Violin Concertos (BWV 1041, 1042) & Double Concerto (BWV 1043)

Johann Sebastian Bach

Recordings

Top Choice

Arthur Grumio, Hermann Krebers / Arpad Gerecz / Les Solistes du Monde

1978

Gil's primary recommendation. Wonderful, warm sound. A good middle ground between old and modern styles. Cleanly articulated, musical, and beautiful.

Also Worth Hearing

David Oistrakh, Igor Oistrakh / Eugene Goossens / Vienna Symphony / Royal Philharmonic

Early 60s

Also a prime recommendation. Very sumptuously recorded and played. A little heavier than Grumiau, but artistry is 'off the charts' and very tastefully done.

Andrew Manze, Rachel Podger / Andrew Manze / The Academy of Ancient Music

1996 Period-instrument performance

A modern, period-instrument performance. More crisp, with much faster, brisk tempos. Very exhilarating and exciting.

Yehudi Menuhin, Georges Enescu / Georges Enescu / Pierre Monteux / Paris Symphony

1930s Historic recording

A famous old recording. Slower tempos, dim sound, but beautiful, warm-hearted, and 'all heart' music-making. The adagio is 'heart-melting'.