Stokowski: Bach Orchestral Transcriptions
$12.08
/
1 in stock
Pickup available at Bookstore (Hours: Open Everyday, 8 am to 4 pm)
Usually ready in 24 hours
About this item
Amazon.com
Leopold Stokowski's Orchestral Transcriptions are guilty pleasures: high-fat concoctions that are always in danger of becoming campy and gargantuan, something like the classical equivalent of Phil Spector, but without the guns. It is crucial to almost (and I mean "almost") underplay them; they will speak for themselves. The transcriptions are not particularly complicated and lack anything even vaguely revolutionary in their tonality. What we get is a wall of string tone carrying the melodies, usually, with brass and winds used for focus and enlarging. The famous Bach Passacaglia finds the entry of the brass reiterating the ostinato with a handsome blare, and much to the credit of conductor José Serebrier, he does not play all his cards so early in the piece. It builds and builds, and then blows us away. The CD opens with the almost too famous Air from the 3rd Orchestral Suite of Bach. Serebrier gets just the right dark, warm sound from the low strings that one associates with a Stokowski performance. Also included on the CD are Dido's Lament (Purcell), not needing its text in such an expressive performance; a big, toasty version of the Pastoral Symphony from Messiah; and a pairing of Two Ancient Liturgical Melodies by Stokowski himself. The Bournemouth Symphony seem to know they're doing something popular. This is a stunning CD and the engineers have done a great job as well. --Robert Levine
Product Description
It was as a young church organist that Leopold Stokowski grew to love the music of Bach. Later, he arranged a number of Bach's organ works for full symphonic forces.
ASIN: B000FGGKI0
VSKU: DBV.B000FGGKI0.N
Condition: New
Author/Artist:José Serebrier|Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra|Timothy Walden
Binding: Audio cd
Note: Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.
ASIN: B000FGGKI0
VSKU: DBV.B000FGGKI0.N
Condition: New
Author/Artist:José Serebrier|Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra|Timothy Walden
Binding: Audio cd
Note: Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.
Note on Condition
Most of the items in our store are used. The item's condition grade is indicated near the bottom of the product description. If you have any questions regarding specific details of an item, please contact us. We use the following rating scale:
Books:
- Used - Very Good: Item may have minor cosmetic defects (marks, wears, cuts, bends, crushes) on the cover, spine, pages or dust cover. Shrink wrap, dust covers, or boxed set case may be missing. Item may contain remainder marks on outside edges, which should be noted in listing comments. Item may be missing bundled media.
- Used - Good: All pages and cover are intact (including the dust cover, if applicable). Spine may show signs of wear. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting. Gently used ex-library books with library stickers and markings may be classified as good. Shrink wrap, dust covers, or boxed set case may be missing. Item may be missing bundled media.
- Used - Acceptable: All pages and the cover are intact, but shrink wrap, dust covers, or boxed set case may be missing. Pages may include limited notes, highlighting, or minor water damage but the text is readable. Item may but the dust cover may be missing. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting, but the text cannot be obscured or unreadable.
CDs/DVDs/Discs:
- Used - Good: Case may be damaged or come repackaged. Disc may have up to 1.5cm marking but is in great working condition.
- Used - Acceptable: A product with extensive external signs of wear, but is in great working condition. The case may be damaged. The cover art, liner, notes, or other inclusion may be marked, or one or all of these items may be missing.
Shipping & Returns
Shipping: Most orders are shipped within 2 business days.
Returns: We want you to be completely satisfied with your purchase. If you're not, you can return your order within 30 days of purchase for a refund.
Fast Shipping
Orders are typically processed and shipped within 2 days
Competitive Pricing
We've streamlined our processes to provide competitive prices on all our titles
Exceptional Customer Service
Our dedicated team is committed to providing outstanding customer support
