Suite for Orchestra no 3 in D major, BWV 1068: Air

~ Recording by Academy of St Martin in the Fields, Sir Neville Marriner

Appears on releases

#TitleLengthTrack ArtistRelease TitleRelease ArtistRelease Group TypeCountry/DateLabelCatalog#
Official
1.11Suite No. 3 in D major, BWV 1068: II. Air5:11Johann Sebastian BachSuites Nos. 2, 3 / Flute Concerto / Concerto for Violin and OboeJohann Sebastian Bach; Academy of St Martin in the Fields, Sir Neville MarrinerAlbum
London Classics (“LONDON” in white uppercase on a blue-over-red rectangular block; until 1999, for US/CA releases only)417 715-2
1.10Suite for Orchestra no 3 in D major, BWV 1068: Air5:23Johann Sebastian BachThe Violin ConcertosJ. S. Bach; Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Sir Neville Marriner, Henryk SzeryngAlbum + Compilation
  • DE1988-02-05
Philips Classics (See annotation to check it's really this label.)422 250-2
1.1Air from Suite No. 3 in D Major, BWV 10685:20Johann Sebastian BachBach WeekendJohann Sebastian BachAlbum
London Records (UK, 1947–98)430 138-2
1.9Suite no. 3 in D: Air5:20Johann Sebastian BachYour Hundred Best Tunes, Volume 6Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Decca Classics (“DECCA” in white uppercase on a blue-over-red rectangular block; until 1999, for use outside of North America only)425 852-2
1.15Suite no. 3 in D major, BWV 1068: II. Air5:11Johann Sebastian BachOrchestral Suites 1 - 4J. S. Bach; Academy of St Martin in the Fields, Neville MarrinerAlbum
  • US1991-02-05
London Records (UK, 1947–98)430 378-2
2.11Suite no. 3. in D major, BWV 1068: Air8:11Johann Sebastian BachThe Baroque ExperienceAcademy of St Martin in the FieldsAlbum
Decca Classics (“DECCA” in white uppercase on a blue-over-red rectangular block; until 1999, for use outside of North America only)436 586-2
1.12Orchestral Suite no. 3 in D major, BWV 1068: II. Air5:20Johann Sebastian BachThe Magic of the ViolinVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Philips420 818-2
1.2Suite no. 3 in D, BWV 10685:24Johann Sebastian BachBaroque FavouritesVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Karussell450 040-2 10
1.1Air (orchestral Suite No.3)5:18Johann Sebastian BachMusic for Relaxation, Volume 2 - The Romantic BachJohann Sebastian BachAlbum + Compilation
Decca Records440 082-2
1.7Suite No. 3 in D major, II Air5:11Johann Sebastian BachSerenata: Academy FavouritesAcademy of St Martin in the Fields, Neville MarrinerAlbum + Compilation
Decca Classics (“DECCA” in white uppercase on a blue-over-red rectangular block; until 1999, for use outside of North America only)436 999-2
1.11Air on a G String (the ‘Hamlet’ cigars theme)5:21Johann Sebastian BachThe Best of the Classical BitsGary DaviesAlbum + Compilation
BBC Radio 1, Philips Classics (See annotation to check it's really this label.)438 166-2
1.10Suite no. 3 in D major, BWV 1068: Air5:23Johann Sebastian BachViolin ConcertosBach; Academy of St Martin in the Fields, Sir Neville Marriner, Henryk SzeryngAlbum + Compilation
  • -1993
Karussell450 039-2
1.1Orchestral Suite No.3 in D, BWV1068: Air?:??Johann Sebastian BachMusic for Relaxation, Volume 2: The Romantic BachJohann Sebastian BachAlbum + Compilation
  • CA1994-01-18
PolyGram Records, Inc. (not for release label use! US division of PolyGram)
1.14Suite #3 in D Major, BWV 1068: Allegro5:11Johann Sebastian BachMoll FlandersMark MancinaAlbum + Soundtrack
  • US1996-06-04
PolyGram Records, Inc. (not for release label use! US division of PolyGram)
1.14Suite #3 in D Major, BWV 1068: Allegro5:11Johann Sebastian BachMoll FlandersMark MancinaAlbum + Soundtrack
  • US1996-06-04
PolyGram Records, Inc. (not for release label use! US division of PolyGram)
