Bach, Johann Sebastian

The Goldberg Variations - Glenn Gould Plays Bach

Kissin Plays Schubert Brahms Bach Liszt Gluck

His musicality, the depth and poetic quality of his interpretation, and his extraordinary virtuosity have placed Evgeny Kissin at the forefront of the world's new generation of young musicians. Kissin shot to fame in 1984 when he, at the age of 12, delivered a dazzling performance of Chopin's two piano concertos at the Moscow Conservatory. Presented in 5.1 DTS Surround Sound, this is his first DVD release.

Yo-Yo Ma: Complete Cello Suites - Inspired By Bach

Bach - Cello Suites / Rostropovich

This is one of the most important recordings of the 20th century, both for its content (considered by many the greatest cello music of all time) and for the intense devotion, careful preparation, and towering technical skill that went into the project. It was a brilliant idea to make a video as well as an audio recording. Cellists will welcome the chance to study Rostropovich's bowing and fingering techniques, close up and at leisure. And music-lovers will welcome the visuals of the recording location, a French church whose architecture, statues, and flickering candles complement the music.

Mstislav Rostropovich knew, loved and practiced the Bach suites from his teen years, when the legendary Pablo Casals gave him a private performance of one of them. But he did not feel ready to record the complete set until he was 63 years old. Then he found an ideal location for the recording; he carefully chose his recording technicians, and he supervised the sessions besides playing the cello as only he can. Each note is carefully considered and given its unique shape. The music's structures are made clear, its emotional overtones powerfully conveyed. The conventional structure of a baroque suite--an elaborate overture followed by a series of dances--comes vigorously to life. And Rostropovich gives a spoken introduction to each suite (in Russian, with English subtitles) playing illustrative passages on the piano or organ.

The result may appeal mostly to specialized tastes (unaccompanied cello is not everyone's cup of tea), but this video is a landmark. --Joe McLellan

Classical Kids: Mr. Bach Comes to Call

P.D.Q. Bach - Abduction of Figaro / Peter Schickele, Minnesota Opera

Uncommon Bach - Music Experience in 3-Dimensional Sound Reality TM [HD DVD DTSHD Surround Music Disc] [HD DVD]

THIS HD DVD SURROUND MUSIC DISC DELIVERS AN AMAZING 3-DIMENSIONAL SURROUND SOUND EXPERIENCE THROUGH ANY HD DVD PLAYER WITH AN HDMI OR OPTICAL (core only) OUTPUT CONNECTED OR ASSEMBLED WITH DTS-HD MA OR DTS (core only) CAPABLE RECIEVER THE FULL RANGE 5.1 SURROUND SPEAKER SET-UP IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED FOR FULL PERCEPTION OF 3-DIMENSIONAL SOUNDFIELD AND LOW FREQUENCY CHANNEL (LFE) THAT IS VERY CRITICAL FOR THIS RECORD. PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS RECORD WAS ORIGINALLY PRODUCED BY ALEXANDER GOLBERG JERO FOR 5.1 SURROUND SOUND REPRODUCTION TO PROVIDE YOU WITH UNIQUE 3-DIMENSIONAL SURROUND MUSIC EXPERIENCE.

Bach - Mass in B Minor / Dietrich Henschel, Ruth Ziesak, Anna Larsson, Christoph Genz, Herbert Blomstedt, Leipzig

Swinging Bach - Bobby McFerrin and Guests [Region 2]

Mozart: Piano Concertos 13 & 20/"I Played Bach When I Was 7" (documentary)