e dolce
06. Concerto for Flute, Violin and Harpsichord in A Minor, BWV 1044_ III. Tempo di Alla breve
07. Concerto for Oboe and Violin in C Minor, BWV 1060R_ I. Allegro
08. Concerto for Oboe and Violin in C Minor, BWV 1060R_ II. Adagio
09. Concerto for Oboe and Violin in C Minor, BWV 1060R_ III. Allegro
10. Violin Concerto in D Minor, BWV 1052R_ I. Allegro
11. Violin Concerto in D Minor, BWV 1052R_ II. Adagio
12. Violin Concerto in D Minor, BWV 1052R_ III. Allegro
Disc 2
01. Violin Concerto in A Minor, BWV 1041_ I. No tempo marking
02. Violin Concerto in A Minor, BWV 1041_ II. Andante
03. Violin Concerto in A Minor, BWV 1041_ III. Allegro assai
04. Concerto for Two Violins in D Minor, BWV 1043_ I. Vivace
05. Concerto for Two Violins in D Minor, BWV 1043_ II. Largo ma non tanto
06. Concerto for Two Violins in D Minor, BWV 1043_ III. Allegro
07. Violin Concerto in G Minor, BWV 1056R_ I. No tempo marking
08. Violin Concerto in G Minor, BWV 1056R_ II. Largo
09. Violin Concerto in G Minor, BWV 1056R_ III. Presto
10. Concerto for Three Violins in D Major, BWV 1064R_ I. Allegro
11. Concerto for Three Violins in D Major, BWV 1064R_ II. Adagio
12. Concerto for Three Violins in D Major, BWV 1064R_ III. Allegro |