1.8Suite No.3 in D, BWV 1068 - 2. Air5:23Johann Sebastian BachThe Best of BaroqueVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • DE1997-02-14
Philips Classics (See annotation to check it's really this label.)456 049-2
1.8Overture no. 3 in D, BWV 10685:23J.S. BachThe Best of BaroqueVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Philips Classics (See annotation to check it's really this label.)
1.2Orchestral Suite No. 3: Air5:14Johann Sebastian BachEssential Bach: 36 of His Greatest MasterpiecesJohann Sebastian BachAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2000-03-13
Decca Records466 465-2
1.8Air for the G String5:11Johann Sebastian BachSmart Symphonies: Classical Music to Stimulate Your Baby's DevelopmentVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Grammy Recordings
1.7Orchestral Suite No. 3 in D major, BWV 1068 "Air on the G String"5:11Johann Sebastian BachThe Greatest Classical Hits of BachJohann Sebastian Bach; London Symphony OrchestraAlbum + Compilation
  • -2000
Platinum Disc Corporation (La Crosse, WI)18342
2.15Orchestral Suite No. 3 in D major, BWV 10685:13Johann Sebastian BachViolin AdagiosVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • -2001-03-20
Decca Classics (“DECCA” in white uppercase on a blue-over-red rectangular block; until 1999, for use outside of North America only)467 675-2
1.1Orchestral Suite no. 3 in D major, BWV 1068: Air5:18Johann Sebastian BachAromatherapy 02: The Romantic BachJohann Sebastian BachAlbum + Compilation
Decca Classics (“DECCA” in white uppercase on a blue-over-red rectangular block; until 1999, for use outside of North America only)466 699-2
2.1Orchestral Suite no. 3 in D major, BWV 1068: Air5:15Johann Sebastian BachBaroque AdagiosVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Decca Classics (“DECCA” in white uppercase on a blue-over-red rectangular block; until 1999, for use outside of North America only)470 460-2
2.1Orchestral Suite no. 3 in D major, BWV 1068: Air5:15Johann Sebastian BachBaroque AdagiosVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Decca Classics (“DECCA” in white uppercase on a blue-over-red rectangular block; until 1999, for use outside of North America only)289 470 460-2
1.6Orchestral Suite no. 3 in D, BWV 1068 (Air on a G String)5:19Johann Sebastian BachThe #1 Bach AlbumJohann Sebastian BachAlbum
  • US2003-01-14
Decca Classics (“DECCA” in white uppercase on a blue-over-red rectangular block; until 1999, for use outside of North America only)289472758-2
1.15Suite no. 3 in D major, BWV 1068: II. Air5:11Thurston Dart, Academy of St Martin in the Fields, Sir Neville MarrinerOrchestersuiten Nr. 1–4J. S. Bach; Academy of St Martin in the Fields, Neville MarrinerAlbum
  • DE2003-11-04
Decca Classics (“DECCA” in white uppercase on a blue-over-red rectangular block; until 1999, for use outside of North America only)473 871-2
1.1Air on a G String5:24Johann Sebastian BachRomantic Adagios IIVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Decca Classics (“DECCA” in white uppercase on a blue-over-red rectangular block; until 1999, for use outside of North America only)289 473 596-2
1.6Orchestral Suite no. 3 in D, BWV 1068 (Air on a G String)5:19Johann Sebastian BachThe #1 Bach AlbumJohann Sebastian BachAlbum
  • -2003
Decca Classics (“DECCA” in white uppercase on a blue-over-red rectangular block; until 1999, for use outside of North America only)472758
4.15Suite No. 3 in D major, BWV 1068: II. Air5:11Johann Sebastian BachUltimate Baroque: The Essential MasterpiecesVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2006-10-06
