It's doubtful that Bach ever heard these seminal Concertos performed in this fashion with such huge forces, but it's equally doubtful that he would not have rejoiced if he did. Karajan's powerfully broad, borderline Romantic interpretation is stunning and the Berlin Philharmonic sound absolutely gorgeous under his direction. As one of Deutsche Gramophone's earliest digital recordings, the sound is also remarkably spacious and well-detailed complimenting the performance beautifully. Got the original instrument blues? Here's the cure!
1) Concerto No. 1 BWV 1046
2) Concerto No. 2 BWV 1047
3) Concerto No. 3 BWV 1048
4) Concerto No. 4 BWV 1049
5) Concerto No. 5 BWV 1050
6) Concerto No. 6 BWV 1051