Posted by John Rasmussen on November 03, 19102 at 10:41:02:

In Reply to: A question from Italy posted by Luis Tarantino on November 02, 19102 at 07:56:03:

It depends on what you like. Do you like period instruments? If so, try the Academy of Ancient Music. I believe there's also a set led by Ton Koopman; he's one of the most exciting early music specialists.

If you prefer non-period instruments, as I suspect you would given your admiration of Glenn Gould, there was a set made in the 70's by (I believe) Randy Newman and friends. It's notable in that, unlike many recordings, they add graces and their own variations to the written music, giving the spontaneous feel of an actual Baroque performance.

Or if you don't mind "historical" sound, there's always the old Paul Sacher/Chamber Orchestra of Basel recording, if it's been reissued. I've loved that one for thirty years; the tempos are distressingly slow to a modern ear but the playing is exemplary.

Don't get any Bach by the major orchestras; they're all much too heavy in sound.

Happy listening!

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