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Fritz Reiner
Bach's Instrumental Works

Contents

Recordings of Orchestral Works
Recordings of Arrangements & Transcriptions
Box Sets
Recordings of Vocal Works

Fritz Reiner - Short Biography
Chicago Symphony Orchestra - Short History

Discography

Recordings of Orchestral Works


O-1

New York Philharmonic broadcast transcriptions : Carnegie Hall concert of July 9, 1944

NO PHOTO

Concerto for 2 violins, strings & continuo in D minor ("Double"), BWV 1043 []

Fritz Reiner

New York Philharmonic Orchestra

John Corigliano; Michael Rosenker (Violins)

Al Schlachtmeyer [2003]

Jul 8, 1944

MC, CD / TT:

Concert and broadcast recordings from the collection of Bruce Wellek.
Source: WorldCat Libraries


O-2

J.S. Bach: Orchestral Works and Concertos
Fritz Reiner Album 1939-1946
Early North American Recordings - Fritz Reiner Volume 4
Bach: Soli Deo Gloria - Meisterwerken in bedeutenden Aufnahmen [Box Set]

 

Orchestral Suite No. 2 in B minor, BWV1067 []

Fritz Reiner

Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra

Sebastian Caratelli (Flute)

Columbia ML-4156
History 204589
Grammofono AB-78711/12
Dante Records Lys
History 204580

Feb 4, 1946

78 rpm
2-CD / TT: 129:23
2-CD / TT:
2-CD / TT:
20-CD / TT:

1st recording of Orchestral Suite No. 2 BWV 1067 by F. Reiner.
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O-3

J.S. Bach: Brandenburg Concertos [O-1]
J.S. Bach: Brandenburg Concertos; Violin Concertos
Bach: Soli Deo Gloria - Meisterwerken in bedeutenden Aufnahmen [Box Set]


Brandenburg Concertos BWV 1046-1051 [22:19, 12:46, 10:07, 15:37, 21:20, 18:47]

Fritz Reiner

Ensemble de Solistes (Chamber Orchestra)

Robert Bloom (Oboe) [1-2]; Hugo Kolberg (Violin) [1, 4-5]; Weldon Wilber (Horn) [1]; Felix Eyle (Violin) [2]; Leonard Rose (Cello) [2]; William Vacchiano (Trumpet) [2]; Fernando Valenti (Harpsichord) [2]; Julius Baker (Flute) [4-5]; Ralph Eichar (Flute) [4]; Frederick Wilkins (Flute) [4]; Sylvia Marlowe (Harpsichord) [5]; Nicholas Bird (Violin) [5]; William Lincer (Violin) [5]

Columbia ML-4281/83
Document 204588
Document 221533
Synergie OMP
Dante LYS
History 204580

Oct 21, 1949 [4]
Oct 26, 1949 [3]
Oct 27, 1949 [6]
Oct 28, 1949 [1]
Nov 3, 1949 [5]
Dec 2, 1949 [2]

3-LP / TT:
2-CD / TT: 101:59
2-CD / TT: 135:03
2-CD / TT:
2-CD / TT:
20-CD / TT:

1st recording of Brandenburg Concerto No. 4 BWV 1049 by F. Reiner.
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O-4

Bach: Suites for Orchestra Nos. 1, 2, 3 and 4
Bach: 4 Orchestral Suites

Orchestral Suites BWV 1066-1069 []

Fritz Reiner

RCA Victor Orchestra

Hugo Kolberg (Violin); W. Lincer; Leonard Rose (Cello); Robert Bloom (Oboe); W. Vaccjoano

RCA Victor LM-6012
Bearac Reissues BRC-1804

Oct 23, 1952 [1, 4]
Oct 30, 1952 [3]
Jan 5, 1953 [2]

2-LP / TT:

Recorded in New York City, NY, USA.
2nd recording of Orchestral Suite No. 2 BWV 1067 by F. Reiner.
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O-5

Bach: Brandenburg Concerto No. 4 in G, etc.

NO PHOTO

Brandenburg Concerto No. 4 in G major, BWV 1049 []

Fritz Reiner

Chicago Symphony Orchestra

-

Fritz Reiner Society ORT/Cass No. 7

Nov 14, 1956

MC / TT:

2nd recording of Brandenburg Concerto No. 4 BWV 1049 by F. Reiner.


