Four Orchestral Suites Main Performer or Conductor: Gunar Letzbor Accompaniment/Orchestra: Ars Antiqua Austria Soloists: Gunar Letzbor, Violin Christian Gurtner, Flute Instrumentation: Orchestra Individual Works: Suite No. 1 in C major BWV 1066 Suite No. 2 in B minor BWV 1067 Suite No. 3 in D major BWV 1068 Suite No. 4 in D major BWV 1069 Format: Compact Disc Record Label: Chesky Catalog Number: CD142 Year Released/Recorded: 1996 Total Playing Time: 70:18 Comments: John Olivares said: A rather good version of the suites by a period instrument ensemble available on a single CD. The ensemble is smallish, with single strings per part throughout. The recording is very clear, although the harpsichord seems a little more distant than it should. The tempo is brisk; again, the four suites are on one CD here, but brisk tempos seem to be becoming the norm for baroque interpretations anyway. There are only a few weaknesses on this disc... for example, the Air on Suite No. 3 is played too mechanically and without emotion. The fine playing elsewhere on the disc and excellent sound more than make up for this. Overall, this is a recording I would recommend for anyone looking for a period performance on a single CD. Acknowledgements: Thank you to the following for submitting this recording and for your comments: John Olivares Date First Submitted: 10/19/2001 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.