Bach JS

Dazzling virtuosity, sometimes at the expense of the music [ZT]

Excellent and compelling [SG]

An interesting exercise, with mostly winning results [DJB]

Indispensable for Kempff fans [SG]

One of the most satisfying recordings of Bach’s motets, in particular in regard to the relationship of text and music [JV]

Thirteen pieces, eleven cathedral organs, nine organists, one excellent concept [JF]

(Déjà Review) Full marks to Hänssler for giving enduring life to this most attractive and expert craftsman [JW]

A superb, lyrical performance of this great music [PSh]

A fitting ending to a magnificent project [SG]

A welcome addition to the Egorov discography [SG]

An 80-CD centenary salute to Marriner, with (or without) his ASMF [JW]

(Déjà Review) This organ produces some of the loveliest sounds I have heard for a very long time [GF]

Despite some shortcomings, this is one of the better performances of the St John Passion [JV]

A worthy tribute to a fine musician [SG]

An unlikely concept that seems to work better than expected [NC]

Fachiri, Tovey and Soldat: historic recordings freighted with significance [JW]

Humble pie time for a reviewer [JW]

Another transfer of the 1938 Serenade to Music and miscellaneous songs from the 16 singers [JW]

(Déjà Review) A significant series, a laudable one, and there’s no lessening in perception in this final volume [JW]

A disc that will have pride of place on my shelf and one that is sure to get repeated listening [KS]

A near-complete 1930s Brandenburg Concerto cycle from Berlin and interesting additions [JW]

This important historical document must be judged on its own terms [JF]

Melodically rich and well-crafted works, splendidly performed [SG]

Rich and vital performances in excellent sound [DC]