What's your favourite js bach piece?

Question

Whats your fav bach music and what do you like about it?

Answer 1

My favorite recording of the Bach chaconne has always been Menuhin's, even when compared to Milstein's, Szeryng's, etc. His tone may not be as pure as theirs, but I find he plays the piece more musically. It seems he always knows what lines to emphasize, bringing out the natural climaxes in the piece. The overwhelming sadness he finds, especially at the end, is truly remarkable. Next to his recording someone like Hahn sounds like she is playing an etude.

Answer 2

I really like many of his pieces, but to really try to answer the
question, I would have to say Brandenburg 5.

I like it because in some sense it's the freest: he goes into
incredible flights and gyrations, and like a cat always lands
on his feet.

Answer 3

Air On A G String ~ I cried the 1st time I heard it!