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This 1989 recording is the archetypal early Naxos hit: a Slovak chamber orchestra playing on modern instruments but with light, energetic phrasing. Trumpet work in No. 2 is fearless, though not quite crisp like a period-instrument group. The Adagio of No. 6 (the “no violins” concerto) sings with rustic charm. For $5, it’s an unbeatable introduction.
When Klaus Heymann founded Naxos in 1987, he introduced a radical concept: the budget CD. Sold for a fraction of the price of the majors, Naxos records were initially viewed with skepticism. Critics assumed that low prices meant low quality. However, Heymann had a secret weapon. Instead of paying astronomical fees to established superstars, he scouted the world for exceptional musicians who had not yet achieved global celebrity—often competition winners, dedicated teachers, and orchestra leaders in Europe and Asia.
Music teachers, in particular, have embraced this. Assigning a Naxos Bach recording ensures all students can afford to buy the disc (or find it on their school’s streaming service) without worrying about obscure import editions.
This 1989 recording is the archetypal early Naxos hit: a Slovak chamber orchestra playing on modern instruments but with light, energetic phrasing. Trumpet work in No. 2 is fearless, though not quite crisp like a period-instrument group. The Adagio of No. 6 (the “no violins” concerto) sings with rustic charm. For $5, it’s an unbeatable introduction. naxos bach
When Klaus Heymann founded Naxos in 1987, he introduced a radical concept: the budget CD. Sold for a fraction of the price of the majors, Naxos records were initially viewed with skepticism. Critics assumed that low prices meant low quality. However, Heymann had a secret weapon. Instead of paying astronomical fees to established superstars, he scouted the world for exceptional musicians who had not yet achieved global celebrity—often competition winners, dedicated teachers, and orchestra leaders in Europe and Asia. This 1989 recording is the archetypal early Naxos
Music teachers, in particular, have embraced this. Assigning a Naxos Bach recording ensures all students can afford to buy the disc (or find it on their school’s streaming service) without worrying about obscure import editions. The Adagio of No
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