Concertos 1 2 & 3
This impressive set containing the first three Brandenburgs features  some dazzling virtuosity, which may put off listeners used to more leisurely  tempos and less fiery fast movements. Your head will be swirling after the  lightning fast Allegro of No. 3. But those who love their Bach nice and  lively--and appreciate the unique expressive capabilities and timbre of period  instruments--will feast long and happily on this recording.--David  Vernier