O-6

Chicago Symphony Orchestra WGN telecasts, November 14 and 28, February 20, 1957, and March 10, 1963

NO PHOTO

Brandenburg Concerto No. 2 in F major, BWV 1047 []
Brandenburg Concerto No. 4 in G major, BWV 1049 []

Fritz Reiner

Chicago Symphony Orchestra

Donald Peck; Ernest Liegl; Ralph Johnson (Flute); Ray Still; John Weicher; Adolph Herseth

Al Schlachtmeyer [2003]

Nov 14 & 28, 1957

MC, CD / TT:

Concert and broadcast recordings from the collection of Bruce Wellek.
Source: WorldCat Libraries
2nd recording of Brandenburg Concerto No. 2 BWV 1047 by F. Reiner.
3rd recording of Brandenburg Concerto No. 4 BWV 1049 by F. Reiner.


O-7

Mostly Bach [O-1]

Concerto for harpsichord, strings & continuo No. 5 in F minor, BWV 1056 [10:23]

Fritz Reiner

Chicago Symphony Orchestra

André Tchaikowsky (Piano)

RCA Victor DPMI-0444
RCA Victor/BMG BVCC-38397

Feb 15, 1958

LP / TT: 49:12

Recorded at Orchestra Hall, Chicago, Illinois, USA.
Source: André Tchiakowsky Website


Recordings of Arrangements & Transcriptions


T-1

Bach: Great Orchestral Transcriptions

Bach-Cailliet: Fugue in G minor ("Little"), BWV 578, transcribed for orchestra [3:29]

Fritz Reiner

Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra

-

Columbia MM-695 [mx: XCO 35795]
Biddulph Recordings 83069/70

Feb 4, 1946

78 rpm
2-CD / TT: 159:43

1st recording of Bach-Cailliet: Fugue in G minor BWV 578, transcribed for orchestra, by F. Reiner.
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T-2

Chicago Symphony Orchestra Historic Telecasts: Fritz Reiner Conducts, 1953-1954

Bach-Weiner: Toccata, Adagio & Fugue in C major, BWV 564, orchestrated for large orchestra []

Fritz Reiner

Chicago Symphony Orchestra

VAI DVD-4287

Feb 17, 1954

DVD / TT: 100:00

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T-3

Chicago Symphony Orchestra WBAI broadcast from Orchestra Hall, October 17, 1957

NO PHOTO

Bach-Stock: Prelude & Fugue in E flat major "St. Anne", BWV 552, transcribed for orchestra []

Fritz Reiner

Chicago Symphony Orchestra

-

Al Schlachtmeyer [2003]

Oct 17, 1957

MC, CD / TT:

Recorded at Orchestra Hall, Chicago, Illinois, USA.
Concert and broadcast recordings from the collection of Bruce Wellek.
1st recording of Bach-Stock: Prelude & Fugue in E flat major, BWV 552, transcribed for orchestra, by F. Reiner.
Source: WorldCat Libraries


T-4

Chicago Symphony Orchestra WBAI broadcast from Orchestra Hall, October 31 and November 28, 1957

NO PHOTO

Bach-Cailliet: Fugue in G minor ("Little"), BWV 578, transcribed for orchestra

Fritz Reiner

Chicago Symphony Orchestra

-

Al Schlachtmeyer [2003]

Oct 31, 1957

MC, CD / TT:

Recorded at Orchestra Hall, Chicago, Illinois, USA.
Concert and broadcast recordings from the collection of Bruce Wellek.
2nd recording of Bach-Cailliet: Fugue in G minor BWV 578, transcribed for orchestra, by F. Reiner.
Source: WorldCat Libraries


T-5

Taped performance of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra concert, 14 November 1957, from the Reiner Collection of Northwestern University

NO PHOTO

Bach-Webern: Fuga (Ricercata) a 6 voci from Musical Offering BWV 1079, arranged for chamber orchestra

Fritz Reiner

Chicago Symphony Orchestra

-

Northwestern University Music Library [1984]

Nov 14, 1957

3 sound tape reels / TTl:

Recorded during the broadcast of the CSO over station WBAI-FM, New York, by Stephen Temmer, then general manager, recording engineer, and commentator for the series.
Source: WorldCat Libraries


T-6

Bach: Brandenburg concerto no. 4 in G, etc.

NO PHOTO

Bach-Cailliet: Fugue in G minor ("Little"), BWV 578, transcribed for orchestra []
Bach-Stock: Prelude & Fugue in E flat major "St. Anne", BWV 552, transcribed for orchestra []

Fritz Reiner

Chicago Symphony Orchestra

-

Fritz Reiner Society ORT/Cass No. 7

Nov 17, 1957 [552]
Nov 27, 1957 [578]

MC / TT:

3rd recording of Bach-Cailliet: Fugue in G minor BWV 578, transcribed for orchestra, by F. Reiner.
2nd recording of Bach-Stock: Prelude & Fugue in E flat major, BWV 552, transcribed for orchestra, by F. Reiner.


