1.1 Cantata No.147, Herz Und Mund Und Tat Und Leben: Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring
1.2 The Anna Magdalena Notebook, Ang. 114: Minuet
1.3 Toccata and Fugue in D minor, BWV 565: Toccata
1.4 Toccata and Fugue in D minor, BWV 565: Fugue
1.5 Orchestra Suite in D Major, BWV 1068: Air
1.6 Orchestral Suite in B Imonr BWV 1067: Badinerie
1.7 Cantata No.208: Sheep May Safely Graze
1.8 Invention No. 1 in C Major, BWV 772
1.9 Magnigicat in D Major, BWV 243: Magnificat
1.10 Sleepers, Awake (Wachet Auf, Ruft Uns Die Stimme)
1.11 Invention No.4 in D minor, BWV 775
1.12 Invention No.8 in F Major, BWV 779
1.13 Concerto for Two Violins, Strings and Basso Continuo in D minor, BWV 1043: I. Allegro
1.14 The Well-Tempered Clavier, Book I, BWV 846: Prelude in C Major
1.15 'Brandenburg' Concerto No.2 in F Major, BWV 1047: III. Allegro Assai
1.16 A Mighty Fortress Is Our God, BWV 302
1.17 'Brandenburg' Concerto No.3 in G Major, BWV 1048: II. Allegro
1.18 Fugue in G minor, BWV 578, 'Little'
1.19 Suite for Lute in E Major, BWV 1006A: Gavotte en Rondeau
1.20 Concerto for Harpsichord, Strings and Basso Continuo No.5 in F minor, BWV 1056: II. Largo
1.21 'In Dulci Jubilo,' BWV 751
1.22 'Bist Du Bei Mir' (If Thou Be Near): Aria
1.23 Italian Concerto in F Major, BWV 971: III. Presto
1.24 Sinfonia
1.25 'Goldberg' Variations, BWV 988: Aria Da Capo
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Performances by Glenn Gould, Isaac Stern, Pinchas Zukerman, Pablo Casals, E. Power Biggs.
"Greatest Hits" by J. S. Bach is a remarkable CD collection that brings together some of the most celebrated and influential works of one of classical music?s greatest composers. This album, produced by Sony, features timeless masterpieces such as the Brandenburg Concertos, Air on the G String, Toccata and Fugue in D minor, and selections from The Well-Tempered Clavier. Each piece showcases Bach's extraordinary talent for melody, harmony, and intricate counterpoint?qualities that have inspired generations of musicians worldwide. Johann Sebastian Bach (1685?1750) was a German composer whose prolific output includes orchestral suites, concertos, choral works like the Mass in B Minor and St Matthew Passion, as well as countless keyboard pieces that remain central to classical repertoire today. Sony Music is renowned for its commitment to high-quality audio productions and has been a leading force in bringing both legendary recordings and new interpretations to listeners around the globe.