Decca Classics (“DECCA” in white uppercase on a blue-over-red rectangular block; until 1999, for use outside of North America only)475 8073
1.1Suite no. 3 in D, BWV 1068: II. Air5:14Johann Sebastian BachUltimate Classical Relaxation: The Essential MasterpiecesVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • XW2008-02-04
Decca Classics (“DECCA” in white uppercase on a blue-over-red rectangular block; until 1999, for use outside of North America only)478 0096
4.1Suite No.3 in D, BWV 1068: II. Air5:24Johann Sebastian BachUltimate Classical Dreams: The Essential MasterpiecesVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • XW2009-04-06
Decca Classics (“DECCA” in white uppercase on a blue-over-red rectangular block; until 1999, for use outside of North America only)478 1484
9.15Suite no. 3 in D, BWV 1068: II. Air5:11Johann Sebastian BachThe Argo YearsNeville Marriner, Academy of St Martin in the FieldsAlbum + Compilation
Decca Classics (“DECCA” in white uppercase on a blue-over-red rectangular block; until 1999, for use outside of North America only)
1.10Suite no. 3 in D major, BWV 1068: Air5:23Johann Sebastian BachThe Violin ConcertosJ. S. Bach; Academy of St Martin in the Fields, Sir Neville Marriner, Henryk SzeryngAlbum + Compilation
  • JP2016-03-16
Esoteric (recording label of the Japanese Teac audio equipment company)ESSD-90140
24.10Orchestral Suite no. 3 in D major, BWV 1068: II. Air5:23Johann Sebastian BachComplete Philips, Mercury and Deutsche Grammophon RecordingsHenryk SzeryngAlbum + Compilation
  • -2018-11-02
Decca Classics (“DECCA” in white uppercase on a blue-over-red rectangular block; until 1999, for use outside of North America only)4834194
1.3Orchestral Suite no. 3 in D, BWV 1068: II. Air5:15Johann Sebastian BachBach 101Johann Sebastian BachAlbum + Compilation
Decca Records4782970
1.2Suite no. 3 in D, BWV 1068: Air5:23Johann Sebastian BachBaroque ClassicsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Philips422 271-2
1.15Suite orquestal núm. 3 en re mayor, BWV 1068: II. Air5:11Johann Sebastian BachLas 4 Suites orquestales (Prestige Collection)Bach; Academy of St Martin in the Fields, Sir Neville MarrinerAlbum
Decca Classics (“DECCA” in white uppercase on a blue-over-red rectangular block; until 1999, for use outside of North America only)428 664-2
2.1Air on a G String (Orchestral Suite no. 3)5:14Johann Sebastian BachMidnight AdagiosVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Decca Classics (“DECCA” in white uppercase on a blue-over-red rectangular block; until 1999, for use outside of North America only)475 004-2
1.1Air on G String from Orchestral Suite 3, BWV 10685:15Johann Sebastian BachThe Ultimate Relaxation AlbumVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Decca Classics (“DECCA” in white uppercase on a blue-over-red rectangular block; until 1999, for use outside of North America only)
1.3Air (from Suite No. 3 in D)5:20Johann Sebastian BachThe World of Classical FavouritesVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Decca Classics (“DECCA” in white uppercase on a blue-over-red rectangular block; until 1999, for use outside of North America only)433 870-2
6.9Air From Suite No. 3 in D5:20J. S. BachYour Hundred Best TunesVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
London Classics (“LONDON” in white uppercase on a blue-over-red rectangular block; until 1999, for US/CA releases only)436 742-2L, 436 743-2L
(unknown)
1.1Air from Suite No. 3 in D Major, BWV 10685:20Johann Sebastian BachThe World of BachJohann Sebastian BachAlbum
Decca Classics (“DECCA” in white uppercase on a blue-over-red rectangular block; until 1999, for use outside of North America only)430 499-2

