"This sampler of what is to be a presentation of the complete works of Johann Sebastian Bach is outstanding. Haennsler recordings provides superior technology for this epic. The quality of the performers is generally without peer. Finally, that a Bach scholar in the person of Helmut Rilling is the music director is most consistant with the overall quality, and listening experience. In my 62 years I have purchased for pleasure about a dozen recordings of the St. Matthew's Passion, several excellent but none better. Anyone interested in a possible acquisition of the complete works of J S Bach would do themselves a service to obtain this wonderful and inexpensive sampler."
An exellent sampler
08/11/2000
(5 out of 5 stars)
"As an Bach lower and performer,I was given this sampler when it was released, and found it surprizingly good and varied, and recommend it as a first gift or buy. HMJ."