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Volume 1, 11 Discs
Secular Cantatas App. Sacred Cantatas; 11 CDs; Koopman, Harnoncourt, Koopman, Goebel and others
Volume 2, 14 Discs
The Sacred Vocal Works Masses,Magnificat, Passions, Oratorios; 14 CDs; Harnoncourt, Koopman, Corboz and others
Volume 3, 7 Discs
The Motets, Chorales & Songs Kirnberger Chorales,Schemelli Songs, Quodlibet
Volume 4, 16 Discs
The Organ Works; 16 CDs; Ton Koopman
Volume 5, 11 Discs
The Keyboard Works (I) The Well-Tempered Clavier, English & French Suites, Partitas etc; 11 CDs; Curtis, Ross, Wilson, Ruzickova
Volume 6, 11 Discs
The Keyboard Works (II) Goldberg Variations, Toccatas, Fugues, Italian Concerto, etc; 11 CDs; Staier, Barchi, Leonhardt, von Asperen, Baumont, and others
Volume 7, 13 Discs
The Chamber Music Violin Sonatas & Partitas, Flute Sonatas, Works for Lute, Art of Fugue, Musical Offering, etc; 13 CDs; Harnoncourt, Pianca, Tachezi, Brggen, Zehetmair, and others
Volume 8, 10 Discs
The Orchestral Works The Concertos & Orchestral Suite; 10 CDs; Il Giardino Armonico, Harnoncourt, Leonhardt
The Bach renaissance--which began in earnest in the early 19th century thanks to the efforts of Felix Mendelssohn and others--inspired an endeavor of far-reaching significance. It led to the founding of the Bach Society in 1850, with the goal of gathering and publishing the composer's complete works, and thus set into motion one of the great projects of musical scholarship. That effort has continued and been refined throughout the 20th century, ultimately influencing not only our perception of how to perform early music but fundamental ideas of musical history, evolution, and reception as well.
Teldec's mammoth Bach 2000 box set represents a kind of culmination of that original attempt to come to terms with Johann Sebastian Bach's unparalleled legacy. This set brings together performances recorded over the last several decades--a small percentage of the recordings are previously unreleased--of all the extant works determined by modern scholarship to be authentic. There are also some pieces the authorship of which is still in question and a few now deemed "inauthentic" but familiarly associated with the composer. Bach was a prodigious reviser of his compositions, and alternate versions of a particular work have been included "where the changes seemed sufficiently important," such as the glorious Magnificat. No doubt manuscripts will continue to be unearthed here and there in various archives (Bach 2000 contains, for example, the "Neumeister chorales," which were rediscovered in 1984), but the set does not represent the many fragments of music that consist of just a few bars; however, there are some reconstructions of lost concertos (such as one for three violins reconstructed by Christopher Hogwood from an extant concerto for harpsichords).
Of course a truly comprehensive recorded edition of every note Bach wrote remains a utopian impossibility--about one-third of his cantatas, for example, have not survived. Even so, the dimensions of Bach 2000 are staggering. With its 12 boxes comprising 153 CDs, the set can be compressed into fewer boxes to save shelf space yet is still about ten times as long as the Ring cycle. (It should be noted that the packaging--using thin cardboard sleeves for the CDs--is distinctively unattractive.) That adds up to just under 160 hours of music--but a lifetime of discovery. Each box (grouped according to genre) contains a booklet with excellent notes on individual works and--for all the choral works--texts and translations. Tracking indexes are useful and thorough. Also included is a profusely illustrated hardbound volume of 24 Inventions, in which journalist Wolfgang Sandberger uses the composer's biography as a peg for some enigmatic and fascinating musings on the meaning of Bach today.
The presiding philosophy behind this project and its approach to musical interpretation can be largely ascribed to Nikolaus Harnoncourt, a true musical pioneer and galvanizing force of the "period performance" movement. Harnoncourt's epoch-making recordings of the sacred cantatas (using, for instance, boy sopranos and choristers according to the practice in Bach's time) with the Concentus musicus Wien and colleague Gustav Leonhardt comprise the first four volumes here (those who already own them can turn to the Bach 2000 Light edition, which contains everything sans the cantatas). These recordings--which were not remastered for this set--have long been controversial and are notably uneven, embracing some magnificent accounts as well as others that lack fire and seem clearly underrehearsed. But Harnoncourt is one of the most fascinating conductors of our era, and his interpretations amply bear out his assertion: "I have never felt that Bach worked in a routine manner, that he repeated himself in his works." Harnoncourt--who has articulated many of his ideas in his book The Musical Dialogue--displays his gifts as a cellist in a remarkably probing performance of the Cello Suites (originally recorded in 1965) and in his concertizing for a number of chamber works. For\ the St. Matthew Passion, you get Harnoncourt's groundbreaking earlier account from 1970, while his 1986 recording of the sublime B Minor Mass is also represented here (the St. John Passion included is Harnoncourt's 1995 acount).
