Violin Concertos (BWV 1041, 1042) & Double Concerto (BWV 1043)
Johann Sebastian Bach
Arthur Grumiaux, Herman Krebbers / Arpad Gérecz / Les Solistes Romands
Violin Concertos BWV 1041 and 1042; Concerto for Two Violins BWV 1043 1978Gil's primary recommendation. Wonderful, warm sound. A good middle ground between old and modern styles. Cleanly articulated, musical, and beautiful.
YouTube — Double Violin Concerto, BWV 1043 only.
David Oistrakh, Igor Oistrakh / Eugene Goossens / Vienna Symphony / Royal Philharmonic
Violin Concertos BWV 1041 and 1042; Concerto for Two Violins BWV 1043 Early 60s Solo concertos with the Vienna Symphony; Double Concerto with Igor Oistrakh, Eugene Goossens and the Royal Philharmonic.Also a prime recommendation. Very sumptuously recorded and played. A little heavier than Grumiau, but artistry is 'off the charts' and very tastefully done.
YouTube — Solo Violin Concertos, BWV 1041 and 1042 only.
Andrew Manze, Rachel Podger / Andrew Manze / The Academy of Ancient Music
Violin Concertos BWV 1041 and 1042; Concerto for Two Violins BWV 1043 1996 Period-instrument performanceA modern, period-instrument performance. More crisp, with much faster, brisk tempos. Very exhilarating and exciting.
Apple Music YouTube — Double Violin Concerto, BWV 1043 only.
Yehudi Menuhin, Georges Enescu / Georges Enescu / Pierre Monteux / Paris Symphony
Violin Concertos BWV 1041 and 1042; Concerto for Two Violins BWV 1043 1930s Historic recordingA famous old recording. Slower tempos, dim sound, but beautiful, warm-hearted, and 'all heart' music-making. The adagio is 'heart-melting'.