Bach & Vivaldi: Great Baroque Period Masterpieces

Various Artists

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Track 1 Johann Sebastian Bach: The Well-Tempered Clavier: Book 1, BWV 846-869: 1. Prelude in C Major, BWV 846
Track 2 Johann Sebastian Bach: Ich ruf zu dir Herr Jesu Christ, BWV 639
Track 3 Antonio Vivaldi: L'incoronazione di Dario, RV 719: I. Allegro
Track 4 Antonio Vivaldi: L'incoronazione di Dario, RV 719: II. Andante
Track 5 Antonio Vivaldi: L'incoronazione di Dario, RV 719: III. Presto
Track 6 Johann Sebastian Bach: Invention in C Major, BWV 772
Track 7 Antonio Vivaldi: The Four Seasons (Le Quattro Stagioni), Op. 8, Concerto No. 1 in E Major, RV 269 "Spring": I. Allegro (Arr. for Percussion)
Track 8 Antonio Vivaldi: The Four Seasons (Le Quattro Stagioni), Op. 8, Concerto No. 1 in E Major, RV 269 "Spring": II. Largo (Arr. for Percussion)
Track 9 Antonio Vivaldi: The Four Seasons (Le Quattro Stagioni), Op. 8, Concerto No. 1 in E Major, RV 269 "Spring": III. Allegro pastorale (Arr. for Percussion)
Track 10 Johann Sebastian Bach: Prelude and Fugue C-Sharp Minor, BWV 849: Prelude
Track 11 Johann Sebastian Bach: Prelude and Fugue C-Sharp Minor, BWV 849: Fugue
Track 12 Antonio Vivaldi: Concerto for Two Oboes and Orchestra No. 1 in A Minor, Op. 42: I. Allegro
Track 13 Antonio Vivaldi: Concerto for Two Oboes and Orchestra No. 1 in A Minor, Op. 42: II. Largo
Track 14 Antonio Vivaldi: Concerto for Two Oboes and Orchestra No. 1 in A Minor, Op. 42: III. Allegro
Track 15 Johann Sebastian Bach: Partita No. 2 in D Minor, BWV 1004: V. Chaconne (Arr. for Piano by Ferruccio Busoni)
Track 16 Johann Sebastian Bach: Cantata No. 76 Die Himmel erzählen die Ehre Gottes, BWV 76, Pt. 2: XII. Aria - "Liebt, ihr Christen, in der Tat"
Track 17 Johann Sebastian Bach: Cantata No. 76 Die Himmel erzählen die Ehre Gottes, BWV 76, Pt. 2: XIII. Recitative - "So soll die Christenheit"
Track 18 Johann Sebastian Bach: Toccata and Fugue in D Minor, BWV 565
Track 19 Antonio Vivaldi: Gloria in D Major, RV 589: I. Gloria in excelsis Deo
Track 20 Antonio Vivaldi: Gloria in D Major, RV 589: II. Et in terra pax
Track 21 Antonio Vivaldi: Gloria in D Major, RV 589: III. Laudamus te
Track 22 Antonio Vivaldi: Gloria in D Major, RV 589: IV. Gratias agimus tibi
Track 23 Antonio Vivaldi: Gloria in D Major, RV 589: V. Propter magnam gloriam
Track 24 Antonio Vivaldi: Gloria in D Major, RV 589: VI. Domine Deus
Track 25 Antonio Vivaldi: Gloria in D Major, RV 589: VII. Domine, Fili unigenite
Track 26 Antonio Vivaldi: Gloria in D Major, RV 589: VIII. Domine Deus, Agnus Dei
Track 27 Antonio Vivaldi: Gloria in D Major, RV 589: IX. Qui tollis peccata mundi
Track 28 Antonio Vivaldi: Gloria in D Major, RV 589: X. Qui sedes ad dexteram Patris
Track 29 Antonio Vivaldi: Gloria in D Major, RV 589: XI. Quoniam tu solus sanctus
Track 30 Antonio Vivaldi: Gloria in D Major, RV 589: XII. Cum Sancto Spiritu
Track 31 Charles Gounod: Ave Maria (After J.S. Bach)
Track 32 Antonio Vivaldi: Oboe Concerto No. 2 in A Minor, Op. 39: I. Allegro non molto
Track 33 Antonio Vivaldi: Oboe Concerto No. 2 in A Minor, Op. 39: II. Largetto
Track 34 Antonio Vivaldi: Oboe Concerto No. 2 in A Minor, Op. 39: III. Allegro
Track 35 Antonio Vivaldi: Concerto for Lute and Strings in D Major, P.209, F XII, 15: I. Allegro (Arranged for Guitar and Bayan)
Track 36 Antonio Vivaldi: Concerto for Lute and Strings in D Major, P.209, F XII, 15: II. Largo (Arranged for Guitar and Bayan)
Track 37 Antonio Vivaldi: Concerto for Lute and Strings in D Major, P.209, F XII, 15: III. Allegro (Arranged for Guitar and Bayan)

Bach & Vivaldi: Great Baroque Period Masterpieces (2020) is a carefully curated compilation devoted to the music of Johann Sebastian Bach. Assembled from the classical repertoire, this collection brings together pieces chosen for their ability to explore Bach's incomparable mastery of form and counterpoint — making it an ideal companion for Bach's works, Baroque music, and contrapuntal art.

The recording draws on works by Johann Sebastian Bach and Antonio Vivaldi, composers whose music has stood the test of time and speaks with particular eloquence to listeners seeking Bach's works, Baroque music, and contrapuntal art. Each piece has been chosen for its expressive depth and its power to resonate long after the last note fades.

Whether you are new to classical music or returning to old favorites, Bach & Vivaldi: Great Baroque Period Masterpieces offers both an accessible entry point and a genuinely enriching musical experience. Oclassica is an independent classical music label dedicated to bringing exceptional recordings to audiences worldwide.