Other artists included are colleague Gustav Leonhardt, whose thoughtful if occasionally dry harpsichord artistry is heard in the Goldberg Variations as well as in the concertos and chamber music. The harpsichord is in fact used throughout in preference to piano for the keyboard works. Ton Koopman (himself the conductor of an ongoing complete cantata series and of the Easter Oratorio included here) performs the organ works, including some newly recorded offerings, while Il Giardino Armonico's well-known high-energy account represents the Brandenburg Concertos. Violinist Thomas Zehetmair is exceptionally compelling in the unaccompanied sonatas and partitas, and the Concentus musicus Wien--again under Harnoncourt--perform a superb Musical Offering that richly repays frequent listening.
The result of Bach 2000 as a whole is an aptly encyclopedic grappling with the infinite legacy of this most compendious of composers, whose works are on one level a summation of all the styles available to him. Bach was once thought to represent a "terminal point" (to use Albert Schweitzer's famous formulation), the end of an era; today he is at least equally recognized as a fertile source of inspiration for composers since. To be sure, individual recordings of particular works will be found to be preferable, and it would be misguided to consider Bach 2000 any kind of "final" or "definitive" word. Instead, it's an indispensable starting point that represents a monumental achievement for our own contemporary understanding of Bach. --Thomas May --This text refers to the complete edition of this title
60" steel framed glass backboard; Competition style rim w/ flex action; Ergonomically designed lift system for easy height adjustment; 4' regulation offset; 1 piece square pole w/ stadium style pole pad
Bring home years of basketball fun with the Spalding Arena View residential in-ground basketball system (86604HGP), featuring the ergonomically designed U-Turn Pro lift system. It easily adjusts rim height from 7 to 10 feet with an interior safety stop to prevent lowering the board below 6 feet 6 inches. Its hinged base plate enables ground level assembly of the backboard and rim, and it features welded gussets and an anchor bolt mounting system that allows for future system removal, a powder coated matte black finish, and all necessary installation hardware. It offers an official 4-foot regulation offset for heated play under the rim and a one-piece steel square pole (6 inches square, made of 3/16-inch steel) with a premium pole pad.
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Amazon.com Basketball System Buying Guide
With the high-quality construction of many portable basketball systems, turning your driveway into a basketball court can be as simple as hooking up your garden hose. But while a portable system may ultimately be your best choice, there are reasons you may want to consider an in-ground or wall-mount system before you decide.
In-Ground Systems
In-ground systems are permanently cemented into the ground--either via a bolt mounting kit or directly into the ground--and are generally more rigid and take up less space than portables. In-ground systems often require that you hire a professional to complete the task, but when the cement dries you'll have a hoop that can take punishing dunks with ease.
Many in-ground systems are height-adjustable, include removable post features that let you take the system down for off-season storage, and feature heavy-duty break-away rims. You'll also want to research the adjustable mechanisms on the systems, as there are several types to choose from. Some feature a counter-balance spring that lets you perform easy, one-hand adjustments while others may feature a sturdy, pneumatic system.
Wall-Mount Systems
Wall-mount systems can be mounted to the side of a house, a tall retaining wall, or a garage. Generally sturdier than portables, wall-mounts have the added advantage of optimizing your existing ground space for the court, since you won't take any space up with the base or pole. Not all systems include the necessary hardware, so make certain you add a mounting kit to your list.
Portable Systems
Portable systems require minimal installation and offer ultimate convenience. These systems generally feature a base that can be filled with sand or water to stabilize them and include wheels for portability. Although they are not as sturdy as in-ground or wall-mounted hoops, portables are simple to set up and can often be folded for convenient storage.
Backboard Considerations
Regardless of which system you choose, you'll want to brush up on Backboards 101. Most residential systems feature backboards made of acrylic, fiberglass, graphite, or various other composite materials. While clear acrylic gives the professional look and feel of glass, it is not as rigid as fiberglass or graphite. Some systems may offer steel or aluminum backboards, which are virtually vandal resistant, but don't offer the true rebounding action.
