Bach is my favorite composer, and as all good Bach lovers, I own many(perhaps too many) recordings of his violin concertos. Sadly only three violin concertos remain, though it is known that he composed many more. Of all the recordings that I own of these concertos, I can honestly say that this is definitely the very best of them, meaning this recording tops a list of fabulous recordings by Stern, Zuckerman, Pearlman, and Grumiaux, just to name a few. Andrew Manze and Rachel Potter are inarguably the best baroque violinists that are currently active. This record is a lively, period performance, in which Manze and Podger breath new life into these concertos(not to say that they were dead or anything, because they're not). The sound quality is also excellent and the liner notes are amazing. This period performance is wonderful, offering a very warm and intimiate sound, and I must say it is significantly better than the competition. At a bargain price, you can't go wrong. If you're looking for your first set of Bach violin concertos or are just in need of expanding your collection, buy this record. You'll be glad you did.