Gidon Kremer – violin solo
J.S. Bach: Sonatas and Partitas for Violin Solo (BWV 1001 – 1006)
rare Dutch first press vinyl 3LP box set released on red PHILIPS stereo label "Made in Holland" with catalognumber 6769053.
Beautiful laminated box, complete with booklet, insert, and heavy Bach notes facsimile, original inner sleeves, and vinyl n pristine NEARMINT/MINT condition - perfect! Vinyl looks unplayed ...
Famous violin solo performances by Gidon Kremer recorded with true audiophile soundquality. Compare with other famous interpretations by e.g. Henryk Szeryng, Johanna Martzy, Devy Erlih, Michele Auclair etc. ... see photos.
Tracklist:
Sonata No. 1 In G Minor, BWV 1001
A1 Adagio 4:21
A2 Fuga (Allegro) 4:24
A3 Siciliana 3:03
A4 Presto 3:07
Sonata No. 2 In A Minor, BWV 1003
B1 Grave 4:30
B2 Fuga 7:03
B3 Andante 5:09
B4 Allegro 4:55
Sonata No. 3 In C, BWV 1005
C1 Adagio 4:06
C3 Fuga 8:34
C4 Largo 2:12
C5 Allegro Assai 4:37
Partita No. 1 In B Minor, BWV 1002
D1 Allemanda - Double 7:36
D2 Corrente - Double (Presto) 6:22
D3 Sarabande - Double 5:51
D4 Tempo Di Borea - Double 6:10
Partita No. 2 In D Minor, BWV 1004
E1 Allemanda 3:51
E2 Corrente 2:21
E3 Sarabanda 3:37
E4 Giga 3:49
E5 Ciaccona 12:47
Partita No. 3 In E, BWV 1006
F1 Preludio 3:17
F2 Loure 3:32
F3 Gavotte En Rondeau 2:43
F4 Menuet I-ll 3:51
F5 Bourrée 1:15
F6 Gigue 1:47
Details:
Artist : Gidon Kremer (violin solo)
Composer : Johann Sebastian Bach
Label : Philips Classics – Made in Holland
Catalog Number : 6769 053
Release Year : 1981
Pressing / Edition : 1st Dutch Press (ED1) Red Label Stereo
Country : Netherlands
Genre : Classical / Baroque / Solo Violin
Format : 3 LP Box Set (Stereo)
Condition:
Vinyl Near Mint / Mint (NM/M): looks unplayed, no spindle marks or handling signs.
Box Near Mint / Mint (NM/M): complete with facsimile, booklets and inner sleeves.
Outstanding collector copy of Kremer’s first Bach recording cycle on Philips — a true reference pressing.
Performance & Sound:
Recorded in 1981 in Amsterdam, Kremer’s interpretation is praised for its clarity, intellectual depth, and expressive control — a modern benchmark beside Szeryng, Grumiaux and Martzy.
The Philips ED1 Dutch pressing is famous for its pure, open tonal balance and wide soundstage capturing the natural acoustics of the solo violin. Highly sought after for its 1981 first-edition analog mastering and the rare complete facsimile booklet.
Shipping & Packaging:
All records professionally packed in rigid four-lax LP mailers to avoid corner or seam damage.
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