The regulation size of an NBA backboard is 72 inches wide and 42 inches high. Most portable hoops are 42 or 44 inches wide and 36 inches tall. In-ground systems tend to be a bit larger, with 54-inch and 60-inch widths being the most popular. While rectangular shaped backboards provide more bank shot opportunities, they are generally more expensive than the streamlined fan-shaped board.
Join Ice Age’s unlikely herd of prehistoric pals for their wildest, wackiest, most exciting adventure yet! For the first time, play as six beloved Ice Age characters as they embark on a rescue mission across melting snow to the mysterious Dinosaur World – an all-new, fur-raising jungle of carnivorous plants, lush foliage and fierce dinosaurs. Based on the highly anticipated Fox film Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs, it’s a rollicking ride of mammoth proportions!
Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs the Video Game is a multiplayer platforming adventure in which players are reunited with Scrat and Sid as they explore new lands and make new friends in this age of dinosaurs. The unlikely herd stumbles upon a whole new world teeming with jungles, mysterious plants, wild new adventures, and of course, fierce dinosaurs. Players must master the unique abilities and combat skills of each character through a wide variety of gameplay, including combat and action-platforming challenges.
Based on the 2009 major animated feature of the same name, Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs features the voices of Ray Romano, John Leguizamo, Queen Latifah and Josh Peck as members of an unlikely herd of prehistoric pals on a rescue mission across the tundra and beyond. Along the way they meet new friends and discover a mysterious world even older, right below their own feet that is teeming with lush vegetation and fierce dinosaurs. Relive the Movie In Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs the Video Game players revisit the humor, characters and prehistoric environments from the movie. Players relive adventures from the film and beyond with all their favorite characters -- earnest but goofy Sid the Sloth, big-hearted Manny the Mammoth, courageous Diego the Saber-toothed Tiger and inadvertent troublemaker Scrat -- as they all return and join new friends on a wild quest across the frozen ice age to the lush Dinosaur World. More Characters For the first time in an Ice Age game, player have their choice of multiple characters. Offering more than six playable characters, Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs allows players to master the unique abilities and combat skills of each through a wide variety of gameplay, including action-platforming challenges, side-scrolling missions and puzzle solving. Multiplayer Options In another first for the Ice Age game franchise Ice age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs features multiplayer mini-games. In these players will go head-to-head with up to three friends or family members in the all-new competitive multiplayer mini-games bound to keep the prehistoric fun going long after the summer movie season has passed. Varied Game Levels Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs keeps the action fresh with continuously changing gameplay through more than 15 levels. Every level presents new and exciting challenges as players learn and master each character's abilities in order to defeat enemies, traverse dangerous landscapes, avoid obstacles and escape from perilous situations. Key Features
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| 6 of 6 people found the following review helpful  Fun, By Beabea (Chicago, Illinois USA) - See all my reviews = Fun: Amazon Verified Purchase This review is from: Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs (Video Game) My eight year old really liked the Dawn of the Dinosaurs movie, and the video game has all of the familiar character from the movie. The game can be a little frustrating at first as you learn the right buttons to push, but it quickly becomes addicting as you try to progress further and further. Basically a character is placed into a scene and you have to figure out how to get through all of the obstacles. Each scene has its own twists and turns that you have to figure out. If you get stuck, characters provide you clues to help you along. My son has really enjoyed working through the game. 6 of 6 people found the following review helpful  My 7 year old loves this game!, By = Fun: This review is from: Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs (Video Game) I rented this game for my son and was very surprised how good it is. The graphic are great and the game holds his attention well. There are some hard parts and I do have to read some of the directions that pop up alot on the screen telling you what to do. There are also little clips during the game to watch. The multi-player games are ok, all the same game just a little different. But overall I will be buying the game. 6 of 7 people found the following review helpful Great Game, One of the best, By Jack Handy (Tucson) - See all my reviews = Fun: This review is from: Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs (Video Game) This is an amazing game. We have had the Wii for over a year now and have about 45 games. I got this one for my kids for Christmas and have to say that this is one of the best we have. It is sooo much better than I imagined. This game is quite long and takes quite a awhile to get through it. There are so many different things you do along the way. One time you are lassoing a dinosaur and riding on it, then shooting dinos with squirting plants, being chased, running & jumping, sliding, riding on top of snowballs and rocks and rolling them, etc. There is so much creative gameplay incorporated into the game. There is some repetition of activities, but it is in different environments and different characters. You collect strawberries to restore health. You collect berries so you can buy health, or purchase the ability to hold more pinecones to throw, or other upgrades & unlockables. You collect crystals to unlock movie clips, artwork, etc. You play different characters along... Read more |
