Concerti for Harpsichord and Strings Main Performer or Conductor: Ivor Bolton Accompaniment/Orchestra: St. James's Baroque Players Soloists: Ivor Bolton Instrumentation: Harpsichord Orchestra Individual Works: Concerto for Harpsichord & Strings in D Minor Concerto for Harpsichord & Strings in A Major Concerto for Harpsichord & Strings in F Minor Concerto for Harpsichord & Strings in F Major Format: Compact Disc Record Label: IMP Classics / Carlton Classics Catalog Number: 30367 00692 Year Released/Recorded: 1987 Total Playing Time: 63'18" Comments: Thom Washington said: These difficult to find selections, especially BWV 1052, are worth the search because they reveal the intensity I believe these works were originally written for. Lesser recordings have produced a more bland interpretation. The best recording ever made! The price is a bargain too at around 8.99! Felix Gulsrud said: I want to add to what Thom Washington has written about Ivor Boltons recordings. It is a pity that Bolton's interpretations are no longer available. In spite of "original instruments", they are to the harpsicord concerti what Heifetz was to the double concerto for violin. Brisk tempi, no-nonsense, straight forward, intensity and no mannerisms, sturdy energy. My only complaint would be the weak sound of the few strings (only a string quartet pluss bass). I have the harpsicord concerti on two CDs, PCD 864 and PCD 901 both IMP Classic. Somebody should reissue these gems. Acknowledgements: Thank you to the following for submitting this recording and for your comments: Thom Washington Felix Gulsrud Date First Submitted: 01/08/1997 Purchasing: Suggested Purchasing Sources Note: Inclusion in this database does not guarantee the availability of any recording. Some recordings may be out-of-print or no longer available.