Relationships

recorded in:London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1976-06)
producer:Michael Bremner (producer/engineer)
Vittorio Negri (conductor)
harpsichord:Thurston Dart (conductor and keyboard player) (in 1970-12)
violin:Henryk Szeryng (violinist) (in 1976-06)
orchestra:Academy of St Martin in the Fields (in 1970-12, in 1976-06)
conductor:Sir Neville Marriner (conductor) (in 1970-12)
Neville Marriner (conductor) (in 1976-06)
balance engineer:Stanley Goodall (engineer) (in 1970-12)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:The Decca Record Company Ltd. (for copyrights use only!) (in 1971)
recorded at:St John’s, Smith Square in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1970-12)
Walthamstow Assembly Hall in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1976-06)
recording of:Orchestersuite Nr. 3 D-Dur, BWV 1068: II. Air (Air on the G string) (in 1970-12)
Orchestersuite Nr. 3 D-Dur, BWV 1068: II. Air (catch-all for unknown versions/arrangements) (in 1976-06)

Related works

Orchestersuite Nr. 3 D-Dur, BWV 1068: II. Air (Air on the G string)

composer:Johann Sebastian Bach (German Baroque period composer & musician) (in 1730)
referred to in medleys:Hooked on Romance
part of:Orchestersuite Nr. 3 D-Dur, BWV 1068 (order: 2)
is the basis for:A Whiter Shade of Pale
Air on the G String (Lopez version)
Bach Aire
Everything’s Gonna Be Alright
Meditazione: Aria on G string from Suite, BWV 1068 by J.S.Bach
Orchestral Suite no. 3 in D major, BWV 1068: Air on the G String (arranged by M. Sargent)
Still Life
Sweetest Love
黒き花嫁に祝福を (ゴシックは魔法乙女)
orchestrations:Aria from Overture no. 3, BWV 1068 ("Air on the G-string", Stokowski orchestration)
Orchestral Suite no. 3 in D major, BWV 1068: Air (orch. Mahler)
arrangements:Air de J.S. Bach (Suite in D) (for organ, Jongen)
Air in D, BWV 1068 (arr. Heimer Sjöblom for organ)
Air on a G String (Guitar + modern ensemble arr. Myers)
Air on the G String (for violin & piano, arr. Wilhelmj)
Air on the G String (for cello and orchestra, arr. Cullen)
autumn G (pop'n music)
G線上のゾンビ達のアリア
II Air [ORCHESTRAL SUITE No. 3 in D Major, BWV. 1068] (arr. Shiro Sagisu)
Orchestersuite no. 3 D-dur, BWV 1068: II. Air (arr. Nigel Kennedy, John Lenehan)
Orchestersuite Nr. 3 D-Dur, BWV 1068: II. Air (for piano, Siloti)
Orchestersuite Nr. 3 D-Dur, BWV 1068: II. Air (catch-all for unknown versions/arrangements)
Orchestersuite Nr. 3 D-Dur, BWV 1068: II. Air (for piano 4 hands, Reger)
Orchestersuite Nr. 3 D-Dur, BWV 1068: II. Air (for violin and piano, arr. Windsperger)
Orchestersuite Nr. 3 D-Dur, BWV 1068: II. Air (Gamley arrangement)
Ouverture (Orchestral Suite) no. 3, BWV 1068: Aria (for organ, Isoir)
Solo Amore

Orchestersuite Nr. 3 D-Dur, BWV 1068: II. Air (catch-all for unknown versions/arrangements)

composer:Johann Sebastian Bach (German Baroque period composer & musician)
reconstructed by:Siegbert Rampe (harpsichordist and conductor)
arrangement of:Orchestersuite Nr. 3 D-Dur, BWV 1068: II. Air (Air on the G string)