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Switched-On Brandenburgs

Wendy Carlos · 1979

101 min · 19 tracks · electronic

Innovative electronic interpretations of Bach's timeless Brandenburg Concertos blend classical mastery with pioneering synthesizer sounds.

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Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic journey experience
  • wave-like pacing throughout album
  • innovative reinterpretations
  • thoughtful listening in two halves
  • immersive exploration of classic themes

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefers instant gratification tracks
  • seeks standalone hit singles

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1979, 'Switched-On Brandenburgs' was Wendy Carlos's follow-up to her groundbreaking album 'Switched-On Bach,' which had established her as a pioneer in electronic music. At this point in her career, Carlos was firmly positioned as an influential artist bridging classical compositions with modern technology, further solidifying her role in the evolution of electronic music.
Stylistic neighbors
Isao Tomita· Klaus Schulze· Jean-Michel Jarre

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

Disc 1

  • 1 Brandenburg Concerto No. 1 in F major, BWV 1046: I. Allegro 4:14
  • 2 Brandenburg Concerto No. 1 in F major, BWV 1046: II. Adagio 4:09
  • 3 Brandenburg Concerto No. 1 in F major, BWV 1046: III. Allegro 4:27
  • 4 Brandenburg Concerto No. 1 in F major, BWV 1046: IV. Menuetto, Trio I, Polacca, Trio II 6:57
  • 5 Brandenburg Concerto No. 2 in F major, BWV 1047: I. Allegro 5:51
  • 6 Brandenburg Concerto No. 2 in F major, BWV 1047: II. Andante 4:28
  • 7 Brandenburg Concerto No. 2 in F major, BWV 1047: III. Allegro assai 3:04
  • 8 Brandenburg Concerto No. 3 in G major, BWV 1048: I. Allegro 6:30
  • 9 Brandenburg Concerto No. 3 in G major, BWV 1048: II. Adagio 1:04
  • 10 Brandenburg Concerto No. 3 in G major, BWV 1048: III. Allegro 5:07

Disc 2

  • 1 Brandenburg Concerto No. 4 in G major, BWV 1049: I. Allegro 8:05
  • 2 Brandenburg Concerto No. 4 in G major, BWV 1049: II. Andante 3:36
  • 3 Brandenburg Concerto No. 4 in G major, BWV 1049: III. Presto 4:47
  • 4 Brandenburg Concerto No. 5 in D major, BWV 1050: I. Allegro 10:53
  • 5 Brandenburg Concerto No. 5 in D major, BWV 1050: II. Affettuoso 5:35
  • 6 Brandenburg Concerto No. 5 in D major, BWV 1050: III. Allegro 4:56
  • 7 Brandenburg Concerto No. 6 in B-flat major, BWV 1051: I. Allegro 6:57
  • 8 Brandenburg Concerto No. 6 in B-flat major, BWV 1051: II. Adagio ma non tanto 4:41
  • 9 Brandenburg Concerto No. 6 in B-flat major, BWV 1051: III. Allegro 5:32

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