T-7

Taped performance of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra concert, 28 November 1957, from the Reiner Collection of Northwestern University

NO PHOTO

Bach-Cailliet: Fugue in G minor ("Little"), BWV 578, transcribed for orchestra []

Fritz Reiner

Chicago Symphony Orchestra

-

Northwestern University Music Library [1984]

Nov 28, 1957

4 sound tape reels

Recorded during the broadcast of the CSO over station WBAI-FM, New York, by Stephen Temmer, then general manager, recording engineer, and commentator for the series.
4th recording of Bach-Cailliet: Fugue in G minor BWV 578, transcribed for orchestra, by F. Reiner.
Source: WorldCat Libraries


T-8

Fritz Reiner: NBC Symphony Orchestra, New York Philharmonic Orchestra, Chicago Symphony Orchestra, 1943-1957

 

Bach-Cailliet: Fugue in G minor ("Little"), BWV 578, transcribed for orchestra [3:29]

Fritz Reiner

Chicago Symphony Orchestra

-

Guild GHCD-2333

Nov 29, 1957

CD / TT: 77:37

From American radio broadcast.
5th recording of Bach-Cailliet: Fugue in G minor BWV 578, transcribed for orchestra, by F. Reiner.
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Box Sets


B-1

Reiner conducts Bach

 

CD-1 [61:24]:
Brandenburg Concerto No. 1 in F major, BWV 1046 [22:37]
Brandenburg Concerto No. 2 in F major, BWV 1047 [12:55]
Brandenburg Concerto No. 3 in G major, BWV 1048 [10:15]
Brandenburg Concerto No. 4 in G major, BWV 1049 [15:37]
CD-2 [62:47]:
Brandenburg Concerto No. 5 in D major, BWV 1050 [21:02]
Brandenburg Concerto No. 6 in B flat major, BWV 1051 [18:59]
Orchestral Suite No. 1 in C major BWV 1066 for 2 oboes, bassoon, strings & continuo [26:46]
CD-3 [67:20]:
Orchestral Suite No. 2 in B minor BWV 1067 for flute, strings & continuo [24:34]
Orchestral Suite No. 3 in D major BWV 1068 for 3 trumpets, timpani, 2 oboes, strings & continuo [21:13]
Orchestral Suite No. 4 in Dmajor BWV 1069 for 3 oboes, bassoon, strings & continuo [21:33]

Fritz Reiner

Chamber Group [BWV 1046-1051]; RCA Victor Orchestra [BWV 1066-1069]

BWV 1046: Hugo Kolberg (Solo Violin); Weldon Wilbur (Solo Horn); Robert Bloom (Solo Oboe); Fernando Valenti (Harpsichord)
BWV 1047: William Vacchiano (Trumpet); Felix Eyle (Solo Violin); Julius Baker (Flute); Robert Bloom (Oboe); Fernando Valenti (Harpsichord)
BWV 1048: Fernando Valenti (Harpsichord)
BWV 1049: Hugo Kolberg (Violin); Julius Baker (Flute); Ralph Eichar (Flute, tracks 10, 12); Frederick Wilkins (Flute, track 11); Fernando Valenti (Harpsichord)
BWV 1050: Sylvia Marlowe (Harpsichord); Hugo Kolberg (Violin); Julius Baker (Solo Flute)
BWV 1051: William Lincer, Nicholas Biro (Solo Violins); Fernando Valenti (Harpsichord)
BWV 1067: Julius Baker (Flute)

Pristine Audio PASC-425

BWV 1046: Oct 28, 1949
BWV 1047: Dec 2, 1949
BWV 1048: Oct 26, 1949
BWV 1049: Oct 21, 1949
BWV 1050: Nov 3, 1949
BWV 1051: Oct 27, 1949
BWV 1066: Oct 14, 1952
BWV 1067: Apr 30, 1953
BWV 1068: Oct 8, 1952
BWV 1069: Oct 23, 1952

3-CD / TT: 191:31

Recorded at Columbia 30th Street Studio, New York City [BWV 1046-1051], in New York City, New York, USA [BWV 1066, 1069].
Producer and Audio Transfer Engineer: Mark Obert-Thorn.
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The list of recordings was compiled by Aryeh Oron (August 2010 - January 2015)

Fritz Reiner: Short Biography | Chicago Symphony Orchestra | Recordings of Instrumental Works


Instrumental Works: Recordings, Reviews & Discussions - Main Page | Order of Discussion
Recording Reviews of Instrumental Works: Main Page | Organ | Keyboard | Solo Instrumental | Chamber | Orchestral, MO, AOF
Performers of Instrumental Works: Main Page | A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M | N | O | P | Q | R | S | T | U | V | W | X | Y | Z




 

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