Yehudi Menuhin Bath Festival Chamber Orchestra Robert Masters Chamber Orchestra - Bach Brandenburg Concertos

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Review by Helmut Krause

Bach Brandenburg Concertos (1959) – A Baroque Banger by Yehudi Menuhin & Co. Let’s cut to the chase: if you’re into classical music but haven’t heard this album, you’re basically missing out on what could’ve been Bach’s ultimate playlist for a royal house party. Released in 1959 under His Master’s Voice, Bach Brandenburg Concertos is one of those albums that feels like it was recorded with angels hovering nearby, taking notes for their next choir practice. Conducted by violin virtuoso-turned-conductor Yehudi Menuhin and featuring the Bath Festival Chamber Orchestra alongside Robert Masters’ crew, this record brings Johann Sebastian Bach’s genius smack dab into your living room—or wherever you happen to listen to vinyl these days. Now, let me break it down for ya. The album includes all six Brandenburg Concertos, which are kind of like the Avengers of Baroque music—each concerto has its own superpower, from dazzling solos to ensemble teamwork so tight it’ll make your socks roll up and down. I’m going to zoom in on two tracks that stuck with me because, frankly, my brain can only handle so much brilliance at once. First up, Brandenburg Concerto No. 5 in D (BWV 1050). Oh man, this one hits different. It opens with a harpsichord solo so flashy, you’d think Bach had just discovered caffeine. And then there’s the flute and violin dueling it out like they’re auditioning for some 18th-century version of “The Voice.” But here’s the kicker—the harpsichord steals the show halfway through with an extended solo section that feels like Bach saying, “Yeah, I invented shredding before electric guitars were even a thing.” You don’t forget something like that easily. Honestly, it’s the closest Bach ever got to being a rock star. Then there’s Brandenburg Concerto No. 3 in G (BWV 1048), which is basically the musical equivalent of a group hug. This piece is pure ensemble magic, with strings weaving in and out of each other like they’ve known each other since kindergarten. There’s no big soloist hogging the spotlight here—it’s all about teamwork, baby. Every instrument gets its moment to shine without stepping on anyone else’s toes. If this track doesn’t make you feel warm and fuzzy inside, check your pulse. Seriously. Of course, the whole shebang is held together by Menuhin’s baton-waving wizardry. Dude knew how to wrangle an orchestra, no doubt about it. Credit also goes to Robert Masters, who kept the string section sharper than a samurai sword, and Charles Enderby, whose liner notes probably made sense to someone smarter than me. So, what’s the takeaway? Listening to this album feels like sneaking backstage at history’s greatest concert. Sure, it’s old-school, but it’s timeless in a way that makes modern pop songs sound like yesterday’s leftovers. Plus, knowing that this came out in 1959—a year when people were still figuring out how to use rotary phones—makes it hit even harder. Like, imagine sitting in a smoky recording studio back then, pressing play on this masterpiece while Elvis blared somewhere else. Talk about contrast! Final thought: If aliens ever invade Earth and demand proof of human culture, we should totally hand them this album. Either that, or offer them a plate of fish and chips. Either way, they’d probably leave impressed.

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Tracks

TrackDurationPreview
Brandenburg Concerto No. 3 In G (BWV 1048)
Brandenburg Concerto No. 2 In F
Brandenburg Concerto No. 6 In B Flat (BWV 1051)
Brandenburg Concerto No. 4 In G (BWV 1049)
Brandenburg Concerto No. 1 In F (BWV 1046)
Brandenburg Concerto No. 5 In D (BWV 1050)
Brandenburg Concerto No. 2 In F (BWV 1047)

Catalog Numbers

ALP 1755, ALP 1756

Labels

His Master's Voice

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Formats

  • 2 × Vinyl
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Credits

RoleCredit
Composed ByJ.S. Bach
ConductorYehudi Menuhin
LeaderRobert Masters
Liner NotesCharles Enderby
OrchestraThe Bath Festival Chamber Orchestra

About Yehudi Menuhin Bath Festival Chamber Orchestra Robert Masters Chamber Orchestra

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American Swiss British violinist and conductor, born 22 April 1916 in New York City, New York, USA and died 12 March 1999 in Berlin, Germany. Brother of . Father-in-law of (1960-1969). Order of Merit. Knight Commander (KBE) - Order of the British Empire.

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Interesting fact about Album

Here’s something cool: The album *Bach Brandenburg Concertos* by Yehudi Menuhin and the Bath Festival Chamber Orchestra, released in 1959, is a gem of Baroque music. It features all six of Bach’s iconic Brandenburg Concertos, which are often called the greatest orchestral works of their time. Fun fact—Bach never heard these concertos performed during his lifetime! They were shelved for over a century before being rediscovered. This recording brought them back to life for UK listeners on the His Master’s Voice label. Not bad for an album made over 60 years ago, huh?