Archival Tape Edition No. 24
David Oistrakh / Wiener Symphoniker Bach: Violin Concertos

The recording of Bach's Violin Concertos in A minor (BWV 1041) and E major (BWV 1042) with David Oistrakh is regarded by critics as a benchmark among classic interpretations of these works.

Characteristic are Oistrakh's full, sonorous tone and his noble legato phrasing.
The A minor Concerto surges with drive and drama, its central Andante shaped into a deeply expressive song without words.
In the radiant E major Concerto, Oistrakh balances dazzling virtuosity with lyrical tenderness, revealing Bach's perfect union of clarity and soul.

A landmark recording that speaks to both seasoned connoisseurs and explorers of the timeless beauty of Bach.

Original Title:
Bach: Violinkonzerte Nr. 1 A-moll und Nr. 2 E-dur

SIDE A
Violin Concerto No. 2 in E major, BWV 1042

• First Movement: Allegro
• Second Movement: Adagio
• Third Movement: Allegro Assai

SIDE B
Violin Concerto No. 1 in A minor, BWV 1041

• First Movement: without tempo indication
• Second Movement: Andante
• Third Movement: Allegro Assai

MUSICIANS

• David Oistrakh, Georg Fischer, Wiener Symphoniker

RECORDED TO TAPE

• June 2, 3 and 4, 1962
• Mozartsaal, Konzerthaus, Vienna
• Tape Number:
  Side A: 18820 A2/B1
  Side B: 18820 A1
• Recording Engineer: Günter Hermans

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